Everydog: A Complete Book of Dog Care

by Eric Allan (Author), Rowan Blogg (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1997

  $3.25

  First published in 1983, Everydog now appears in a fully revised and expanded edition. Written for ordinary dog owners, it covers every aspect of the care and health of dogs of all breeds. Two experienced vetinarians and authors have written this authoratitive and detailed guide, which covers a dog's life from puppyhood to old age. It describes all canine diseases and conditions, symptoms, prevention and treatment. It tells dog owners how to care for illnesses and injuries at home and when to call for a vet. Warning symptoms in the margin denote specific characteristics and warnings related to particular diseases. Everydog helps people selecting and caring for their first dogs. Buyers and breeders are given charts and notations of inherited disorders and traits to help them as they choose their dogs. One major new feature of the third edition is a separate chapter covering holistic and natural medicine for dogs, including acupuncture, natural medicine, herbal remedies, aromatherapy, homeopathy, flower essences, tissue salts, chiropractic massage and grooming. the chapter on old age and death is now supplemented by a section on death and coping with the grief that can follow the death of a loved animal. Everydog - now more informative than ever - is an indispensable part of every dog owner's library.