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To Your Dog's Health!: Canine Nutrition and Recent Trends Within the Pet Food Industry

2011-04-21T08:17:00.000-07:00

Written by a man who is passionate about nature and all living creatures, this book contains everything readers could want to know about giving their dogs the best nutrition possible. Arguing that the processed dog foods on the market today ignore the health needs of most dogs, author Mark Poveromo--an expert in animal nutrition and owner of a dog and cat food store--provides readers with information on dog-food brands, holistic and raw dog foods, and recipes tailored to dogs with specific health issues, such as cancer or kidney disease.
Don't be surprised if To Your Dog's Health! makes you apologize to Fido or Fifi for all the years you just opened up any old can or bag of food, put it in a bowl, and left it for the day. And then you get upset, maybe even mad, when you got home from work, tired and maybe a little cranky, only to discover your pet hadn't touched its food.
To Your Dog's Health! just might be your wake up call.

Book Details

Paperback: 104 pages
Publisher: Poor Man's Press (February 1, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0984301704
ISBN-13: 978-0984301706
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches

List Price: $14.95

Fundamentals of Ornamental Fish Health

2011-04-20T07:09:00.000-07:00

Fundamentals of Ornamental Fish Health is a complete guide to managing the health and well-being of ornamental aquatic animals. Grounded in the foundations of fish medical care, the book summarizes nonlethal aquatic diagnostics and medicine, putting the information within a clinical context. Providing a comprehensive overview of the subject, Fundamentals of Ornamental Fish Health equips aquatic animal health professionals with all the information needed to competently and effectively treat these patients, from transporting and examining fish to diagnostic techniques and the identification and treatment of specific diseases and syndromes.

Book Features

Complete guide to managing the health and well-being of ornamental aquatic animals including discussion on disease prevention through effective biosecurity practices.
Summarizes the knowledge base of nonlethal aquatic diagnostics, medicine, and surgery.
Emphasizes a clinical perspective on fish medicine.
Equips animal health professionals to competently and effectively treat fish patients.
Provides a tool for providing ornamental fish and invertebrate medical care and advice.

Contents
BASICS OF FISH KEEPING.
1. Anatomy and physiology (Richard J. Strange).
2. A brief overview of the ornamental fish industry and hobby (Timothy Miller-Morgan).
3. Stress in fish (David J. Pasnik, Joyce J. Evans, and Phillip H. Klesius).
4. Water quality (James L. Shelton).
5. Environment and husbandry: Ponds and aquaria (Scott Weber III, Helen E. Roberts, and James L. Shelton).
FISH HEALTH.
6. Biosecurity and ornamental fish (Timothy J. Miller-Morgan and Jerry R. Heidel).
7. Nutrition (Richard Strange).
8. Parasites of fish (Stephen A. Smith and Helen E. Roberts).
9. Viral pathogens of fish (Brian Palmeiro and E. Scott Weber III).
10. Bacterial diseases of fish (Brian Palmeiro).
11. Fungal diseases in fish (Helen E. Roberts).
12. Zoonotic diseases of fish (Stephen A. Smith).
FISH MEDICINE.
13. Transport and hospitalization of the fish patient (Helen E. Roberts).
14. History (Helen E. Roberts).
15. Physical examination of fish (Helen E. Roberts).
16. Anesthesia, analgesia, and euthanasia (Helen E. Roberts).
17. Nonlethal diagnostic techniques (Helen E. Roberts, E. Scott Weber III, and Stephen A. Smith).
18. Surgery and wound management in fish (Helen E. Roberts).
19. Necropsy of fish (Drury Reavill).
20. Neoplasia in fish (Drury Reavill).
21. Specific syndromes and diseases (William H. Wildgoose and Brian Palmeiro).
Index.

About the Author
Helen Roberts, DVM, is an owner-partner at 5 Corners Animal Hospital and the owner of Aquatic Veterinary Services of WNY, an ambulatory aquatic practice. She is a consultant for VIN’s Aquatic Animal Message Boards, an instructor for VIN’s Fish Medicine Courses, an international lecturer on pet fish health, and the instructor for the aquatic animal section of the exotic animal course at Medaille College's veterinary technology program.

Product Details

Paperback: 244 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (November 17, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0813814014
ISBN-13: 978-0813814018
Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches

List Price: $73.99

Home-Prepared Dog and Cat Diets 2nd Edition

2011-04-19T06:26:00.000-07:00

Home-Prepared Dog and Cat Diets, Second Edition provides an introduction to nutrition of the healthy dog and cat and an extensive discussion of medical disorders that can be managed in part through diet. Presenting easy-to-follow recipes that can be prepared at home, this new edition of Donald Strombeck’s classic handbook has been completely rewritten by new author Patricia A. Schenck to reflect the latest nutritional recommendations based on current research. New chapter topics include feeding the puppy and kitten; feeding the pregnant or lactating dog or cat; feeding the senior pet; feeding the performance dog; and the role of diet in pets with cancer. Diets are now listed together in a cookbook style for ease of use, and recipes are adjustable for any size dog or cat, allowing exact nutritional values to be calculated. Nutrient content for protein, fat, carbohydrate, and fiber have been provided for every diet, along with the nutrient density. A companion website features downloadable spreadsheets with complete nutritional breakdowns for each recipe.
Useful for both veterinarians and pet owners alike, Home-Prepared Dog and Cat Diets, Second Edition is a unique handbook written by an expert in the field providing an introduction to the nutritional management of dogs and cats with easy-to-use recipes for home-prepared diets.

