Book Description
Pitcairn Over 400,000 copies of this treasured classic have been sold since its original publication more than 20 years ago The 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, veterinarian Richard H. Pitcairn and his wife Susan Hubble Pitcairn, noted specialists in chemical-free nutrition and natural healing for pets, show dog and cat owners how to provide the very best in companionship and lifelong care. They now cover environmental matters, including pollutants both inside the home and out, as well as recent hot-button topics, such as Mad Cow disease, Lyme disease, and the West Nile virus. Theyve updated dozens of recipes for delicious and healthful pet food and treats. With a guide to handling emergencies and an in-depth Quick Reference section, they give specific instructions for preventing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of animal diseases and disorderswith special attention to homeopathic, herbal, and nutritional remedies.
Customer Reviews:
Dr Pitcairns natural health.......2007-10-05
This is absolutely a must book. Giving dogs prescribed medications often involves side affects which shorten their lives. Being able to find out about natural products that can help them is great. It can not only lenghten their lives, but also cost less in the long run. I highly reccomend this book to all dog owners.
great resource.......2007-10-01
this is a great resource book. It has lots of background info on dog foods and so much info on great supplements. It could be made easier with breakdowns or charts to guide you for quicker reference, because I find myself having to flip back and forth a lot. There is definitely lots of info and it has to be read more than once. I think the recipes are sound and easy to make. Although I can't cook for my dogs all the time, at least I can do it whenever they are ill or recovering from some ailment or surgery to ensure that their bodies are strong when they need to heal. This book makes it manageable to do that.
A great resource.......2007-09-23
This book is a great resource for pet owners. I find the health-care section of the book very useful. I have modified the recipes to accomodate the inherited allery issues my dog has. Modifying the recipes is a very involved process as the substituion of products recommended and appropriate amounts required for balanced nutrition can be a hassle to figure out, especially, if one's pet was allergic to multiple products.
This is a great book for pet owners who want to try homemade cooking and alternative medicine for their pets.
Excellent overall but diet not suited for all .......2007-09-01
There is more than one way to feed a healthy, non-commercial diet. I recommend buying both Dr. Pitcairn's book and Andi Brown's book, The Whole Piet Diet, to see which diet your animal(s) prefer. I have three pets, two 13-yr. old cats and one 1 1/2-yr old terrier. The cats had been eating holistic Blue Buffalo dry food along with some canned Friskies. The terrier was eating holistic Blue Buffalo dry food along with some raw meat, veggies, yogurt, etc. I recently learned that dry food is difficult for pets to digest and is terribly drying and causes digestive problems like vomiting, dandruff, etc. The Friskies is just plain junk food so I decided that I was going to feed healthier fare and bought both books (Dr. Pitcairn wrote the foreword in Andi's book). While Dr. Pitcairn promotes primarily raw meats with cooked whole grains, Andi Brown promotes cooked stews (grains included for dogs only, not cats). After experimentation, I found that my dog and one cat prefer Dr. Pitcairn's recipes and my second cat prefers Spot's Stew (from Andi's book). When I made the switch, I only started feeding the recipes without supplements to the cats. It took 15 days for them to eat consistently, then I started adding the supplements in small amounts and gradually built up to the daily recommended amounts. Tip: my cats preferred Andi's supplements over Dr. Pitcairn's (especially the essential fatty acids in the form of oils). All of my pets are doing very well on the diets but only because I was persistent in finding what worked best for each pet. I will never feed dry food again!
It's a shame..........2007-08-29
...that an obviously experienced and well researched vetrinarian would recommend a diet that includes grain as one of the staples of the diet. Anyone who does even a minor amount of research about the special diet needs of a dog would easily find that dogs do not possess the proper enzymes to break down grain properly and can lead to either minor or serious allergic reactions. Dogs should not eat any type of grain at any time. Anyone who reads this book, do not take it as gospel. Please do more in-depth research before you make any solid decisions on your dogs diet.
Besides that fault, there are only a few recipies included in this rather long book. I heard very good things about this book before I bought it and was thoroughly disappointed after I read it. Its hard to give this book anything else but a negative review.
Book Description
Better Food for Dogs
People want their dogs to have happy, healthy and long lives and providing the best nutrition is one of the most important steps you can take toward achieving this goal. The problem is most of us aren't nutritionists and there are so many conflicting opinions about dog's dietary needs that feeding your dog can become an overwhelming challenge.
