ARTICLES
FROM THE MIND OF MYLA MADSON
YOUR DOG'S HEALTH
Article 1 - How to wash your dog
Artilce 2 - External parasites and their treatments
Article 3 - How to choose a vet
Artilce 2 - External parasites and their treatments
Article 3 - How to choose a vet
Knowing when to take your dog to the vet and when to let him “self-regulate” is a pretty tricky business – how do you
tell when he needs to see a professional? After all, it’s not as if you can rely on your dog to let you know.
Nobody likes forking out $80 for a needless visit to the vet, but then again no conscientious dog-owner can bear to
contemplate their dog’s suffering, either! Frankly, it’s a bit of a quandary.
I’ve owned dogs on and off my whole life, and this is still something that I’ve never been 100% comfortable with: of
course, I’d always rather be safe than sorry (a viewpoint which has resulted in many, many unnecessary trips to the
vet over the years, just to set my mind at rest) … but I’ve also always wished for the kind of solid grounding in canine
medical basics which would enable me to confidently decide for myself when my dog needs to see the vet - and
when I can save both him and myself the hassle!
Stress-Free Dog Care
You can imagine the relief I felt when I happened across The Ultimate Guide to Dog Health (by Malcolm Fields – dog-
care professional) on the Internet. It was uncanny: this guide is exactly what I was looking for. It’s complete and
detailed, covering all the common health problems (both serious and not) that dogs suffer from; the overall focus is
on being prepared and taking preventative action; it teaches you how to accurately self-diagnose (with the
assistance of step-by-step flowcharts which tell you whether he’ll be fine by himself, whether he needs to see the
vet, and how urgently the vet should be seen); and, while it’s packed with knowledge and advice from veterinarians
and trained dog-care specialists, it’s easy on the eye and reader-friendly … you can actually understand what they’
re trying to say!
In a nutshell, it’s detailed (but not dauntingly so), comprehensive (covering all the common ailments and illnesses),
knowledgeable (while retaining a conversational, easy-to-understand tone) and it gives you the kind of introduction
to canine healthcare that’ll allow you to take good care of your dog – without spending unnecessary time and effort
trying to absorb the jargon of a veterinary textbook!
What’s Actually Covered?
The book deals with all the common problems and ailments suffered by dogs. It covers issues like toothache and
dental trouble, ear infections, skin rashes and chafing, eye irritations, worming issues, and lameness; chronic
problems like vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, asthma, breathing trouble, and liver problems; more severe issues like
arthritis and cancer; and symptomatic “alerts” like hair loss, lethargy, and behavioral changes.
On top of that, you also learn how to pick up early warning signs by identifying and accurately interpreting your dog’
s body language; how to groom your dog quickly and effectively; how to take good care of his teeth and gums; how
to administer medicine safely and easily; and how to recognize the early warning signs of health trouble through
behavioral and physical changes.
All this information is fully supplemented by full-color diagrams, photographs, and illustrations.
My Favorite Part
While it’s great to learn about canine anatomy and medical problems, the thing that I wanted to know more than
anything else was: How can I tell how serious the problem is, and when do I need to take my dog to the vet?
So I was particularly happy to note the presence of the many and detailed symptom charts, which were designed
especially to help owners make solid decisions about their dog’s health-care. Each chart starts from the specific
symptoms of a particular ailment (you just follow the “branches” of the flowchart, depending on the symptoms that
your dog has) and tells you the recommended path of treatment for each one, as well as advising whether
veterinary care should be sought – and if so, how urgently. Pure genius!
Something for Nothing
In addition to the fully-illustrated, 240-page guide itself, you also get a handful of tempting freebies: specifically, four
bonus books.
There’s “The Ultimate Guide to Dog First Aid”, which is an incredibly useful resource for those situations requiring
an immediate response (including how to perform the canine Heimlich maneuver and doggie CPR); “180 Gourmet
Recipes for Your Dog”, which really teaches you how to indulge your pooch’s taste buds; “101 Ways to Spoil Your
Dog for Under $10”, detailing all kinds of luxuries-on-a-budget and activities for you and your dog to enjoy together;
and “20 Super-Healthy Recipes for Your Dog” – which proves that doggie health-food is as delicious as anything
else! These books have a combined value of over $80 – not a bad freebie!
The Ultimate Guide to Dog Health: Summed Up
All in all, I couldn’t be happier with this product. It’s exactly what I was looking for – and even if I hadn’t spent the last
decade or so wishing for a book just like it, I think I’d still snap it up in a second: it’s that useful.
This is an information resource that every responsible dog owner should have access to. Not only does it enable
you to make good decisions about the more serious health issues commonly suffered by dogs, but you learn a lot
about the minor, day-to-day ailments and afflictions that almost every dog will encounter from time to time, as well as
a host of useful facts on preventative care.