Contents
Section I. Nutrition and Dietary Management.
Chapter 1. Homemade Diets.
Chapter 2. Food Safety.
Chapter 3. Nutrients.
Chapter 4. Canine and Feline Energy Requirements.
Chapter 5. Feeding the Healthy Adult Dog or Cat.
Chapter 6. Feeding the Puppy or Kitten.
Chapter 7. Feeding the Pregnant or Lactating Dog or Cat.
Chapter 8. Feeding the Senior Pet.
Chapter 9. Feeding the Performance Dog.
Chapter 10. Food Intolerance and Allergy.
Chapter 11. Obesity.
Chapter 12. Skeletal and Joint Diseases.
Chapter 13. Diet and Gastrointestinal Disease.
Chapter 14. Diet and Chronic Renal Disease.
Chapter 15. Diet and Urinary Tract Stones.
Chapter 16. Diet and Skin Disease.
Chapter 17. Diet and Endocrine Diseases.
Chapter 18. Diet and Heart Disease.
Chapter 19. Diet and Pancreatic Disease.
Chapter 20. Diet and Hepatic Disease.
Chapter 21. Diet and Cancer.
Section II. Home-Prepared Diet Recipes.
Introduction.
Dog Diets.
Diets for Healthy Dogs.
Diets for Dogs with Special Conditions.
Cat Diets
Diets for Healthy Cats
Diets for Cats with Special Conditions
Appendix 1: Listing of Dog Diets by Protein Source
Appendix 2: Listing of Cat Diets by Protein Source
Index

About the Author
Patricia A. Schenck, DVM, PhD, is the section chief of the endocrinology section at the Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health at Michigan State University. She is a well-published author, and frequently lectures on endocrinology and nutrition. She is a dog and cat owner, and has trained and shown dogs in conformation, obedience, and rally events.

Book Details

Paperback: 556 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 2 edition (April 20, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0813801192
ISBN-13: 978-0813801193
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.3 inches

List Price: $52.99

The Cat: Its Behavior, Nutrition and Health

2011-04-18T07:04:00.000-07:00

Today, approximately 27% of households in the United States own at least one cat. This comprises a total of almost 60 million total pet cats. An 8 billion dollar pet food industry and the more than 7 billion dollars that pet owners spend on veterinary care each year provide tangible evidence of the increasing importance that companion animals have in our society. Additionally, the bond that owners have with their cats and the many health benefits that are afforded by this bond have been the topic of numerous research studies in the past 25 years. The cat as a cherished companion is here to stay, and many owners, students and pet professionals are eager to learn more about man’s OTHER best friend, Felis catus.

The Cat: Its Behavior, Nutrition and Health, the textbook of the cat, is written as a companion book to The Dog: Its Behavior, Nutrition and Health. This book provides pet owners, undergraduate students and pet professionals with a complete guide to four topical areas that are of interest. These are: The history of the human-cat relationship; behavior of the domestic cat; feline nutrition; and feline health and disease.
The Cat will fill the need for an academic textbook for undergraduate animal science courses, veterinary technician programs, and cat care or breeding classes. It will also serve as an important resource for pet professionals such as breeders, exhibitors, groomers, and veterinary practitioners.

Contents
PART 1 Knowing the Cat within the Companion.
Chapter 1. Felis sylvestris to Felis catus: Domestication.
Chapter 2. Selective Breeding: Breeds from the Everyday to the Unusual.
Chapter 3.The Cat's Perception of the World: Structure, Movement, and Special Senses.
Chapter 4. Reproduction and Breeding Management.
Chapter 5. Genetics: Why All Cats Are Tabbies.
Chapter 6. The Human-Cat Relationship: Benefits and Responsibilities.
PART 2 Behavior: Understanding the Domestic Cat.
Chapter 7. Developmental Behavior: From Kitten to Adult.
Chapter 8. Social Life: Communication Patterns, Social Relationships, and Territoriality.
Chapter 9. How Cats Learn (or Learning to Train a Cat!).
Chapter 10. The Misbehaving Cat: Behavior Problems and Solutions.
PART 3 Health and Disease: Keeping Cats Healthy and Happy.
Chapter 11. Viral Diseases.
Chapter 12. Bacterial, Fungal, and Protozoan Diseases.
Chapter 13. Vaccination Guidelines.
Chapter14. Internal Parasites.
Chapter 15. External Parasites.
Chapter 16. First-Aid Procedures.
PART 4 Nutrition: Feeding for Health and Longevity.
Chapter 17. The Cat as an Obligate Carnivore: Nutrient Requirements.
Chapter 18. Providing a Healthy Diet: Cat Food Selection and Evaluation.
Chapter 19. Feeding Management Throughout the Life Cycle.
Chapter 20. Nutritionally Responsive Diseases.
Glossary.
Index.

About The Author
Linda P. Case coordinates the undergraduate companion animal program and teaches companion animal science in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois, is a Consultant for the Aims Company, and owns AutumnGold Dog Training Center In Mahomet, Illinois. Case is also the author of The Dog: Its Behavior, Nutrition and Health (199), and Canine and Feline Nutrition: A resource of Companion Animal Professionals (2000).

