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If younger dogs are your special concern, you'll find additional guidance on health care for puppies elsewhere on our site.

Anatomy and Gait

Many books listed under General Health Care contain information on anatomy and/or gait.

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First Aid

  • HAGGERTY, William PocketVet: First Aid for Your Pet Santa Cruz: Saber Publishing, 2002. Laminate paper "flipguide," unpaginated (22 sides), 24mo; illustrations by Bridgett Spicer. Sized for pocket or purse, with help for more than 45 sickness and injury categories. As new condition. $5.00

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    General Health Care

  • ACKERMAN, Lowell, DVM Guide to Skin and Haircoat Problems in Dogs Loveland: Alpine, 1994. Hardcover, 4to, 182 pages, index, bibliography, color illustrations. 1st edition. Pristine, as new condition. $28.95
    ---- Healthy Dog! Wilsonville: Doral, 1993. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, 126 pages, glossary, index, black-and-white illustrations. As new condition. $12.95

  • ALDERTON, David The Wolf Within: A New Approach to Caring for Your Dog New York: Howell Book House, 1998. Cloth, dust jacket, 4to, 144 pages, index, excellent color photos and other illustrations. Instructive comparisons between wolves and dogs and "Practical Pointer" sidebars throughout. Covers natural history, training, general care. 1st edition. As new condition. $21.95

  • ALLISON, Keith The Holistic Management of Dogs London: J. A. Allen, 1997. Pictorial hardcover, 8vo, 168 pages, index, "useful addresses" (Great Britain only), color photos, black-and-white line drawings; Christopher Day, veterinary adviser. An overview for the layperson; from the philosophy of holism to its application to a dog's health and daily life. 1st edition. Pristine, as new condition. $32.50

  • AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, with Sally Bordwell The American Animal Hospital Association Encyclopedia of Dog Health and Care New York: William Morrow, 1994. Cloth (gilt-stamped spine), dust jacket, 4to, 292 pages, index, black-and-white drawings, color photos. A good traditional veterinary medicine reference. Stated 1st edition. As new condition. $25.00

  • BEALE, Brian, DVM, and Brenda Adderly, MHA The Arthritis Cure for Pets Boston: Little, Brown, 2000. Hardcover, 8vo, dust jacket, 213 pages, index, endnotes. Advice on "how to halt, reverse, and even cure your pet's osteoarthritis;" with useful sidebars throughout. Stated 1st edition/1st printing. As new condition. $19.95

  • BÖNISCH, Susanne Natural Healing for Dogs New York: Sterling, 1996. Pictorial wraps, 8vo, 96 pages, index; color photos by Monika Wegler; translated from the German by Elisabeth Reinersman. Originally published as Hunde natürlich heilen (Germany: Mosaic Verlag, 1994). Good illustrations; with a special chapter on paralysis in the dachshund. 1st printing. As new condition. $8.00

  • BOWER, John, and David Youngs The Health of Your Dog Loveland: Alpine, 1989. Blue cloth binding (gilt-stamped spine), dust jacket, 4to, 240 pages, index, black-and-white photos and drawings; foreword by James Herriot. 1st American edition. As new condition. $15.00

  • BRENNAN, Mary L., DVM, with Norma Eckroate The Natural Dog: A Complete Guide for Caring Owners New York: Plume, 1994. Pictorial wraps, 8vo, 350 pages, index, bibliography; black-and-white illustrations by Glenna Hartwell. 1st printing, very good condition (sole defect: very faint browning of text pages); $8.00. A second copy: 2d printing, very good condition (sole defect: very faint browning of text pages); $7.00

  • COUSENS, Frederick W., MRCVS, "revised and entirely re-written by" Dogs and Their Management: A Companion Volume to The Dog's Medical Dictionary London: Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd., 1934. Blue cloth binding (gilt-stamped spine), 8vo, 307 pages, index, black-and-white illustrations (most are detailed drawings). Based on the Edward Mayhew classic of 1858, with much on breeding and nursing, plus breed profiles. Points of interest range from a chapter on "Causation of Scent in Hunting" to Thomas Hood's "Dog-Grel Verses." Covers psychology, gun dogs, hunting terriers, the mastiff, hounds, and a host of other topics. Cousens was "canine surgeon by appointment to HM King George V and HRH the Prince of Wales." 1948 reprint. Good condition (previous owner's stamp on free endpaper); no dust jacket. $24.00