Better Food for Dogs is an invaluable reference that will guide you through this nutritional puzzle. It also provides you with all the information -- complete with tasty recipes, tested and approved by dogs -- you need to feed your dog a natural home-prepared diet, one of the best investments you can make in his/her health.
Here are just some of the easy to prepare recipes: Breakfast Burrito, Blueberry Banana Biscotti, Turkey and Rice, Divine Diner Burrito, Stir-Fried Ginger Beef with Greens, Chicken Fried Rice, Barbecued Hamburgers, Salmon and Dill Pasta, Basil Chicken and Vegetable Pasta.
From basic everyday meals to gourmet dinners
Special cookie treats
Myths about dog and people food
Nutrient sources for your dog
User friendly charts provide important information at a glance
How to identify good-quality processed foods
Problems associated with low-quality diets
Customer Reviews:
Simple but complete recipes.......2007-07-25
This book is easy to read and simple to use, but has all the good information you need to cook for your dog. They even break up the recipes based on the weight of your dog so you don't have to figure it out yourself. There is a basic nutrition breakdown for each recipe. Once you know what you're doing, you'll probably want to get some more complicated books about canine nutrition to start making up your own recipes; but this is a great book to get you started.
Great book!.......2007-07-18
This book is my first cooking book for my dog. My dog(2yrs.) had been so picky what he eats. I tried many different brand of dog foods, can foods and frozen raw food. He doesn't care about kibbles... He eats kibbles one cup in 2 days for staying alive.(he was 10-15 lb. under weight) He eats can food IF there is whole chiken thigh, or ...some whole thing. He doesn't like mushy can food.) Frozen raw food... he has sensitive stomach. If its still too cold, he will throw up) I know he likes can food, but I didn't want to keep feeding him can food because I don't believe they have enough nutrients. I start thinking about cooking for him. I don't know why I bought this book, but I feel lucky. This book is really easy to read and easy to understand. There are 4 recipes for different weighs(5,10,15,20,25,....50,60,70,....150 lb.) One is basic recipe, other 3 are gourmet recipes. Hard part for me was to find vitamin and mineral supplement. I didn't understand what I was looking for in the supplement.Other than that, it is easy to make and most importantly, my dog LOVEs his food now. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a recipe book for dogs.
Amazon.com
A classic natural pet-care book from two celebrated veterinary specialists in chemical-free nutrition, treatment, and natural healing for pets, Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats offers valuable natural and holistic advice on a host of pet topics, including, but not limited to, diet, exercise, environment, coping with a pet's death, and how to care for a sick animal. In addition to their thorough discussion of the above, Richard Pitcairn, D.V.M., and his wife, Susan Hubble Pitcairn, M.S., offer a comprehensive "quick reference" section on animal illnesses, organized alphabetically and including a brief description of each illness, preventative measures that may be taken, and holistic and natural treatment options for both dogs and cats--treatments that should always be discussed with one's vet before being used. Occasional line drawings, informative graphs, and the Pitcairn's intelligent prose make this guide a must-have for pet owners interested in a natural lifestyle for their pets.
Book Description
Now completely updated and revised, this is an expanded edition of the classic natural pet-care book by veterinarian Richard H. Pitcairn and his wife Susan Pitcairn-- both renowned specialists in chemical-free nutrition, treatment and natural healing for pets. Written with the warmth and compassion that have won the Pitcairns a nationwide following, this guide will help you select the most compatible dog or cat for your own lifestyle-- and show you how to provide the very best in companionship, healing, nutrition and lifelong care. Since its publication more than a decade ago, the Pitcairns' book has become the definitive guide to a natural lifestyle for dogs and cats.A comprehensive, thorough reference, this pet-lover's companion will tell you:* How to choose a healthy animal* Dozens of recipes for delicious, economical, healthful pet food-- with completely updated tables, charts and nutritional guidelines* How to give your pet a checkup* What's really in pet foods-- and which ones to avoid to ensure your pet's best health* Special diets for special pets* A guide to handling emergencies that includes techniques for external heart massage, artificial respiration and control of bleedingPLUS:An in-depth, alphabetical "Quick Reference" section that gives specific instructions for preventing, diagnosing and treating a wide variety of animal diseases and disorders-- from abscesses, allergies and behavior problems to vaccination risks, weight problems and worms. The Pitcairns' approach is drug-free and holistic-- with special attention to homeopathic and alternative remedies and treatments.
