Canine First Aid

In This Chapter Keeping a first-aid kit ready in your car and in your home Knowing how to administer CPR to your dog Using basic first-aid techniques to deal with common injuries Knowing what to do if your dog becomes lost Accidents happen to all of us, including our dogs. Although you can take some…

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Vaccinations and Common Health Issues

In This Chapter Keeping your dog safe from viruses, bacteria, and parasites Protecting yourself and your family from the bugs that like your dog Scientists know of millions of species of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites — and they discover new ones every day. Although this chapter discusses bugs that are problematic to dogs, most…

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The Scoop on Dog Food

In This Chapter Knowing how much protein, carbohydrates, and fats your dog needs Making sure that your dog is getting the right amount of vitamins and minerals Getting an inside look at how your dog’s food is made Checking out organic options Dogs are carnivores — meat eaters. Their teeth are shaped for biting, tearing,…

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Fido and the Law

In This Chapter Understanding the basics of canine law Finding the laws that apply to you Playing by the rules Taking the bite out of dog bite law Preventing cruelty to dogs We live in a litigious society. Whether or not you’ve been involved in a lawsuit, the law likely will somehow touch more than…

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