Product Details

Hardcover: 392 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0813803314
ISBN-13: 978-0813803319
Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.9 x 1.3 inches

List Price: $82.99

Goldfish: Your Happy Healthy Pet, 2nd Edition

2011-04-17T06:14:00.000-07:00

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!
Goldfish are the most widely kept fish in the world. They are the quintessential first pet since goldfish are relatively inexpensive, easy to care for, fairly hardy, and very adaptable. With colorful photos, charts, and tables, this guide gives you information on:
Choosing your goldfish
Setting up and maintaining your aquarium
The outdoor goldfish pond
Feeding your goldfish
Keeping your goldfish healthy

Contents

Part I: All About Goldfish. Chapter 1: What Is a Goldfish?
The History of Goldfish.
Classifying Goldfish.
The Basic Goldfish Body.
How Do Goldfish Swim?
How Do Goldfish Breathe?
A Goldfish’s Senses.
Chapter 2: (Almost) Endless Variety.
Flat Body Type.
Round or Egg-Shaped Body Type.
Chapter 3: Choosing Your Goldfish.
Goldfish and Other Tropical Fish.
Signs of a Healthy Goldfish.
Avoid Overcrowding.
How to Avoid Overcrowding.
Part II: Goldfish Habitats.
Chapter 4: Setting Up Your Aquarium.
Aquarium Tanks.
Light.
Heater.
Water Filters.
Aeration.
Other Accessories.
Setting Up Your Aquarium.
Aquascaping.
The Water.
The Nitrogen Cycle.
Bringing Your Goldfish Home.
Chapter 5: Aquarium Plants.
Why Live Plants?
Rooted Plants.
Bunched Plants.
Floating Plants.
Chapter 6: The Outdoor Goldfish Pond.
Where to Place the Pond.
Pond Size.
Types of Ponds.
Filtration.
The Fish.
Pond Plants.
Feeding.
Spawning and Breeding.
Cleaning the Pond.
Part III: Taking Care of Your Goldfish.
Chapter 7: Feeding Your Goldfish.
What Should I Feed My Goldfish?
How to Feed Your Fish.
A Sample Diet.
Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Aquarium.
General Maintenance.
Partial Water Changes.
Maintenance Checklist.
Chapter 9: Goldfish Diseases.
Signs of Illness.
Commercial Remedies.
The Hospital Tank.
Common Diseases.
Bacterial, Viral, and Fungal Infections.
Parasite Infestations.
Appendix: Learning More About Your Goldfish.
Books.
Magazines.
Internet.
Index.

Book Details

Hardcover: 128 pages
Publisher: Howell Book House; 2 edition (October 22, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 047016512X
ISBN-13: 978-0470165126
Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 0.5 x 8.6 inches

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Tynes: Behavior of Exotic Pets

2011-04-16T05:10:00.000-07:00

Behavior of Exotic Pets is the first book on the subject to be written by behavioral experts, all with a wealth of practical experience. Divided into species-specific chapters, the book explains the normal behavior for each group of animals, including reproduction, parenting, communication and social behavior. The book also addresses animals’ environmental needs based on their behavior to enable owners to provide better husbandry and avoid potential problems. Descriptions of common behavioral problems are included, with practical recommendations for their treatment or management. This text is essential for any veterinary professional who would like to improve their knowledge of exotic animal behavior. It also serves as a valuable reference for animal behaviorists, exotic animal veterinarians, veterinary students, and anyone caring for these animals in captivity.

Key features:

The first and only book on exotic pet behavior written by behaviorists.
Covers a wide range of exotic pet species.
Discusses methods for treating and managing common behavioral problems.
Offers practical advice on topics such as housing and handling of animals.
Includes separate chapters on learning, welfare, and behavioral pharmacology.

Contents
Chapter 1 Psittacines
Chapter 2 Passerines
Chapter 3 Snakes
Chapter 4 Turtles, tortoises, and terrapins
Chapter 5 Lizards
Chapter 6 Ferrets
Chapter 7 Rabbits
Chapter 8 Guinea pigs
Chapter 9 The mouse
Chapter 10 Rats
Chapter 11 Gerbils
Chapter 12 Hamsters
Chapter 13 Chinchillas
Chapter 14 Prairie dogs
Chapter 15 South American camelids
Chapter 16 Hedgehogs
Chapter 17 Sugar gliders
Chapter 18 From parrots to pigs to pythons: Universal principles and procedures of learning
Chapter 19 Behavioral pharmacology in exotic pets
Chapter 20 Welfare of exotic animals in captivity
Index.

About the Author
Valarie V. Tynes DVM, Dipl. ACVB, is an Animal Behavior Consultant based in Texas. She gained her Board Certification from the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists in 2003 following a three year residency at the University of California Davis. She previously practiced small and exotic animal medicine for almost 15 years before specializing. Valarie frequently speaks at veterinary continuing education courses and writes for several different veterinary journals. Her particular area of interest is exotic animals.