Customer Reviews:
Not that useful.......2007-06-17
Many people swear by this book, but I don't find it that essential. Most of the information was not especially useful or was common knowledge. Mainly I disagree with Pitcairn's use of grains in a dogs diet. Instead, I recommend New Choices in Natural Healing Dogs & Cats and The Nature of Animal Healing.
Hesitating to purchase this book.......2007-04-30
Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a forum for questions that can be asked concerning Dr. Pitcairn's latest edition of his book, so I am
hesitating to purchase it. I own the 1982 edition and wonder if it has been updated as far as recommendations of diet- specifically foods that have been deemed dangerous to dogs and cats- as one reviewer mentioned, raisins. I have recently heard of onions and garlic included as dangerous foods for dogs and cats, and Dr. Pitcairn's earlier book is laced with encouragement for feeding them to our pets. As someone who is severely allergic to onions myself, I have learned that they lurk in MANY places and in various forms. Onion powder is just as detrimental for me as raw onion, and is found in chili powder and many other spice combinations, soy sauce, ketchup, mayonnaise, chicken broth, vegetable broths, bouillon, tomato sauce, even canned beans, especially the organic varieties. I avoid feeding anything that might contain these to my dogs. I wonder if the revised edition of Dr. Pitcairn's book includes cautions about feeding onions and garlic to pets? Since I cannot find an answer to my question without purchasing the book, I will continue to hesitate to do so.
The best book to improve your pets health and keep them healthy!.......2006-04-05
I can't praise this book enough. It has literally saved me hundreds of dollars in pet care costs and more importantly saved at least one of my pets' life. I've owned my copy for at least eight years. I have a Weimaraner with allergies which this book has kept her allergy free without the prescriptions recommended by the vet.
More recently I had a cat with a blocked urethra, common in male cats, which can also lead to a rapid and painful death if they are completely blocked. The emergency vet wanted $1500 to catheter and care for the cat for two days with antibiotics etc. I opted to have them do the catheter ($300) and took him home to care for him. I followed the books instructions. He did great right away by giving him the vitamins the book suggests and the prescription food the vet suggested. But after two weeks of being 100% well he started to have blood in his urine again, the first sign of the problem. Then I realized that I had slacked off on the vitamins the book suggests, (vitamin C, and some others). I had mistakenly assumed the "prescription" food would be good enough. I immediately gave him the books homeopathic remedy followed by the books recommended vitamins and their "Healthy Powder" (recipe in the book) and his problem cleared up the next day and he has had no signs of any problem since. He is in the best health he's ever known! And I'm being smarter about his needs.
If you care about your pets, believe in their own abilities to heal, and natural and holistic approaches to pet health, this book is the best; it's the one I go to first to find the answers to my pet's problems.
Inaccurate advice and some expensive suggestions.......2006-03-03
I read this book hoping to find another way to try and treat my dogs skin problems and with the interest to start feeding him more rare food (less kibble).
However this book tends toward more of an extreme view STRONGLY recommending only feeding your pet human organic food and bottled water (i love my dog but if I dont drink bottled water and eat organic food he doesnt need to). There were 3 "booster mix" recipes to add to a kibble diet that were okay.
The recipes seem expensive, especially if you have large dogs, but the ingredients are broken down and ordered by cost per protein gram on a handy chart.
The biggest flaws were the suggestions that we just inaccurate. For instance recommending dried fruits such raisins, when in fact raisins, like chocolate, grapes, and alcohol are toxic to dogs. PLEASE DONT FEED THOSE TO YOUR DOGS!!!! Inaccuracies like that make me question the validity of the rest of the book. I would recommend double checking any advice from this book before following it.
One of the best.......2006-02-05
This is one of the best books on the market that cover natural care and feeding of dogs and cats. It includes balanced recipes complete with easy to make supplements, and a wealth of information on how to care for all sorts of issues and problems the natural way. I strongly recommend having a copy of this book on the shelf for any pet owner.
I have owned two copies of Dr Pitcairn's book ... both the first release, which I simply wore out and, when it was re-released in the new edition, I bought a copy of that as well.
