Dogs from A to Z: Compass Guides

Dogs from A to Z: Compass Guides by Horst Hegewald-Kawich presents one-page profiles of approximately 200 individual breeds, arranged alphabetically, and with a color photo for each—more than 200 photos in total. The author includes supplementary information on dog training and care. Titles in the Compass Guides series are handsome and practical quick-reference sources for pet owners, pet fanciers, and aquarium and terrarium hobbyists. Books feature brief descriptive profiles of their subject animals, each profile consisting of a color photo, the animal’s place of origin, its basic housing and feeding needs, and its physical traits and temperament. In addition to the profiles, each Compass Guide also contains general information on animal species and their families. 200-to-300 color photos and index.

Book Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
  
• Publisher: Barron''s Educational Series (May 1, 2005)
  
• Language: English
  
• ISBN-10: 0764130579
  
• ISBN-13: 9780764130571
  
• Dimensions: 7.1 x 3.9 x 0.7 inches
  
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Natural Remedies for Dogs and Cats

Natural Remedies for Dogs and Cats by Cj Puotinen features advice from some of the world's leading holistic veterinarians and herbalists, this indispensable book of home remedies for pets includes an extensive list of resources, feeding programs with sample menus, and an herbal "pharmacy" of nearly fifty recipes for sprays, salves, tinctures, oils, and powders. Compassionate and practical, Natural Remedies for Dogs and Cats proves the more knowledgeable you are about your pet and the more you learn about common illnesses and how to prevent them, the happier, healthier, and longer your animal's life can be.
Puotinen describes the best diets for dogs and cats, and then explains how to achieve that. She even includes some recipes.
The second section of the book is devoted to natural remedies for ailing animals. She describes the basic nutrients needed by all animals--our pets need vitamins and minerals, just as we do--and how to best include them in a healthy diet. She then explains how various herbs are used in achieving and maintaining pet health. This section also includes recipes, such as one for a natural flea powder.
Puotinen provides an extensive resource section, including e-mail and web addresses. She says her purpose "is to define, explain, and demonstrate herbal and nutritional techniques that many pet owners have used with good results," adding that "an informed owner is a pet's best medical insurance." Readers will find that she has provided all the information and resources they need in Natural Remedies for Dogs and Cats to help them help their pets have long and healthy lives.

Book Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
  
• Publisher: Gramercy (March 4, 2003)
  
• Language: English
  
• ISBN-10: 0517222345
  
• ISBN-13: 9780517222348
  
• Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
  
• List Price: $9.99
  

Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats : Your A-Z Guide to Over 200 Conditions, Herbs, Vitamins, and Supplements

Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats : Your A-Z Guide to Over 200 Conditions, Herbs, Vitamins, and Supplements by Shawn Messonnier discusses more than 40 common conditions or diseases that can affect your pet and how they can be treated or improved with natural medicine.
Easy to understand and use, with cross-references between conditions and treatments, this informative resource includes:

• An A-Z guide to common health conditions.
  
• An A-Z guide to herbs, vitamins, and supplements.
  
• Dietary recommendations for specific health concerns.
  
• Proven complementary therapies for your pet.
  
• And much, much more!
  

Do your pet a great favor—add this complete reference to your library. You'll both be glad you did.
Inside, natural treatments for:

• Allergies.
  
• Obesity.
  
• Cancer.
  
• Kidney Disease.
  
• Arthritis.
  
• Heart Disease.
  
• Feline Leukemia.
  
• Dental Disease.
  
• Ear Infections.
  
• And many more common conditions.
  

About the Author
Dr. Shawn Messonnier is a well-known veterinarian, lecturer, consultant, and pet care advocate. After graduating from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 1987, he opened Paws and Claws Animal Hospital in Plano, Texas. At that time it was the first office in Plano to offer specialized services for exotic pets.
After seeing that the number of cats and dogs afflicted with chronic medical problems failed to improve over the years with conventional medicine, Dr. Messonnier turned to alternative therapies. Encouraged by positive results, he opened the Acupuncture & Holistic Animal Health Care Center as part of his ongoing practice.
In addition to authoring numerous papers and chapters of books on a range of topics, Dr. Mesonnier has written eighteen books for both pet owners and veterinarians. Currently he serves on the advisory board of the highly respected international veterinary journal, Veterinary Forum, and is creator and editor-in-chief of the leading publication for doctors treating exotic pets, Exotic Pet Practice.
He also lectures widely at veterinary conferences both inside and outside the United States.

