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Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats : Your A-Z Guide to Over 200 Conditions, Herbs, Vitamins, and Supplements

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2000 Winner, Better Health for Life Award, Cat Writer's Association (CWA)When it comes to your dog's or your cat's health, you want the best health care available. But did you know that conventional medicine is not the only answer, or even the best answer?Inside you'll learn from a respected veterinarian how the therapeutic wonders of natural medic[Read More]

The Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health: The complete pet health resource for your dog, cat, horse or other pets – in everyday language. (Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health (Home Edition))

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The Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health delivers animal health expertise in everyday language that all pet owners can understand. This in-depth new resource, authored by over 200 veterinary experts, covers the full spectrum of today's pets, from dogs, cats and horses to birds, reptiles, fish and other exotic pets. No other book provides as much heal[Read More]

Diet and Your Overweight Dog

Some of us wonder if we should put their dog on a diet because it is overweight. We should, but only if our veterinarian recommends it. The same care, consideration, and advice should be taken when your dog needs to be placed on a special diet program, as you would get from your family doctor if you were put on a diet. You cannot diet your dog properly without expert advice, and in this case, as with most problems with animals, your dog’s best friend is his vet.
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Has Your Dog Lost It’s Appetite?

Occasionally dogs don’t eat their meal and leave the food untouched in their bowl. Although this loss of appetite is concerning for their owners, it’s not necessarily a sign of ill health, particularly if they are still bright and alert.

The weather can affect your dog’s appetite. If it is too hot, he might not feel like eating (my German Shepherd Dog eats a lot in winter but is off her food when the summer days are really hot). He also may not need to eat as much because he doesn’t need to put energy into keeping warm.
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Is Your Dog Limping?

Limping is one of the common reasons that a dog will visit their vet.

There are numerous reasons why dogs become lame, some of which will resolve with rest. Others need veterinary attention sooner rather than later. How do you know whether to rush off to your vet, or whether to adopt a “wait and see” approach?

Here are some suggestions that may help you make that decision. Please remember that these are only guidelines:

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Why is Your Dog Coughing?

It is unpleasant for your dog when he has a cough, and for you. Apart from the obvious concern for his health, his coughing can keep you awake at night. If his cough causes retching and vomiting, you may have more cleaning to do!

Although there are many reasons a dog may cough, let’s look at the more common ones.

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The Whole Pet Diet: Eight Weeks to Great Health for Dogs and Cats

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Despite their promise of a complete and balanced meal, most commercial pet foods are chock-full of dangerous by-products, indigestible fillers, and chemical preservatives. It’s no wonder that owners spends thousands of dollars every year treating their pets’ digestive disorders, tumors, joint and back problems, skin irritations, allergies, and [Read More]

The Complete Healthy Dog Handbook: The Definitive Guide to Keeping Your Pet Happy, Healthy & Active Through Every Stage of Life

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The Complete Healthy Dog Handbook is a superb, reassuring, and comprehensive work. "Dr. Spock for dogs."—Elle magazine wrote of its first edition, originally published as The Hound Health Handbook, and now completely revised and updated. "The bible of dog care."—AKC Gazette. "Four bones. The one book every dog owner needs to read."—Dog Fancy [Read More]

Your Dog

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The monthly report for caring dog owners from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. YOUR DOG is an indispensable resource on the best care, training, diet, and health guidance for your dog. YOUR DOG does not accept commercial advertising.

Through a Dog’s Ear: Music to Calm Your Canine Companion, Volume 1

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Music can soothe the savage beast¿including your dog! Millions of dog guardians have grappled with behavior problems caused by their dog¿s anxiety¿ from fits of barking when their beagle is left home alone to the nervous whimpering of their dachshund during a thunderstorm. Now, psychoacoustic expert Joshua Leeds joins concert pianist Lisa Specto[Read More]

Dog Books


Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats : Your A-Z Guide to Over 200 Conditions, Herbs, Vitamins, and Supplements