If you're considering purchasing this book, don't hesitate any longer. You won't regret it.
Customer Reviews:
The Whelping and Rearing of Puppies: A Complete and Practical Guide.......2007-08-15
Being a first time breeder; this book was FANTASTIC!! Was extremely practical & helped to have on hand to look at as a reference. I recommend this book to any one like me, a first time breeder. Out of the 2 books I purchased, this was the BEST!! 2 thumbs up..
Great book!.......2007-06-17
I am a first time breeder, and I bought a few whelping books to help me out.
I have to say this is the best book I have read on the subject.
It is very detailed and helps you plan on what may happen.
I would recommend this to anyone who is thinking about breeding there dog.
Fast Service.......2007-05-13
The company provided fast service. The book has been educational and we will be able to use the practical information when we finally start breeding our Danes.
survived 12 puppies!.......2007-04-12
This is an excellent book. Simple, to the point, and in layman's terms that can be easily understood. I am a veterinarian and I've had a lot of personal experience whelping and rearing puppies. But it was wonderful to have this book to turn to while raising my most recent litter of 12 puppies. It was reassuring to verify what I was doing correctly and helpful to be reminded of things that I should be doing.
New to whelping? This is very practical advice........2007-02-19
I work rescue and never had puppies born in my home before last September.
This book covers it all, and is easy and clear to understand.
Book Description
Expert guidance on training and caring for canine friends.
How can you get your dog to behaveóand give him the best quality healthcare available? This indispensable guide by three experts provides the answers. More than that, its visually appealing format makes it a reference guide and coffee table book all in one! It features:
- The latest information on health and nutrition
- Savvy strategies for grooming, exercise, and obedience
- Expert housetraining tips
- Hundreds of color photographs and detailed black-and-white illustrations
Customer Reviews:
A gem for any dog owner!.......2006-07-22
I had never seen this book and bought it blind on marketplace and all I can say is WOW! I wish I would have bought it sooner!!
It contains 12 chapters
~The wolfs descent
~The healthy dog
~Feeding and nutrition
~Canine structure
~Life support systmes
~The respiratoty systam
~The dogs world
~The skin
~The next generation
~The question of inheritance
~The Canine athlete
~Alternative approaches
Each chapter is very detailed with many drawings and photos of a healthy dog and problems that can arise. This book has a good section on first aid and a supply list for your kit and advice on what to do at home on while in route to the vet. Detailed instructions on bandaging variuos parts of the body and the easiest way to give medicines (liquid, pill, topical)
Chapter on how to elvuate your dogs food and what each part of the digestive system does. Also, what each ingredent in food does for your dog at diffent stages in his life (puppy, adult, senior).
Skeletal chapter very detailed showing normal bones and also problems in the bones and muscles. Detailed on many diesases that plague the bones with the appropate treatment listed.
Has a chapter devoted to the senses of the dogs and how problems in each sense affect the dog. Also covers behavioral problems in this chapter with ways to correct each problem.
Breeding chapter discusses pros and cons of breeding, spaying and neutering, natural breeding, artifical inseminaltion (very small section), ways to confirm pregnancy, whelping and complications.
Genetics chapter is a little more complicated, but has diagrams to help. Also has a chart of genetic defects in the dog and the mode of inheritance and age of onset.
Exercise chapter is a good outline for anyone with a sporting dog. (I have chi's so I didn't get much use from this one)
The book ends with alternative approaches showing different ways to deal with common problems. I have no idea if these work, but several vets wrote this book, so I assume it's pretty safe to say that they can't hurt, however in any medical emergency the only thing to do is rush to the vet, these are just suggestions which readers may find helpful for supportive therpy for non-life threatening problems.
Overall I rate this book very highly in my canine library. True, it is not the Mereck Vet Handbook, but for the average owner it is a great book with many photos and clear cut info.
Average customer rating:
- The very basic basics, and a little misinformation.
