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"The best precaution in any hunting situation - whether it is in the field or the blind - is prevention. However, no amount of caution can insure that your dog will not fall into the path of an accident."
Chances are, you can make a positive difference in the outcome of your dog's immediate fate if you are equipped with the basic first-aid skills and supplies needed to bridge the gap between the time calamity strikes and professional veterinary assistance is obtained.
The Orvis Field Guide to First Aid for Sporting Dogs is written by sporting dog vet Charles DiVinne, an avid wingshooter who knows what to expect when you take your dog into the field or on the marsh. It covers snakebite, eye injuries, severe trauma, shock, heat stroke, dehydration, hypothermia, choking, gunshot wounds, and much more. It explains what signs to look for and what you need to do, in order of importance, to treat your dog in emergency situations. Also included is a detailed explanation of what a comprehensive field dog first aid kit should contain, and a list of items you should have in your portable first aid kit. Familiarize yourself with the contents of this book BEFORE you go hunting with your dog!
Hardcover. 126 pages. Color photographs.
Contents:
Chapter 1: Precautions
Chapter 2: Inoculation Checklist
Chapter 3: Comprehensive Dog First Aid Kit
Chapter 4: Portable Dog First Aid Kit
Chapter 5: Medications and Doses
Chapter 6: A Dog's Normal Vital Signs
Chapter 7: Emergency Procedures
Chapter 8: Emergencies, Signs, and First Aid Treatment
Chapter 9: Puncture Wounds
Chapter 10: Snakebite
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