As a companion animal veterinarian, Dr. Lee Pickett is committed to improving pets’ health and quality of life. She believes one of the best ways to accomplish this is to educate their families about veterinary medicine. In Ask the Vet, Dr. Pickett provides concise answers to the most important questions about keeping your dog healthy, addressing behavior concerns, managing common diseases, protecting your dog from toxins and other hazards -- and even some offbeat canine topics. The more you know about these issues, the better prepared you’ll be to care for your dog and communicate with your veterinarian, enhancing the care your dog receives. This book is an ideal addition to your bookshelf and makes the perfect gift for a dog-loving friend.

Recommendations how how to properly care for your dog at home versus when to seek verterinary care, with answers to over 80 of the most commonly asked care questions.

A veterinarian discusses the selection, training, care, breeds, and illnesses of dogs and common myths about them. Includes a section of emergency first aid procedures.

As a companion animal veterinarian, Dr. Lee Pickett is committed to improving pets’ health and quality of life. She believes one of the best ways to accomplish this is to educate their families about veterinary medicine. In Ask the Vet, Dr. Pickett provides concise answers to the most important questions about keeping your cat healthy, addressing behavior concerns, managing common diseases, protecting your cat from toxins and other hazards -- and even some offbeat feline topics. The more you know about these issues, the better prepared you’ll be to care for your cat and communicate with your veterinarian, enhancing the care your cat receives. This book is an ideal addition to your bookshelf and makes the perfect gift for a cat-loving friend.

A Dog’s Purpose—the #1 New York Times bestseller and major motion picture—is a perfect gift to introduce dog lovers to this wonderful series. Based on the beloved bestselling novel by W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog’s Purpose, from director Lasse Hallström (The Cider House Rules, Dear John, The 100-Foot Journey), shares the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog (voiced by Josh Gad) who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love. The family film told from the dog’s perspective also stars Britt Robertson, KJ Apa, John Ortiz, Peggy Lipton, Juliet Rylance, Luke Kirby, Pooch Hall and Dennis Quaid. A Dog’s Purpose is produced by Gavin Polone (Zombieland, TV’s Gilmore Girls). The film from Amblin Entertainment and Walden Media will be distributed by Universal Pictures. Screenplay by W. Bruce Cameron & Cathryn Michon and Audrey Wells and Maya Forbes & Wally Wolodarsky. Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny, A Dog's Purpose is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog's many lives, but also a dog's-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. This moving and beautifully crafted story teaches us that love never dies, that our true friends are always with us, and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose. Bailey's story continues in A Dog's Journey, the charming New York Times and USA Today bestselling direct sequel to A Dog's Purpose. A Dog's Purpose Series #1 A Dog’s Purpose #2 A Dog’s Journey #3 A Dog's Promise Books for Young Readers Ellie's Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tale Bailey’s Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tale Molly's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale Max's Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tale Toby's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale Shelby's Story: A Dog's Way Home Novel The Rudy McCann Series The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man Repo Madness Other Novels A Dog's Way Home The Dog Master The Dogs of Christmas Emory’s Gift At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Provides useful information about dog health and behavior.

Through surprising facts, moving stories and tested solutions, the veterinary expert from Good Morning America and The Dr. Oz Show will give every dog owner the secrets to raising a healthy, well-behaved dog. For anyone who owns a dog or is thinking about getting one, Dr. Marty Becker's manual is a must-have guide to anything and everything canine. In Your Dog: The Owner's Manual, the "best-loved family doctor for pets" shares insider secrets on how to keep puppy problems from becoming doggy disasters and how to best bond with your dog through helpful, easily accessible tips and tricks on how to: Find the right dog for your family's lifestyle Solve the most annoying behavioral problems Make sure your dog gets the exercise he needs Use food puzzles to prevent weight gain Prevent dog health problems Save money on medication, both traditional and alternative For seasoned dog owners as well as those looking to adopt a new friend, Dr. Becker provides all the insight that makes for both happy owners and happy dogs.