Named the Best Health Book of any kind, and the Best Pet Health Book, in two national competitions, this book tells you the truth about all aspects of dog care, from vaccinations to nutrition, anesthesia to parasite control, from surgery to finding a housesitter. "Narrated" by an opinionated Maltese, and filled with 89 full-color photos, it's one of the most fun books available. Learn from it, refer to it, and give it as a gift. It's recommeded by The Animal Protection Institute, the Journal of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, actress/activist Betty White and countless vets.