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"The best book of its kind in print! A Masterpiece in the field of dog care.... Mercifully clear and readable. If you own a dog and love it, you must keep a copy on your handy reference shelf!" Mordecai Siegal, President of the Dog Writers Association of America and author of over 20 books on dogs and other animals.
"Will more than pay for itself! Compared with similar books, this is the most beneficial ever published! All–encompassing and so inviting to use Accurate, reliable, up–to–the–minute, intelligent and explicit.... This book will more than pay for itself with the very first dog health problem you may encounter and solve yourself. And I′ll sign my name to that!" Alfons Ertelt, Chief Tester, American Temperament Test Society
"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." Publisher′s Weekly
"Buy It! You can′t afford to be without this one!...I must have ten books on home veterinary care now Forget Them! This one is complete, well and simply written, profusely illustrated, and wonder of wonders, it′s well–indexed in three ways, yet!" Ilio
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
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Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook For this 3rd Edition, Drs. Giffin and Carlson have started from scratch, with all new and updated material, including new photos and drawings. This is the most comprehensive, easy–to–use, up–to–date dog care book available anywhere. This all–new edition of the popular classic contains important changes and new information about:
- Flea prevention
- Vaccine protocols
- Cancer treatments
- Genetics and the role it plays in disease
- Diseases of the pancreas and liver
- Canine dental care
- Health problems of older dogs
- Treatment of arthritis
- Diagnostic tools and procedures
- Puppy socialization and training