  • DELMAR, Diana The Guilt-free Dog Owner's Guide: Caring for a Dog When You're Short on Time and Space Pownal: Storey, 1990. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, 180 pages, recommended reading, index; black-and-white drawings by Paté Lawson. Covers health as well as training and pays special attention to the concerns emphasized by the title. 12th printing. Near fine condition. $8.00

  • EVANS, J. M., and Kay White Doglopaedia: A Complete Guide to Dog Care New York: Howell Book House, 1997. Wraps, 8vo, 264 pages, index, tables and black-and-white drawings. Includes a chapter on behavior in question-and-answer format. Originally published by Ringpress in Great Britain. 2d printing. As new condition. $11.00

  • EVANS, Mark Dog Doctor: A Guide to Common Ailments and Treatments New York: Howell Book House, 1996. Pictorial hardcover, dust jacket, 8vo, 128 pages, index, color photos and drawings. Contains a useful "Reference Table of Common Symptoms." 1st edition. As new condition. $10.00

  • FOGLE, Bruce, DVM ASPCA Complete Dog Care Manual: The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Caring for Your Dog New York: Dorling Kindersley, 1993. Pictorial boards, dust jacket, 4to, 192 pages, index, glossary, dog-care record; foreword by Roger Caras. Liberally illustrated with color photos, drawings, and charts. Stated 1st American edition/2d printing, near fine condition, in very good dust jacket (spine sunned); $10.00. Another copy: stated 1st American edition/1st printing, as new condition; $15.00
    ---- Dog Care: 101 Essential Tips New York: Dorling Kindersley, 1995. Pictorial French fold, 16mo, 72 pages, index, color photos. Handy pocket-size guide, with fine illustrations. Stated 1st American edition/1st printing. As new condition. $4.00

  • FOSTER, Race, DVM, and Marty Smith, DVM What's the Diagnosis? Understanding Your Dog's Health Problems New York: Howell Book House, 1995. Hardcover, 8vo, 278 pages, glossary, index, black-and-white drawings. 1st edition. As new condition. $9.00
    ---- Just What the Doctor Ordered: A Complete Guide to Drugs & Medications for Your Dog New York: Howell Book House, 1996. Hardcover, 8vo, 248 pages, glossary, index, bibliography, black-and-white drawings. 1st edition. As new condition. $9.00

  • FOX, Dr. Michael W. The Healing Touch: The Proven Massage Program for Cats and Dogs New York: Newmarket Press, 1990. Wraps, 8vo, 151 pages, index, bibliography, black-and-white photos and line drawings. Paperback edition of Dr. Michael Fox's Massage Program for Cats and Dogs. 5th printing, as new condition; $9.00. Another copy: 4th printing, as new condition; $10.00
    ---- The New Animal Doctor's Answer Book New York: Newmarket Press, 1989. Wraps, 8vo, 305 pages, index; drawings by B. J. Lewis. Answers more than 1,000 questions about health, psychology, and behavior concerning dogs, cats, and other pets. 2d printing. Near fine condition. $8.00

  • GARVEY, Michael S., DVM; Katherine A. Houpt, VMD, PhD; Ann E. Hohenhaus, DVM; Melissa S. Wallace, DVM; John E. Pinckney, DVM; and Elizabeth Randolph The Veterinarians' Guide to Your Dog's Symptoms New York: Villard Books, 1999. Wraps, 8vo, 222 pages, index, glossary, line drawings. Features 200 flow charts explaining 150 common symptoms. Stated 1st edition. As new condition. $14.00

  • HAWCROFT, Tim, BVSc (Hon), MACVSc, MRCVSc The Howell Book of Dog Care New York: Howell Book House, 1992. Pictorial hardcover, dust jacket, 4to, 208 pages, index, more than 250 color photos, breed lists. Superb illustrations; other features include a thorough A-to-Z guide to canine health problems. 1st edition. As new condition. $15.00

  • HEINERMAN, Dr. John Natural Pet Cures: Dog & Cat Care the Natural Way New York: Prentice Hall Press/Simon & Schuster, 1998. Wraps, 8vo, 342 pages, index, reading list. Includes product resources and recipes. 2d printing. As new condition. $10.00

  • HOFFMAN, Matthew, editor; editors of Prevention Magazine Health Books The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats New York: Bantam, 1997. Wraps, 16mo, 480 pages, black-and-white line drawings. Contains "over 1,000 solutions to your pet's problems -- from top vets, trainers, breeders and other animal experts." 1st printing. Very good condition (faint browning is the sole defect). $4.00

