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Winner of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award and 2025 Reader’s Favorite Gold Medal!

This practical and easy-to-follow guide gives you the knowledge to recognize warning signs of dog emergencies, take immediate action, and seek veterinary care when it matters most.

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The Cat Owner’s Guide to Health Emergencies – Coming Soon!
Gain the essential knowledge to identify warning signs of cat emergencies, act quickly, and get the right veterinary care when it counts most. This practical guide is on its way—stay tuned!

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Reviews

"Dr. Chivvis, a seasoned emergency veterinarian, writes with a clarity rarely seen in medical literature. Despite her deep expertise, she steers clear of technical jargon, instead opting for direct explanations that feel accessible and supportive. Her compassionate tone reassures rather than alarms, offering guidance without ever minimizing the gravity of a situation.".

Literary Titan
"Few resources combine practicality, empathy, and expertise as seamlessly as this one"

Literary Titan, 5 Star Review
"A well-organized, helpful reference manual"

Kirkus Review
" The Dog Owner's Guide to Health Emergencies provides clear, accessible information to help pet parents prepare for and navigate urgent situations with confidence. "

Dr Jen Nesbitt-Hawes, Veterinarian
"Dr. Chivvis offers expert advice on home care, preparing for emergencies, and dealing with toxicities, making this guide invaluable for both experienced dog owners and first-time pet parents"

Valerie Hayden, RVT, CVT, LVT
"To all pet owners, I highly recommend you grab a copy!"

Pikasho Deka, Reader's Favorite, 5 star review
"Dr. Gal Chivvis' professional guidance and empathetic approach will give dog owners confidence when encountering an emergency."

Eric Ferrar, Reader's Favorite 5 Star Review
"Author Dr. Gal Chivvis DVM describes complex veterinary concepts in language that average pet owners can understand and apply under stress."

K.C. Finn, Reader's Favorite 5 Star Review
" I've been a dog owner for several years and believed I knew everything I needed to know about my dog. However, after reading this guide, I learned there's still a lot I need to know and prepare for to ensure my dog's safety and health"

Cloie Belle Daffon, Reader's Favorite 5 Star Review
"The writing is clear, concise, and informative"

Leonard Smuts. Reader's Favorite, 5 Star Review
"You can easily tell that this guide was carefully crafted and researched, with so much love poured into every page and word of it"

Kaizen
"A well-organized, helpful reference manual."

Kirkus Review
"The Dog Owner's Guide to Health Emergencies by Dr. Gal Chivvis is a must-have resource for every dog owner. With clear, easy-to-follow guidelines and checklists, it helps you recognize and respond to common emergencies, from bee stings to heatstroke. Dr. Chivvis offers expert advice on home care, preparing for emergencies, and dealing with toxicities, making this guide invaluable for both experienced dog owners and first-time pet parents."

Valerie A. Hayden, RVT, CVT, LVT
"As a pet owner, I'm glad I read this book and feel much more informed and educated on pet care after reading it. To all pet owners, I highly recommend you grab a copy!"

Pikasho Deka, Reader's Favorite
"Dr. Gal Chivvis' professional guidance and empathetic approach will give dog owners confidence when encountering an emergency."

Eric Ferrar, Reader's Favorite
"The book strikes a perfect balance between using the right medical details to be helpful and correct, but without using terms that might confuse readers in a crisis."

K.C. Finn, Reader's Favorite

Adult Education Books

"Few resources combine practicality, empathy, and expertise as seamlessly as this one"

"A well-organized, helpful reference manual"

" The Dog Owner's Guide to Health Emergencies provides clear, accessible information to help pet parents prepare for and navigate urgent situations with confidence. "

"Dr. Chivvis offers expert advice on home care, preparing for emergencies, and dealing with toxicities, making this guide invaluable for both experienced dog owners and first-time pet parents"

"To all pet owners, I highly recommend you grab a copy!"

"Dr. Gal Chivvis' professional guidance and empathetic approach will give dog owners confidence when encountering an emergency."

"Author Dr. Gal Chivvis DVM describes complex veterinary concepts in language that average pet owners can understand and apply under stress."

" I've been a dog owner for several years and believed I knew everything I needed to know about my dog. However, after reading this guide, I learned there's still a lot I need to know and prepare for to ensure my dog's safety and health"

"The writing is clear, concise, and informative"

"You can easily tell that this guide was carefully crafted and researched, with so much love poured into every page and word of it"

"A well-organized, helpful reference manual."

"As a pet owner, I'm glad I read this book and feel much more informed and educated on pet care after reading it. To all pet owners, I highly recommend you grab a copy!"

"Dr. Gal Chivvis' professional guidance and empathetic approach will give dog owners confidence when encountering an emergency."

"The book strikes a perfect balance between using the right medical details to be helpful and correct, but without using terms that might confuse readers in a crisis."