Product Details

Paperback: 248 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (August 17, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0813800781
ISBN-13: 978-0813800783
Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 0.2 inches

List Price: $78.99

Pet Lover's Guide to Canine Arthritis and Joint Problems

2010-11-26T23:20:00.000-08:00

Part of the Pet Lover’s Guide series, this handbook covers the most common joint disease in dogs — osteoarthritis — its causes, and its surgical and medical treatment in a non-technical, informative, and useful manner. Part I explains what osteoarthritis is, its signs, causes, and an examination of common findings by radiograph and other imaging techniques, joint fluid analysis, and arthroscopy. Part II covers treatment options, including nutrition and weight management, exercise, physical therapy, medications and other supplements, and finally, surgical interventions. Part III covers arthritis in the various joints (shoulder, elbow, carpus, hip, knee, and hock). Part IV deals with treatments for severe arthritis, including steroids, arthrodesis, amputation, euthanasia, and alternative therapies (acupuncture, chiropractic, and herbal medicine).
Book Features:

Full--color line art and photographs make it easy for the reader to see and learn about joints, injection sites, and mobility dysfunction, while a cartoon dog illustrates some of the text’s key topics in a useful and entertaining manner.
Special boxes labeled "Where We Stand" present the author’s strong opinions on specific (sometimes controversial) issues in a highlighted, easy-to-find format.
Key terms are highlighted, making them easy to locate and reference — these terms are also included in the glossary with clear, simple definitions.
Important information is bulleted and placed in a shaded box, bringing the main points to the reader’s attention in a quick and useful way.
Rear and front limb rehabilitation programs are shown in tables, identifying appropriate exercises and modalities for specific problems.
Profiles of specific exercises present step-by-step instructions for owners on how to perform particular exercises with their pet

About the Author

Kurt Schulz, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS, Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis, CA; Brian S. Beale, DVM, Diplomate ACVS, Surgeon, Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, Houston, TX; Donald A. Hulse, DVM, Diplomate ACVS, Orthopedic Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX; Ian Holsworth, DVM, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California–Davis, Davis, CA; and Sandra Hudson, VT, CCRP

Product Details

Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Saunders; 1 edition (August 29, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1416026142
ISBN-13: 978-1416026143
Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches

Pet First Aid & Disaster Response Guide: Critical Lessons from Veterinarians

2010-11-21T06:08:00.000-08:00

The Pet First Aid & Disaster Response Guide is designed to help pet owners provide temporary, urgent care to pets until they can reach a veterinary or emergency clinic. The text will teach readers to care for their animals before, during, and after an emergency. The Pet First Aid & Disaster Response Guide includes coverage of: Injury prevention and disaster preparation. Personal safety precautions to help pet owners identify and minimize risks. A wide array of pet emergencies including bleeding and bite wounds, cardiac arrest, choking, burns, poisoning, trauma, and more.

About the Author

G. ELAINE ACKER is an award-winning writer and founder of Pets America Partnership, Inc. She teaches Pet First Aid and Disaster Response Workshops and offers community awareness programs to promote pet-friendly disaster response plans that keep pet owners and pets together. She resides in Austin, Texas.

Product Details

Paperback: 118 pages
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers; 1 edition (February 22, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1603440038
ISBN-13: 978-1603440035
Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches

The Conscientious Marine Aquarist 2nd Edition: A Commonsense Handbook for Successful Saltwater Hobbyists

2010-10-31T00:40:00.000-07:00

A bestseller since it first published in 1998, The Conscientious Marine Aquarist is one of the best-respected, time-tested, hands-on marine aquarium books ever published.
Now completely updated from cover to cover with brand new text, a fresh design, and updated photography, The Conscientious Marine Aquarist is the essential book for all new, intermediate, and serious marine aquarium keepers—in a must-have new edition. This indispensable guide spotlights scientific research performed by leading authorities that deals with various aspects of biology, ecology, systematics, and conservation. This wealth of information couples with captive-care techniques of nationally recognized aquarists and fascinating, never-before-seen photos.
For hands-on marine aquarists of any experience level who seek a comprehensive and up-to-date resource that helps ensure success in the hobby, The Conscientious Marine Aquarist is the best book available.

About the Author

ROBERT M. FENNER is a lifelong aquarist with an active and continuing involvement in the academic, journalistic, trade, and hobbyist sides of aquarium keeping. He is a former marine science and aquariology instructor at the University of California and in the California State University system. Bob lives in San Diego, California.

Book Details

Hardcover: 456 pages
Publisher: TFH Publications; 2 Rev Upd edition (June 3, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1890087998
ISBN-13: 978-1890087999
Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.8 x 1.2 inches

Ultimate Dog Grooming

2010-10-02T05:09:00.000-07:00

Ultimate Dog Grooming by Eileen Geeson, Barbara Vetter, and Lia Whitmore reveals the secrets of the industry's top groomers. Featuring more than 500 full-color photographs and hundreds more step-by-step sketches of grooming techniques, this book provides specifics for 170 dog breeds.
The first section of the book covers caring for and grooming a pet dog: how to keep its coat healthy; tips for routine care; how to bathe a dog; and how to choose a groomer. The second section covers grooming as a profession, including starting a grooming business; choosing and buying equipment; how to detect coat and skin disorders; and tips on handling problems that commonly arise.
The third section covers specific grooming information for the 170 individual breeds. Each chapter is dedicated to a type of coat and then further organized into step-by-step instructions for grooming each breed from start to finish. Insider tips on preparing a dog for show are also included.
Ultimate Dog Grooming is the ideal reference for learning how to clip, strip and blow-dry a dog. Pet owners as well as professional groomers, handlers, trainers and dog-daycare specialists will treasure this definitive reference book.

About the Author

Eileen Geeson is the author of The Complete Standard Poodle and a contributor to the grooming section of Ultimate Puppy. A championship show judge, she has a world record of Standard Poodle entries and 30 years dog grooming experience.
Barbara Vetter owned a grooming shop for 15 years.
Lia Whitmore has a Masters Certificate with the National Dog Groomers' Association of America.

