New Pocket Guide Covers Pet Emergencies
January 7, 2009 by Paris and John
Filed under News
Every dog lovers worries about knowing what to do in case of a pet pet injury, illness or emergency. There’s a new pocket guide out now that can ease those worries. The Pet Emergency Pocket Guide
This tabbed, color-coded, and illustrated guide shows and tells you what to do before, during, and after an incident with information on first aid, emergency assessment, pet safety and preparation in the event of a natural disaster or evacuation. A separate section covers safely with pets, including a pet travel kit checklist.
The book is endorsed by A.M.E.R.S. Animal Ambulance, a company that provides free 24-hour national animal ambulance and veterinary referral services.
What It Covers: The Pet Emergency Pocket Guide covers:
• “How-to” first aid, including CPR and Heimlich
• Contact information for important emergency references
• General care, including handling, grooming, muzzling, and transporting
• Glossary of signs and conditions in dogs and cats
• List of the most common poisonous and toxic foods
• Taking care of a sick dog or cat, and more serious conditions
• How to create pet emergency and shelter/evacuation kits
• Traveling with your pet, including preparing a travel kit
• Pet preparedness, including planning for natural disasters
• Current information on sheltering, since many shelters do not accept pets
• Pet record pages to help document information such as allergies, vaccinations, and surgeries
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