Download or read book First Aid For Pets For Dummies Portable Edition written by M. Christine Zink, DVM, PhD, DACVP and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-12-15 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Act quickly and confidently in any pet emergency Be prepared! This must-have guide gives you everything you need to identify injuries, determine the proper steps to take, and when you need to contact your vet. Find out: What first-aid supplies you should always have on hand How to approach and examine an injured animal The best way to check vital signs and what to do next What to do when your pet is choking Where and how to apply pressure to stop bleeding Treatments for trauma, shock, and seizures Poison identification, removal, and treatment strategies Tips on the best ways to give medications How to soothe burns, treat wounds, and use splints on breaks and sprains

Download or read book First Aid For Dogs For Dummies Mini Edition written by M. Christine Zink, DVM, PhD, DACVP and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-12-08 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be prepared to quickly understand how to help your beloved pet When time is short and your dog is depending on you, First Aid For Dogs For Dummies is the book to have close at hand. Find information about identifying injury, determining the proper steps to take, and knowing when to contact your vet. Open the book and find: The essentials for a complete first-aid kit Where and how to apply pressure to stop bleeding What to do when your pet is choking Guidance for emergencies such as heatstroke, dehydration, and frostbite Poison identification, removal, and treatment strategies

Download or read book Your New Dog For Dummies Portable Edition written by Susan McCullough and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have fun and enjoy living with your new dog! This hands-on guide gives you everything you need to know right now to begin building a healthy and happy relationship with your new dog. From readying your home for Fido's arrival to housetraining, behavior training, and keeping him fit, Your New Dog For Dummies offers essential information on the day-to-day care of your canine companion. Home sweet home — step off on the right paw with help in choosing the best crate, bedding, bowls, toys, and accessories for your new dog Safety first — learn about common household and outdoor dangers and how to avoid them, and know what to do to make sure your dog can be identified and returned if he gets lost Training camp — develop a housetraining strategy and proper potty protocol for your pooch, and teach manners and basic behaviors Bone up on dog health and nutrition — fulfill Fido's nutritional needs, keep your dog fit with fun exercises, and know basic dog first aid and when to go to the vet Open the book and find: Ways to keep your dog safe from harm Tips for communicating with your dog Help on choosing the right food for Fido Advice for keeping up your dog's appearance Ways to deal with fleas, ticks, and parasites Information for treating common health problems Tips for traveling with your dog Learn to: Feed, train, and care for your dog Select the best gear for your dog Keep your dog fit and healthy Get your relationship with your dog off to a good start

Download or read book Your New Dog for Dummies Portable Edition 96 Pgs written by and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 2010-06-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have fun and enjoy living with your new dog! This hands-on guide gives you everything you need to know right now to begin building a healthy and happy relationship with your new dog. From readying your home for Fido's arrival to housetraining, behavior training, and keeping him fit, Your New Dog For Dummies offers essential information on the day-to-day care of your canine companion. Home sweet home - step off on the right paw with help in choosing the best crate, bedding, bowls, toys, and accessories for your new dog Safety first - learn about common household and outdoor dangers and how to avoid them, and know what to do to make sure your dog can be identified and returned if he gets lost Training camp - develop a housetraining strategy and proper potty protocol for your pooch, and teach manners and basic behaviors Bone up on dog health and nutrition - fulfill Fido's nutritional needs, keep your dog fit with fun exercises, and know basic dog first aid and when to go to the vet Open the book and find: Ways to keep your dog safe from harm Tips for communicating with your dog Help on choosing the right food for Fido Advice for keeping up your dog's appearance Ways to deal with fleas, ticks, and parasites Information for treating common health problems Tips for traveling with your dog Learn to: Feed, train, and care for your dog Select the best gear for your dog Keep your dog fit and healthy Get your relationship with your dog off to a good start

Download or read book The First Aid Companion for Dogs Cats written by Amy D. Shojai and published by Rodale. This book was released on 2001-03-07 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a directory of first-aid and emergency procedures for cats and dogs, covering everything from identifying a problem and performing CPR to administering a pill and follow-up care.

Download or read book Field Guide to Dog First Aid written by Randy Acker and published by Wilderness Adventures Press. This book was released on 1994-05 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frequently reissued with the same ISBN, but with slightly differing bibliographical details.