Book Details
# Paperback: 288 pages
# Publisher: Firefly Books; 1 edition (September 14, 2007)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 1554073286
# ISBN-13: 978-1554073283
# Product Dimensions: 11 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches

Food Pets Die For: Shocking Facts About Pet Food 3rd edition

2008-07-30T08:13:00.000-07:00

Food Pets Die For: Shocking Facts About Pet Food 3rd edition by Ann N. Martin and Shawn Messonier was the first expos‚ of the shocking practices within the pet food manufacturing industry. Since the book's publication in 1997, she has been calling attention to the dubious ingredients and methods employed by many firms. And in this updated guide, Martin continues to put pressure on the big companies to find alternatives. She suggests that if acceptable commercially prepared food is not available, food can be made at home using safe and human-quality ingredients, and she provides recipes and suggestions for supplements.

Book Description
The commercial pet food industry has a secret to hide — and Ann Martin wants to make sure you know it. Her research reveals some startling facts: that the pet food industry conducts animal testing in order to improve their product, and includes euthanized cats and dogs in the mix to heighten protein content. In this revised and updated edition, Martin continues to explore the shocking processes by which commercial pet foods are produced. She offers alternative recipes for feeding pets, nutritional advice, and an exploration of "Pet Peeves," in which she explores several scams aimed at pet owners. This groundbreaking book gives us a glimpse into exactly what we are doing when we buy pet food.

Book Details

Paperback: 214 pages
Publisher: NewSage Press; 3rd edition (July 23, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0939165562
ISBN-13: 9780939165568
Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
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Pet Sitting for Profit 3rd Edition

2008-07-30T08:07:00.000-07:00

Pet Sitting for Profit 3rd Edition by Patti J. Moran and Michelle Boles covers all the fundamentals of starting and operating a pet-sitting business. It addresses new challenges and concerns faced by novice and experienced pet sitters alike, as well as the issues fundamental to the field. With information on everything from office procedures and personnel to advertising and business forms, this book is invaluable to entrepreneurs interested in starting a pet-sitting business or making an existing business more profitable. It's laced with real-life stories from professional pet sitters--stories that show how to handle unexpected situations with furry, feathered, or finny pets or their owners.

About the Author
PATTI J. MORAN developed pet sitting as a profession after starting her own pet-sitting business in North Carolina in 1983. After word of her business spread to other parts of the United States, Moran was prompted to put her how-to advice on paper; the premier reference, Pet Sitting for Profit, was published in 1987. Shortly thereafter, requests for her pet-sitting business forms led to the start of Patti Moran's Products for Professional Pet Sitters. As others joined her in the profession, Moran began the National Association of Pet Sitters in 1989 and also founded Pet Sitters International in 1994. With more than 7,500 members, PSI is the largest association of professional pet sitters in the world.

Book Details

Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: Howell Book House; 3 edition (May 9, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764596357
ISBN-13: 9780764596353
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
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Traveling With Your Pet 10th Edition: The AAA Petbook

2008-07-25T08:08:00.000-07:00

Traveling With Your Pet 10th Edition: The AAA Petbook is a good source book if you are strictly looking for help with finding accomodations where your pet can stay with you. There is a short chapter on travel tips-things you need to keep in mind of you are planning to take your pet along in the car or on a plane. There are also listings for national public lands in the US and Canada that allow pets as well as a listing of emergency vet clinics by states. If you're looking for "fun vacation activities with your pet", you'll have to look at a different book, but this is a good starting place when you need to make reservations to spend the night somewhere while on the road.

BookDescription
Updated annually, the AAA PetBookr features more than 13,000 hotels and campgrounds in the United States and Canada that accept pets. This comprehensive guide also includes more than 400 pet-friendly private campgrounds, dog parks and pet-friendly attractions. Practical tips on border crossing procedures, what to pack, who to call, and details on traveling with your pet by car or by air make this a truly invaluable travel companion.

About the Author
AAA Published it's first TourBook in 1917 and continues to publish the most trusted travel publications today. AAA currently has over 45 million members who use our high quality publications when traveling both domestically and internationally. AAA Publishing remains the most trusted name in travel publishing.

Book Details

Paperback: 724 pages
Publisher: AAA; 10 edition (May 25, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1595082670
ISBN-13: 9781595082671
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1.4 inches
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Pet Food Nation: The Smart, Easy, and Healthy Way to Feed Your Pet Now

2008-07-10T08:23:00.001-07:00

Pet Food Nation: The Smart, Easy, and Healthy Way to Feed Your Pet Now by Joan Weiskopf gives a brief overview of the recall and her views on the healthiest way to feed our pets to give them the best shot at a long and happy life. Weiskopf's view on commercial food is that it is not the healthiest diet for our pets. She explains why she believes this is the case (explaining the use of rendered products and other ingredients) and talks about other options. While she recognizes there are many ways to feed pets...commercial, a combination of commercial and homemade, strictly homemade, raw, and so on...she encourages people to switch their pets over to homemade. She believes a diet of fresh and cooked foods is the most nutritious diet for our pets. And, if you do decide homemade is the way to go for your pet, you'll find quite a few recipes included in the book.
While her preference is to feed homemade, Weiskopf recognizes that won't work for everyone. With that in mind, she goes into how to read a pet food label - what the placement of ingredients means, what those ingredients actually are, and what terms like lite, low-calorie, and lean actually mean.
Pet Food Nation is a good book to read to get an overview of the current pet food situation and what changes you might want to consider making to your pet's diet as a result of all the recalls. Is it the only thing you should read on pet nutrition, different ways to feed your pets, or on this year's pet food crisis? Absolutley not, but it's a fast read and worth reading, especially if you haven't been watching the recall all that closely or feel a bit overwhelmed and unsure of what to feed your pet.

