Synopses & Reviews
This is a thoroughly practical guide to caring for and living with a canine companion. The full-color photographic approach shows you every answer to your dog-care queries. Essential Information: Dr. Bruce Fogle, one of the leading authorities on pet behavior, explains how to choose the right dog for your lifestyle, how to introduce a puppy to your home, and the best approaches to feeding, obedience training, handling, grooming, breeding, and showing. Hundreds of specially commissioned, step-by-step photographs back up his expert advice, and show you clearly all aspects of dog care. Day-to-Day Health Care: A key part of this book covers your dog's health. With the help of anatomical diagrams and charts, the various disorders that can affect a dog -- and how to recognize illness -- are fully described. Expert advice is detailed on veterinary treatment and on home nursing. Emergency first aid is also fully illustrated and explained. This is the essential manual for anyone who already has a dog, or who is interested in having one.
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Undoubtedly, this is the most practical and complete book on the dog. Make the ASPCA Complete Manual your primary dog care book. (Good Dog Magazine)
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No dog owner is complete without it. (House & Garden)
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 187) and index.
About the Author
Bruce Fogle, DVM, MRCVS, is an internationally recognized veterinarian, writer, and expert on animal behavior. He lectures throughout the world, appearing on television and radio, and he is a regular contributor to Country Living, Good Housekeeping, Country Life, and The New York Times. Dr. Fogle is the author of many widely acclaimed DK titles including Know Your Dog, The Encyclopedia of the Dog, Know Your Cat, and The Encyclopedia of the Cat.