Decoding Dog Health Speak: How to See and Think About Your Dog’s Symptoms (Owner-to-Owner Dog Health Series)

Practical. Accessible. Story-driven.From the award-winning author of Symptoms to Watch for in Your Dog—recipient of the Maxwell Award from the Dog Writers Association of America and the Morris Animal Foundation Canine Health Award—comes the second volume in the Owner-to-Owner Dog Health Care series.Decoding Dog Health Speak: How to See and Think About Your Dog’s Symptoms picks up where Symptoms to Watch for in Your Dog left off—looking at the topic from the perspective of real-life scenarios.No two cases are the same. One dog’s minor health hiccup might appear identical to a condition demanding urgent care in another. Consider the context. Severity. Other symptoms. How quickly it came on. How long it has lasted. And whether it’s getting better—or worse.We are all vulnerable to experience bias—it’s easy to fall into the assumption trap. That’s where Decoding Dog Health Speak comes in. It lets you benefit from the experience of fellow dog parents—68 real-life stories in all.Instinct is the sum of past experiences. Decoding Dog Health Speak allows you to draw from a deeper well.This book includes case studies covering most common symptoms:VomitingRegurgitationNonproductive retchingDiarrheaStraining to defecateAppetite changes (loss or excessive hunger)Pica (eating non-food items)Excessive drinkingUrination and urinary accidentsStraining to urinatePantingSeizuresDroolingLethargy or weaknessGum color changesHeart disease signsHeadshakingLumps and bumpsNosebleedsCoughingHead tiltingBad odorExcessive lickingShaking or tremblingAtaxia, drunken gait, or loss of coordinationChanges in behaviorWhether you’re a new dog parent or have years of experience, this book will broaden your thinking and put you on a steady footing.Equip yourself to spot the differences and advocate for your dog's health." Read more