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Senior Dog
by: Schmidt-Roger, Heike & Blank, Susanne

A helpful primer for every dog owner who wants to understand the aging process of their pet and keep them enjoying an active life, this book covers everything you need to know about living with an elderly dog. What kind of daily routine is best; are physical play & learning still important?; what should you do when due to age your dog begins behaving different?; these and other important questions are answered, providing you with practical advice on how best to care for your dog as it matures. With more than 280 full-color photos, overview charts, question & answer boxes, & personal stories, this is the most up-to-date resource available. 160 pgs.
c. 2007, S/C...$16.95


Seven Ages of Man's Best Friend: A Comprehensive Guide for Caring for Your Dog Through All the Stages of Life
by: Fennell, Jan

Best-selling author Jan Fennell leads us through the key phases of a dog's development by uniquely defining the seven ages of our dogs. In a fresh, new approach to the subject, Jan charts a dog's life in stages: the buoyant, boundless energy of the Puppy and the Pioneer, the troublesome teens that are the ages of the Playboy and the Protégé, the difficult middle years of the Pretender and the Protector, and the twilight years of the Pensioner. The book works as a comprehensive guide to coping with the problems that crop up at particular times in a dog's development, including training and vaccinations as well as puberty and parenthood.B/W photos, illustrations. 320 pgs.
c. 2005, H/C...$24.95


Skin & Haircoat Problems In Dogs
by: Ackerman, Lowell DVM

Have you ever found a skin tumor on your dog? Been worried about a rash that won't go away? Frustrated trying to get a sparse, lifeless coat into show condition? Forty percent of all veterinary visits are prompted by skin problems. This valuable reference guide will help you identify problems and determine when to go to the vet. The author thoroughly describes causes, symptoms and treatments for a wide variety of conditions. He covers everything from parasite and immune-related conditions to tumors, infections, allergies, and breed specific problems. Find answers, take effective action, and be able to communicate clearly with your vet with the help of this detailed work. 208 pgs.
c.1994...H/C...$28.95


Small Dogs, Big Hearts: A Guide to Caring for Your Little Dog
by: Arden, Darlene

This book follows the small dog from puppyhood through the senior years, giving advice on important topics such as: socialization, housetraining, behavior, nutrition, healthcare, & pampering your pint-sized pooch. With lots of adorable photos, you'll see small dogs at their most charming while you learn to bring out the best in your little bundle of love. B/W & Color photos. 226 pgs.
c. 2006, S/C...$19.99


Stone Guide To Dog Grooming For All Breeds
by: Stone, Ben & Pearl

Includes grooming instruction for all 125 AKC recognized breeds, mixed breeds and even cats! There are chapters on equipment, setting up a shop and developing a thriving grooming business. This reliable guidance shows how to get the most out of a grooming business and avoid the pitfalls at the same time. Dozens of Specialty clubs have contributed show grooming sections for their breeds, and hundreds of to-the-point photos, drawings and charts show what the authors say as they say it. 304 pgs.
c. 1981, H/C...$37.95


Stone Guide To Dog Grooming For All Breeds
by: Stone, Ben & Pearl

Includes grooming instruction for all 125 AKC recognized breeds, mixed breeds and even cats! There are chapters on equipment, setting up a shop and developing a thriving grooming business. This reliable guidance shows how to get the most out of a grooming business and avoid the pitfalls at the same time. Dozens of Specialty clubs have contributed show grooming sections for their breeds, and hundreds of to-the-point photos, drawings and charts show what the authors say as they say it. 304 pgs.
c. 1981, H/C, (Regular Price $37.95)...$22.50
Used
Condition: Good, ex-library, inside very good, cover shows wear, usual library markings


Successful Dog Breeding: Complete Handbook Of Canine Midwifery
by: Walkowicz, Chris & Wilcox, Bonnie DVM

A book for the first-time breeder and longtime fancier alike, no matter what the breed. Down-to-earth practical info is given to cover virtually every contingency associated with breeding & whelping. Presented in a humorous format, even the most serious information is made easy to understand. Chris Walkowicz and Bonnie Wilcox, D.V.M., are both veteran dog fanciers who bring a wealth of personal and professional experience to every chapter. Covering topics from planning the breeding (should I or shouldn't I?) to problems encountered in breeding, delivery and neonatal care, the authors offer viable solutions to innumerable problems, whether old or new. Two highly extensive appendices on breed idiosyncrasies, compiled from correspondence with longtime fanciers as well as from research from veterinary journals, complete the abundance of information offered here. All of this is complemented by original drawings by the well-known canine artist Mary Jung. 222 pgs.
c.1994, 2nd Ed, H/C...$27.95


Tasty Treats For Demanding Dogs
by: Gillespie, Gregg

Now you can prepare 72 delectable canine snacks, from bacon drops and cheese biscuits to beef jerky, in very little time, and at a fraction of the cost of commercial dog food. Stir up Dobis for your Doberman, or Woof Balls for your weimeraner, and watch their tails wag in delight. 128 pgs.
c. 2001, S/C...$12.95


