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The Straight Scoop on
Dog Care
by Chiclet T. Dog and
Jan Rasmusen
Yes, the author is an
oh-so-precious
four-footed Maltese.
Luckily she had her mom,
Jan Rasmusen to head-up
and fund the book as
well as visit many
Veterinarians for their
wealth of knowledge.
These include Dr.
Pitcairn
www.drpitcairn.com
, Dr. Schoen
www.drschoen.com
, Dr. Ogilvie
www.californiaveterinaryspecialists.com
,
Dr. Dodds
www.hemopet.com
, and Chiclet's own
Veterinarian, Dr.
Hebbler
www.healinghope.net
This list, however, is
not inclusive of all the
Docs who support this
book.
Throughout reading this
book at bedtime, I found
myself reaching for
post-it notes, tabbing
pages of important
information and websites
to browse in the
morning. The pages are
filled with no-frill
advice and experiences
recounted from Chiclet's
trials and tribulations.
Intermittently
throughout the book, he
has these brilliant
phrases as well.
‘An ounce of prevention
is worth a pound of
cure.'
The book dispels many
myths propagated for
years by huge pet food
conglomerates. For
example,
why does a 4 pound
Maltese receive the same
dose of a vaccine as a
140 pound Mastiff?
This seems
counter-intuitive
however many of us have
let the Vet poke our dog
without basic rationale.
Why give polyvalent (DHLPP)
vaccines when
alternatives and
monovalent (Distemper
given alone) types are
safer? What is the
reputation of the
vaccine, has a lot been
recalled? Until pet
owners begin to research
answers to these
questions on their own,
their four-legged
friends are the ones who
suffer.
‘It costs more to do ill
than to do well.'
Toxins, Vaccinations,
and fresh, natural diets
are discussed at length,
with Chiclet
recommending, almost
pleading at times that
owners
Take Charge
in the health and
well-being of their
dogs. Until recently,
vaccination schedules
used to be set forth by
the
manufacturers of the
vaccines
themselves! Now a health
board sets the
suggestions for
vaccination protocol &
schedules.
Beyond these topics,
Chiclet and
Jan cover private, often
overlooked but important
matters. These include
preventing loss and
theft of your dog, dogs
in cars, safety trips
for canine air travel,
combating major medical,
divorcing your dog, how
to choose the right dog
for your lifestyle and
personality so it does
not live out its days in
a shelter. This next one
might be a shocker, but
I guess you can never be
too prepared; arranging
for your dog's welfare
should you die or become
disabled.
Scared Poopless
is highly recommended
for any pet, and their
owner, whether just
delving into a more
holistic approach to dog
care, or a professional
at heart.
‘Do not look where you
fell, but where you
slipped.'
Potential problems
have a way of exposing
themselves before
growing into larger
ones. Will we notice a
lion's roar or its
whisper?
And did you know that
Neuticles are
available for male dogs
that are in a huff about
losing their testicles?
These are prosthetic dog
testicles. Yes, you read
correctly!
Chiclet informed me of
this in one of her end
of chapter trivia.
Please visit –
www.dogs4dogs.com
to meet
Chiclet & Jan Rasmusen
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