I hope you NEVER need to use pet first aid on your furry wonders. But learning how to administer cat first aid or dog first aid literally means life and death for your pet.
Writing the Pet First Aid Book
Several years ago, I had the honor and privilege to interview more than 70 emergency veterinarians for my book THE FIRST-AID COMPANION FOR DOGS AND CATS. I’m humbled to have heard from many pet parents that the book’s information helped, and even saved cat and dog lives. Mee-WOW!
But pet first-aid and emergency care evolves, with improvements, new conditions identified, or even better techniques perfected. While the original print (and Ebook) texts continue to offer solid help to pet parents, I wanted to updatethe pet first-aid information with Fear Free Handling tips, and new information that has since come to light. While I pray you never need the information, this new audiobook format makes the pet first-aid veterinary advice available on-the-go, whenever and wherever you and your cats or dogs need it.
WHAT’S IN THE BOOK
“Amy Shojai has created the definitive 911 emergency guide for pets. Long recommended by vets and pet parents alike, now she’s updated the content in an audiobook format to make helping your pet—and saving his life anytime and anywhere—easier than ever before. Every cat and dog lover should have their vet on speed-dial, and this audiobook on their phone. Highly recommended!” — Dr. Marty Becker, internationally known veterinary expert and founder of fearfreepets.com & fearfreehappyhomes.com
Is there an animal doctor in the house? Most likely, the answer is no. And when an accident or other emergency threatens your pet, every minute counts. Don’t be unprepared! Listen toThe First-Aid Companion for Dogs and Catsand learn:
Which over-the-counter human medications can help—or harm—your dog or cat
What to keep in your pet’s medicine chest in a downloadable PDF (many essential items are probably in your house already)
Basic first-aid techniques, such as cleaning a wound, making a splint, and updated CPR advice—step-by-step!
Fear free handling techniques to keep you safe and reduce your pet’s stress
How to quickly pinpoint what’s wrong with your pet, using the First-Aid Symptom Finder (Downloadable PDF)
Access the A-to-Z guide to more than 150 injuries and conditions, including: Abscesses, Bites from Animals, Car Accidents, Choking, Gunshot Wounds, Heatstroke, Hot Spots, Jellyfish Stings, Poisoning, and Snakebites
Learn when to call the vet, which supplies or medications you’ll need, what immediate action you should take, and what you should do as follow-up care. The next time medical help is not quickly available, find lifesaving help with The First-Aid Companion for Dogs and Catson your audiobook device. It’s a pet owner’s second-best friend.
So — have you ever needed emergency and/or first-aid pet care? What happened and what did you do? Please share.
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Brenda
on April 22, 2021 at 8:27 am
Our Wilde Oscar is alive today at sweet 16 thanks to your mention of lumps and bumps in one of your posts. I felt something very small.. He had a mast cell tumor. And then another. And then a few years later still another. (He has had about 3 operations for that after he had already survived the tail amputation due to a downed power line in Hurricane Katrina when he was still an outdoor kitten and then very near death from a complete penile stone blockage. Thank you again for the post on lumps and bumps!) .
Oh my goodness, Brenda, you just made my day! THAT’S why I do what I do, and write what I write. I’m so glad to hear that Wilde Oscar continues to thrive at 16. You’re a wonderfully diligent “cat mom” to keep him healthy despite challenges. Thanks so much for writing!
Voting is now open for the HERO PETS in the next thriller CUT AND BLEED! Vote for your choice for hero CAT, and hero DOG! Share and vote often–voting closes SEPT 6.
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Have you ever considered holistic medicine for your pets? There are many questions about what is holistic pet care. Is it the same thing as what your regular vet offers? There are many names for offering traditional medicine for pets. Some call it alternative medicine or natural healing. But are there specific definitions, and is holistic pet care a good choice for your cats and dogs? August 30 is National Holistic Pet Day, so it’s a good time to revisit asking these questions.
Do you know how to stop dog barking? “Will you please, for the love of doG, stop barking!” When Shadow-Pup joined our family, he and Bravo-Dawg egged each other on. Now that he’s the only dog, he and the cat tease each other and prompt bark-fest and meow-athons.
Here’s what you need to know about barking to help stem the noise.
This disease has been reported worldwide wherever these ticks are found. Most cases in the United States occur in dogs living in the Texas Gulf coast regions and other southern states. All dogs are susceptible, but those with greater exposure to ticks. Outdoor dogs, working dogs and hunting dogs are at highest risk. Here’s what you need to know.
Summer arrived even earlier than expected this year, with temperatures hitting triple digits by mid-June. There’s still plenty of pet camping season left. Even though camping with pets isn’t for me, I know lots of folks who LOVE it, including my brother and his dog. He takes the dog with them camping, boating, skiing, and pretty much everywhere.
Bringing your furry one along camping (or glamping) is a great bonding experience. But before you pack up and hit the road, look over my DOs and DONTs of camping with your dog or cat.
What to do when camping with a pet
First, decide if your pet will enjoy camping. Not all will enjoy it. My Karma-Kat would HATE camping. He’s a homebody, and enjoys watching birds, bunnies, and squirrels through the window, but freezes when his paws hit the grass. Shadow-Pup’s more adventurous and probably would do better…
When I worked as a veterinary technician many years ago, pet parents ask questions all the time, but rarely to the vet. Folks often acted embarrassed, or waited to telephone from home hours or days after the appointment. Perhaps they felt intimidated by the doctor when they take pets to the back, or feared their questions were foolish. Maybe the busy schedule of the clinic offered little opportunity to ask…
With the latest awful weather and more on the way, it’s time to revisit your pet disaster plan. You do have one, right? Everyone should understand the importance of disaster preparation.
I posted this in June for National Pet Preparedness Month. September is Disaster Preparation Month. And May 8 was National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day. Being prepared doesn’t rely on a special date, though. Here’s what you need to know.
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Our Wilde Oscar is alive today at sweet 16 thanks to your mention of lumps and bumps in one of your posts. I felt something very small.. He had a mast cell tumor. And then another. And then a few years later still another. (He has had about 3 operations for that after he had already survived the tail amputation due to a downed power line in Hurricane Katrina when he was still an outdoor kitten and then very near death from a complete penile stone blockage. Thank you again for the post on lumps and bumps!) .
Oh my goodness, Brenda, you just made my day! THAT’S why I do what I do, and write what I write. I’m so glad to hear that Wilde Oscar continues to thrive at 16. You’re a wonderfully diligent “cat mom” to keep him healthy despite challenges. Thanks so much for writing!