Love Dog

In This Chapter Considering what breeding dogs means Preparing for birthing emergencies Raising puppies to be good pets Finding proper homes for puppies and dogs Getting started with the bitches Making partnerships Understanding inbreeding, linebreeding, and outcrossing Somebody has to breed dogs, or there wouldn’t be any. Good breeders have always existed, and with any…

In This Chapter Easing the aging process Dealing with older-dog health concerns Letting go Getting help when you’re grieving Providing for your pet in your will People flip over puppies, but a well-loved older dog is also beautiful. An older dog has a nobleness about him, a look in the eyes that speaks of years…

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…

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…