The Dog's Health from A-Z: A Canine Veterinary Dictionary. This item is unavailable.The Dog's Health from A-Z: A Canine Veterinary Dictionary

Every aspect of the mental and physical welfare of the dog is included in this valuable quick-reference book - the ideal handy guide for everyone who owns a dog or is involved with dog care. Entries on the dog's anatomy and physiology give a detailed picture of how the dog works. There is much information on diet, training, grooming and exercise, avoiding illness and injury, and what to do if ailments or accidents do occur. Directions are given for observing symptoms and treating minor conditions, with information on nursing and first aid, on deciding when to call a veterinarian, and on carrying out the treatment described. Breeding from your dog and the care of puppies and aged dogs are also discussed. Normal health data, a whelping calendar, nutritional guides, a first-aid summary and useful addresses are also included.

John Bleby was a senior member of academic staff at the Royal Veterinary College at the University of London. He has had wide experience in veterinary practice, teaching and research, and has also served in the Territorial Army with the Royal Army Veterinary Corps. Gerald Bishop has long experience with dogs, having kept, bred and trained them since childhood. He has worked in medical and animal health laboratories, and for many years has edited technical journals and contributed to publications on animals and animal health, science and natural history. He lives in Wotton-under-Edge, Glos.