The Dog's Drugstore

by Redding, Richard W.; Papurt, Myrna L.; Makarchuk, Lisa

• ISBN13: 9780312208882
• ISBN10: 031220888X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-05-01
• Publisher: St Martins Pr

Summary

Which human drugs are safe and effective for dogs? Which are useless or even dangerous? Two veterinarians answer these questions, filling an important void in the dog owner's knowledge of how to care for man's best friend. 25 line drawings. 30 photos.

Author Biography

Richard W. Redding, D.V.M., M.Sc., Ph.D., is a Professor Emeritus of Physiology and Small Animal Surgery and Medicine at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University in Alabama Myrna L. Papurt, D.V.M., B.Sc., has practiced veterinary medicine for more than thirty years

Table of Contents

Foreword	vii
Introduction	ix
Part I WHAT CONDITIONS REQUIRE VETERINARY ATTENTION? WHICH CONDITIONS CAN OWNERS TREAT AT HOME?
Signs of Pain or Disease in the Dog	3	(12)
Emergencies: Rush to a Veterinarian Right Now!	15	(3)
Routine Care: Make a Veterinary Appointment This Week	18	(6)
How to Select a Drug and Calculate the Correct Dose	24	(10)
How to Administer Medication to a Dog	34	(17)
Part II THE USE OF NONPRESCRIPTION DRUGS IN THE DOG
The Eye	51	(13)
The Ear: Inside and Out	64	(9)
Skin Conditions	73	(21)
Fleas and Flea Control	94	(12)
Other Ectoparasites: Ticks, Lice, Mange, and Ringworm	106	(10)
The Digestive System	116	(19)
Worms and Other Internal Parasites	135	(14)
Joint, Limb, and Locomotor Conditions	149	(33)
The Heart and Lungs	182	(7)
The Urinary and Reproductive Systems	189	(6)
Appendix I: The Use of Herbs in Canine Medicine	195	(8)
Appendix II: Accidental Poisoning	203	(10)
Glossary of Terms as Used in This Book	213	(8)
Bibliography	221	(2)
Organizations Concerned with Canine Health Issues	223	(2)
A Few Catalog Sources for Canine Health Products	225	(2)
Index	227	(8)
My Dog's Medical History	235	(2)
Owner's Notes	237