What Good Grooming Is All About

In This Chapter Understanding why grooming is important to your dog’s health Tallying the costs of grooming Determining which dogs (and coat types) need the most and least grooming Figuring out when to do it yourself and when to hire a pro Grooming . . . the froufrou doggie beauty parlor, complete with bows, silly…

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Dog Breeding 101

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…

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Caring for an Aging Dog

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…

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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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