Useful Books
THE DOGLOPEDIA by J M Evans and Kay White.
Published by Henston
Excellent, easy to read basic guide to your dogs health. Easy to follow sections for common health conditions and mishaps
CARING FOR YOUR OLDER DOG by Chris Pinney DVM.
Published by Barrons. ISBN no: 0-8120-9149-3
Written by an American veterinarian to explain the ageing process and major conditions and diseases affecting older dogs. Excellent section on understanding diagnostic tests your vet might perform on your dog, how to recognise symptoms and what to do, Also includes diet and care
THE UC DAVIS BOOK OF DOGS. Editor Siegal.
Published by Harper Collins. ISBN no: 0-06-270136-3
A superb book for anyone who has a basic understanding of veterinary terminology and wishes to know more about the conditions that might affect their dog. The book is written by the veterinary teaching staff of the UC Davis Veterinary School in California with the mission of helping owners to understand their vets and the conditions they are treating. It has chapters on all the main body systems and also on care, behaviour and nutrition.
THINK DOG by John Fisher.
Published by Blandford. ISBN no: 0-71372568-0
This book is an excellent read for those who wish to understand what makes the dog tick
THE DOG’S MIND by Bruce Fogle.
Published by Pelham Books. ISBN no: 0-7207-1964-X
This book will give you an insight into how behaviour is influenced by the dogs ancestors and by its growth and development within the human pack. Covers all life stages from birth to old age
THE MANAGEMENT OF EPILEPSY IN DOGS by Dr Phyllis Croft MA PhD FRCVS
The Phyllis Croft Foundation for Canine Epilepsy (one of the clubs supported charities) was founded to bring support and comfort to the owners of dogs with Canine Epilepsy, to raise public awareness of the condition and to search for reliable information. The need to promote education about Epilepy is essential and we are learning all the time. Please contact the PCFCE Secretary for further information: Mrs. Margaret James, 77 Upland Road, Billericay, Essex.
UNDERSTANDING EPILEPSY. A book in the Family Doctor Series.
Available from chemists.
Written for humans much is applicable to dogs and is in plain English.
THE NATURAL WAY EPILEPSY
Published by Element
Inexpensive paperback with plenty of good readable information
EPILEPSY AND THE FAMILY PET by Anne Morley, MIQPS.
Anne Morley is the Hon. Secretary of the Canine Epilepsy Support Group (one of the clubs supported charities) and she explains what Epilepsy is, its diagnosis and goes on with information and advice. Chapters include standard veterinary treatment, liver damage, home management of fits, which can be eased if the owner knows what to do; also triggers which may bring on attacks, calming signals and a great deal of very helpful information. There are tips for owners, useful addresses and a chapter by John Saxton, B.Vet.Med, Vet.FFHom., Cert 1AVH, MRCVS. – alternative treatment going alongside conventional treatment. If you have an Epileptic dog, this book can help you to understand what is happening and how to make life easier for everyone. Sadly, as yet there is no magic wand, but many dogs can lead happier lives with the aid of the advice contained within these pages.
The above review was written by Joyce Strange, B.Sc., Member of the UK Registry of Canine Behaviourists, President of Canine Concern England, President of P.A.D.S.
The book is available to CESG members, £5.95 plus 50p p&p. Details from Mrs. A. Morley, 21 Sea Lane, East Preston, Littlehampton, West Sussex. BN16 1NH.