Book excerpt: This book covers all the possible emergencies that a dog owner might experience whilst at home or out and about. There is a guide to resuscitation with a unique new approach to emergency care. With practical, common sense advice on the alphabetically arranged conditions from airway obstructions to wounds the dog owner or professional carer will be able to deliver the important initial treatment before veterinary attention can be obtained. There are useful hints on transporting injured animals, and what can be used in an emergency when you don't have access to a dog first aid kit, and bandaging guides. The author is a highly experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse with many years in practice and delivering first aid course around the country.