"A ground-breaking book to help dogs live healthier and longer lives. When Rodney Habib's dog, Sam, was diagnosed with cancer in 2013, it sent him on a mission to save her life. At the age of five, Sam was given only six months to live. Her plight inspired Rodney to travel the world, looking for innovative ways to arrest the progression of the disease. In his quest to save Sam, he met world-renowned veterinarian Karen Becker, a proactive pet health...

Citing a rise in animal illnesses that are akin to human maladies, a guide to promoting animal health draws on evolutionary and species-specific insights to share recommendations for an animal companion's nutritional, emotional and physical needs.

"The Illustrated Veterinary Guide covers it all, from preventive health care, to diet, grooming, and training tips, to eye-opening facts you never would have guessed about your pet (did you know dogs might not be as color blind as people think?)." "Coverage includes: amphibians, birds, cats, chinchillas, dogs, fish, gerbils, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, hedgehogs, invertebrates, mice, pot-bellied pigs, prairie dogs, rabbits, rats, and reptiles."--Jacket....