GENERAL FIRST AID FOR DOGS, by Siegfried Zahn, 1984, 106p, Univelt, Inc., ISBN 0-912183-02-0, Soft Cover $7.00.

This first aid manual for dogs, thoughtfully prepared by a practicing veterinarian, is meant for use by dog owners who wish to know more about caring for their dogs, but especially first aid. This manual offers general information, first aid procedures and treatment to provide necessary care until veterinary services are available. Many illustrations.

Introduction - List of Priorities in Acute Trauma 1

Section I - Dealing with Your Emotions in Emergency Situations 3

Section II - Restraint of the Patient 7

Section III - Minor Bleeding and General Bandaging Techniques 13

Section IV - Major Bleeding 17

Section V - Shock and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) 25

Section VI - Exposure, Frostbite and Hypothermia 31

Section VII - Heat Stroke (Hyperthermia) 35

Section VIII - Fractures 39

Section IX - Thermal Injury 43

Section X - Snakebite 47

Section XI - Acute Allergy 51

Section XII - Choking 53

Section XIII - Gastro-Intestinal Problems - Vomiting, Diarrhea and Bloat 57

Section XIV - Common Poisonings 61

Section XV - Whelping Problems 67

Section XVI - Simple Diagnostic Procedures 75

Section XVII - Miscellaneous Problems 81

Section XVIII - Making Do with What is at Hand 84

Appendix I - Symptoms and Their Probable Cause 89

Appendix II - Disorders and Their Common Symptoms 93

Appendix III - First Aid Instructions 95

Appendix IV - Glossary of Supplies 97
 
 

BLOAT IN LARGE DOGS, by Siegfried Zahn, 1983, 24p, Univelt, Inc., ISBN 0-912183-00-4, Soft Cover $5.00. Postage and handling for this book is only $2.00

This first aid manual, thoughtfully prepared by a practicing veterinarian, is meant as a guide for the treatment of bloat in large dogs. Without prompt treatment a dog suffering from bloat may die within minutes. The manual explains how to identify bloat, the stage of its development, sequence of procedures to save the dog’s life, and how to help prevent bloat. Many illustrations.

Section I - Introduction 1

Section II - What is Bloat and how do I identify it? 1

Section III - How do I know what stage of Bloat my dog is in? 3

Section IV - What sequence of steps should I take to save my dog’s life? 5

Section V - When should the Emergency Procedures be applied to save the dog’s life? 5

Section VI - First Aid Procedures
     A. Use of a stethoscope 5
     B. Determining the character of the pulse 7
     C. Color of the gums 7
     D. Stomach-tubing your dog 7
     E. Trocharizing your dog 13

Section VII - Preventing Bloat 17