For the concerned dog owner, today's array of veterinary home-care options can be bewildering. Written by two experienced veterinarians, The Dog's Drugstore breaks through this confusion and skillfully guides owners to the best methods of care.*Comprehensive listings of conditions, their symptoms, and effective treatments*Clear and specific instructions for calculating correct medicine dosages for all sizes and breeds of dog *How to tell if your dog is in pain-and which pain medications work best*Tricks and tips to get your dog to take his medicine*How to treat wounds, sprains, and other injuries*The best non-prescription treatments for fleas, ticks, and worms*How to avoid accidental poisoning*Important information on herbal remedies for dogs*Keeping your dog's medical history*Organizations of interest to caring dog ownersFeaturing clear illustrations to help you identify common conditions and step-by-step instructions to guide you through each step of home treatment, this encyclopedic volume will fill a void in every dog-owner's bookshelf. With The Dog's Drugstore, learn when and how to treat your pooch's sniffles and sprains-and save your pet a trip to the vet.