  • HUMPHRIES, Jim, DVM Dr. Jim's Animal Clinic for Dogs New York: Howell Book House, 1994. Pictorial wraps, 8vo, 286 pages; foreword by Betty White. 1st edition. As new condition. $9.00

  • KAMEN, Dr. Daniel R., DC The Well Adjusted Dog: Canine Chiropractic Methods You Can Do Cambridge: Brookline Books, 1996. Wraps, 16mo, 166 pages, brief bibliography, black-and-white line drawings. Printing unspecified. As new condition. $16.95

  • KLEVER, Ulrich The Complete Book of Dog Care: How to Raise a Happy and Healthy Dog Hauppauge: Barron's, 1990. Pictorial wraps, 8vo, 175 pages, index, bibliography, glossary; photos by Monika Wegler. Later printing. As new condition. $5.00

  • LANE, Dick, BSc, FRAgS, FRCVS, and Neil Ewart A-Z of Dog Diseases & Health Problems New York: Howell Book House, 1996. Green cloth binding, 8vo, dust jacket, 286 pages, index, color photos. Lexicon format, with good detail. Previously published in Great Britain by Ringpress. 1st American edition. As new condition. $24.95

  • MADSEN, Chris Natural Dogs New York: Howell Book House, 1998. Illustrated hardcover, 8vo, 127 pages, index, brief reading and resource lists; Ken Thomas, veterinary consultant; illustrated by David Cook. Oxford-educated zoologist surveys canine origins, behavior, and health care; with instructive color and black-and-white artwork. 1st edition. As new condition. $14.00

  • MARDER, Amy, VMD Your Healthy Pet: A Practical Guide to Choosing and Raising Happier, Healthier Dogs and Cats Emmaus: Rodale Press, 1994. Illustrated wraps, 8vo, 216 pages, index, personality profile of top breeds. 1st thus. As new condition. $6.00

  • McGINNIS, Terri, DVM The Well Dog Book: The Classic, Comprehensive Handbook of Dog Care (second edition) New York: Random House, 1991. Cloth, 8vo, dust jacket, 287 pages, index; black-and-white drawings by Pat Stewart. Revision of the 1974 edition. 1st printing. As new condition. $12.00

  • NEWMAN, Lisa, S., ND, PhD Natural Dog Freedom: The Crossing Press (The Crossing Press Pocket Series: Natural Pet Care), 1999. Wraps, 16mo, 111 pages; foreword by Deborah C. Mallu, DVM, CVA. Pocket-size handbook on holistic health care. 1st printing. As new condition. $6.95

  • NICHOL, Jeff, DVM Is My Dog OK? How to Know ... When Your Dog Won't Say Paramus: Prentice Hall Press, 2001. Pictorial wraps, 8vo, 291 pages, index. General health reference, in question-and-answer format, by the director of New Mexico's Adobe Animal Medical Center. Lengthy, thoughtful discussion of medical problems, and advice on selecting the veterinarian who's best for your dog. 1st printing. As new condition. $10.00

  • PITCAIRN, Richard H., DVM, PhD, and Susan Hubble Pitcairn Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats (second edition) Emmaus: Rodale Press, 1995. Illustrated wraps, large 8vo, 383 pages, index, black-and-white drawings. 7th printing. As new condition. $9.00

  • PLECHNER, Alfred J., DVM, and Martin Zucker Pet Allergies: Remedies for an Epidemic Inglewood: Very Healthy Enterprises, Inc., 1986. Wraps, 8vo, 134 pages, index, selected references. In-depth look at what causes allergies in dogs and cats, and how to treat them; with much advice on feeding. Stated 1st edition. As new condition. $8.00

  • REDDING, Richard W., DVM, and Myrna L. Papurt, DVM, BSc The Dog's Drugstore: A Dog Owner's Guide to Nonprescription Drugs and Their Safe Use in Veterinary Home-Care New York: St. Martin's Press, 2000. Cloth, 8vo, dust jacket, 234 pages, index, black-and-white photos; black-and-white line drawings by Lisa Makarchuk. Advice on medications for common ailments and when and how to administer them; with blank pages for your dog's medical history. Stated 1st edition/1st printing. As new condition. $23.95

