Owner's Guide to Dog Health (432 Pages; Hardcover)
As dog owners are aware, veterinary medicine makes significant advances every day, and with these advances arise new questions and concerns. Owner's Guide to Dog Health provides a reliable way for dog owners to communicate with and understand the veterinarians to whom they have entrusted their dogs' lives. Written by internationally respected veterinarian Dr. Lowell Ackerman, DVM, this illustrated guide discusses in layperson's terms signs of illness and disease, diagnosis, treatment and therapy options, as well as preventative measures. Owner's Guide to Dog Health also covers new procedures and technological advances in all areas of canine care. Hundreds of color photographs and illustrations throughout the text to help the reader to visualize signs of illness, different stages of infection, procedures, and treatment. The contents include information on nutrition; vaccines and vaccinations; disorders; digestive systems; reproductive and urinary systems; endocrine (hormonal) system; dental and eye problems; as well as a complete index.