Technique Of Breeding Better Dogs
by: Fleig, Dr. Dieter

This scientifically accurate, wonderfully detailed book, written by a veteran dog breeder, is enhanced by spectacular photos that take the reader through every step of the dog breeding experience.
c. 1992, H/C...$27.95


Three Dog Bakery Cookbook
by: Dye, Dan & Beckloff, Mark

Over 50 recipies for all-natural paw-lickin' treatsand tasy tidbits for your dog, from Hearty Hound Loaf and Banana Mutt Cookies to Hungry Mongrel Turkey Burgers and Fiesta Bones. All recipies are easy-to-bake and made with tasty, all-natural and low-fat ingredients you'll have on hand in your kitchen. Cute color illustrations & color photos. 80 pgs.
c. 1998, H/C...$12.95


Vet On Call (Dog Care Companions)
by: Hoffman, Matthew

The best home remedies for keeping your dog healthy. Answers & advice on chewing, exercise, aging, even raiding the trash! Color photos. 166 pgs.
c.1999...S/C...$14.95


Veterinarian's Guide To Natural Remedies For Dogs
by: Zucker, Martin

Safe & effective alternative treatments and healing techniques from the nation's top holistic veterinarians. It offers advice from dozens of holistic practioners and licensed vets, who share their recipies, insights, and prescitptions. Dog owners will find information on everything from nutitional supplements to massage therapy, as well as how these treatments can be used alone or in conjunction with traditional medications & surgical techniques. 284 pgs.
c. 1999, S/C...$14.95


Veterinarians' Guide To Your Dog's Symptoms
by: Garvey DVM, Hohenhaus DVM, Houpt VMM, Pickney DVM, Wallace DVM & Randolph

The authors have designed a user-friendly chart system that will guide a pet owner from noting the symptom & observing the dog's behavior to understanding the associated signs of an illness, the possible conditions, and the best steps to take. Filled with more than 200 charts in an easy-to-follow format and medical drawings of 150 most common symptoms. Includes training & behavior issues such as aggression & housebreaking; emergency first aid, including how to apply bandages and create a makeshift muzzle; and a glossary of veterinary diagostic tests & medical terms. 223 pgs.
c. 1999, S/C...$17.95


Veterinary Advice for Gundog Owners
by: Averis, Gillian

This comprehensive reference is essential reading for all those who work their gundogs, whether it is in the tough, competitive world of Field Trials or those who simply enjoy a day's rough shooting. The author is a veterinary surgeon who has had gundogs all her life, Weimaraners, Sussex Spaniels, German Shorthaired Pointers, Vizlas, Italian Spinone and Labs. Here she examines the most common injuries that affect gundogs, ranging from minor accidents which require immediated field first-aid, to problems such as lameness and respiratory conditions which require long-term treatment. Also includes a special section dealing with the inherited conditions which affect some of the gundog breeds. Color photos. 160 pgs.
c. 1997, H/C, (Reg $27.95)... $12.50
Used, Out-Of-print
Condition: Good, ex-library copy with usual library markings, well-read

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice (Canine Hip Dysplasia)
by: Alexander, Joseph W., DVM

A discussion and new ideas for canine hip dysplasia. Contributing editors give new insights into this problem. 247 pages, B/W photos & illstrations
c. May, 1992, H/C...$25.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good


Waltham Book of Clinical Nutrition of the Dog & Cat
by: Wills, J.M. & Simpson, W.

Clinical nutrition concerns the interaction between nutrition and disease. This encompasses both nutritional disorders, including problems in feeding behaviour, and the role of nutritional management in a variety of conditions. The veterinarian in small animal practice will encounter these problems daily. The Waltham Book of Clinical Nutrition of the Dog and Cat is divided into two parts. Part one deals with the principles of clinical nutrition. Part two presents state-of-the-art critical appraisals of the rationale behind nutritional management of disease of specific body systems. The chapters have been written by leading international experts in veterinary medicine and clinical nutrition. Numerous charts and tables, plus line diagrams and photographs, enhance the text and make the book an attractive and accessible manual. 472 pgs.
c. 1994, H/C... $49.00
Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: New

Wolf Within: A New Approach To Caring For Your Dog
by: Alderton, David
Grooming, health, feeding, evolution, anataomy, cross-breeding, domesication, early life, training, exercise & much more with an understanding of just how connected he is to the wild wolves of his species. Color phtos. 144 pgs.
c. 1998, H/C...$21.95


Your Dog & Your Cat: How To Take Care Of Them
by: Spaulding, Roy DVM

Covers: housing, exercise, coat, teeth, ears, eyes, nails, administering medicines, hosptial, home treatment, hygienic treatment for the sick, breeding, reproductive functions, foods, feeding, water, training the dog, selection of a dog breed, common diseases. 167 pgs.
c. 1921, H/C...$12.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good


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