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#1 Pet Guide Reveals the Secret to Keeping Pets Healthy
by Well-known
Pet Expert,
Thom Somes, "The Pet Safety Guy"
This 20-Page Illustrated Guide includes:
Pet Emergency Preparedness Tips
Poisoning
Common Plant & Household Poisons
How to Assess Your Pet's Vitals
Knowing Your Pet's Health Chart
Snout-To-Tail Wellness Assessment
Snout-To-Tail Assessment Worksheet
Pet Health Insurance Tips
Choosing A Pet Care Professional
"The
number one cause of death and disability for
pre-senior dogs and cats is preventable accidents."
Dear
Abby says,
"I'm sure your booklet will save the lives of companion animals that
might not otherwise survive.
I
commend you for providing such a readable and easy-to-understand guide."
ONLINE SAMPLE OF GUIDE
Pet Emergency Preparedness Tips (Page 1)
In this section of the guide we cover 10 things pet owners should do or know to reduce the chance of their pet being hurt or injured. The number one thing you can do is to take a Pet First Aid course. Learning the skills and techniques of pet first aid are best learned by lecture, demonstration and hands-on skills practice. Prevention is best, being prepared is key, education and training are a must!
Poisoning (Page 4)
Death by poisoning is one of the more common preventable accidents that occur to our dogs and cats. This section covers the "Actions for Survival" and the signs your pet may exhibit when you suspect your pet has been poisoned.
Common Plant & Household (Page 6)
This page lists 60 Common Plants and 45 household products that are potentially poisonous to your dog or cat. Use this list to check your home, garage and yard for potentially life threatening poisons.
How to Assess Your Pet's Vitals (Page 7)
Most pet owners do not how to check their pet's pulse, breathing rate, mucous membrane color, temperature or Capillary Refill Time. Knowing your pet's vitals is the foundation of knowing what is normal for your pet, so you can more quickly determine what is not normal for your pet. This section covers: the normal ranges for dogs and cats heart rates and breathing; the meaning of Mucous Membrane Color; how to check for Capillary Refill and the normal range of temperature for dogs and cats.
Knowing Your Pet's Health Chart (Page 9)
Use this chart to record the information you assess, so you and others will know what is normal for your pet.
Snout-To-Tail Assessment (Page 10)
This is the most important skill in this guide. The Snout-To-Tail Wellness Assessment is a systematic and deliberate method for evaluating and knowing the current status of your pet's everyday and on-going health.
Snout-To-Tail Assessment Worksheet (Page 13)
Use this graphic worksheet to make note of any bumps, lumps, irregularities, scars or surgeries your pet may have. This worksheet goes with the Snout-To-Tail Assessment, so you can have a written record
Pet Health Insurance Tips (Page 14)
Unfortunately, medical emergencies can make caring for your pets become a financial decision. Pet Health Insurance can make the difference in caring for your beloved companion. We list 12 important questions you should ask about Pet Health Insurance before you purchase your pet's policy.
Choosing A Pet Care Professional (Page 15)
Caring for our beloved four-legged furry family members can require the services of pet sitters, groomers, obedience trainers, kennel operators and other pet care profressionals to improve and maintain the quality of our pets' lives. This page includes some very important questions you can use as a guide when you interview a potential Pet Care Professional.
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