Mini Encyclopedia of Dog Health by Roberta Baxter D V M

Mini Encyclopedia of Dog Health by Roberta Baxter D V M

Keeping a dog in good health from its puppy stage to old age is every owner's responsibility. This profusely illustrated book gives dog owners the information, advice and guidance they need to deal with everything from minor canine complaints to life-threatening problems. It begins with a detailed section on dog anatomy, illustrating a dog's muscles and skin, digestive and urinary systems, blood and respiratory systems, nervous system, and reproductive system. The sections that follow cover:

Keeping Your Dog Healthy: Feeding, exercise, grooming, breeding and puppy care, and geriatric care

Guide to Health Problems: Visual checklist of symptoms, skeleton and muscles, skin wounds, digestive disorders, liver and urinary problems, heart and circulation, respiratory conditions, senses and nervous system, and reproductive problems

First Aid and Essential Techniques: Maintaining a first aid kit, emergency scenarios and how to cope with them, bandaging techniques, and nursing a sick dog

Here in a single volume is comprehensive, up-to-date advice that applies to all dog breeds. The book is illustrated with approximately 400 color photos, diagrams, and other graphics.

Baxter, Roberta: - Roberta Baxter writes about science and history for students of all ages. She studied chemistry in college, but also enjoys learning about historical events and people. Her books include The Reactions of Metals, The Home Front in the North and The Home Front in the South. She lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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ISBN 13	9780764145506
ISBN 10	0764145509
Title	Mini Encyclopedia of Dog Health
Author	Roberta Baxter D V M
Series	Mini Encyclopedia
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	B.E.S. Publishing
Year published	2010-12-01
Number of pages	208
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.