- NOT for younger children
- i liked it but my favorite is legacy of the dog
- Complete Illustrated Guide to Dog Care
- Great Photographs
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The Complete Illustrated Guide to Dog Care
Bruce Fogle DVM
Manufacturer: Thunder Bay Press (CA)
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Binding: Hardcover
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| Animal Care & Pets
| Home & Garden
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ASIN: 1571451854 |
Book Description
This comprehensive guide provides practical information in order to help you know your dog. Internationally renowned veterinarian Bruce Fogle gives in-depth advice and insight into these animals' physical and psychological well-being. Topics include routine care, grooming, handling, breeding, training, emergency first aid, travelling with your pet, and communicating with your dog. Over 500 color photos and illustrations accompany the clear and informative text.
Customer Reviews:
The very basic basics, and a little misinformation........2005-08-30
If you know anything about dog behavior and interaction, this stuff is probably a boring review for you. The book was clearly intended for people who do not know how dog pack behavior works, what a dog rolling over means, how to tell when dogs are dominant and when submissive, etc. There's a little bit of everything in this book, which would seem convenient, but it's not nearly in depth enough for a lot it touches on, especially breeding.
My biggest beef with this book was a chart about halfway through which list major breeds and rates them as "low, medium, or high" in three areas: activity/excitability, aggression, and trainability. These are flawed categories. Excitability and activity are not the same thing. A pomeranian is easily excitable but needs nowhere near the exercize that a whippet, a very calm and docile dog, does. It lists many dogs as "low" in this category, such as the dalmation, doberman, Hungarian vizsla, and australian shepherd. Anyone who gets these dogs thinking they have low activity levels is bound for an unpleasant discovery. The aggression category is vague and unnecessary. One, we do not know if this means the dog is a good watchdog, receptive to guard dog training, or if is likely to attack the owner and her friends! Second, it reinforces stereotypes that certain breeds are somehow more naturally "vicious" than others. It should have NEVER been made a category. "Watchdog ability" is a much better choice. I dare not think someone would come away from this book thinking Great Danes are highly aggressive.
This is not the book to get to find what breed you want. It is not the book to get if you want to go in depth into dog nutrition or training. It is a book for someone completely clueless to thumb through, then put back on the library shelf.
NOT for younger children.......2003-01-29
Not for younger children, as it gratuitously displays and describes dogs in the act of mating. This adds nothing to the book, as small children love dogs, but would be less likely to be dog breeders at the ages of, for example 6 or 7, and as such do not need to view such explicit depictions. Also, adults can pretty much already identify those acts (especially) in fellow mammals when they see them, and so this adds nothing for them, either.
i liked it but my favorite is legacy of the dog.......2001-09-26
i have many dog books because i study them and read them whenever i have time. the reason that i like this book is because it is very informing it tells what to feed your dogs it shows the ways to groom and so on i recomend this book to dog lovers and people who just like the pictures ether way is good.
Complete Illustrated Guide to Dog Care.......2000-04-11
This book is very informative. I just adopted a Miniature Schnauzer puppy, and he is my first dog. I didn't really know the in's and out's of dog training and behavior. When I read this book, I learned a lot. It is not only very comprehensive, but interesting. It also has a lot of pictures of dogs exhibiting certain behaviors, this makes it easy to follow along. I highly recommend this book to all dog lovers and owners.
Great Photographs.......2000-03-30
This book is a great source of information for new dog and puppy owners. It is very readable, very entertaining, and very informative. I bought it for the photographs, however. The photos are so expressive, and there is a great variety of breeds shown
Book Description
In paperback at lastthe definitive guide to canine care and basic training from one of Americas most trusted names in animal advocacy. The guide covers everything from choosing the puppy or dog thats right for you to house training and socialization to veterinary care to solving problem behaviour. The Humane Society of the United States is the largest animal-protection organization, with a constituency of more than five million people. Based in Washington, D.C., the HSUS maintains nine regional offices, an education division, and an international arm, Humane Society International.
Customer Reviews:
Great Book for Dog Lovers!.......2003-07-27
This is a very informative and helpful guide to dog care. It also takes animal welfare seriously, suggesting that you adopt your dog from an animal shelter and by telling ways to help dogs! A must-read for every dog owner!
great starting resource.......2002-07-24
We just received a dog from the humane society a week ago. A few days prior to getting the dog I bought this book and read about the first half. I found it incredibly helpful and informative. Most resources you read mostly have information regarding bringing home puppies from breeders, with very little about shelters. Not only did this book help calm my nerves about getting the dog, but I refer to it constantly to answer my questions that come up.
