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Intro: Selecting a Veterinarian for Your Dog

One of the first tasks a new dog owner must accomplish is selecting the right veterinarian. The ideal candidate will be available to service your pet for its entire lifespan. He or she can maintain long-term treatment and immunization records; chart reactions to specific medications; even develop an understanding of your dog’s particular programming quirks. This extensive knowledge base is helpful during minor emergencies and can mean the difference between life and death during major ones. Here are some other guidelines to consider when selecting a service provider.

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Chapter 8: Dog Health Care

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sonny has something wrong with his left rear foot. he is not puting any wt, and every time I tried to check his paws, he get angry like it hurt. I need help, Please

barked by marie tarango-hill on Jun 17, 2009 AT 11:22 pm PDT
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Just an advice: Don't hesitate in going to the vet when you notice something wrong with your dog, SPECIALLY when he's too young or too old. Sympthoms that we think as "normal" - like for example, throwing up - can reveal fatal in some cases. So, don't mind asking stuff to your vet - and don't spend time on the net asking this to un-known people who might not have any experience and might be giving you wrong advice! So, if your dog ain't OK, rush him to a vet right away!

barked by cotonete bia on Sep 14, 2009 AT 2:40 pm PDT
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Quirk BooksThe Dog Owner's Manual is a basic guide to dog care.
The book was written by a celebrated veterinarian and an acclaimed author. It provides dog owners with well-researched and helpful information presented in a lighthearted manner. The creators chose to write the book in a style similar to what you'd find in "operating instructions" for a car or computer. Of course they--and we--respect the fact that our beloved pets are not products or machines!