Follow the author

Sebastian E. Heath

+ Follow

More books from this author

Rescuing Rover: A First Aid and Disaster Guide for Dog Owners (New Directions in the Human-Animal Bond) Paperback – Download: Adobe Reader, May 1, 1998

by Sebastian E. Heath (Author), Andrea O'Shea (Author)

2.9 4 ratings

See all formats and editions

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.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Written in consultation with canine handlers from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and staff from the American Academy on Veterinary Disaster Medicine and the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, Rescuing Rover provides dog owners, handlers, emergency workers, and veterinary medical and technical students with a practical guide for the safe treatment of a dog in extraordinary situations when veterinarian help is unavailable. With concise, easy-to-read instructions, detailed and beautifully rendered illustrations, and a convenient format, this book covers such medical procedures as bandaging an ear, splinting a leg, removing foreign objects from the eyes, and constructing a makeshift muzzle. The book also provides an invaluable section on disasters. Step-by-step instructions help you to create a disaster-preparedness plan, taking into account your Rover's needs. Topics covered include evacuation schemes, shelter options, training requirements, and fitness facts. Creating and maintaining a disaster kit and disaster checklist are discussed thoroughly. Rescuing Rover concludes with a list of key organizations that can be of help before and after emergencies and disasters occur.

About the Author

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.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Purdue University Press (May 1, 1998)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 53 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1557531021
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1557531025
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.05 x 0.21 x 8.99 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #9,030,954 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2,524 in Small Animal Veterinary Medicine (Books)
- #3,451 in Safety & First Aid (Books)
- #34,779 in Dog Care

Customer Reviews:
2.9 4 ratings

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.

Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Videos

Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video!

Upload your video

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.

Sebastian E. Heath

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.

Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Discover more of the author’s books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more

Customer reviews

2.9 out of 5

4 global ratings

5 star

19%

4 star

0%

3 star

55%

2 star

0%

1 star

26%

How customer reviews and ratings work

Sort reviews by

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

R. Poppy

Not a Complete Guide, But Helpful

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2009

Verified Purchase

I've referred to this book several times, but was usually left looking elsewhere for what I needed. Good for reference on bandaging and I'm keeping it in my dog bag for just that, but I'm looking for something that will give me more for field emergency first aid.

One person found this helpful

Helpful

Bob Pr.

Disappointing

Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2002

Verified Purchase

I anticipated that a book published by Purdue Univ. and by vet school faculty would be useful. Perhaps some day I'll find it will be.
The illustrations are colorful and well done. But these are the topics covered -- HOW TO: restrain a dog, muzzle, examine the eye, bandage an upright ear, bandage a floppy ear, bandage a foot, bandage a lower leg, bandage a tail.
There is a brief section on medical emergencies. However, saying "Always have injuries examined by a veterinarian" is neither sufficient or particularly helpful advice. For poisoning, it recommends "veterinary advice should be sought" and also gives the National Animal Poison Control Center phone number.
I thought the section on the care of your dog in disasters (e.g., hurricanes, evacuations, etc.) was helpful. It also gives the name and numbers of various vet schools which specialize in particular conditions (skin, eye, nutrition, teeth, surgery, etc.) which could be helpful. As also was a section in which you can list the spoken and body language commands you use with your dog.
But I found Bruce Fogle's "First Aid for Dogs: what to do when emergencies happen" to be many magnitudes more useful and practical.

3 people found this helpful

Helpful

Julia N. Allen, PhD, DVM (DrJNA@worldnet.att.net)

Easy to use reference for first aid and emergency planning

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 1999

This is an excellent step-by-step first aid and disaster planning guide for your dog. The instructions are easy to follow, and are paired with full color drawings which beautifully illustrate each of the steps in a procedure. The technical artwork alone makes the book worth having. Though originating from the needs of Canine Search and Rescue Teams as noted in the Introduction, it is a practical guide for all dog owners who may need to provide medical assistance to their dog in an emergency situation or a disaster. It is not a replacement for qualified veterinary care, but rather a guide to preparing an injured dog so that it can be safely transported to a veterinarian without further harm. There are sections on the care of dogs in disasters, where to find speciality medical help, checklists for supplies and a first aid kit, and a place to record your dog's vital signs and obedience commands. The entire book is straight forward (what to do and how to do it) and VERY easy to read - you don't have to wade through pages of text to get to the points. I recommend this book for anyone whose dog may become injured under conditions where veterinary services are not readily available, and for all responsible pet owners who are preparing themselves and their families to be prepared should a disaster strike their home or their community.

25 people found this helpful

Helpful

Top reviews from other countries

deelicious

Disappointing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2014

Verified Purchase

Its a small format book that is bog standard in terms of dog care. I was disappointed as it was like of those freebie booklets that a dog food company gives out to customers trying their product.

See more reviews