Written by a veterinarian, this comprehensive handbook offers descriptions of every canine lifesaving technique and first-aid methods: CPR, snake-bite treatment, stopping bleeding or choking, remedy shock, and more. An indispensable reference for every dog owner. Illustrated.

Everything a dog owner needs to know about raising a healthy, well-adjusted dog can be found in this comprehensive reference book. 850 color photos & illustrations.

What would you do if your dog were hit by a car? Would you know how to make a splint? In the event of shock, would you be able to give artificial respiration? In First Aid for Dogs, veterinarian Bruce Fogle helps dog owners recognize and handle emergencies. All information is accessible and easy to find, including the basics of first aid, from cleansing wounds to CPR; what to do in emergency situations such as heart failure, puncture wounds, drowning, and seizures; how to decide if and when a pet needs veterinary attention; how to reduce the risk of emergencies through exercise, nutrition, vaccination, and parasite control.

A new generation of field guides, the Eyewitness Handbooks make identification of individual species sure, simple, and straightforward. Each volume includes superb photographs combined with concise, informative descriptions of hundreds of specimens. The Eyewitness Handbook of Dogs is packed with more than 1,000 vivid full-color photographs. It is an invaluable resource for every enthusiast.

Legacy of the Dog is the finest photographic guide to dogs ever assembled. Over 200 dog breeds are dramatically presented in more than 900 images by Tetsu Yamazaki, whose superb work also appeared in the best-selling volume Legacy of the Cat. Page after page of stunning portraits offers a glimpse of prize-winning dogs of all shapes, sizes, and colors - from the beloved golden retriever to the spirited Scottish terrier and the classic weimaraner. All 134 breeds currently recognized by the American Kennel Club are included, as well as a variety of breeds rarely seen outside their homelands. With its uncanny eye for canine excellence, here is a unique compendium of the world's dogs, in all their majesty and charm. This thoroughly engaging and informative book begins with a history of the dog and a discussion of the various dog groups - herding, working, sporting, hound, terrier, toy, and non-sporting breeds - followed by extensive studies of their various features, including eyes, ears, tail, fur color, and head. Later chapters focus on each dog group and include photographic profiles devoted to each breed, with information on its background, physical characteristics, personality traits, and care. A glossary and an index complete this indispensable volume.

A reference for all dog owners, showing how to recognize signs of illness, identify the problem, and take appropriate action. Section I looks at health and husbandry, with extensive coverage of breeding. Section II describes signs of ill health and possible causes, and is cross-referenced to a third section on treatment of diseases and health problems. Includes color photos.

	The inexpensive natural diet that every dog needs to maintain a strong immune system
	The startling facts about conventional vaccinations--and the safer alternatives
	Tailor-made diets for pregnant dogs, nursing mothers, and active puppies
	The healing benefits of acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic, and food supplements for old and "terminally" ill dogs
	New hope for infectious diseases, cancer, heart trouble and hypertension, arthritis, and problems of the eye, skin, and hair
	The revealing truth about the ingredients in most commercial dog food

With the easy, natural care detailed in this book--including an essential directory of holistic veterinarians nationwide--your dog can enjoy the good health he deserves, from puppyhood to ripe old age.