  • SCHOEN, Allen M., DVM, and Pam Proctor Love, Miracles, and Animal Healing: A Veterinarian's Journey from Physical Medicine to Spiritual Understanding New York: Simon & Schuster, 1995. Cloth, 8vo, dust jacket, 239 pages, bibliography, alternative medicine resource lists. Thoughtful memoir by a veterinarian, with insights into the practice of alternative veterinary medicine. 1st edition. As new condition. $15.00

  • SCHWARTZ, Cheryl, DVM Four Paws, Five Directions: A Guide to Chinese Medicine for Cats and Dogs Berkeley: Celestial Arts, 1996. Pictorial wraps, large 8vo, 406 pages, index, black-and-white drawings, notes, 24-page color photo insert. With plates that show meridians and acupressure points. Stated 1st printing. As new condition. $24.95

  • SCOTT, Jack Denton, edited by Your Dog's Health Book New York: Macmillan, 1965. Hardcover, 8vo, 289 pages, index, glossary. Essays on canine health, some behavior issues and diet, by 29 veterinarians. 1st edition. Good+ condition; no dust jacket. $6.00

  • SHOJAI, Amy D. The Purina Encyclopedia of Dog Care: A Complete A-to-Z Guide, from Canine Care and Personality Traits to Breed Characteristics New York: Ballantine Books, 1999. Hardcover, 8vo, 513 pages, index, 16-page color photo insert showing prime examples of popular breeds; foreword by Brian Kilcommons. Extensive health and general care coverage includes charts on 174 medical conditions. Stated 1st edition. As new condition. $12.00

  • SIEGAL, Mordecai Your New Best Friend: Everything the New Dog Owner Needs to Know New York: Berkley, 1992. Wraps, 16mo, 246 pages. 6th printing. Very good condition (faint browning of pages is the sole defect), in Mylar jacket. $4.99

  • SIMON, John, DVM, with Stephanie Pedersen What Your Dog Is Trying to Tell You: A Head-to-Tail Guide to Your Dog's Symptoms -- and Their Solutions New York: St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2000. Wraps, 16mo, 243 pages, extensive index, 2-page line drawing of dog anatomy, recommended dosage chart. 1st thus. Near fine condition. $5.99

  • STEIN, Diane The Natural Remedy Book for Dogs & Cats Freedom: Crossing Press, 1994. Wraps, 8vo, 331 pages, index, bibliography. A comprehensive, holistic approach. 1st printing. Near fine condition. $10.00

  • STONEHENGE, revised by George Armatage The Dog, Its Varieties and Management in Health, by "Stonehenge" with Its Diseases and Their Treatment by George Armatage, M.R.C.V.S. London/New York: Frederick Warne and Co., 1896. Decorated and gilt-stamped red cloth, 12mo, 267 pages, index, list of plates (black-and-white photo frontispiece of pointers, 13 full-page black-and-white photos, 2 full-page black-and-white drawings, and numerous smaller black-and-white drawings throughout text), 1 page of publisher's advertising ("Standard Veterinary Books"). A masterwork of John Henry Walsh ("Stonehenge"), first issued in 1874, is here retained with some revisions and expanded in the area of Armatage's expertise; Armatage practiced, lectured, and wrote on veterinary medicine. Very good condition (faint browning throughout; some foxing, mostly at margins; art clean; binding firm; edgewear modest for the book's age). $60.00

  • TAYLOR, David, BVMS, FRCVS, with Peter Scott, MRCVS You & Your Dog: A Complete Guide to the Health, Care & Behavior of Dogs New York: Knopf, 1986. Wraps, 8vo, 288 pages, index, color and black-and-white photos, color drawings. A good general handbook. Stated 1st American edition, fair to good condition; $5.00. A second copy: 9th printing, very good condition; $7.50. A third copy: 11th printing, as new condition; $10.00

  • YOUATT, William The Dog London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1886. Embossed brown cloth binding with gilt-stamped spine, 8vo, 270 pages plus 24 pages of publisher's advertising, index, appendix ("New Laws of Coursing"), footnotes; black-and-white illustrations by A. J. Mason ("Head of Bloodhound" on title page), Thompson, Crane, Orrin Smith, et al. Covers "The Early History and Zoological Classification of the Dog," "The Good Qualities of the Dog: The Sense of Smell; Intelligence; Moral Qualities; Dog-Carts; Cropping; Tailing; Breaking-In; Dog-Pits; Dog-Stealing," and devotes three detailed chapters to "The Varieties of the Dog" (including wild dogs around the world as well as domestic breeds, from the established to the relatively unknown). Approximately half of the text is devoted to health, providing a fine resource for details of canine anatomy, illness, injury, and veterinary treatments of more than a century ago. Issued "Under the Superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge." Fair condition (previous owner's small inscription, dated 1892, on half-title; boards worn, especially at edges, but firm; several pages up front wrinkled and taped at the gutter, but readable; a few advertising pages tattered at edges; text pages and illustrations unmarked and remarkably clean). $80.00

