This is the revised edition of veterinarian Dr. John Rossi's extremely popular dog care handbook. It is an inexpensive, concise, potentially life saving book about dog health and pet care. For dog owners, it will be an essential addition to their library. This book is not an inclusive treatise on all of the diseases and treatments of dogs. Rather, it is a brief summary of the most common signs (problems), their likely meaning, and first aid for these problems. Quick and common sense solutions to dog health problems are discussed, and the reader is advised when professional help is needed. This book is also well illustrated, which helps in the recognition of the problems discussed. This approach saves lives.

Your Dog Can't Speak, but His Symptoms Can The best way to ensure your dog's health is to know how to interpret his symptoms and take the proper measures to get him well again. From head to tail, from physical to behavioral problems, respected veterinarian Dr. John Simon helps you understand your dog's ailments and arrive at safe, effective solutions. Included in this dog owner's invaluable volume are: - Emergency symptoms: what kind of signals should be attended to immediately and which ones to watch closely - Home care vs. doctor care: when your dog needs to see a vet when you can remedy the problem yourself - 150 common dog health problems: outlined in clear, easy-to-understand language, Dr. Simon presents the most common pet problems and the best way to treat them - Plus: essential appendices for fast reference, including a checklist for good health, how to perform a weekly exam, a chapter of emergency symptoms and solutions--and much, much more Now you don't have to be a veterinarian to discover What Your Dog Is Trying to Tell You.

An inexpensive, concise, and life saving book about dog health and pet care. For dog owners, it will be an essential addition to their library. This book is not an inclusive treatise on all of the diseases and treatments of dogs. Rather, it is a brief summary of the most common signs (problems), their likely meaning, and first aid for these problems. Quick and common sense solutions to dog health problems are discussed, and the reader is advised when professional help is needed. This book is also well illustrated, which helps in the recognition of the problems discussed. This approach saves lives.

Symptoms to Watch for in Your Dog is an award-winning guide to help you better understand what your dog is telling you about their health and how to best advocate for them. Learn how to see and how to think about changes in your dog's appearance, habits, and behavior. Some signs that might not trigger your concern can be important indicators that your dog needs to see a veterinarian right away. Other symptoms, while hard to miss, such as diarrhea, vomiting, or limping, are easy to spot but can have a laundry list of potential causes, some of them serious or even life-threatening. Symptoms to Watch for in Your Dog is a dog health advocacy guide 101. It covers a variety of common symptoms, including when each of them might be an emergency. Symptoms to Watch for in Your Dog has won the following awards: 2017 Maxwell Award from the Dog Writers Association of America for a book on health, behavior, or general care. 2017 Morris Animal Foundation Canine Health Award for the best science-based book about canine health issues.