Complete Dogcare

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