PET BOOKS

The Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health 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.

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.

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Is there an animal doctor in the house? Most likely, the answer is no. And when an accident or other emergency threatens your pet, every minute counts. Don't be unprepared! Open The First-Aid Companion for Dogs and Cats and 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.

The low cost pet lodging guide that people have been waiting for. DogFriendly.com is used by over 1 million people annually for pet travel information. This pet-friendly lodging guide for the United States and Canada gives up to date information on hotels, resorts, bed & breakfasts and vacation rentals. It also includes the top 20 cities and resorts to visit with your dogs. Detailed pet policies are included such as pet fees, size limits and other restrictions. Plus, this guide only includes places that allow small, medium and larger dogs and allow dogs in non-smoking rooms as well. This is your guide to the most pet-friendly places to stay with your dog. If you are also looking for a complete travel guide also including dog-friendly attractions, patio restaurants, parks, beaches, dog parks and more then consider our other title DogFriendly.com's United States and Canada Dog Travel Guide.

After the massive commercial pet food recall in 2007, you're probably concerned about why to feed your dog or cat. The Natural Pet Food Cookbook: Healthful Recipes For Dogs And Cats gives you great ways to supplement your pet's primary diet with nutritious meals that you prepare; that way, you're sure your dog or cat gets healthy variety. With nn emphasis on natural ingredients and lots of colorful, fun illustrations, this cookbook gives you: More than 50 vet-approved, pet-tested recipes, ranging from basic kibble to casseroles to stews Tips on cooking techniques, food selection, and more Info on storing and freezing your homemade pet foods Details about the nutritional requirements of dogs and cats Warnings about potentially harmful foods

Gary Null has long been known for his work helping people improve their lives through nutrition and natural means. In Natural Pet Care, he turns his attention to animals, and not simply dogs and cats. This comprehensive guide covers birds, fish, snakes, and many other animals. Natural Pet Care presents the latest information on the much-misunderstood subject of how to best care for a pet. The author describes what’s wrong with commercial pet food, how to improve on it, what alternatives might work for individual animals, and why pets should eat a vegetarian diet. He shows how animals can overcome common ailments and behavior problems using tested, humane methods. Also included are both sides of such controversies as overvaccination and declawing of cats; sections on home cooking for animals; and an appendix with extensive information about resources and practitioners for those seeking holistic veterinary care.

Victoria Stilwell is one of the world’s most recognized and respected dog trainers. As the host of Britain’s hit television series It’s Me or the Dog and the founder of training schools on both sides of the Atlantic, she is known as much for her spunky attitude as for her caring, effective methods. Now, in her first book, Victoria shows how to tame even the most problematic dog. Simple, intuitive instructions and color photographs help dog owners not merely train their pets, but understand them -- so when a new issue arises, they’ll be able to adjust their approach and nip it in the bud before it gets out of hand. Throughout, she reminds owners that training isn’t about imposing their will on a dog; it’s about giving him the tools he needs to live in the human world.

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

Your Happy Healthy Pet 30-minute large-breed training DVD contains bonus material specifically for your Labrador Retriever! Dog behavioral trainer Peggy Moran shows you how properly training your Labrador Retriever makes your best friend a Happy Healthy Pet for life.

The Unauthorized Album of caught-in-the-act photos your beloved furry ones never meant for you to see, What Pets Do While You're at Work reveals for the first time what your pets are really up to while you're away. And it's not all good clean fun! From an unsupervised canine "Come Pee in My Pool" party to channel-surfing fat cats, eloping bulldogs, shopaholic iguanas, and potbelly pigs that slurp their lunch on the rocks, the pets in these pages really don't seem to be missing you much at all. So, in the morning as you head off to work, you'll feel a little less guilty because your pets are not napping or staring, bored, out the window, waiting for you to come home. They are living each moment to the fullest, especially when you're not around!

Your dog will howl for more Instead of scolding your dog for begging at the table, pull up a chair and invite him to sit down! With these 50 vet-approved, easy-to-prepare recipes - from Pooch Pancakes to Gobble-Down Goulash - you can make nutritious and delicious food for your dog, and you'll laugh out loud at Anne Davis's delightful illustrations as you cook. You'll also learn "Canine Nutrition 101" and pick up helpful tips on dog care. A section on prescription diets is included for dogs with special needs.

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.

"(Tuan) does a masterful job exploring the condescending human treatment of animals as 'playthings' that exist only for our entertainment. He charts the malevolent history of male domination over women and children and the sad chronicle of slaves, dwarfs and other 'freaks' treated as human appliances or toys. This provocative study of power in the world of pleasure, play and art is a tour de force." -Cultural Information Service "A brilliant book that will appeal to a wide audience. The volume provides excellent material for school and college seminar debates on humankind's place in nature and attitudes toward other living things. . . .

Cats first purred their way into human hearts thousands of years ago, and have been our treasured companions and soul mates ever since. Whether impish kittens, regal adult cats or serene seniors, it’s impossible for us to remain indifferent to them—especially at 4 A.M. when the food bowl runs dry! So smile at their many "c'attitudes," and feed your feline passion by "purr-using" wonderful stories.

This new updated sixth edition of the awardwinning North American directory of pet-friendly lodging and howto travel guide tells where to stay and how to vacation with pets in the US and Canada. Choose from over 25,000 pawfriendly resorts, hotels, B&Bs, motels, ranches and historic inns that welcome you and your pet! Beaches, forests,big cities and small, all the best vacation places in every U. S. state and Canadian province are included. Whether your furball is frugal or finicky, you’ll find accommodations to fit every pocketbook and taste (rates, addresses, local and tollfree numbers are included). Howto sections on packing for the pet, travel and lodging guidelines, pet etiquette and everything else you need to know to to avoid barking up the wrong tree are also included.

The Stone Guide to Dog Grooming For All Breeds presents the broad repertoire of the dog groomer's art for the pleasure and enlightenment of every reader. Comprehensive and comprehensible, this is the widest-ranging work ever on canine beauty culture. Here is the history and development of dog grooming from the beginning to its present sophisticated state. Here are the Basics and the Tricks of the Trade the little secrets that make the big difference in the finished product. The Stone Guide to Dog Grooming For All Breeds includes grooming instruction for all 125 AKC recognized breeds, mixed breeds and even cats! There are chapters on equipment, setting up a shop and developing a thriving grooming business. This reliable guidance shows how to get the most out of a grooming business and avoid the pitfalls at the same time. Dozens of Specialty clubs have contributed show grooming sections for their breeds, and hundreds of to-the-point photos, drawings and charts show what the authors say as they say it.