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Cover Titel Copyright Dedication Acknowledgements 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: Increased Water Intake

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