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Whether you are a prospective dog owner or a seasoned expert, this is a book with something for you. In the Complete Healthy Dog, author Betsy Brevitz, D.V.M steps through everything from picking the right puppy or adult dog to end of life care for older dogs.

In this tough economy, this book carries value far greater than the $18.95 retail price. Better yet, many book sellers are offering this new release at 25% off to bring shoppers to the table. In one saved vet visit following the common-sense advice in this book, it can pay for itself five-fold.

This book shows the author's roots in magazine journalism. The clean prose makes it as good a sit-down and read book as it is a convienent reference for a particular ailment. It seperates myth from reality with some question and answer formats that manage to inform without insulting the reader intelligence.

Of particular note are help blocks with topics such as dog-proofing children and temperment testing. These can help ensure the safety of the whole family and they are a great addition to this one book library on dog care.