Complete dog care

Title:

Complete dog care

Author:

Regan, Paula.

ISBN:

9781465402219

Edition:

First American edition.

Publication Information:

New York : DK Pub., 2013.

Physical Description:

192 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

General Note:

"How to keep your dog healthy and happy"--Cover.

Includes index.

Subject Term:

Dogs.

Dogs -- Health.

Added Author:

Regan, Paula.

Document ID:

SD_ILS:2102493

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Summary

An all-in-one guide to owning a dog, Complete Dog Care provides everything needed to nurture a dog from puppyhood to old age.

Prospective and current pet owners can discover dogs' origins and anatomy to help understand canine behavior before moving on to determine how to choose the best dog, how to prepare a home, and how to handle everyday care basics.

Introduction	p. 6
1 Your new dog	p. 10
Becoming a dog owner	p. 12
Choosing a puppy	p. 14
Choosing an adult dog	p. 18
Choosing a dog breed	p. 20
The dog-proof home	p. 24
Essential equipment	p. 26
Bringing your dog home	p. 28
The first few days	p. 30
Socializing your dog	p. 32
Going on vacation	p. 34
2 Everyday care	p. 36
A balanced diet	p. 38
Monitoring feeding levels	p. 40
Dietary change through life	p. 42
Fighting fit	p. 44
Time to Play	p. 46
Regular grooming	p. 50
Washing your dog	p. 52
Long-haired dogs	p. 56
Short-haired dogs	p. 58
Wiry- and curly-haired dogs	p. 60
Other grooming needs	p. 62
3 Training and behavior	p. 64
Being in charge	p. 66
Basic training	p. 68
Sit and stay	p. 70
Walking on a lead	p. 72
Come when called	p. 74
Fun training	p. 76
Training classes	p. 78
Behavioral problems	p. 80
Barking and jumping up	p. 82
Running away and aggression	p. 84
Competitions and sports	p. 88
Trials and events	p. 90
4 Your dog's health	p. 92
Signs of good health	p. 94
Home checks	p. 96
Puppy health checks	p. 98
Routine veterinary checks	p. 100
Signs of poor health	p. 102
Inherited disorders	p. 104
Musculoskeletal disorders	p. 106
Coat and skin disorders	p. 110
Eye disorders	p. 112
Ear disorders	p. 114
Mouth and tooth disorders	p. 116
Respiratory disorders	p. 118
Heart and blood disorders	p. 122
Digestive disorders	p. 124
Reproductive disorders	p. 126
Urinary tract disorders	p. 128
Nervous system disorders	p. 130
Hormonal disorders	p. 132
Immune system disorders	p. 134
External parasites	p. 136
Internal parasites	p. 138
Infectious diseases	p. 140
Alternative therapies	p. 142
Nursing a sick dog	p. 146
Caring for an elderly dog	p. 148
5 Canine emergencies	p. 150
Basic first aid	p. 152
Wounds and burns	p. 154
Seizures	p. 158
Traffic accidents	p. 160
Choking and poisoning	p. 162
Bites and stings	p. 164
Heat stroke and hypothermia	p. 166
6 Breeding	p. 168
Responsible breeding	p. 170
Pregnancy and prenatal care	p. 172
Whelping	p. 174
Postnatal care	p. 176
Early puppy care	p. 180
Finding new homes	p. 182
Glossary	p. 184
Useful contacts	p. 185
Index	p. 186
Acknowledgments	p. 192

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