Book features :

How to transition your pet from commercial food to a healthier diet.
Six signs of dietary problems with your pet.
Why homemade food is better for your pet.
The best diet for an older pet.
What to feed your breed.
Basic easy recipes for dogs and cats.

Book Details

Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Collins Living; 1 edition (July 3, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0061455008
ISBN-13: 9780061455001
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
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Dogs from A to Z: Compass Guides

2008-06-22T10:57:00.000-07:00

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

2008-06-22T01:08:00.000-07:00

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

2008-06-22T01:03:00.000-07:00

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

2008-06-22T00:55:00.000-07:00

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

2008-06-22T00:52:00.000-07:00

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

2008-06-21T21:54:00.000-07:00

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

2008-06-21T21:47:00.001-07:00

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

2008-06-20T09:52:00.000-07:00

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
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Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds 2nd Edition

2008-06-18T08:54:00.000-07:00

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
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The First Aid Companion for Dogs and Cats

2008-06-16T06:27:00.000-07:00

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

2008-06-16T06:21:00.000-07:00

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
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The ASPCA Complete Guide to Pet Care

2008-02-16T06:39:00.000-08:00

The ASPCA Complete Guide to Pet Care by David L. Carroll and Stephen Zawistowski provides pet lovers with everything they need to know about maintaining the health and well-being of their domestic animals. With individual chapters on each of the most common species of pets, this book is perfect for families that live with more than one type of animal. The easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions include:

Choosing the right pet.
What to do when bringing your pet home for the first time.
Pet feeding techniques.
The best way to pick up your cat.
Refresher courses for housebreaking your dog.

Plus:

Children and pets,
Traveling with pets,
Animal diseases that may be contagious to humans,
Emergency care for your pet,
and much more.

From avoiding predator-prey mixtures in your fish tank to training your guinea pig to use a litter box, and featuring an appendix of helpful organizations, The ASPCA Complete Guide to Pet Care is sure to become a perennial favorite among pet lovers everywhere.

About the Author
David Carroll is the author of more than thirty books and numerous screenplays, including an Emmy Award-winning production for Hallmark Hall of Fame.

Book Details

Paperback: 432 pages
Publisher: Plume (October 30, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0452282721
ISBN-13: 9780452282728
Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
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Dr. Pitcairn's New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats

2007-10-14T07:13:00.001-07:00

Dr. Pitcairn's New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats by Richard H. Pitcairn and Susan Hubble Pitcairn is the definitive guide to a natural lifestyle for dogs and cats is now completely updated and revised for the first time in 9 years.
Writing with the warmth and compassion that have won them a national following, veterinarian Richard H. Pitcairn and his wife Susan Hubble Pitcairn, noted specialists in chemical-free nutrition and natural healing for pets, show dog and cat owners how to provide the very best in companionship and lifelong care. They now cover environmental matters, including pollutants both inside the home and out, as well as recent hot-button topics, such as Mad Cow disease, Lyme disease, and the West Nile virus. They've updated dozens of recipes for delicious and healthful pet food and treats. With a guide to handling emergencies and an in-depth Quick Reference section, they give specific instructions for preventing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of animal diseases and disorderswith special attention to homeopathic, herbal, and nutritional remedies.
Book Details

Paperback: 464 pages
Publisher: Rodale Books (August 11, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 157954973X
ISBN-13: 978-1579549732
Book Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.5 x 1.3 inches
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Help Your Dog Fight Cancer: An Overview Of Home Care Options

2007-10-14T07:09:00.000-07:00

Help Your Dog Fight Cancer: An Overview Of Home Care Options by Laurie Kaplan is full of information and gives you hope. And when you learn your dog has cancer that is the first thing you need to cling. Conveniently enough, Laurie Kaplan reviews her own book for us in the following paragraph: "His 'bedside manner' was perfect. It's like having a calm, friendly, no-nonsense person sitting next to you, explaining everything you could possibly want to know about cancer in dogs, from possible-and-avoidable causes to treatment options to home care to moral, emotional and financial considerations.
This compassionate and heartfelt book should be one of the first books the owner of a cancer dog turns to. It will doubtless help that person feel less overwhelmed and more able to navigate the many options available. In her book, Help Your Dog Fight Cancer: An Overview of Home Care Options," Laurie kalan describes her Siberian Husky, Bullet, and his cancer treatment, providing important information for anyone who would like to prevent cancer or whose dog has the disease.

Book Details

Paperback: 110 pages
Publisher: Jangen Press (July 31, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0975479466
ISBN-13: 9780975479469
Book Dimensions: 7.9 x 7.8 x 0.4 inches
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Homeopathic Care for Cats and Dogs: Small Doses for Small Animals

2007-10-14T06:26:00.000-07:00

Homeopathic Care for Cats and Dogs: Small Doses for Small Animals by Don Hamilton. In this book, Dr. Hamilton carefully and clearly lays down the essential knowledge needed to use homeopathy successfully. To read this book is to prepare you to help your animal with the many day to day vicissitudes of life...take some time, read this book carefully, and learn of one of the greatest discoveries in the history of medicine. We are fortunate to have a healer of Dr. Hamilton's stature take us on this journey.

