Does your devoted friend long to be active and playful again? Does your beloved dog have trouble lying down or getting up? If so, your pet may be one of many suffering from arthritis. This disease may keep your canine companion from participating in daily activities such as walking, running, and swimming. The Pet Lover’s Guide to Canine Arthritis, written by leading veterinary authors, tells you about the most common topics of joint disease in dogs, what causes them, and the latest information on treatment.

Key Features

• Full-color line art and photographs make it easy for the reader to see and learn about joints, injection sites, and mobility dysfunction, while a cartoon dog illustrates some of the text's key topics in a useful and entertaining manner.

• Special boxes labeled ";Where We Stand"; present the author's strong opinions on specific (sometimes controversial) issues in a highlighted, easy-to-find format.

• Key terms are highlighted, making them easy to locate and reference — these terms are also included in the glossary with clear, simple definitions.

• Important information is bulleted and placed in a shaded box, bringing the main points to the reader's attention in a quick and useful way.

• Rear and front limb rehabilitation programs are shown in tables, identifying appropriate exercises and modalities for specific problems.

• Profiles of specific exercises present step-by-step instructions for owners on how to perform particular exercises with their pet.

• Informative drug charts describe the dosage, mechanism, and side effects of particular drugs.

• Clear readability makes information easily accessible to pet owners, helping them better understand their pet's diagnosed joint disease and their options for surgical and medical management.

• Written by established, recognized veterinarians, this book is a reliable source for veterinary professionals.

• Special How to Find an Orthopedically Sound Puppy section gives prospective dog owners step-by-step information on how to minimize the risk of joint disease for their new canine family member.