Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook

This easy-to-use, authoritative guide provides the information you need to care for your dog at all ages and stages, from pediatric to geriatric. This fully revised and updated Fourth Edition covers common canine problems and ailments in language you can understand. It includes current information on: - Treatments for cancer and kidney disease - Raw diets - Canine influenza - Vaccine protocols - Flea, tick, and heartworm preventives - Drugs and surgical techniques - Supplements and nutraceuticals - Arthritis medications and supplements - Holistic treatments - The canine senses - Possible organic causes of behavior problems - Breed predispositions for specific genetic conditions - Genetic testing for specific diseases - Cognitive dysfunction in senior dogs