Publisher's Synopsis
This is a guide to helping an injured animal until professional care can be obtained. The guidelines are based on what may happen to these animals in most situations and deal with problems ranging from poisoning to choking, electrical shock, broken bones and burns.;The first aid section lists the most common emergencies alphabetically and when the nature of an injury or condition is not readily apparent, signs are listed at the beginning of the section to help identify the problem and directions are listed step by step, some with illustrations.;The "why" of these procedures is also given and includes preventive measures that can eliminate or minimize some hazards. The index is cross-referenced and there is also a section with suggestions on the contents of a first aid kit.
