ASPCA complete guide to dogs / Sheldon L. Gerstenfeld with Jacque Lynn Schultz.
Material type: TextPublication details: San Francisco, Calif. : Chronicle Books, 1999.Description: 511 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780811819046(pbk)
- Complete guide to dogs
Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Non-Fiction | Davis (Central) Library Non-Fiction | Non-Fiction | 636.7 GER | 1 | Available | T00565780 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The ultimate resource for dog lovers, the ASPCA Complete Guide to Dogs is the authoritative volume on selecting and caring for any kind of dog. In the ASPCA tradition, this book has a strong focus on mixed breedsa major difference from most other dog books, which describe only purebreds. At over 500 pages with more than 650 illustrations and photos, this guide covers everything dog owners need to know to give their dog the best possible care at every stage of life, including advice on bathing and grooming, training and exercise, and the special needs of puppies and older dogs. For anyone thinking about getting a dog or seeking to understand the one they have, this lively book is the place to turn for trustworthy information on all canine matters.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 498) and index.
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Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Foreword (p. 8)
- How to Use This Guide (p. 10)
- Section I How to Bring a Dog into Your Life (p. 13)
- First Things First: Are You Ready for a Dog? (p. 15)
- Matchmaking: Which Dog Is Right for You? (p. 22)
- Dogs and Kids (p. 28)
- Choosing Your New Pet (p. 32)
- Finding a Mixed-Breed Dog (p. 32)
- Finding a Purebred Dog (p. 35)
- Unreliable Sources for Dogs (p. 46)
- Choosing a Healthy Dog (p. 49)
- Preparing Your Home for Your New Dog (p. 52)
- Dog-Proofing Your Home (p. 52)
- Shopping List (p. 55)
- Welcoming Your New Family Member (p. 62)
- A New Puppy (p. 65)
- A New Adult Dog (p. 76)
- Section II Reference Guide to Dog Breeds (p. 81)
- How to Use the Reference Guide to Dog Breeds (p. 83)
- Breed Entries (p. 90)
- Companion Dogs (p. 90)
- Guardian Dogs (p. 126)
- Herding Dogs (p. 152)
- Northern Breeds (p. 182)
- Scent Hounds (p. 200)
- Sight Hounds (p. 216)
- Sporting Dogs (p. 232)
- Terriers (p. 268)
- Section III What Makes a Dog a Dog? (p. 307)
- How the Dog Came to Be Man's Best Friend (p. 309)
- How Wolves Became Dogs (p. 310)
- Dogs Through the Ages (p. 311)
- How the Dog Works (p. 321)
- Framework: Bones and Muscles (p. 322)
- Heart and Lungs (p. 325)
- Digestive and Urinary Systems (p. 326)
- Teeth (p. 327)
- Reproductive System (p. 328)
- Senses (p. 330)
- Skin (p. 336)
- Claws (p. 339)
- Understanding Your Dog (p. 341)
- Canine Body Language (p. 342)
- Fight, Flight, or Freeze? (p. 344)
- Dogs and Social Status (p. 345)
- Dog Talk (p. 347)
- Sniffing and Marking (p. 348)
- Why Dogs Mount (p. 349)
- Canine Play (p. 349)
- Play with Humans (p. 350)
- Sleeping Dogs (p. 351)
- Section IV Taking Care of Your Dog (p. 353)
- Everyday Care for Your Dog (p. 355)
- Feeding Your Dog (p. 356)
- Exercise and Play (p. 361)
- Bathing and Grooming (p. 372)
- Training (p. 383)
- Solving Behavior Problems (p. 397)
- Traveling with Your Dog (p. 407)
- Keeping Your Dog Healthy (p. 415)
- The Mini-Physical Exam (p. 416)
- You and Your Veterinarian (p. 418)
- Vaccination (p. 422)
- Common Canine Health Problems (p. 425)
- Viral Diseases (p. 426)
- Systemic Bacterial Diseases (p. 429)
- Cancer/Tumors (p. 430)
- Eye Problems (p. 433)
- Ear Problems (p. 435)
- Skin Problems (p. 437)
- Musculoskeletal Problems (p. 441)
- Mouth Problems (p. 444)
- Digestive Problems (p. 444)
- Respiratory Problems (p. 447)
- Heart and Blood Problems (p. 449)
- Endocrine System Problems (p. 451)
- Urinary Tract Problems (p. 453)
- Nervous System Problems (p. 455)
- Reproductive System Problems (p. 457)
- Home Nursing (p. 459)
- Medicating Your Dog (p. 460)
- First Aid (p. 463)
- Handling an Injured Dog (p. 464)
- Lifesaving ABCs (p. 466)
- How to Stop Bleeding from a Wound (p. 468)
- How to Tell If Your Dog Is in Shock (p. 469)
- How to Handle a Broken Limb (p. 469)
- What to Do If Your Dog Has a Seizure (p. 469)
- What to Do If Your Dog Is Choking (p. 470)
- What to Do If Your Dog Has Bloat (p. 470)
- Reviving a Drowning Dog (p. 470)
- What to Do If Your Dog Has Heatstroke (p. 471)
- Removing a Fishhook from Your Dog's Lip (p. 471)
- What to Do If Your Dog Is Poisoned (p. 471)
- Bites and Stings (p. 473)
- Poisonous Plants (p. 475)
- The Beginning and End of Life: Times for Special Care (p. 479)
- Mating, Pregnancy, and Birth (p. 480)
- Older Years (p. 489)
- Euthanasia (p. 493)
- Coping with Loss (p. 493)
- When to Adopt Again (p. 493)
- Appendices (p. 494)
- Glossary of Dog-Related Terms (p. 494)
- Important Telephone Numbers (p. 496)
- Breed Organizations and Kennel Clubs (p. 497)
- Organized Sports and Showing (p. 497)
- Recommended Reading (p. 498)
- Resources (p. 499)
- ASPCA Mission Statement (p. 500)
- Acknowledgments (p. 501)
- Picture Credits (p. 502)
- Index (p. 506)