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    The Holistic Approach: Herbal Care, Homeopathy, and More

  • DEVI, Lila Flower Essences for Animals: Remedies for Helping the Pets You Love Hillsboro: Beyond Words, 2000. Pictorial wraps, 8vo, 237 pages plus 10 pages of publisher's advertising, bibliography. Advice on holistic treatment that recognizes animals' emotional as well as physical state and involves the use of flower essences (herbal tinctures). The author is founder and director of Master's Flower Essences. As new condition. $14.00

  • FAIRGRIEVE, Midi The Natural Way for Dogs and Cats: Natural Treatments and Remedies for Your Pet Edinburgh: Mainstream, 1998. Wraps, 8vo, 224 pages, index, bibliography. Discusses methods (supplements, acupuncture, McTimoney chiropractic, herbals, osteopathy, T-touch massage, and others) and treatments for many major ailments. 1st printing. As new condition. $13.95

  • GROSJEAN, Nelly Veterinary Aromatherapy Saffron Walden: C. W. Daniel, 1994. Wraps, 8vo, 116 pages, index, bibliography; translated from the French by Joanne Robinson. A guide to "natural remedies for cats, dogs, horses and birds, and for the rearing of calves, cows, pigs, goats, sheep, chicks, chickens, ducks and geese." 1st British edition. As new condition. $15.95

  • HANNAY, Pamela Shiatsu for Dogs London: J. A. Allen (Allen Photographic Guides series, no. 17), 1998. Pictorial wraps, 8vo, 24 pages; color photos by Richard Aschoff. Step-by-step text and visuals. 1st printing. As new condition. $9.95

  • KELLEHER, Donna, DVM The Last Chance Dog and Other True Stories of Holistic Animal Healing New York: Scribner, 2003. Hardcover (gilt-stamped spine), 8vo, dust jacket, 279 pages, index, resources (herbal suppliers, recommended reading, contacts for holistic practitioners), black-and-white photos, recipes. Case histories, with guidance on the use of holistic methods as home remedies. 1st edition. As new condition. $8.00

  • SCOTT, Martin J., and Gael Mariani Dogs Misbehaving: Solving Problem Behaviour with Bach Flower and Other Remedies Buckingham: Kenilworth Press, 2001. Pictorial French fold, 8vo, 95 pages, index, resources; black-and-white cartoon drawings by Pam Tanzey; foreword by Julie Sellors. Adds the use of flower essences to standard training methods and psychology to prevent and conquer troublesome behaviors, including biting and mouthing, hyperactivity, separation anxiety, and dominance. 1st printing. As new condition. $20.00

  • SOLISTI-MATTELON, Kate, and Patrice Mattelon The Holistic Animal Handbook: A Guidebook to Nutrition, Health and Communication (revised edition) San Francisco and Tulsa: Council Oak Books, 2004. Pictorial wraps, 8vo, 220 pages plus 8 pages of publisher's advertising, index, resources (recommended reading, suppliers, organizations), decorative black-and-white illustrations; foreword by Robert Silver, DVM, MS. Guidance for the dog, cat, and horse; with recipes, advice for older pets and traveling with animals, and the use of Bach Flower Remedies. Update of the 2000 edition (Beyond Words Publishing). 1st printing. Near fine condition. $12.00

  • STEIN, Diane The Natural Remedy Book for Dogs & Cats Freedom: Crossing Press, 1994. Wraps, 8vo, 331 pages, index, bibliography. A comprehensive, holistic approach. 1st printing. Near fine condition. $10.00

  • ZIDONIS, Nancy A., and Marie K. Soderberg Canine Acupressure: A Treatment Workbook Parker: Equine Acupressure Inc., 1995. Spiral binding, 8vo, 119 pages, bibliography, black-and-white diagrams and photos. Good explanatory illustrations and well-organized text, plus case histories. Stated 1st edition. As new condition. $25.00

