- Hardcover: 364 pages
- Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S. (23 Jun 1980)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0876057644
- ISBN-13: 978-0876057643
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 17.3 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 738,396 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The classic bestseller—expanded and updated
The 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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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
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Any dog, no matter how docile he may be, has the potential to bite when he is severely injured, frightened or in pain. Read the first page
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Any dog, no matter how docile he may be, has the potential to bite when he is severely injured, frightened or in pain. Read the first page
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a first time owner of a trained gundog, I have found this book to be very useful and do not hesitate to recommend it to any other dog owner. It gives me much more confidence in looking after my dog properly and the added benefit of not wasting time and money at the vets when it is not necessary.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having borrowed this book from a close friend anddog breeder when my Parson Russell bitch was about to deliver her first litter of pups it potentially saved her life and me a vets bill. Having delivered 5 healthy puppies I noticed umbilical cord protruding from her, after waiting for quite a considerable amount of time following the delivery, I was sterting to grow concerned. Having this book available I looked up the section which deals with this type of problem. Following the advice given I managed to remove the placenta which was promptly followed by another. If the book had not been to hand my bitch at worst could have died of septicemia.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a wonderful reference book for dog owners. I have worked as a veterinary assistant for over ten years, and this is the first book I have found that explains medical diagnoses and solutions in such a plain and easy to understand manner. I use it for my own dog, and recommend it to all other dog owners I know as well!
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Dog Owners Vet Handbook
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Published 16 months ago by Nick N
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Published on 10 Oct 2009 by Mrs. D. N. Johnson
excellent reference first aid for dogs
I found this book to be an excellent first aid reference book, clear & concise. There are some practices that are shown but I would not attempt myself such as tubing for bloat, but... Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2009 by sandy p
A must for the dog lover
Excellent, easy to read and find information fast. I have fostered over 20 puppies and I have used it with each litter.
Published on 2 Sep 1998
Good Info with Reservations
On the whole, good, basic information on health issues. I am, however, troubled by one aspect of the book, and that is its insistence on assuming the worst case scenario for... Read more
Published on 9 Aug 1998
this book has paid for itself 1000 times over!
one of the ten books I have owned that I give to others and consider extremely good value at the full price of 25 dollars. Read more
Published on 15 Jun 1998
Major help to us living in rural areas!
It's been a major help in diagnosing problems with my 4 dogs--our nearest vet is 75 miles away and we can't afford to go running everytime a dog is under the weather. Read more
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Published on 7 Jan 1998
The best book on canine medical problems and treatment
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