Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook Author: Debra M. Eldredge | Language: English | ISBN:
0470067853 | Format: PDF
Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook Description
From the Inside Flap
Praise for the previous edition:"A MUST for any dog owner!"
—The American Field
"Useful for any dog owner, indispensable for kennel owners?. Offers comprehensive, up-to-date, well-organized information on every phase of health care for dogs."
—Publishers Weekly
This easy-to-use, authoritative guide provides the information you need to care for your dog at all ages and stages, from pediatric to geriatric. This fully revised and updated Fourth Edition covers common canine problems and ailments in language you can understand. It includes current information on:
Treatments for cancer and kidney disease
Raw diets
Canine influenza
Vaccine protocols
Flea, tick, and heartworm preventives
Drugs and surgical techniques
Supplements and nutraceuticals
Arthritis medications and supplements
Holistic treatments
The canine senses
Possible organic causes of behavior problems
Breed predispositions for specific genetic conditions
Genetic testing for specific diseases
Cognitive dysfunction in senior dogs
From the Back Cover
The classic bestseller—expanded and updatedThe guide dog lovers have relied on for more than twenty-seven years, this handbook has been extensively revised to include the latest information on everything from canine healthcare to nutrition to holistic treatments. Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook, Fourth Edition, is the definitive guide for every dog owner. It puts vital information at your fingertips, with:
An index of signs and symptoms to help you find information fast
Clearly written, step-by-step directions for handling common canine ailments and problems
A chapter on emergencies that explains what to do immediately for shock, broken bones, burns, dehydration, heat stroke, poisoning, insect stings and bites, wounds, and more
Hundreds of photos and drawings that illustrate what to look for and what to do to provide the best care for your dog
A glossary of terms
With this guide, you'll know when to rush your pet to the vet and when you can begin treatment at home. You'll communicate more effectively with your vet. You'll have the latest information on every aspect of your dog's medical care when you need it. This is the hands-on reference you'll trust again and again.
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- Hardcover: 656 pages
- Publisher: Howell Book House; Fourth Edition edition (August 1, 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0470067853
- ISBN-13: 978-0470067857
- Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 1.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
An earlier edition of this book (2nd) was my very first book, along with one on the Siberian Husky, of course (when I adopted my first sibe). The "Dog Owner's Home Veterninary Handbook 4th Ed" is an outstanding reference for all dog parents; whether you are using the holistic or traditional approach with their general care. The 2nd Edition (1992) I loved, and it got used and abused, since I refered to it many times. This 4th Edition (2007) has all the great useful resources as the 2nd, but with more up to date information.
This is a very comprehensive and informative "nose to tail guide" for your dog & covers just about everything you can think of; including: emergencies, parasites, infectious diseases, the skin & coat, the eyes, the ears, the mouth & throat, digestive system, respiratory system, ciculatory system, nervous system, musculoskeletal system, urinary system, sex & reproduction, pregnancy & whelping, pediatrics, tumors & cancers, geriatrics and medications along with other useful information & resources.
Nothing replaces having a good family veterinarian for your dog, but this book is a great guide to help you communicate better with your vet. Whatever concerns you may have with your dog, you will most likely be able to find a good baseline in this book. It's a great tool for helping figure out what might be the issue, give an idea of what type of treatments your dog may need & even give some helpful information on what you may be able to do prior to seeing the vet (or while waiting to get seen; if, of course, it's not a concern for an emergency visit).
Overall, the more informed you can be about your pet's health, the better off your dog is.
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