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    Nutrition and Diet

  • LOEB, Jo and Paul Good Dog! Improve Your Pet's Health and Behavior Through Diet and Exercise New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1984. Hardcover (gilt-stamped spine), 8vo, 214 pages, index. Includes a chapter on housebreaking "the diet-assisted way." 1st edition. Very good condition, in very good dust jacket. $6.00

  • MARTIN, Ann N. Food Pets Die For: Shocking Facts About Pet Food Troutdale: New Sage Press, 1997. Wraps, 8vo, 144 pages, index, selected bibliography, black-and-white pet portraits, endnotes; foreword by Dr. Michael W. Fox. Discusses food not fit for animal consumption, mad cow disease and contaminated meat; with recipes and a chapter on "Resources for Consumer Action." 2d printing. Near fine condition. $9.00

  • SMITH, Cheryl S. Pudgy Pooch, Picky Pooch: A Pet Owner's Guide to Dog Food and Canine Nutrition Hauppauge: Barron's, 1998. Pictorial wraps, 8vo, 176 pages, index, resources (publications, dog food manufacturers, canine sports organizations), numerous color photos; black-and-white line drawings by Tana Herkanson Monsalve. With a good glossary of food terms. 1st printing. As new condition. $6.00

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    Cookbooks

  • BLEDSOE, Michele The Doggy Bone Cookbook Jackson Hole: "Come-and-Get-It" Publishing, 1997. Polybagged 13-page boardbook, 12mo, with red plastic cookie cutter insert. Enticing recipes in a format fun for the whole family. As new condition. $9.95.

  • DE ROCHEMONT, Richard The Pets' Cookbook: A Layman's Comprehensive Guide to the Feeding of Dogs, Cats, Birds, Fish, and Odd Animals Around the House New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1964. Cloth, 8vo, dust jacket, 241 pages, index. 3d printing (December 1968). Good condition (ex-library: pocket and free endpaper removed), in good dust jacket (price clip) in Mylar. $8.00

  • GIANFRANCESCO, Cheryl Doggie Desserts: Delicious Homemade Treats for Happy, Healthy Dogs Sun City: Doral, 2001. Pictorial wraps (with a cocker spaniel on the front cover), 8vo, 146 pages, index. More than 200 recipes: cookies, bars, drop cookies, cakes and breads, muffins, and frozen treats, all with easy-to-follow instructions. Stated 1st edition. As new condition. $12.00

  • VAN ROSENDAAL, Julie In the Dog Kitchen: Great Snack Recipes for Your Dog Victoria: Blue Couch Books, 2005. Pictorial wraps, 12mo, 142 pages, black-and-white photos, author biography. With more than 80 recipes, including such savories as "Applesauce Oat Strips" and "Chicken Cookies with Rice," and 2 blank pages for your own notes. 1st printing. As new condition. $12.00

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    Reproduction, Breeding, Genetics

  • EVANS, J. M., and Kay White Book of the Bitch: A Complete Guide to Understanding and Caring for Bitches New York: Howell Book House, 1997. Pictorial wraps, 8vo, 232 pages, glossary, index, black-and-white illustrations, breed-specific breeding data. Everything you need to know about the selection of a bitch, breeding, whelping, and rearing of female pups. 1st American edition. As new condition. $14.95

  • GROSSMAN, Dr. Alvin The Standard Book of Dog Breeding: A New Look Wilsonville: Doral, 1992. Illustrated hardcover, 4to, 175 pages, index, bibliography, black-and-white photos. 1st edition. Near fine condition. $16.00

  • JACKSON, Frank Dog Breeding: The Theory & the Practice Ramsbury: Crowood Press, 1994. Gilt-stamped cloth, dust jacket, 8vo, 208 pages, index, bibliography, black-and-white photos and diagrams. Comprehensive study of canine breeding and genetics. 1996 impression. Near fine condition. $30.00
    ---- Dog Breeding: The Theory & the Practice Ramsbury: Crowood Press, 2000. Pictorial wraps, 8vo, 208 pages, index, bibliography, black-and-white photos and diagrams. Comprehensive study of canine breeding and genetics. Softcover edition of the 1994 British classic. 1st thus. As new condition. $25.00

  • RICE, Dan, DVM The Complete Book of Dog Breeding Hauppauge: Barron's, 1996. Wraps, 8vo, 178 pages, index, short bibliography, extensive glossary, color photos, black-and-white line drawings. 1st printing. As new condition. $9.95

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