Book Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
  
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press; 1 edition (May 31, 2001)
  
• Language: English
  
• ISBN-10: 0761526730
  
• ISBN-13: 9780761526735
  
• Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 1.2 inches
  
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The Encyclopedia of Natural Pet Care 2nd edition

The Encyclopedia of Natural Pet Care 2nd edition by C.J. Puotinen is highly comprehensive and up-to-date holistic health encyclopedia for pets. 500+ pages of info on feeding a raw diet, supplements, aromatherapy, herbal medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, flower essences, hands-on therapies such as acupressure and massage, holistic first aid strategies, cancer treatments, the vaccination controversy, interviews with several holistic vets, and an A-Z guide to ailments and their natural remedies.
The book takes the reader from feeding raw food & supplements, to aromatherapy & homeopathy, and even guides the reader through the more esoteric art of flower therapy and massage for pets. There is a wonderful chapter on common ailments and possible natural remedies.
The author draws from numerous sources of information & reference (all carefully indexed and referenced) and she reproduces conversations & interviews with other practitioners of the art (including vets).

About the Author
CJ Puotinen is a natural health writer.

Book Details

• Paperback: 544 pages
  
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2 edition (December 1, 2000)
  
• Language: English
  
• ISBN-10: 0658009966
  
• ISBN-13: 9780658009969
  
• Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.8 x 1.5 inches
  
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Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care

Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care by Randy Kidd and Randy, DVM Kidd includes simple introductions to holistic dog care, how herbs work, dosage and potency, and methods for delivering herbs into a dog's system. Herbal Dog Care includes chapters on common ailments and how to address each of them herbally. Kidd covers preventive care, approaches for age-related problems, and the treatment of chronic conditions -- from calming a nervous animal to getting rid of parasites, addressing urinary tract conditions to strengthening the teeth.
In this comprehensive guide, holistic veterinarian Randy Kidd offers through, up-to-date information on gentle, chemical-free treatments for preventive care as well as immediate health problems. He also explains how to choose, make, and administer the best herbal preparations, and he provides at-a-glance information on more than 40 versatile herbs that will help you keep your pooch healthy and happy through every stage of life.

About the Author
A past president of the American Holistic Veterinary Association, Dr. Randy Kidd has a D.V.M. degree from Ohio State University and a Ph.D. in Pathology/Clinical Pathology from Kansas State University. He is the author of Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care (Storey Books); a practicing holistic veterinarian; a popular speaker on alternative pet care; a columnist for Herbs for Health magazine; and a consultant for pet supplement companies, including Thompson's Nutritional Technologies. His articles have appeared in the Journal of the American Holistic Veterinary Medicine Association and Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Kidd has veterinary practices in San Francisco, California, and McLouth, Kansas.

Book Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
  
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (October 11, 2000)
  
• Language: English
  
• ISBN-10: 1580171893
  
• ISBN-13: 9781580171892
  
• Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
  
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All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets

All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets by Mary Wulff-Tilford and Gregory L. Tilford is an indispensable resource for pet owners. This attractive, easy-to-read, yet comprehensive guide offers pet owners step-by-step instructions on how to find, prepare, and use herbs to treat common pet ailments.
The Tilfords' book introduces readers to hundreds of plant medicines that can be used in the daily care of animals. The authors, both herbalists, begin with a chapter on the principles and practices of herbalism, explaining the basics of herbal preparations and what they call the "ethical use of herbs." They discuss the connection between herbs and diet and give guidelines for feeding dogs and cats. The bulk of the book is a 191-page guide to herbs for animals. Each entry includes a description of the plant, its habitat and range, its cycle and bloom season, preparation, common uses, availability, and propagation and harvest techniques. Also included are a warning of its side effects--if any--and a photograph of the plant. There's a wealth of information here, enabling pet owners to select, prepare, and apply natural remedies, some of which may be growing in their own backyards.

