Table of Contents

Foreward
How To Use This Book
SECTION I: FIRST-AID ACTION PLANS
Chapter 1: Problems of the Skin and Haircoat
1-A Dull, Dry Haircoat
1-B Loss of Hair
1-C Flaky, Crusty, or Scaly Skin
1-D Scratching/Chewing Skin
1-E Lump/Bump, or Wart on Skin or Ears
1-F Yellow-Tinted Eyes, Gums, & Skin
1-G Rash/Hives
1-H Loss of Skin Pigment
1-I Lumps/Bumps on Belly
Chapter 2: Problems of the Nose
2-A Nasal Discharge, Wet or Crusty
2-B Bloody Nose
2-C Nasal Noise (Sneezing or Snorting)
2-D Loss of Pigment on Nose
Chapter 3: Problems of the Mouth
3-A Abnormal Gum Color
3-B Bad Breath
3-C Drooling or Slobbering
3-D Difficulty Eating
3-E Dropping or Spitting Out Food
3-F Blood in Mouth
3-G Pawing at the Mouth
3-H Loose, Broken, or Missing Teeth
3-I Abnormal Growth in Mouth
Chapter 4: Problems of the Eye
4-A Squinting
4-B Discharge From Eye
4-C Cloudy Eye
4-D Eye Looks Red
4-E Whites of Eye Are Yellow
4-F Impaired Vision
4-G Eye Growths or Sores
4-H Drooping Eyelid
4-I Third Eyelid or Red Mass Visible
4-J Cut Eyelid
4-K Abnormal Pupils
Chapter 5: Problems of the Face/Head/Ears
5-A Head Shaking/Tilt
5-B Droopy Face (Eye, Muzzle, Ear)
5-C Ear Held To One Side
5-D Swollen Ear Flap
5-E Draining Wound on Face
5-F Flesh Wound on Ear
5-G Head Tilt
5-H Swollen Face or Head
5-I Hair Loss on Face or Head
5-J Ear Scratching
Chapter 6: Problems of the Neck/Back/Tail
6-A Stiff/Sore Neck
6-B Arched Back; Back/Pelvic Pain
6-C Uncoordinated/Weak Legs
6-D Prominent Spine/Pelvic Bones
6-E Limp or Sore Tail
6-F Raw/Bleeding Tail Tip
6-G Paralysis
Chapter 7: Problems of the Legs
7-A Lame on One or More Legs
7-B Stiff/Weak Uncoordinated Legs
7-C Dragging Feet or Knuckling Over
7-D Rear Leg Paralysis
7-E Swollen/Lumpy Legs
Chapter 8: Problems of the Feet/Pads/Nails
8-A Draining Wound Between Toes/Pads
8-B Foot Pain/Sensitivity
8-C Pads Cut/Blistered/Cracked
8-D Chewing/Licking at Feet or Toes
8-E Nails Long/Broken or Bleeding/Draining
Chapter 9: Gastrointestinal Problems
9-A Gagging/Retching
9-B Vomiting
9-C Bloat/Abdominal Distension
9-D Diarrhea
9-E Abnormal Stool Color
9-F Straining to Defecate
9-G Worms in Stool
9-H Increased Abdominal Noise
9-I Gas (Flatulence)
Chapter 10: Respiratory Problems
10-A Sneezing/Snorting
10-B Cough
10-C Noisy Breathing
10-D Rapid, Shallow Breathing
10-E Increased Respiratory Effort
Chapter 11: Urogenital Problems
11-A Abnormal Urination
11-B Abnormal Genitalia
Chapter 12: Problems of the Mammary Glands
12-A Mammary Gland Lumps/Bumps
Chapter 13: Neurological Problems
13-A Seizures
13-B Tremors (Trembling or Shaking)
13-C Circling
13-D Head Tilt
13-E Weak/Uncoordinated/Dragging Feet
13-F Paralysis
13-G Confusion/Disorientation (and Senility)
13-H Abnormal Pupils
13-I Unconscious
Chapter 14: Miscellaneous Symptoms
14-A Fever
14-B No or Poor Appetite
14-C Dull/Lethargic
14-D Weight Loss
14-E Weight Gain
14-F Increased Water Intake
14-G Abdominal Distension (Bloat)
Chapter 15: How to Handle Wounds
15-A Bite Wound or Cut (Laceration)
15-B The Scrape (Abrasion)
15-C Burns
15-D Puncture Wounds
15-E Hot, Swollen, Draining Wound
SECTION II: HANDS-ON DOGKEEPING SKILLS
Chapter 1: How to Establish Your Dog’s Baseline Behavior
Chapter 2: Baseline Vital Signs
Chapter 3: The Right Vaccination Program
Chapter 4: No More Fleas And Ticks (External Parasite Control
Chapter 5: Declare War On Worms (Internal Parasite Control)
Chapter 6: How To Give Oral Medication
Chapter 7: How To Examine and Treat Your Dog’s Eyes
Chapter 8: How To Examine and Treat Your Dog’s Ears/Nose
Chapter 9: How To Examine and Clean Your Dog’s Teeth
Chapter 10: How To Clip Your Dog’s Toenails
Chapter 11: How To Give Subcutaneous Injections
Chapter 12: Longevity Diet (And Bloat Prevention)
Chapter 13: Condition/Weight Check
Chapter 14: Canine First-Aid Kit
Chapter 15: How To Clean A Wound
Chapter 16: How To Ice An Injury
Chapter 17: How To Bandage An Injury
Chapter 18: Restraint
Chapter 19: How To Safely Transport An Injured Dog
Chapter 20: How To Perform Canine CPR
Chapter 21: Snakebite!
Chapter 22: Toxic Plants and Poisons
Chapter 23: Benefits of Spaying/Neutering
Chapter 24: 10 Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
Chapter 25 How To Disinfect Your Dog’s Environment
SECTION III: REFERENCE INFORMATION
Glossary
References
Index