Dogs and cats can't tell us where (or if) it hurts, so it's up to us to figure out what's going on and to make them feel better. This comprehensive handbook tells you how to diagnose and treat everything that can go wrong with your canine and feline friends, from finicky eating and barking to blood-shot eyes and limping. Organized by specific body parts and types of behavior, each entry lists symptoms, their possible causes, what you can do, and what your vet will do. A glossary of the most common conditions is included in each chapter.
They heal so quickly that you almost never need to give your dog antibiotics , ” says Lowell Ackerman , D.V.M. , a veterinary dermatologist in Mesa , Arizona , and author of the Guide to Skin and Haircoat Problems in Dogs .
Included in this dog owner's invaluable volume are: - Emergency symptoms: what kind of signals should be attended to immediately and which ones to watch closely - Home care vs. doctor care: when your dog needs to see a vet when you can ...
Includes Dr. Wright's 11 steps to a well-behaved pet, how to read a pet's body language, sections devoted to dogs' and cats' life cycles; the latest breakthroughs in animal behavior studies, and more. Illustrations.
Thousands of expert tips provide dog owners with the information they need to give their pet a good home and happy life
It has all the information a cat owner needs: ¸ What a healthy cat should look like ¸ Flow charts to the 200 most common symptoms ¸ Behavioral issues, such as spraying and clawing ¸ Emergency first aid, including transporting an injured ...
Pets hate to go to the vet - and now they may not have to, thanks to the more than 200 veterinarians, trainers and other animal experts who share their...
In a practical guide for choosing and raising happier, healthier dogs and cats, Prevention magazine's pet care columnist shares expert tips on solving common behavioral pet problems and keeping pets...
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Provides a directory of first-aid and emergency procedures for cats and dogs, covering everything from identifying a problem and performing CPR to administering a pill and follow-up care.
Use a nail trimmer — a small type made for pets or large toenail clippers for humans — and cut the tip of each nail as shown. Avoid nicking the quick, which is the pink or cloudy area closest to the toe itself.