Healthy Dog

HEALTHY DOG addresses the needs of everyone in the dog-owning public. Within its pages are found useful information on how to keep a dog healthy & to prevent problems before they start. The book starts with an introduction to growth & development of dogs & follows their needs from puppyhood to old age. There is also valuable information provided about boarding & grooming. Training & exercise are discussed & how to avoid problem behaviors before they start. This book covers some of the most valuable advice ever when it comes to selecting a dog. It provides 10 important rules to consider when buying a dog, proper selection & the do's & don't's of breeding. Those with a more direct interest in health care issues won't be disappointed. The mysteries of canine nutrition & dog food selection are discussed & clearly & succinctly addressed, including dietary supplements, homemade diets, & commercial alternatives. Proper veterinary care is elaborated, together with information on specialists to promote prevention of disease rather than having to address it later. Vaccination & the diseases involved are thoroughly discussed as well as when to vaccinate, the preferred products & which vaccines to avoid. The last three chapters of the book deal with preventing internal parasites, external parasites, & emergency situations. All in all, this is an excellent book for anyone who owns or has an interest in dogs.Ackerman, Lowell J. is the author of 'Healthy Dog' with ISBN 9780944875308 and ISBN 0944875300.