About the Author
Don Hamilton, D.V.M., is a conventionally-trained veterinarian who has been practicing medicine for twenty years. He has been practicing veterinary homeopathy for thirteen years and as taught in the professional homeopathic veterinary course sponsored by the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy. Hamilton did his arly training in homeopathic veterinary care with Dr. Richard Pitcairn; he has studied with world-renowned homeopaths such as Francisco Eizayaga of Argentinam Rajan Sankaran of India, Alize Timmerman of the Netherlands, and Jungian homeopath Edward C. Whitmont of the U.S. He maintains a practice in New Mexico.

Book Details

Paperback: 482 pages
Publisher: North Atlantic Books (October 20, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 155643295X
ISBN-13: 9781556432958
Book Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 1.2 inches
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Pets Living With Cancer: A Pet Owner's Resource

2007-10-14T06:09:00.000-07:00

Pets Living With Cancer: A Pet Owner's Resource by Robin Downing is an excellent book, and if you have ever had, or currently have, a pet with cancer, you deserve a copy of this book. It takes you by the hand, and explains in easy to understand layman terms, just what the diagnosis of cancer means to you and your pet, in terms of options, cures and hope. It phrases the questions you should ask your vet about any anticipated therapies and operations for the cancer-stricken pet.
The book is positive in outlook, giving pet owners hope, when there seems to be none. Cure types, therapies, and chemotherapy types and kinds are explained. It even discusses nutrition as it relates to saving the pet and `starving' cancer. And research shows diet can play an important role in starving cancer!
The book gives lots of detail; it answers all the questions that the pet owner, in a state of shock after the diagnosis, forgot to ask the vet. It gives helpful hints on how to organize yourself for future vet visits with the cancer-striken pet, and suggests questions you should then ask the vet. In sum, for anyone with a pet that has cancer - this little book will become your `guide book.'

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Paperback: 142 pages
Publisher: American Animal Hospital Association (April 1, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1583260226
ISBN-13: 9781583260227
Book Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
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First Aid for Dogs: What to do When Emergencies Happen

2007-08-13T00:14:00.001-07:00

First Aid for Dogs: What to do When Emergencies Happen by Bruce Fogle (Author).
It has almost 200 pages of information about a variety of conditions that can occur at home, in the neighborhood, or in the field. It makes very clear what to look for (symptoms) and then gives a helpful "decision tree" (if this is present, then do or look for ---; if that is not present, then look for or do ---).
It very clearly tells how to check symptoms. It covers almost every imaginable condition a dog owner would usually encounter. In the money it will save in trips to the vet that weren't needed, using this book will save its cost many times over.
The book is very well organized into sections, Part 1, What to do first, how to make splints, etc,; Part 2, What to do next, checking symptoms, what to observe; Part 3, First aid for various emergencies; Part 4, improving health, how to give/apply meds. The line drawing illustrations are simple, clear, and helpful. The index is comprehensive and useful.
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Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) (February 1, 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0140255419
ISBN-13: 978-0140255416
Book Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.6 inches List Price: $12.00
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Whole Pet Diet: Eight Weeks to Great Health for Dogs And Cats

2007-08-09T23:56:00.000-07:00

Whole Pet Diet: Eight Weeks to Great Health for Dogs And Cats by Andi Brown (Author)
Despite their promise of a complete and balanced meal, most commercial pet foods are chock-full of dangerous by-products, indigestible fillers, and chemical preservatives. It’s no wonder that owners spends thousands of dollars every year treating their pets’ digestive disorders, tumors, joint and back problems, skin irritations, allergies, and heart, liver, and kidney disease. In THE WHOLE PET DIET, Andi Brown combines simple home cooking with natural supplements, dedicated playtime, exercise, and good old-fashioned pampering to help regulate pets’ weight and tap into their natural healing powers.
From the Publisher
An eight-week program to optimum health for dogs and cats featuring quick and easy recipes for home-cooked meals and treats, an introduction to natural supplements, and a practical guide to grooming and play.

Includes more than 25 recipes and a guided weekly journal to track a pet’s progress.
Each chapter features true pet stories from owners describing miraculous health and behavior transformations.
According to the National Academy of Science, one in four pets is obese.

About the Author
ANDI BROWN is the director of Halo, Purely for Pets, a company specializing in all-natural holistic pet care products. Andi lives in Palm Harbor, Florida, with her two dogs, Sweetie and Jasmine, and her two cats, Kitty and Bijoux.

Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Celestial Arts (August 15, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1587612712
ISBN-13: 978-1587612718
Book Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.7 inches
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The Kitty Treats Cookbook

2007-08-09T23:48:00.000-07:00

The Kitty Treats Cookbook by Michele Bledsoe (Author), James Walton (Illustrator), Kelly Schaefer (Illustrator)
The second edition of this feline-friendly illustrated cookbook comes with a small fish-shaped cookie cutter and recipes such as Paw Lickn' Chickn'. There are a few recipe books out there for cats and most have many many more recipes. Every ingredient is already in your house or you get it at any grocery store. Nothing expensive either. Not every recipe can use cookie cutters and even for the ones you can, you don't have to. But it is nice to do with kids and especially nice to make them for gifts to other cat lovers. And for the holidays, you can use other cookie cutters or even use food coloring for green and red.
The recipes are easy. It isn't a whole hassle to make these snacks. Takes no time at all. This book contains very basic recipes with ingredients that can be found in any food store around the country. Directions were very clear and since the book is coated, it's very easy to clean. This book is the only one most anyone would need if they want to make some home-made cat treats. It has straightforward, fairly easy recipes with ingredients that are easily found.