Well written, complete guide for dog owners and wannabees.......1999-01-17
I bought this book because I am a fan of the writing ability of its author, Marion Lane. Over the years, she has written many articles and columns about various aspects of choosing, raising, and living well with a pet. I like her perspective on the importance of the human-animal bond, and I like the down-to-earth, often humorous, always wise way she talks to her readers. I am not a "dog person" myself, but many of my friends, coworkers, and neighbors are. I've lent out the book to a friend considering getting a new dog after being dogless for many years. She found Marion's section on factors to consider in choosing a dog very helpful. I took the book to the office when two of my coworkers had to decide how to handle end-of-life matters for their beloved pets. Marion's sensitive handling of the deep feelings involved brought Cheryl and Gisela to tears, but those were tears they needed to cry to loosen the tight knot of feelings that weren't being fully expressed. They found Marion's ideas comforting. I'm glad to have this book as a resource to lend out to my friends and acquaintances who have benefitted from reading relevant sections. I wish that prospective dog owners would read a book like this before getting a dog, so that they would know what they are undertaking, and could make a better decision about whether they and a particular dog are likely to make a good match.
A complete guide to dogs in language everyone can understand.......1998-12-02
Marion Lane and the HSUS have given dog lovers an excellent book that covers the range of subjects from selecting the right dog to facing the inevitable decline and death of our beloved pets. The book is not just for the "doggy set." It is written in language that everyone can understand and should be a valuable resource for those wanting to better understand and care for that most important family member. The author's knowledge about and love of dogs comes through on every page. It really is a book that belongs in every dog owner's library - even if it is the only "dog care" book.
Customer Reviews:
For The Love Of God, Make Her Stop!.......2004-02-12
For The Love Of God, Make Her Stop!!, February 8, 2004
Reviewer: A reader from USA
I can't get past the first couple chapters. The book is scattered, hard to read and basically unenjoyable. A complete waste of time and money. Plus the foundation of this pseudo-doctor's feeding regime is the Pottenger Cat Study. This is an antequated study from the 1930's that had no controls. Reading it, any nutritionist worth their salt would know the diet Pottenger fed lacked taurine which caused his problems. Why doesn't Dr. Yarnall? Now, we have that and much more in today's food. How else can generations of cats reproducing year after year and living long heathly lives on commercial diets. This book is just one big long scare tactic to sell her product.
But, it has one pratical use. It's a great sleep aid.
Above Excellent!.......1998-10-21
A total spiritual, physical, alternative direction for you dog! Even has some astrology for your pet! You'll LOVE this book -- and recommend it to friends.
Book Description
From the first-time owner to the longtime fancier, everyone who loves this versatile Hound will benefit from the authors' lifelong, second generation of knowledge presented here. All aspects are covered , from care and grooming and medical aspects, to having fun with your Dachsie.
Customer Reviews:
Outstanding book, misleading title.......2005-10-23
As another reviewer wrote, there's not a lot in this book about "choosing", however, the sound advice given about understanding how a dog thinks, how to train one, and the basics of dog care are superb. I am buying extras to give out to friends. By the way, my dog Gimli was raised on these principles. His manners are such that he goes to work with me nearly daily, visits elderly in the community and garners comments everywhere we go about being such a well behaved dog.
Fantastic for those thinking about or having just adopted.......2003-10-18
I raised my dog Idaho on the principles set out in this book. Training was a snap, and I have Sarah Hodgson to thank for that. A good deal of dog ownership is heeled on the fear of having to train or properly housebreak your new family member. Sarah's book reads in lamens terms and obliterates any fear whatsoever. I can't imagine where I would be without having first read this book before I met Idaho. A definite MUST-HAVE for any dog owner.
By the way, I did not notice any blatant advertising in this book or self-serving anecdotes on Sarah's part.
Useless.......2003-03-31
Save yourself some money and don't buy this book. I purchased this book in order to help choose the right dog for me and my wife, but this book was completely useless. Breed descriptions are extremely vauge and most of the book is an infomercial for her products. Worse yet, in orer to find out what dog is right for you, she wants you to send her back a questionair and thirty dollars. Possibly the worst book I ever purchased.
