Make no bones about it: If a dog rules your home—and your heart—you'll love this compelling, laugh-out-loud, and tear-jerking collection of true stories of some incredible, endearing, and courageous canines. With chapters on Four-Legged Family Members, The Common Bond, Teachers and Healers, and Unconditional Love, For the Love of Dogs reveals the many ways our dogs enrich our lives emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
For example, Rocky is a trouble-making Golden Retriever pup who redeems himself when he saves an unsuspecting toddler's life; Hart is a Labrador who helps a traumatized teen find her voice; and Jazz is an agility dog whose fighting spirit and supportive family enabled her to beat her toughest competition—a cancer diagnosis. On the lighter side, there are humorous stories about dogs like Stewie, who was sold to his new owner as a purebred Yorkie. Soon, when this supposed 'toy breed' maxes out at twenty pounds, Stewie reveals his true identity as a $750 mutt. Even so, Stewie's owner doesn't mind the price, the pedigree, or sharing his postage stamp-sized place, because Stewie has captured his heart.
For the Love of Dogs is a 'paws'-itively captivating read for anyone who's crazy about canines.

The closer we get to our cats (or the closer they let us get to them!), the more we find to love about them. For the Love of Cats celebrates this complex bond, revealing, with heart-tugging emotion, how cats transform our lives in both spectacular and subtle ways. For example, BB, a sweet grey kitten, helps a hearing-impaired boy connect with the silent world around him; Queenie, a cat rescued from war-torn Afghanistan, proves that the universal love for an animal can transcend cultures and politics; and Motley, an intuitive feline, helps a grieving mom over three catastrophic losses, showing her that she can find joy again.
With chapters on Cats as Teachers and Healers, Furry Family Members, Love and Loss, and Mischief and Mayhem, this is a must-read for all of those people who unabashedly declare themselves 'Cat People.' It's a fitting tribute to our favorite felines, who--through their snuggles, meows, and playful pats--make the world a better place.

Dr. Marty Becker has become known as 'America's Veterinarian' because of his educational and entertaining shows and columns. For more than ten years, Dr. Becker has been the popular veterinary contributor to ABC-TV's Good Morning America and is now a member of Core Team Oz on Dr. Mehmet Oz's show.

Dr. Becker will help owners solve problems and enhance their bond with their cats through a tip-filled book on everything from finding the right cat to preventing health problems and bad behavior. He will start owners off on the right foot, whether they buy a kitten or adopt an older cat, showing them how to solve the most annoying behavior and cat-care problems--from scratching furniture to not using the litter-box. (Surprising fact: did you know that black cats shed more than light-colored cats?) And he advises owners how to make their own cat toys, and how to save money on medication, both traditional and alternative.

Through surprising facts, moving stories and tested solutions, the veterinary expert from Good Morning America and The Dr. Oz Show will give every dog owner the secrets to raising a healthy, well-behaved dog.

For anyone who owns a dog or is thinking about getting one, Dr. Marty Becker's manual is a must-have guide to anything and everything canine. In YOUR DOG: THE OWNER'S MANUAL, the 'best-loved family doctor for pets' shares insider secrets on how to keep puppy problems from becoming doggy disasters and how to best bond with your dog through helpful, easily accessible tips and tricks on how to:

· Find the right dog for your family's lifestyle
· Solve the most annoying behavioral problems
· Make sure your dog gets the exercise he needs
· Use food puzzles to prevent weight gain
· Prevent dog health problems
· Save money on medication, both traditional and alternative

For seasoned dog owners as well as those looking to adopt a new friend, Dr. Becker provides all the insight that makes for both happy owners and happy dogs.

Thousands of Americans enjoy birds, both as companions and as wildlife to be appreciated in their natural habitats. People of all ages get hooked--some enjoy a canary's song or love the challenge of teaching a parrot to speak, while others take solace in the serenity of bird watching and love learning to identify the more than 800 species of birds in North America.

Readers will enjoy stories about the third most popular American pet (after dogs and cats) as well as tales of birders on the lookout for those elusive sightings to add to their lists. Astonishing photos of vibrantly colored birds are interspersed, and experts weigh in on everything from the pros and cons of clipping a companion bird's wings to making the most of an afternoon of birding in the wilderness. Birds have always delighted people because of their beauty and power of flight, and The Ultimate Bird Lover is the perfect book for anyone who wants to celebrate these fascinating creatures in a very special way.

These days, people's dogs have become bona fide members of the family. Moving from the kennel to the couch, they share our beds, family rooms, and holidays; and they are recipients of our kindest and utmost concern. A pet partnership is a lifetime commitment. Do it right, and your dog will become an important and valuable part of the family for many years. Do it wrong, and you've broken a sacred covenant between humankind and another living being.

Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is for you if you are looking to adopt a dog, trying to improve the relationship with the one you have, or attempting to come up with fun things to do with your canine companion. This book is also for people who want to

• Choose the right veterinarian
• Explore the dog-breeding business
• Find breed-rescue groups
• Identify canine health problems
• Look for a purebred

It's a 'doggy-dog' world, and this easy-to-use guide will help you navigate it. Improve your chances at pet success by knowing how to raise and live with your dog properly. Discover which breed best suits your lifestyle, and if a puppy or adult dog is best for you. Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition, also covers the following topics and more:

• Caring for an aging dog
• Choosing collars, harnesses, halters, and leashes
• Considering euthanasia
• Feeding Fido the right way
• House training puppies and adult dogs
• Keeping up appearances with good grooming
• Participating in canine competitions
• Preparing your dog for a disaster
• Traveling with your dog

Award-winning author Gina Spadafori says the lack of accurate information — not the lack of effort or concern — is often the reason for doomed people-pet pairings. With her help, you can avoid the agony. Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is full of useful tips, how-to advice, illustrations, and photographs (both color and black-and-white). You deserve a healthy, happy, and well-mannered canine companion; and you'll be the owner every pet wants and deserves —informed, responsible, and loving.

A new edition of a best-selling reference source on cats discusses all aspects of the lives and natures of these popular pets, including discussions of cat psychology, diseases, training, and more, including a full-color insert.

'Filled with the information every bird-owner...needs.' Joel Murphy, DVM, ABVP, author of How to Care For Your Pet Bird Praise for Birds for Dummies(r) 'Squawk about this! A lighthearted...informative book about the care and maintenance of our fine-feathered friends.' - Gary A. Gallerstein, DVM, author of The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook 'At last - a book that contains more than just pretty bird pictures. This was fun to read. It is clear, concise, factual, useful, and understandable.' -Linda Biggi, owner, Bird Gardens

Full-color guide to pet birds inside!

'You will not be disappointed.' Walter Rosskopf, Jr., DVM, Dipl. ABVP Certified in Avian Practice Get the word on birds! From finches and canaries to conures and macaws, this friendly guide describes the species that make the best pets, explains how to select the bird who's best for you, offers tips on bonding with your feathered friend, and provides expert advice on feeding and grooming.

Discover how to: Choose the right bird for your budget and lifestyle Create a bird-friendly environment Minimize noise and mess Keep your bird groomed, fit, and healthy Bond with your bird

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