Eternal Puppy: Keeping Your Dog Young Forever (Kennel Club Books) [Paperback]

Janice Willard (Author), Marty Becker (Foreword)

Book Description

Series: Kennel Club Books | Publication Date: February 12, 2008

A revolutionary new approach to keeping mature and senior dogs healthy longer in both body and mind. Just as humans are living longer lives, so too are our dogs. Eternal Puppy provides factual, useful information to assist dog owners in providing a better quality of life for their aging dogs.

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"A must read presented in common day-by-day language." -- --Johnny F. Hoskins, DVM, PhD, diplomate of American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM)

"A perfect blend of science and soul...Eternal Puppy may add years to your dog's life and life to his years." -- --Dr. Marty Becker DVM, resident vet, Good Morning America

"Dogs are the most loyal, devoted, and loving companions we humans have ever found in the animal kingdom. For all they give us, they deserve from us the happiest and most joyous lives possible. Dr, Janice Willard gives us the knowledge and tools to accomplish this all-important goal." -- --Franklin D. McMillan DVM, co-author of Mental Health and Well-Being in Animals

"Elderly dogs steal my heart, as did this book. . . Eternal Puppy is essential and enjoyable reading for anyone who wants to prolong sharing his life with a middle-aged and soon-to-be older dog." -- --Dr. Ian Dungar, PhD, MRCVS, founder of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers

"Janice Willard offers practical strategies for keeping mature dogs young and healthy in mind and body. Among her findings is that only 20%-25% of a dog's longevity is determined by its genes; the owner can influence the remaining percentage by how he or she cares for the animal." -- --Publishers Weekly

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Just as humans are living longer lives, so too are our dogs. The goal of this revolutionary book is to provide factual, useful information to dog owners to help them influence the health and vitality of their senior dogs. With the input and assistance of a top team of veterinarians, this book presents the latest findings about the common medical conditions that senior dogs face and maps out proactive strategies for maintaining a senior dog's health. Dedicated dog owners will find themselves clinging to Dr. Willard's precise recommendations and heartfelt insight as they discover how they can truly impact the lives of their eternal puppies.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Kennel Club Books (February 12, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593786751
• ISBN-13: 978-1593786755
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,983,855 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for care of your aging best friend., August 29, 2010

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This review is from: Eternal Puppy: Keeping Your Dog Young Forever (Kennel Club Books) (Paperback)

I am very pleased with this book. It fully outlines chapter by chapter the aging and disease processes one can expect in their aging "puppy" and how to personally care for and when to seek treatment for their dog's ailments. Years ago, previous to my now-11-year-old dog, I had another dog that I very unfortunately learned a couple months too late that he had been suffering and in pain (with cancer). Apparently dogs hide much of their physical pain, but there are signs one can watch for to alleviate needless suffering. I have always regretted my lack of knowledge at the time and wanted to avoid that ever again with another dog I would own in the future. This book is an excellent resource and I would highly recommend it!