Connie Sutherland said:
ann freier said:
... there has to be a book out there similar to "Horse owner's veterinary handbook" which would be an excellent, practical back-up to merck. i just don't know what it is
http://www.amazon.com/Owners-Veterinary-Handbook-Howell-Reference/dp/0876052014
The Dog Owner's Veterinary Handbook

I went to the local book store and they had a copy of this book. I looked through it and all the information the book contains I already know. Also, I'm offended at the book's author. There is no mention of stopping bleeding, or any real type of medical knowledge in emergencies. Let me paraphrase, "If the dog gets an injury like a laceration, wrap it up and take him to the vet immediately"
Okay, If I wanted to let the dog loose blood all the way to the vets I'd folow this. I'm the type of person who now has plenty of medical supplies, sutures, and also a nice stock of super glue.
I'd have to rewrite the boko with notes like..
1. Stop bleeding
2. if bleeded stopped, superglue/dermabond/other sealant the wound
3. take to vet for medications if out of cephalexin
I dislike most vet attitudes. Its hard to find good vets who openly admit the problems are usually the same. Its nice to work at a vet clinic, you learn all types of procedures. Some train staff for routine surgery who stay for years, others do the lab work. Its very routine, its like biology class. I've a vet who is open, vet strict, hes a good vet. Gave me my requested medication and even recommended others, a good guy. I usually take said requested and recommend and test them all out, heh.