I don't know what I would have done without this book!!!.......2002-12-16
This book helped me more than anything else when I got my puppy. The advice is easy to understand, humane, and helpful. I've read other books about raising and training dogs and they get very complicated. Sarah Hodgson keeps it simple, giving you the basics and leaving you room to adapt it to your situation. I would recommend this book to anyone who is bringing a new puppy into their family. I owe much of my sucess with my own dog to the great information in this book.
A MUST for dog owners.......2001-11-18
This is a very good book for dog owners of all ages and for even those who think they already know how to train their dogs!! Training a dog is not always easy, and it is never the same for each dog, like children they all learn differently. And nobody, not even the experts know it all.
This book is easy to understnad and follow, with very simple steps for training your furkid!
Amazon.com
Watching a beloved pet age can be a painful process. Joints start creaking, tempers get short, and the sheer goofiness of the puppy you brought home years ago may disappear entirely. Your Older Dog makes this stage of your dog's life easier through some basic education. Author Jean Callahan has compiled more than 100 pages of information on exercise, nutrition, and common health concerns that you'll find helpful in easing your pup's journey from middle age to the end.
The book begins by walking you through the aging process, complete with average life expectancy for various breeds and a simple healthy-dog checklist. Clear skin and shiny coat? No unfortunate accidents after years of being successfully housetrained? Sounds like you've got a healthy dog. The section on age-related changes goes a bit deeper into specific problems to prepare for, such as urinary tract difficulties, periodontal disease, and arthritis, which are also discussed in detail later in the book. The chapter discussing alternative healing for canines covers herbs, homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, and chiropractors. Even if these treatments are difficult to find in your neck of the woods, the author provides helpful tips that you can try at home, such as applying a mint-filled collar for flea deterrence using nothing more than some fabric and some fresh mint.
Suggestions for exercise and nutrition will teach you ways to make sure your dog is having her changing requirements met. Like humans, dogs require fewer calories as they age, so you may need to examine her diet as well. Death and grieving are discussed sensitively, with tips for easing the process for all surviving family members. It may be true that all good things must end, but there is no reason they can't end well. --Jill Lightner
Book Description
As a dog owner, you know that caring for your older pet can be a challenge. It's hard to watch your dog -- whose frisky puppy days don't seem so long ago -- begin to slow down a little and go gray around the muzzle. But thanks to extraordinary advances in veterinary medicine and pet nutrition, dogs are living longer, and with the right kind of care you can help your pet stay healthy and happy well into his golden years.
A practical and sensitive all-in-one reference, Your Older Dog guides you through the aging process in dogs, starting with middle age. With plenty of information on maximizing your dog's active years and a complete guide to age-related health problems, Your Older Dog offers the latest research from veterinarians and pet care experts, including:
What to expect as your dog grows older, and how to recognize the onset of old age
Preventive health care, with tips on developing a routine diet, using nutritional supplements, exercising, and choosing the best veterinary care
Safe and effective alternative treatments for aging dogs -- ranging from acupuncture and massage to herbal and homeopathic medicines
The best approaches to such common illnesses as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and respiratory and digestive difficulties
With adorable color photos and illustrations throughout, Your Older Dog gives you the vital information and reassurance you need to provide the best care for your best friend.
Customer Reviews:
Simple & Concise.......2007-04-04
Everyone with a dog should own this book! Not a complete text but offers enough information to communicate with health care providers and gives the reader just enough background to research specific topics of interest.
The book is not just for aging dogs even though there are chapters on that subject.
The book is not attractive & updated photos would be great.
Buy it for your friends who have dogs!
Special book for older dogs -Owner of Aspenbloom Pet Care.......2005-08-23
I've worn out my copy of this book! Jean Callahan really puts it all together for the owner of an older dog. From what to feed, to how to prevent illness this book is not only easy to read through but has a load of resources available. All the illustrations and sidebars, tips, and charts make this book a real handbook for older dog owners. If you have an older dog, get this book and keep it handy because it's a wealth of information.
Kim Bloomer
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Older dogs are very special.......2005-08-13
As a holistic veterinarian and author (8 Weeks to a Healthy Dog, The Allergy Solution for Dogs, and the award-winning The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats,)whose practices is devoted to our senior citizen pets, I was quite happy to see a book devoted to this special segment of our pet population. If you have an older dog, check out the good information in this special book.
Shawn Messonnier DVM
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best book for you to help your dog.......2001-06-03
This is better than any other book about dogs this can certainly help your dog get better.
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