This comprehensive guide to dog health will help you to spot little problems before they become big ones: truly
indispensable.
tell when he needs to see a professional? After all, it’s not as if you can rely on your dog to let you know.
Nobody likes forking out $80 for a needless visit to the vet, but then again no conscientious dog-owner can bear to
contemplate their dog’s suffering, either! Frankly, it’s a bit of a quandary.
I’ve owned dogs on and off my whole life, and this is still something that I’ve never been 100% comfortable with: of
course, I’d always rather be safe than sorry (a viewpoint which has resulted in many, many unnecessary trips to the
vet over the years, just to set my mind at rest) … but I’ve also always wished for the kind of solid grounding in canine
medical basics which would enable me to confidently decide for myself when my dog needs to see the vet - and
when I can save both him and myself the hassle!
Stress-Free Dog Care
You can imagine the relief I felt when I happened across The Ultimate Guide to Dog Health (by Malcolm Fields – dog-
care professional) on the Internet. It was uncanny: this guide is exactly what I was looking for. It’s complete and
detailed, covering all the common health problems (both serious and not) that dogs suffer from; the overall focus is
on being prepared and taking preventative action; it teaches you how to accurately self-diagnose (with the
assistance of step-by-step flowcharts which tell you whether he’ll be fine by himself, whether he needs to see the
vet, and how urgently the vet should be seen); and, while it’s packed with knowledge and advice from veterinarians
and trained dog-care specialists, it’s easy on the eye and reader-friendly … you can actually understand what they’
re trying to say!
In a nutshell, it’s detailed (but not dauntingly so), comprehensive (covering all the common ailments and illnesses),
knowledgeable (while retaining a conversational, easy-to-understand tone) and it gives you the kind of introduction
to canine healthcare that’ll allow you to take good care of your dog – without spending unnecessary time and effort
trying to absorb the jargon of a veterinary textbook!
What’s Actually Covered?
The book deals with all the common problems and ailments suffered by dogs. It covers issues like toothache and
dental trouble, ear infections, skin rashes and chafing, eye irritations, worming issues, and lameness; chronic
problems like vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, asthma, breathing trouble, and liver problems; more severe issues like
arthritis and cancer; and symptomatic “alerts” like hair loss, lethargy, and behavioral changes.
On top of that, you also learn how to pick up early warning signs by identifying and accurately interpreting your dog’
s body language; how to groom your dog quickly and effectively; how to take good care of his teeth and gums; how
to administer medicine safely and easily; and how to recognize the early warning signs of health trouble through
behavioral and physical changes.
All this information is fully supplemented by full-color diagrams, photographs, and illustrations.
My Favorite Part
While it’s great to learn about canine anatomy and medical problems, the thing that I wanted to know more than
anything else was: How can I tell how serious the problem is, and when do I need to take my dog to the vet?
So I was particularly happy to note the presence of the many and detailed symptom charts, which were designed
especially to help owners make solid decisions about their dog’s health-care. Each chart starts from the specific
symptoms of a particular ailment (you just follow the “branches” of the flowchart, depending on the symptoms that
your dog has) and tells you the recommended path of treatment for each one, as well as advising whether
veterinary care should be sought – and if so, how urgently. Pure genius!
Something for Nothing
In addition to the fully-illustrated, 240-page guide itself, you also get a handful of tempting freebies: specifically, four
bonus books.
There’s “The Ultimate Guide to Dog First Aid”, which is an incredibly useful resource for those situations requiring
an immediate response (including how to perform the canine Heimlich maneuver and doggie CPR); “180 Gourmet
Recipes for Your Dog”, which really teaches you how to indulge your pooch’s taste buds; “101 Ways to Spoil Your
Dog for Under $10”, detailing all kinds of luxuries-on-a-budget and activities for you and your dog to enjoy together;
and “20 Super-Healthy Recipes for Your Dog” – which proves that doggie health-food is as delicious as anything
else! These books have a combined value of over $80 – not a bad freebie!
The Ultimate Guide to Dog Health: Summed Up
All in all, I couldn’t be happier with this product. It’s exactly what I was looking for – and even if I hadn’t spent the last
decade or so wishing for a book just like it, I think I’d still snap it up in a second: it’s that useful.
This is an information resource that every responsible dog owner should have access to. Not only does it enable
you to make good decisions about the more serious health issues commonly suffered by dogs, but you learn a lot
about the minor, day-to-day ailments and afflictions that almost every dog will encounter from time to time, as well as
a host of useful facts on preventative care.
This comprehensive guide to dog health will help you to spot little problems before they become big ones: truly
indispensable.
Book Review - The Ultimate Guide to Dog Health -
