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Originally published in hardcover: New York: Grand Central Life & Style, 2011.
About the author
Dr. Marty Becker, "America's Veterinarian," has been the popular contributor to ABC-TV's
Good Morning America for 10 years, and is the resident veterinarian on
The Dr. Oz Show. He writes a Universal Uclick Syndicated column with Gina Spadafori, Pet Connection; is a contributor to Parade Magazine, and was voted "companion animal Veterinarian of the year." He is also co-author of the fastest-selling pet book in history,
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul. Dr. Becker still enjoys his work as a practicing veterinarian, at the North Idaho Animal Hospital.
Gina Spadafori is a veteran journalist who has been writing about pets and their care as a syndicated columnist and author. Her top-selling book,
Dogs for Dummies, was given the President's Award for the best writing on dogs and the Maxwell medallion for the best general reference work.
Summary
Dr. Marty Becker has become known as 'America's Veterinarian because of his educational and entertaining shows and columns. Dr. Becker helps owners solve problems and deepen their bond with their dogs through a tip-filled book on everything from finding the right dog to preventing dog health problems and keeping your dog in top shape. He will start owners off on the right foot, whether they buy a purebred puppy or adopt an older mixed breed. Plus, he will show them how to solve the most annoying behavioral problems and dog-care issues - from shedding to barking at thunderstorms. (Surprising fact: did you know that short-hair dogs shed more than long-haired dogs?) He advises owners how to find the right vet, save money on medication and treatments, both traditional and alternative and offers suggestions about the pet products that really work.
Foreword
The Vet expert from Good Morning America and The Dr. Oz Show offers every dog owner the insider secrets to raising a healthy, well-behaved dog.
