This five-star book is a wonderful reference for any dog owner, with chapters on emergencies (such as burns, dehydration, and poisoning), as well as worms, infectious diseases, skin care, and canine eyes, ears, and nose. There are chapters on the digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems, the nervous, musculoskeletal, and urinary systems, plus dog sex, puppy pediatrics, geriatrics, and chapters on cancers and medications. In short, it covers every health dimension a dog owner might want to know more about, identifies the possible causes, helps you determine the severity of the condition, and indicates what treatments or actions to take to best insure your dog's good health.

The faculty of this distinguished school of veterinary medicine has provided an authoritative guide for dog owners, breeders, and trainers. The 43 comprehensive chapters include in-depth information on all aspects of canine health including the selection of a dog, nutrition, emergency care, the needs of older dogs, and more are contained in this single volume. An extensive glossary is also included, defining complicated medical terms clearly and concisely. While it will never replace a trained veterinarian, the UC Davis Book of Dogs can help anyone who lives and works with dogs to become better informed medical consumers and caregivers. Includes illustrations.

A classic natural pet care book from two celebrated veterinary specialists in chemical-free nutrition, treatment, and natural healing for pets, Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats offers valuable natural and holistic advice on a host of pet topics, including, but not limited to, diet, exercise, environment, coping with a pet's death, and how to care for a sick animal.  In addition to their thorough discussion of the above, Richard Pitcairn, D.V.M., and his wife, Susan Hubble Pitcairn, M.S., offer a comprehensive "quick reference" section on animal illnesses, organized alphabetically and including a brief description of each illness, preventative measures that may be taken, and holistic and natural treatment options for both dogs and cats--treatments that should always be discussed with one's vet before being used.

Holistic veterinary care is one of the fastest growing specialties in canine medicine. This thorough, in-depth work shows readers how to look at their dog as the sum of its parts and to evaluate alternatives to standard veterinary care. Acupuncture and Acupressure, traditional Eastern treatments, homeopathy, chiropractic, and other alternatives are widely practiced today. The Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog provides an overview of these treatments, including what they mean and when and why they are effective. The book will also provide every dog owner with the practical information needed to use these treatments ranging from emergency care to chronic conditions. With an explosion of specialty diets and dog foods to meet every need, providing optimum nourishment can be a confusing task. The Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog uniquely integrates proper nutrition and natural remedies to provide every owner with insight into the causes, prevention, and treatment of diseases and behavior problems.

Top-notch information about skin problems in dogs!

The creation of this book reflects questions posed by thousands of owners, breeders, groomers and veterinarians over the years. Canine dermatology has come a long way in recent years. Today, specialists perform many of the same diagnostic procedures on dogs as they do on people. But skin diseases tend to be as frustrating as they are common for owner and veterinarian alike. Unrelated conditions often look alike and the problems are often chronic in nature. It is difficult for owners to find information on specific ailments, how they are diagnosed, and how they can be treated. If you have a dog with skin problems and are having trouble getting answers to your perplexing questions, or if in your association with dogs and their owners you feel a need to know more about these common maladies - this is the book for you.

Skin and coat problems are the number-one reason owners take a dog to the veterinarian.  The dog's skin and coat, fairly complicated as a bodily system, frustrate owners and veterinarians alike--and the itching dog too. Care of your dog's skin and coat is very important in terms of the pet's well-being and ability to stay comfortable all year round.  In fact, the skin is one of the primary indicators of your dog's overall health.

This one-of-a-kind guide provides you with important information about more than 200 commonly prescribed and over-the-counter drugs for cats and dogs plus the latest information on alternative therapies that will keep your pet healthy and happy. From common antibiotics and powerful drugs prescribed for more serious ailments to recent medications here are the facts you need to know. Each drug is extensively profiled for effectiveness, safety, proper dosages, possible side effects, allergic reactions and toxicity.  This book also contains expert advice on choosing a veterinarian, the latest alternative medicine, directory of pet organizations, a glossary of medical terms and more.

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