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At last, a canine first aid book that helps you make the right decisions-fast. It's like having a veterinarian on call. Do you need to call your vet? What should you do until you can get your dog to the hospital? If veterinarian assistance is not required, how do you handle the illness or injury? It's all here, in Hands-On Dog Care. Three easy-to-use sections work together to give you all the tools you'll need to handle everything from kennel cough to lack of appetite. Part I: In action plans, you'll be asked a series of questions based on symptoms you observe, and given specific instructions based on your answers. Part II: From Part 1, you'll be referred to this section, where you'll get visual, step-by-step instructions for how to perform the first-aid skills necessary to help your dog until you can get him to the vet, or as detailed home treatment instructions. Part III: In the Glossary, you'll find detailed descriptions of conditions and terms used in Parts I and II.

Foreward

8

(1)

How To Use This Book

9

(4)

SECTION I: FIRST-AID ACTION PLANS

Problems of the Skin and Haircoat

13

(18)

Dull, Dry Haircoat

14

(1)

Loss of Hair

15

(2)

Flaky, Crusty, or Scaly Skin

17

(2)

Scratching/Chewing Skin

19

(3)

Lump/Bump, or Wart on Skin or Ears

22

(2)

Yellow-Tinted Eyes, Gums, & Skin

24

(1)

Rash/Hives

25

(3)

Loss of Skin Pigment

28

(1)

Lumps/Bumps on Belly

29

(2)

Problems of the Nose

31

(10)

Nasal Discharge, Wet or Crusty

32

(2)

Bloody Nose

34

(2)

Nasal Noise (Sneezing or Snorting)

36

(2)

Loss of Pigment on Nose

38

(3)

Problems of the Mouth

41

(16)

Abnormal Gum Color

42

(2)

Bad Breath

44

(1)

Drooling or Slobbering

45

(2)

Difficulty Eating

47

(1)

Dropping or Spitting Out Food

48

(2)

Blood in Mouth

50

(1)

Pawing at the Mouth

51

(1)

Loose, Broken, or Missing Teeth

52

(2)

Abnormal Growth in Mouth

54

(3)

Problems of the Eye

57

(22)

Squinting

58

(2)

Discharge From Eye

60

(2)

Cloudy Eye

62

(2)

Eye Looks Red

64

(2)

Whites of Eye Are Yellow

66

(2)

Impaired Vision

68

(2)

Eye Growths or Sores

70

(1)

Drooping Eyelid

71

(2)

Third Eyelid or Red Mass Visible

73

(2)

Cut Eyelid

75

(2)

Abnormal Pupils

77

(2)

Problems of the Face/Head/Ears

79

(16)

Head Shaking/Tilt

80

(2)

Droopy Face (Eye, Muzzle, Ear)

82

(2)

Ear Held To One Side

84

(2)

Swollen Ear Flap

86

(1)

Draining Wound on Face

87

(1)

Flesh Wound on Ear

88

(1)

Head Tilt

89

(1)

Swollen Face or Head

90

(2)

Hair Loss on Face or Head

92

(1)

Ear Scratching

93

(2)

Problems of the Neck/Back/Tail

95

(14)

Stiff/Sore Neck

96

(3)

Arched Back; Back/Pelvic Pain

99

(2)

Uncoordinated/Weak Legs

101

(2)

Prominent Spine/Pelvic Bones

103

(1)

Limp or Sore Tail

104

(1)

Raw/Bleeding Tail Tip

105

(1)

Paralysis

106

(3)

Problems of the Legs

109

(14)

Lame on One or More Legs

110

(4)

Stiff/Weak Uncoordinated Legs

114

(2)

Dragging Feet or Knuckling Over

116

(2)

Rear Leg Paralysis

118

(2)

Swollen/Lumpy Legs

120

(3)

Problems of the Feet/Pads/Nails

123

(10)

Draining Wound Between Toes/Pads

124

(2)

Foot Pain/Sensitivity

126

(2)

Pads Cut/Blistered/Cracked

128

(2)

Chewing/Licking at Feet or Toes

130

(2)

Nails Long/Broken or Bleeding/Draining

132

(1)

Gastrointestinal Problems

133

(20)

Gagging/Retching

134

(2)

Vomitting

136

(3)

Bloat/Abdominal Distension

139

(2)

Diarrhea

141

(3)

Abnormal Stool Color

144

(2)

Straining to Defecate

146

(3)

Worms in Stool

149

(1)

Increased Abdominal Noise

150

(1)

Gas (Flatulence)

151

(2)

Respiratory Problems

153

(14)

Sneezing/Snorting

154

(2)

Cough

156

(2)

Noisy Breathing

158

(3)

Rapid, Shallow Breathing

161

(3)

Increased Respiratory Effort

164

(3)

Urogenital Problems

167

(6)

Abnormal Urination

168

(2)

Abnormal Genitalia

170

(3)

Problems of the Mammary Glands

173

(4)

Mammary Gland Lumps/Bumps

174

(3)

Neurological Problems

177

(22)

Seizures

178

(5)

Tremors (Trembling or Shaking)

183

(3)

Circling

186

(1)

Head Tilt

187

(1)

Weak/Uncoordinated/Dragging Feet

188

(3)

Paralysis

191

(2)

Confusion/Disorientation (and Senility)

193

(2)

Abnormal Pupils

195

(2)

Unconscious

197

(2)

Miscellaneous Symptoms

199

(14)

Fever

200

(2)

No or Poor Appetite

202

(2)

Dull/Lethargic

204

(2)

Weight Loss

206

(2)

Weight Gain

208

(2)

Increased Water Intake

210

(1)

Abdominal Distension (Bloat)

211

(2)

How to Handle Wounds

213

(16)

Bite Wound or Cut (Laceration)

214

(3)

The Scrape (Abrasion)

217

(2)

Burns

219

(2)

Puncture Wounds

221

(3)

Hot, Swollen, Draining Wound

224

(5)

SECTION II: HANDS-ON DOGKEEPING SKILLS

How to Establish Your Dog's Baseline Behavior

229

(2)

Baseline Vital Signs

231

(6)

The Right Vaccination Program

237

(4)

No More Fleas And Ticks (External Parasite Control

241

(10)

Declare War On Worms (Internal Parasite Control)

251

(6)

How To Give Oral Medication

257

(4)

How To Examine and Treat Your Dog's Eyes

261

(6)

How To Examine and Treat Your Dog's Ears/Nose

267

(6)

How To Examine and Clean Your Dog's Teeth

273

(6)

How To Clip Your Dog's Toenails

279

(4)

How To Give Subcutaneous Injections

283

(6)

Longevity Diet (And Bloat Prevention)

289

(6)

Condition/Weight Check

295

(4)

Canine First-Aid Kit

299

(8)

How to Clean A Wound

307

(2)

How to Ice An Injury

309

(4)

How to Bandage An Injury

313

(14)

Restraint

327

(8)

How To Safely Transport An Injured Dog

335

(4)

How to Perform Canine CPR

339

(4)

Snakebite!

343

(6)

Toxic Plants and Poisons

349

(14)

Benefits of Spaying/Neutering

363

(6)

10 Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

369

(4)

How To Disinfect Your Dog's Environment

373

(5)

SECTION III: REFERENCE INFORMATION

Glossary

378

(20)

References

398

(1)

Index

399

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