Complete Dogcare

Description

Dog Care Contents 4......Page 6 Introduction 6......Page 8 Your new dog 10......Page 13 Becoming a dog owner 12......Page 14 Choosing a puppy 14......Page 16 Choosing an adult dog 18......Page 20 Choosing a dog breed 20......Page 22 The dog-proof home 24......Page 26 Essential equipment 26......Page 28 Bringing your dog home 28......Page 30 The first few days 30......Page 32 Socializing your dog 32......Page 34 Going on vacation 34......Page 36 Everyday care 36......Page 39 A balanced diet 38......Page 40 Monitoring feeding levels 40......Page 42 Dietary change through life 42......Page 44 Fighting fit 44......Page 46 Time to Play 46......Page 48 Regular grooming 50......Page 52 Washing your dog 52......Page 54 Long-haired dogs 56......Page 58 Short-haired dogs 58......Page 60 Wiry- and curly-haired dogs 60......Page 62 Other grooming needs 62......Page 64 Training and behavior 64......Page 67 Being in charge 66......Page 68 Basic training 68......Page 70 Sit and stay 70......Page 72 Walking on a lead 72......Page 74 Come when called 74......Page 76 Fun training 76......Page 78 Training classes 78......Page 80 Behavioral problems 80......Page 82 Barking and jumping up 82......Page 84 Running away and aggression 84......Page 86 Competitions and sports 88......Page 90 Trials and events 90......Page 92 Your dog’s health 92......Page 95 Signs of good health 94......Page 96 Home checks 96......Page 98 Puppy health checks 98......Page 100 Routine veterinary checks 100......Page 102 Signs of poor health 102......Page 104 Inherited disorders 104......Page 106 Musculoskeletal disorders 106......Page 108 Coat and skin disorders 110......Page 112 Eye disorders 112......Page 114 Ear disorders 114......Page 116 Mouth and tooth disorders 116......Page 118 Respiratory disorders 118......Page 120 Heart and blood disorders 122......Page 124 Digestive disorders 124......Page 126 Reproductive disorders 126......Page 128 Urinary tract disorders 128......Page 130 Nervous system disorders 130......Page 132 Hormonal disorders 132......Page 134 Immune system disorders 134......Page 136 External parasites 136......Page 138 Internal parasites 138......Page 140 Infectious diseases 140......Page 142 Alternative therapies 142......Page 144 Nursing a sick dog 146......Page 148 Caring for an elderly dog 148......Page 150 Canine emergencies 150......Page 153 Basic first aid 152......Page 154 Wounds and burns 154......Page 156 Seizures 158......Page 160 Traffic accidents 160......Page 162 Choking and poisoning 162......Page 164 Bites and stings 164......Page 166 Heat stroke and hypothermia 166......Page 168 Breeding 168......Page 171 Responsible breeding 170......Page 172 Pregnancy and prenatal care 172......Page 174 Whelping 174......Page 176 Postnatal care 176......Page 178 Early puppy care 180......Page 182 Finding new homes 182......Page 184 Glossary 184......Page 186 Useful contacts 185......Page 187 Index 186......Page 188 Acknowledgments 192......Page 194