Book Details

• Hardcover: 416 pages
  
• Publisher: BowTie Press; 1st edition (November 1, 1999)
  
• Language: English
  
• ISBN-10: 1889540463
  
• ISBN-13: 9781889540467
  
• Dimensions: 10.7 x 9.3 x 1.3 inches
  

Sea Turtles: A Complete Guide to Their Biology, Behavior, and Conservation

Sea Turtles: A Complete Guide to Their Biology, Behavior, and Conservation by James R. Spotila is simply a great book: lucid, literate, and lavishly illustrated.
For more than a hundred million years, sea turtles have been swimming in the world's oceans. These magnificent, long-lived creatures spend their lives in the water, coming ashore to lay their eggs. Upon hatching, the baby turtles leave the nest and enter a dangerous world of storms and predators. The females will return to the same beach to lay their own eggs when they reach maturity a decade later. Today, there are seven species of sea turtle: the grass--eating green turtle; the sea sponge--eating hawksbill; the olive ridley; the Kemp's ridley, which is the smallest species; the loggerhead; the flatback of Australia; and the giant leatherback. Having escaped the mass extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs, these ancient reptiles today face new dangers that threaten their survival: pollution, hunting, and the destruction of their nesting grounds. Will this century be the last to witness their majesty? Will succeeding generations live in a world devoid of their graceful presence?
Marine biologist James R. Spotila has spent much of his life unraveling the mysteries of these graceful creatures and working to ensure their survival. In Sea Turtles, he offers a comprehensive and compelling account of their history and life cycle based on the most recent scientific data -- and suggests what we can do now to save them. From the Kemp's ridley, which nests on a single beach on Mexico's Gulf Coast, to the nomadic leatherback, which can weigh up to a ton and is in the most imminent danger of extinction, Spotila offers a vivid description of their diets and mating habits, and the conservation efforts being made on their behalf. Illustrated with stunning color photographs by the world's leading nature photographers, Sea Turtles will inform and inspire readers of all ages everywhere.

About the Author
James R. Spotila holds the Betz Chair of Environmental Science at Drexel University, where he is also director of the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation. Dr. Spotila is a leading ecologist and physiologist who has written more than 100 articles published in leading scientific journals and helped create the field of biophysical ecology. One of the world's leading authorities on sea turtles, he is the founding president of the International Sea Turtle Society and president of the Leatherback Trust, based in Costa Rica.

Book Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
  
• Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press (October 26, 2004)
  
• Language: English
  
• ISBN-10: 0801880076
  
• ISBN-13: 9780801880070
  
• Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.4 x 1 inches
  
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The Complete Dog Book: 20th Edition

The Complete Dog Book: 20th Edition by American Kennel Club is an essential volume for every dog owner and owner-to-be.
Comprehensive and thoughtfully organized, The Complete Dog Book features all 153 breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, the official breed standards, breed histories, and photographs. Also included are the twelve most recently recognized breeds: Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Black Russian Terrier, German Pinscher, Glen of Imaal Terrier, Havanese, Löwchen, Neapolitan Mastiff, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Parson Russell Terrier, Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Spinone Italiano, and Toy Fox Terrier.
Along with AKC registration procedures and current forms, The Complete Dog Book includes sections on:

• choosing the dog that’s right for you,
  
• training,
  
• nutrition,
  
• grooming,
  
• responsible breeding,
  
• canine first-aid,
  
• joining a dog club,
  
• Canine Good Citizen® program,
  
• every AKC sport: Agility, Conformation, Coonhound, Earthdog, Field Trials, Herding, Hunt Tests, Junior Showmanship, Lure Coursing, Obedience, Rally, and Tracking.
  

Concluding with an extensive glossary of terms and line drawings, The Complete Dog Book is a reference that dog aficionados will turn to again and again.

Book Details

• Hardcover: 880 pages
  
• Publisher: Ballantine Books; 20 edition (January 31, 2006)
  
• Language: English
  
• ISBN-10: 0345476263
  
• ISBN-13: 9780345476265
  
• Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 2.2 inches
  
• List Price: $35.00
  
• Price: $23.10
  
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Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds 2nd Edition

Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds 2nd Edition by D. Caroline Coile Ph.D. is a treasure house of information for dog lovers, owners, breeders, and prospective buyers. It begins with a detailed discussion of breed evolution, focusing on the physical and behavioral traits that distinguish one canine breed from another. The book’s main section profiles more than 150 breeds, arranged in the general categories specified by the AKC—Sporting Group, Hound Group, Working Group, Terrier Group, Toy Group, Non-Sporting Group, and Herding Group. Each profile tells how and why the breed was developed, and how selection to perpetuate specific traits affects a dog’s suitability as a pet. Advice for prospective dog owners will help them be sure they are choosing a breed that is compatible with their own situation and needs. They will also find information on each breed’s vulnerability to specific health problems, longevity, exercise needs, compatibility with children, and much more. Profuse illustrations include color photos of all listed breeds.