Download or read book Pet First Aid written by Bobbie Mammato and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to provide assistance and guidance to the pet owner in case of an emergency, this book includes coverage of CPR, choking, bleeding, trauma, poisoning, thermal emergencies, various wounds, and more. Suggestions are also given for items to be included in a pet first aid kit, plus tips on regular pet care, neutering and spaying, and traveling with pets. 150 illustrations.

Download or read book First Aid For Dogs written by Stefanie Schwartz and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007-08-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know what to do if your dog is stung by a bee, breaks a leg or goes into shock? Learn how to distinguish a minor affliction from a true emergency and how to address the situation. Written by a veterinarian for the layman, First Aid for Dogs will help you handle an emergency with the best advice for your dog's health and safety. It contains detailed information on everything from how to assemble a first aid kit to how to give your dog CPR. First Aid for Dogs includes a cross-referenced index in the front of the book for quick access to the problem. Informative illustrations and photographs simplify the application of successful first aid.

Download or read book Birds For Dummies written by Gina Spadafori and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-23 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Filled with the information every bird-owner...needs." Joel Murphy, DVM, ABVP, author of How to Care For Your Pet Bird Praise for Birds for Dummies(r) "Squawk about this! A lighthearted...informative book about the care and maintenance of our fine-feathered friends." - Gary A. Gallerstein, DVM, author of The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook "At last - a book that contains more than just pretty bird pictures. This was fun to read. It is clear, concise, factual, useful, and understandable." -Linda Biggi, owner, Bird Gardens Full-color guide to pet birds inside! "You will not be disappointed." Walter Rosskopf, Jr., DVM, Dipl. ABVP Certified in Avian Practice Get the word on birds! From finches and canaries to conures and macaws, this friendly guide describes the species that make the best pets, explains how to select the bird who's best for you, offers tips on bonding with your feathered friend, and provides expert advice on feeding and grooming. Discover how to: Choose the right bird for your budget and lifestyle Create a bird-friendly environment Minimize noise and mess Keep your bird groomed, fit, and healthy Bond with your bird Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily(TM) e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers

Download or read book The A to Z of First Aid and Emergency Care for Dogs and Cats written by A. Glover and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-11-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must have resource for every dog and cat owner. From Abscesses to Snakebite, from Difficult Birth to Wounds, this book tells you what to do AND what not to do! With this handy guide you can relieve your pet's discomfort and pain, and in extreme trauma, your actions may even save your pet's life. A Pet First Aid book like this should be part of every dog and cat owner's first response armoury. Your knowledge of first aid for pets can make all the difference so be prepared! PLUS for a limited time, buy the book and get a $5 voucher to use at leading online pet meds store www.vetshoponline.com (see inside back page for voucher).

Download or read book First Aid for Pets written by Robert Warren Kirk and published by Dutton Adult. This book was released on 1978 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Birds For Dummies written by Brian L. Speer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-12-02 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your one-stop guide to caring for your avian companion Pet birds are intelligent, affectionate, and rewarding companions. No matter what bird you choose, you need to set up a happy home for him with the right stuff. You also need to keep your bird healthy by performing routine care and knowing what a healthy bird looks like and how he behaves. This friendly guide describes the birds that make the best pets, explains how to select the bird that's best for you, offers tips on bonding with your feathered friend, and provides expert advice on feeding and environmental enrichment that will keep these intelligent pets engaged. Benefit from a full-color guide to pet birds Choose the right bird based on your budget and lifestyle Create a bird-friendly environment that minimizes noise and mess Bond with your winged pet If you’re ready for your love of birds to take flight, this book has everything you need.

