Book description
Dogs are now arguably the most popular companion animals, and the
general wellbeing of the family pet is of paramount importance to many
people. Today far more veterinary surgeons are concerned with the
welfare of dogs than with any other animal.
Veterinary Notes for Dog Owners provides a detailed,
authoritative and easily understood text for the professional breeder
and pet owner alike, as well as for veterinary surgeons and nurses
looking for clear, up-to-the minute explanations of sometimes complex
issues. Twenty authors, all experts in their particular fields, have
come together under the astute editorial guidance of leading
veterinary surgeon Trevor Turner BVetMed, MRCVS, to cover all aspects
of canine health care and management. There are detailed sections on
general and inherited disease, the organ systems and infectious and
parasitic diseases; on nutrition and feeding; on first aid, poisoning,
and nursing the sick dog; canine dentistry and hernias; on behavior
and behavioral problems. Invaluable advice on choosing a dog and
building kennels is included as well as such topics as understanding
pet insurance. This book is destined to become the standard work on
canine health care and management, the essential manual for anybody
who takes a serious interest in the welfare of dogs.
Trevor Turner has lived with dogs all his life. He qualified from
the Royal Veterinary College, London in the late nineteen fifties and
shortly afterwards established a suburban practice which has grown
into a large veterinary hospital of which he is the principal.
Writing and talking widely on canine and associated topics, he has
received from the British Small Animal Veterinary Association the
prestigious Melton Award in recognition of his work in forging links
between the veterinary profession, breeders and the pet owning public.
Married to a veterinary nurse Jean, they currently share their lives
with three dogs and four cats.