Board book: 13 pages
Publisher: Come & Get It Publishing; Second Edition edition (September 27, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0965304280
ISBN-13: 978-0965304283
Book Dimensions: 7.5 x 6.5 x 0.5 inches
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Notes From the Grooming Table: An All-Breed Grooming Guide for the Professional Pet Stylist

2007-08-08T15:18:00.000-07:00

The Most Thorough All-Breed Pet Grooming Guide on the Market! Developed by a 20 Year Veteran Master Pet Stylist, Melissa Verplank-Member of Groom Team USA, CMG "It is the best all-breed grooming book I've ever seen. Unlike any other book of its kind an indispensable guide explaning in detail every phase of grooming every AKC recognized breed. If you are a groomer or are interested in learning to become a groomer, buy this book" Shirlee Kalstone, author Poodle Clipping and Grooming: The International Reference, Founder of Intergroom. "After 18 years in the pet styling industry, even I have learned from Notes From the Grooming Table. This is long over due". Colin Taylor, Leading Professional Pet Stylist, Contest Winner & Judge, Member of Groom Team USA.
What a reference work! So much added grooming information besides breed styling by AKC breeds makes this a classic reference work. Invest in your career and obtain this book on the how-to side of grooming pets. Worth every penny for the professional groomer. The instructions are detailed enough that it never leaves you stuck with a million questions but simple enough that anyone can understand it. This is a must have book.

Title: Notes From the Grooming Table: An All-Breed Grooming Guide for the Professional Pet Stylist
Spiral-bound: 495.0 pages
Publisher: White Dog Enterprises, Inc. (2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0975412809
ISBN-13: 978-0975412800

From Problems to Profits: The Madson Management System for Pet Grooming Businesses

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Since first published in 1989, and then again in a revised and updated 1997 edition, From Problems to Profits - The Madson Management System for Pet Grooming Businesses (1997) continues to be the world's best selling grooming business book. It's not a how-to book for the art of grooming, but instead, the most complete how-to book for starting and managing a new grooming business or expanding an existing one. Every managerial topic in grooming is covered from personnel, client relations, safety and supervision, marketing and advertising, bookkeeping, financial planning. Better yet over 100 illustrations provide you with dozens of business form layouts for your personal use. From Problems to Profits is more than a story about the author, Madeline B. Ogle, PhD. Instead she offers you the knowledge and tools she used to build one of the largest and most respected grooming businesses in the world. Now anyone can establish a more stable, profitable grooming business and! grow it as large as they desire, from a stable, busy year round one person business to a major pet care center. The definitive grooming business book that you will use for as long as you own your business. In fact, The Madson Management System has been proven to build the net worth of grooming businesses, and thereby allowing their owners more comfortable retirements when they sell their businesses. The art of grooming is important to every grooming business, but it is grooming management that creates stable, profitable grooming businesses that operate with far fewer problems. Managing a grooming business doesn't have to be stressful, but instead one of the joys of your life forever.

Title: From Problems to Profits: The Madson Management System for Pet Grooming Businesses
Author: Madeline Bright Ogle
List Price: $39.95
Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: The Madson Group; Revised edition (September 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1878795252
ISBN-13: 978-1878795250
Book Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches

Dog Grooming For Dummies (For Dummies (Pets))

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Handle grooming yourself to save money and bond with your dog. Brush, bathe, and clip your dog like a pro!
Whether your dog is destined for a career in the show ring or a spot on the living room couch, good grooming is important. This friendly guide shows you how to develop a grooming routine that will keep your dog clean - and strengthen the bond between you. It includes detailed, step-by-step grooming instructions for all types of coats.
Discover how to:

Train your dog for grooming
Care for nails, teeth, and ears
Use clippers and scissors
Groom specific types of coats
Prepare a dog for the show ring

Book Details

Title: Dog Grooming For Dummies (For Dummies (Pets))
Author: Margaret H. Bonham
Paperback: 358 pages
Publisher: For Dummies (April 10, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0471773905
ISBN-13: 978-0471773900
Book Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1 inches
List Price: $19.99
Amazon.com Price: $13.59
You Save: $6.40 (32%)

Pet Therapy as a Treatment Process

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Pet therapy is a goal-directed intervention in which an animal that meets specific criteria is an integral part of the treatment process. Many kinds of pet could be used for pet therapy such as dogs, cats, birds, horses, rabbits, lizards, etc. Pet therapy is designed to promote improvement in human physical, mental, educational, social, emotional, motivational and cognitive functioning.

The Benefits of Pets Therapy

Physically, pet therapy can improve fine motor skills, wheelchair skills and standing balance

For mental health, pet therapy can increase verbal interactions between group members, increase attention skills, develop leisure or recreation skills, increase self-esteem, and reduce anxiety and loneliness.

For education, pet therapy can increase vocabulary, aid in long- or short-term memory and improve knowledge of concepts such as size, color, etc.

Related to motivation, pet therapy can improve willingness to be involved in a group activity, interactions with others and staff.

The other benefits are:

Pet therapy can also improve our empathy.
Pet therapy can help us focus on our environment, not just thinking and talking about ourselves and our problems.
We can learn nurturing skills from pet therapy.
Pet therapy can help present an air of emotional safety.
The presence of an animal provides a much needed entertainment to those watching it.
The presence of animals encourages socialization.