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Hardcover, Spiral Bound, Color Photos, 288 pages.
Practical advice on how to handle more than 180 first-aid situations involving dogs (for every dog owner) and how to perform basic veterinary care without a specialized kit.
The Gundog Veterinary Bible by Harvey Carruthers is a guide to health care issues and common emergencies. Written to be easy to understand, The Gundog Veterinary Bible uses straightforward advice to highlight what should be done in emergencies and how to go about it. Topics covered include heavy bleeding, broken legs, snake bites, and consumption of poisonous plants. Author and veterinarian Harvey Carruthers shows the dog owner how to improvise and presents the latest veterinary advice in a practical, ready-to-use manner.
Contents:
Introduction
Preparation
Contents of a first aid kit
Gundog First Aid
Emergency Procedures
First Aid Treatments
Wound Care
External Injuries
Gunshot Wounds
Nose Bleed
Chest Injuries
Dog Bites
Fall from Height
Foot Wounds
Skin Wounds
Impaled by Stick
Internal Problems
Bones and Joints
Stomach and Intestines
Nervous System
Urine
Skin
Poisoning
Chemicals and Drugs
Plants and Foods
Insects and Snakes
Signs of Health
Routine Health Checks
Normal Vital Signs
Taking a Dog's Temperature
How to Take a Pulse
Monitoring Your Dog's Heart
Checking the Gums
Checking Hydration
Checking Lymph Nodes
The Mouth
Preventative Health Care
Parasites
Vaccination
Breeding
Preventing Illness
Identification
Food and Water
Lumps and Bumps
Daily Care
Daily Care
Dental Care
Veterinary Care
Practical Help
Older Dogs
Human and Animal Health
Appendices
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