About the Author
D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D., is an award-winning writer who has been showing dogs for more than a quarter of a century. In addition to The Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds, she is the author of several more dog-care books available in both Barron’s Pet Handbook and Pet Owner’s Manual series.

Book Details

• Hardcover: 368 pages
  
• Publisher: Barron''s Educational Series; 2 edition (April 1, 2005)
  
• Language: English
  
• ISBN-10: 0764157000
  
• ISBN-13: 9780764157004
  
• Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.5 x 1.2 inches
  
• List Price: $29.99
  
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The First Aid Companion for Dogs and Cats

The First Aid Companion for Dogs and Cats by Amy D. Shojai is a straightforward guide that covers both major problems--CPR, heat stroke, and strangulation--and minor ones, such as swollen tails, ingrown nails, and flea allergies. Beginning with simple tests and explanations of general care issues like dehydration examinations and triage, this guide then moves on to an alphabetical listing of every possible situation, from arrow wounds to worms.

You can learn:

• Basic first-aid techniques, such as cleaning a wound, making a splint, and performing CPR-- step-by-step!
  
• Which over-the-counter human medications can help-- or harm-- your dog or cat.
  
• What to keep in your pet's medicine chest (many essential items are probably in your house already!).
  
• How to quickly pinpoint what's wrong with your pet, using the First-Aid Symptom Finder.
  

Plus, you'll discover a comprehensive A-to-Z guide to more than 150 common-- and not-so-common-- injuries and conditions, including:

• Abscesses (page 60)
  
• Bites from Animals (page 90)
  
• Car Accidents (page 117)
  
• Choking (page 131)
  
• Gunshot Wounds (page 224)
  
• Heatstroke (page 237)
  
• Hot Spots (page 245)
  
• Jellyfish Stings (page 269)
  
• Poisoning (page 311)
  
• Snakebites (page 350)
  

Each at-a-glance entry tells you when to call the vet, which supplies or medications you'll need, what immediate action you should take, and what you should do as follow-up care.
By knowing what to do in an emergency and then acting quickly and confidently to take the proper steps, you could save your pet's life. The next time medical help is not quickly available, reach for The First-Aid Companion for Dogs and Cats. It's a pet owner's second best friend.

About the Author
Amy D. Shojai is the author of 12 books about dogs and cats. She lectures around the United States on pet-related topics and is frequently interviewed on national radio and TV. She lives with her husband and pets in Sherman, Texas.

Book Details

• Paperback: 439 pages
  
• Publisher: Rodale Books; 1 edition (March 15, 2001)
  
• Language: English
  
• ISBN-10: 1579543650
  
• ISBN-13: 9781579543655
  
• Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
  
• List Price: $19.95
  

The Merck Merial Manual for Pet Health: The complete pet health resource for your dog, cat, horse or other pets - in everyday language

The Merck Merial Manual for Pet Health: The complete pet health resource for your dog, cat, horse or other pets - in everyday language by Merck Publishing and Merial, Cynthia M Kahn and Scott Line delivers animal health expertise in everyday language that all pet owners can understand. This in-depth new resource, authored by over 200 veterinary experts, covers the full spectrum of today's pets, from dogs, cats and horses to birds, reptiles, fish and other exotic pets. No other book provides as much health information on as many types of animals. The one resource for a lifetime of pets.

About the Author
For over a century, Merck Publishing has been dedicated to providing the finest medical and scientific books in the world. Long known for providing authoritative references for healthcare professionals, Merck Publishing more recently began producing resources in everyday language for the general public. In fact, The Merck Manual of Medical Information — Home Edition has sold more than 2 million copies, and is the best-selling home medical reference in the world. Now, Merck Publishing has partnered with Merial, a world-leading animal health company, to bring comprehensive animal health information to pet owners everywhere.

Book Details

• Paperback: 1300 pages
  
• Publisher: Merck; 1 edition (October 23, 2007)
  
• Language: English
  
• ISBN-10: 0911910999
  
• ISBN-13: 9780911910995
  
• Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 2 inches
  
• List Price: $22.95
  
• Price: $15.61
  
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