Download or read book Pet First Aid written by Bobbie Mammato and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Ferrets For Dummies written by Kim Schilling and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-02-05 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know about your playful new pet Thinking of getting a ferret? It’s not unusual—millions of people worldwide keep ferrets as pets, and they’ve been domesticated for around 2,500 years! While they’re quiet for a lot of the day (catching up on important beauty sleep), when they’re awake, they’re lively, affectionate, and curious—and require lots of quality interaction with their humans. And that’s why a happy ferret is a well-trained one, whose owner knows everything there is to know about its needs! Ferrets For Dummies, 3rd Edition is here to make sure you become just that kind of owner, fully equipped to give your little friend the best possible home. It’s packed with practical information on feeding, housing, health, medical care, and much more. You’ll also find the latest on diet, dental hygiene, common ailments, and how to build an enjoyable and engaging environment for your smart, energetic new pet. There’s even a section on how to get to know your ferret properly (spotting those little mood swings) and how to introduce it to play well with friends and family. Make sure a ferret’s the pet for you Ferret-proof your home Keep a clean house Find the right vet Whether you have a jill (female), a hob (male), or a full “business” of ferrets (several), Ferrets For Dummies helps you ferret out whatever you need to know—and ensure that your fuzzy new pal is a healthy, happy member of the household.

Download or read book First Aid Safety For Dummies written by Charles B. Inlander and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 1999-11-22 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ask any fire/rescue or EMS person and they will tell you: the key to emergency response is preparedness. First comes prevention; knowing how to stop emergencies before they happen. Yet if sudden injury or illness occurs, knowing what to do can make the difference between a mild emergency and a serious one, or even between life and death. When you don’t know, panic usually results; now you’re part of the problem. But don’t fret; the information you need to be the first step in the solution – basic first aid and safety skills – is relatively simple and easy to learn. Easy to learn, yes, but if things go wrong, your learning suddenly makes all the difference. First Aid and Safety For Dummies gives you the tools you need to save a life. Whether it’s performing CPR correctly or accident-proofing your home, this comprehensive guide shows you how to effectively prevent and respond to emergencies. In typical lively-yet-informative Dummies style, you’ll find out about dealing with: Wounds Burns Poisoning Shock Bites and stings Choking And much more Thorough instructions detail each problem and its first aid; off-putting jargon is kept to a minimum and common sense to a maximum in considering not only the classic symptoms (for example, two hands on the throat for choking) but also the variations (what if that choking victim is you – and you’re alone?) that crop up in real-world emergencies. Emphasizing practicality and ready-to-use knowledge, this book also covers: Creating a first-aid kit Safety for all areas of the home Special needs of children, the elderly, and the disabled A chapter on hazards of the high-tech workplace Sports injuries and accidents Herbal remedies CPR and artificial respiration Emergency rescue procedures Who to call and when Preparedness is peace of mind. With the knowledge you’ll gain from First Aid and Safety For Dummies, you can rest assured that you’ve taken the most effective steps against accidents and mishaps. You can also be confident that if an emergency does occur, yours will be the calmer, cooler head, and cooler heads are the ones that prevail.

Download or read book First Aid Survival and CPR written by Shirley A Jones and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2011-10-05 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Awarded AJN Book of the Year Award 2012! From performing CPR on an adult, child, or infant to dealing with bleeding and shock, cuts and broken bones, heart attacks, emergency childbirth, poisoning, drowning, scuba diving mishaps, wilderness survival, and natural disasters such as tornadoes, wildfires, floods, and earthquakes…this portable, waterproof guide helps you quickly find the information you need to develop a plan of action for assessing and treating all kinds of first aid and survival emergencies.

Download or read book Airbnb For Dummies written by Symon He and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-04-18 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn to the most-trusted guide to get started on your Airbnb adventure Airbnb For Dummies is here to help you prep your property and post your first listing on the wildly popular short-term rental site. Even if you don’t have a house, you can become an Airbnb host. A spare room at your place, a camper, a boat, a treehouse, a castle—you can turn just about anything into an Airbnb and earn additional income hosting guests. You can even offer tours around your hometown. This comprehensive resource helps you make your goals a reality, with details on how to get set up and navigate the platform and where to turn for info on local short-term rental rules, plus all the post-pandemic changes to travel and to Airbnb’s policies. Learn to attract adventurers from far and wide, with help from For Dummies experts. Decide whether becoming an Airbnb host is right for you Create an appealing listing on the Airbnb site and attract guests Host experiences and ensure the health and safety of guests Get positive reviews and improve your property’s visibility This book is especially for you, the first-time Airbnb host in need of a guide for creating a listing, keeping up a property, and attracting guests.