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2000 Winner, Better Health for Life Award, Cat Writer's Association (CWA)When it comes to your dog's or your cat's health, you want the best health care available. But did you know that conventional medicine is not the only answer, or even the best answer?Inside you'll learn from a respected veterinarian how the therapeutic wonders of natural medic[Read More]

The Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health: The complete pet health resource for your dog, cat, horse or other pets – in everyday language. (Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health (Home Edition))

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The Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health delivers animal health expertise in everyday language that all pet owners can understand. This in-depth new resource, authored by over 200 veterinary experts, covers the full spectrum of today's pets, from dogs, cats and horses to birds, reptiles, fish and other exotic pets. No other book provides as much heal[Read More]

How to Housebreak Your Dog in 7 Days (Revised)

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For almost twenty years, dog owners have turned to this compact guide for sensible, step-by-step advice how to housebreak their beloved pets--in just one week! Now revised and updated, pet expert Shirlee Kalstone's foolproof method for housebreaking your dog is available with a fresh new look and up-to-date information.Whether your dog is a puppy o[Read More]

Good Owners, Great Dogs

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Instead of Going Out of Your Mind, Get into His. The only American to study and work with the renowned Barbara Woodhouse, Brian Kilcommons solves all those "bad dog" problems that drive owners crazy-and shows you how to raise a puppy into a happy, perfectly behaved dog. The trick is to understand how dogs think, read their body language, and, with [Read More]

How to Be Your Dog’s Best Friend: The Classic Training Manual for Dog Owners (Revised & Updated Edition)

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How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend, an informal, friendly guide by The Monks of New Skete, is really two books in one: a step-by-step training manual and a philosophical discussion of the spiritual benefits of owning a dog. The Monks, who support their community in upstate New York by breeding and training German shepherds, reveal a profound devotion[Read More]

Dr. Pitcairn’s New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats

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PitcairnOver 400,000 copies of this treasured classic have been sold since its original publication more than 20 years agoThe book that is the definitive guide to a natural lifestyle for dogs and cats is now completely updated and revisedfor the first time in 9 years. Writing with the warmth and compassion that have won them a national following, v[Read More]

365 Dogs Page-A-Day Calendar 2010

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Bring on the dogs! Starring the hundreds of lovable winners of the 2009 Dog Calendar Contest, 365 Dogs leads the pack in cuteness and pure huggability. So many sweet furry faces to fall in love with! There are athletic Labs at full gallop. Beagles with their irresistibly floppy ears. Goofy Pugs even goofier in silly outfits. Plus dignified huskies,[Read More]

The Power of Positive Dog Training

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A renowned dog trainer gives you the positive training tools you need to share a lifetime of fun, companionship, and respect with your dog. Plus, youll get: information on the importance of observing, understanding, and reacting appropriately to your dog's body language; instructions on how to phase out the use of a clicker and treats to introduce [Read More]

Dog Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook

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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[Read More]

Cesar’s Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems

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Fans of the National Geographic Channel's The Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan will be grateful for Cesar's Way, an accessible guide to help new and current dog owners better understand the needs of their beloved pets. If you are not yet a fan, try to catch a couple of episodes of the remarkable show--you will be amazed, impressed, and motivated to [Read More]

Dog Training


You Must be the Pack Leader

All dogs are pack animals.  Dog owners often forget that this is in their nature.  Failure to take into account the true nature of dogs can make training quite difficult.  Likewise, understanding what it means to be a pack animal can unlock one of training’s greatest secrets.
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Housetraining Your New Puppy in the City

Is housetrainig your new puppy any different if you live in the city?

Yes, and no.

Is the city a place where we can raise well behaved dogs? Can they be properly housetrained not to use the bathroom in your small apartment? Can they be housetrained to go in a specific area laid with papers as you wish? How about outside without making a mess on the sidewalk?

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The Most Important Tips re Training Your Puppies

Many of of us would love to have the perfect dog, a pup that is a CGC (canine good citizen) and is well behaved and dependable at all times. This can be achieved through training that is done with care and dedication. Remember pups learn from day one and need to be taught what is right, what is wrong, and proper socialization.
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How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond

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From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer, the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog. For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, "[Read More]

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