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First Aid Basics & Care for Rabbits, Pocket Pets & Exotics
When every second counts, knowing what to do can make all the difference.
Whether you’re welcoming your very first rabbit or have shared your home with pocket pets for years, First Aid Basics & Care for Rabbits, Pocket Pets & Exotics provides practical, veterinarian-informed guidance to help you recognize problems early, respond confidently, and provide the best possible care until professional veterinary treatment is available.
Written by internationally recognized pet safety expert Denise Fleck, The Pet Safety Crusader™, this easy-to-follow guide combines everyday care, preventive health, and emergency first aid into one comprehensive resource.
Inside you’ll discover:
• How to recognize what’s normal—and what’s not—for your pet
• Species-specific handling and restraint techniques
• Head-to-tail wellness examinations and vital signs
• Nutrition, housing, enrichment, and preventive care essentials
• Common illnesses and injuries, plus what to do while seeking veterinary care
• Emergency preparedness and travel tips
• Pet first aid kit recommendations
• Easy-to-understand illustrations, checklists, quick-reference charts, and safety tips
This book covers the unique needs of:
- Rabbits
- Hamsters
- Mice
- Rats
- Gerbils
- Guinea Pigs
- Chinchillas
- Hedgehogs
- Ferrets
- Sugar Gliders
While many first aid principles apply across species, every animal is unique. Throughout the book you’ll find species-specific notes to help you provide the safest care possible while emphasizing that first aid is never a substitute for veterinary treatment.
Whether you’re a new pet parent, experienced owner, rescuer, educator, veterinary team member, or animal care professional, this indispensable guide will help you become better prepared to protect the small companions who depend on you.
Be Prepared. Act Confidently. Be the one who makes a difference in an animal’s life!
