Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook

Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook
by Debra M. Eldredge DVM, Delbert G. Carlson DVM, James M. Giffin MD, Liisa D. Carlson DVM

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Author: Debra M. Eldredge DVM, Delbert G. Carlson DVM, James M. Giffin MD, Liisa D. Carlson DVM
Editor: Beth Adelman
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-08-27
ISBN: 0470067853
Number of pages: 656
Publisher: Howell Book House

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Book Review: Every parent to dogs should have this book
Summary: 5 Stars

An earlier edition of this book (2nd) was my very first book, along with one on the Siberian Husky, of course (when I adopted my first sibe). The "Dog Owner's Home Veterninary Handbook 4th Ed" is an outstanding reference for all dog parents; whether you are using the holistic or traditional approach with their general care. The 2nd Edition (1992) I loved, and it got used and abused, since I refered to it many times. This 4th Edition (2007) has all the great useful resources as the 2nd, but with more up to date information.

This is a very comprehensive and informative "nose to tail guide" for your dog & covers just about everything you can think of; including: emergencies, parasites, infectious diseases, the skin & coat, the eyes, the ears, the mouth & throat, digestive system, respiratory system, ciculatory system, nervous system, musculoskeletal system, urinary system, sex & reproduction, pregnancy & whelping, pediatrics, tumors & cancers, geriatrics and medications along with other useful information & resources.

Nothing replaces having a good family veterinarian for your dog, but this book is a great guide to help you communicate better with your vet. Whatever concerns you may have with your dog, you will most likely be able to find a good baseline in this book. It's a great tool for helping figure out what might be the issue, give an idea of what type of treatments your dog may need & even give some helpful information on what you may be able to do prior to seeing the vet (or while waiting to get seen; if, of course, it's not a concern for an emergency visit).

Overall, the more informed you can be about your pet's health, the better off your dog is. When we are able to do a little researching ourselves (and this handbook is very convenient as a research tool), recognise what is and isn't healthy and discuss these with our pet's vet, this also helps the vet with our dog's care and well being...in many cases, it can also help reach a diagnosis faster...this in turn, means your dog receives the appropriate care much sooner than later.

Each chapter is rather informative, and goes into detail that the layman (non profesional) understands. I wouldn't recommend this book for any in depth nutritional information, but the brief information provided is fair for general basic knowledge (and shouldn't offend even the holistic). This handbook should be looked at as a guide and resource. It's not an only book you'll ever need, but it is a very good one to have in any dog parent's collection.

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Summary of Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook

The classic bestseller?expanded and updated

The guide dog lovers have relied on for more than twenty-seven years, this handbook has been extensively revised to include the latest information on everything from canine healthcare to nutrition to holistic treatments. Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook, Fourth Edition, is the definitive guide for every dog owner. It puts vital information at your fingertips, with:

An index of signs and symptoms to help you find information fast
Clearly written, step-by-step directions for handling common canine ailments and problems
A chapter on emergencies that explains what to do immediately for shock, broken bones, burns, dehydration, heat stroke, poisoning, insect stings and bites, wounds, and more
Hundreds of photos and drawings that illustrate what to look for and what to do to provide the best care for your dog
A glossary of terms

With this guide, you'll know when to rush your pet to the vet and when you can begin treatment at home. You'll communicate more effectively with your vet. You'll have the latest information on every aspect of your dog's medical care when you need it. This is the hands-on reference you'll trust again and again.

Open the front cover and the first two pages you see contain the Index of Signs and Symptoms, from Abdomen (painful, swollen, distended, and tucked up) to Weight loss, Wheezing, and Whining (continual). There's a comprehensive index in back, of course, running the gamut from Abortion to Zinc-Responsive Dermatosis, which is all very useful, but when your pooch is in pain, it's great to be able to turn, with the minimum of folderol, to the page that says to relax, it's nothing a bit of extra grooming won't fix, or alternatively to hightail it over to the vet hospital. It's a wonderful reference for any dog owner, with chapters on emergencies (such as burns, dehydration, and poisoning), as well as worms, infectious diseases, skin care, and canine eyes, ears, and nose. There are chapters on the digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems, the nervous, musculoskeletal, and urinary systems, plus dog sex, whelping, puppy pediatrics, geriatrics, and chapters on cancers and medications. In short, it covers every health dimension a dog owner might want to know more about, identifies the possible causes, helps you determine the severity of the condition, and indicates what treatments or actions to take to best insure your dog's good health. --Stephanie Gold

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