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SPEAKING FOR SPOT - BE THE ADVOCATE YOUR DOG NEEDS TO LIVE A HAPPY, HEALTHY, LONGER LIFE
by Nancy Kay (See other books by author)
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Publisher: Dr. Nancy Kay/Trafalgar
Edition: 2008 Paperback, 377 pages
ISBN: 9781570764059
Item: CDV197
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Summary: In "Speaking for Spot," Dr. Kay provides an insider's guide to navigating the overwhelming, confusing, and expensive world of veterinary medicine with a warmth, candor, and humor cultivated over 20-plus years of working with canine patients and their human companions.
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2011 Leo Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award and 2009 DWAA Maxwell Award Winner for regular blog
Dr. Nancy Kay has one wish for today's tail-wagging population--that attached by a leash to every dog is a motivated and effective human advocate.
She admits motivation is the easy part, as most people really want to provide their dogs with the best health care. But making good medical decisions for your dog can be difficult and challenging.
As a dog lover you are confronted with health-care decision-making on many levels: Which veterinarian is the right one for me and my dog? Which vaccinations does my dog need? Is it time to get a second opinion? Where do I get one? How much is this going to cost? Is there a more economical option? Is this medication necessary? Is my dog ready to say goodbye? Am I ready to let him go?
And then there are the myriad symptoms your pup might experience-- the lumps and limps and sneezes and appetite changes that make you wonder:
*Is that normal?
*Should I take my dog to the vet immediately?
*Should I wait and see if he's better tomorrow?
When dealing with these questions, you may feel alone and ill-prepared, desperate for a knowledgeable source to gently explain what your options really are, and how to determine which best serves the needs of your canine and human families. Luckily, you've come to the right place!
In "Speaking for Spot," Dr. Kay provides an insider's guide to navigating the overwhelming, confusing, and expensive world of veterinary medicine with a warmth, candor, and humor cultivated over 20-plus years of working with canine patients and their human companions. She explains the vet's point of view, and how to initiate and nurture a healthy relationship with a vet and her staff. She leads a guided tour through a modern veterinary land comprised of high-tech scanning devices, advanced surgery, physical rehabilitation, and more--the kinds of amazing medical procedures you expect to find in a human hospital, but may not have known were available for your four-legged friends.
Dr. Kay helps you come to grips with a cancer diagnosis, and explains the tough choices that are bound to follow. Plus, you'll find an alphabetical listing of the most common symptoms experienced by dogs and the questions your vet is sure to ask when you report them--not to mention hundreds of prevalent diseases and related points you should be certain to clarify before leaving your vet's office with a treatment plan in hand.
The result is everything you need to know in one fabulous, fully illustrated book. You will not find a more thorough, in-depth guide to ensuring high-quality treatment for your dog.
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| Every Pet Owner Should Own This, June 8, 2011 |
| Reviewer: Susan Ward, CPDT-KA |
As a dog trainer I have a library of animal related books covering every subject. And this is my number 1 health related book. Whether you are an experienced dog owner or a newbie, there is eye-opening information that will make you wish you had this book sooner. The information is so well written and organized, it allows me to quickly reference what I need before walking into the veterinary clinic / hospital. And not only is that information critical to my advocating for my dogs, the suggested questions to ask my vet are invaluable.
And when it comes to my training clients - I can't recommend it fast enough. So often they do not have the confidence or knowledge to 'drive' their veterinary care in a way that is optimal for their dogs' benefit. And this book lays it all out for them. I wish I could make it required reading! |
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| A must read !, February 19, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Jane Miller, Author, 'Healing Companions....' |
I am indebted to Nancy for writing this helpful, compelling, articulate book that addresses how to navigate through the obstacles one may face when trying to deal with their dog's healthcare. As the author of 'Healing Companions:Ordinary Dogs and Their Extraordinary Power To Transform Lives' I have included her book in my resource section and recommend that all of my clients read it. Dr. Kay's book empowers my clients to advocate and stand up for their psychiatric service dog's healthcare. A must read for all animal lovers. I highly recommend her book. Thanks so much for writing this fabulous book. All the best, Jane Miller, LISW, CDBC
www.healing-companions.com |
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| Belongs in Every Dog Lovers Library, March 5, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Robert Watson |
We have five dogs and I am always looking for good books about caring for them. I am most impressed with the excellence of this book. It provides the kind of information that I need to communicate with our vet. As someone who has the sometimes scary and nerve wracking job of having to speak for animals in troubling times, it provides the kind of information I have desperately needed and not been able to find -- until now.
In fact I had the need to use information from the book recently. My wife and I just rescued a toy poodle pup who I suspected had patellar luxation. I used the questions from your book to communicate with Murphy's vet and felt like I understood the situation and was getting the answers I needed.
This book should be in the library of everyone who cares for a dog and in every vets office. |
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