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Dog Owners Veterinary Handbook (v. 1.0)
Разработано Bob Ibanez
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If you own a dog and most people do this is the book to have on your phone it covers everything you need to know to keep your dog healthy and safe from minor injuries to major health problems this book is a lifesaver.With over 650 pages of information.
The Dog Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook has been a familiar title on my
bookshelf for more than two decades. It’s the book I turn to, time and again,
for definitive answers on canine health.
I’ve owned several editions of this book, always replacing my old one with
the latest. But I have been surprised to learn that many dog breeders, and sev-
eral of my journalist colleagues, have all three editions, going all the way back
to 1980, because they just can’t bear to part with them. Go to a canine sport-
ing event and ask the exhibitors which health book they turn to most often.
Chances are, it will be this one. Type in the title on any Internet search
engine and you will see hundreds of web sites that recommend it.
This is an old book with a long legacy, but also a new one with some excit-
ing additions. You’ll find the latest information here on vaccine protocols;
flea, tick, and heartworm preventives; raw diets; arthritis medications and
supplements; treatments for cancer and kidney disease; and treatments for
cognitive dysfunction in senior dogs. New drugs and surgical techniques are
explained, and the latest information on how to prevent bloat is detailed.
Canine influenza, one of the newest diseases of dogs, is covered. You’ll also
find the latest information on what we know about the canine senses, and
possible organic causes of behavior problems such as aggression and compul-
sive behaviors.
When the third edition was published in 2000, therapies using supple-
ments, nutraceuticals, and holistic modalities such as acupuncture were
largely untested. Now, for illnesses where holistic treatments have proven to
be beneficial, they are listed under the Treatments section.
Another new development is that scientists have described the canine
genome. The result is a wealth of information on breed dispositions for cer-
tain genetic conditions, and on genetic testing for certain diseases—all of
which is discussed in this edition.
According to a 2006 study by Veterinary Pet Insurance Co., the top ten
canine medical conditions for which their policy holders filed claims were:
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Skin allergies
Ear infections
Stomach upsets
Bladder infections
Benign tumors
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Osteoarthritis
Sprains
Eye infections
Enteritis (diarrhea)
Hypothyroidism
You will also find all of those common canine health problems here—
covered completely and comprehensively. And, whatever troubles your dog,
you will find it described clearly and have a variety of treatment options to
discuss with your veterinarian.
As an editor, it’s always an honor to work on a book that is already a classic in
its field and will continue to be one. I also had the pleasure of working on the
third edition with Dr. James Giffin. Because I was involved, I tend to look at
that edition very critically. I have spent seven years wishing there were things
we had done differently. At last, I have my chance. In this edition, the cross-
references are easier to use, the index is expanded, there’s an index of charts
and tables, and overall, when you come home with your dog from the veteri-
narian’s office full of questions, it’s easier to find what you are looking for.
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