Rescuing Rover: A First Aid and Disaster Guide for Dog Owners (New Directions in the Human-Animal Bond)

Heath, Sebastian E.; O'Shea, Andrea

ISBN 10: 1557531021 / ISBN 13: 9781557531025

Published by Purdue University Press, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rescuing Rover: A First Aid and Disaster Guide for Dog Owners (New Directions in the Human-Animal Bond)
• Publisher: Purdue University Press
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1557531021
• ISBN 13: 9781557531025
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Whether you're hiking with your canine friend in a remote area or work with a dog on a search-and-rescue team or police force, you need to be prepared for emergencies when veterinary service is not available. Rescuing Rover: A First Aid and Disaster Guide for Dog Owners provides dog owners, handlers, and emergency physicians with an understandable guide for safe treatment until the dog can be transported to a veterinarian. Step-by-step instructions are provided to create a disaster-preparedness plan taking into account your Rover’s needs. Topics covered include evacuations schemes, shelter options, training requirements, and fitness facts. Creating and maintaining a disaster kit and disaster checklist are discussed thoroughly. Although a number of books describe some techniques for the emergency care of dogs, there is no single illustrated summary that is as practical. With its concise, easy-to-read instructions, detailed and beautifully rendered illustrations, and convenient format, this book covers such common medical procedures as bandaging an ear and constructing a makeshift muzzle. Written in consultation with canine handlers from FEMA, staff from the AAVDM and the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, it can also be used as a practical learning guide for veterinary medical and technical students.

About the Authors

Sebastian Heath played an integral role in the treatment of injured horses after Hurricane Andrew. He headed the committee that implemented the Indiana state plan for the care of animals in disaster and is the senior editor for the independent study course “Animals in Disasters” by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Dr. Heath is a board certified specialist in Large Animal Internal Medicine and Veterinary Preventive Medicine.

Andrea O’Shea is a medical illustrator whose specialty is hand drawn art. She has been nominated for several awards in publications and for commissioned art. Andrea is currently editor for "Jack and Jill", a journal that teaches children about health and personal safety. She also works in Indianapolis with the Saturday Evening Post Society.