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Whether you have a puppy who won't eat or an unhappy dog with an ear problem, as a dog owner, you want to know the best way to care for your pet. Can the situation be dealt with quickly at home or should a vet be involved?

Do I Need to See the Vet? will help you answer that question quickly. The symptom-based sections will help you understand what the problem might be. The easy-to-follow flow charts make the decisions clear. The instructions for home remedies are concise, and the remedies are easy to obtain and use. Problems requiring the immediate attention of a vet are pinpointed. In addition, when you do get to the vet, you will be able to give a better picture of what has happened, and your vet will be better able to help solve the problem.

Do I Need to See the Vet? includes the most common ailments that bring puppies and dogs to the vet— the ones that, sooner or later, every dog owner is likely to encounter.

Dr. Bob Porter received a BSc in biology from the University of Guelph and a DVM from the Ontario Veterinary College. He is past president of the Northern Ontario Veterinary Association and Chair of the Advisory Board for the Veterinary Technician Program at Northern College. He has been a partner and founder of four vet practices and is a lecturer on foreign animal diseases. He currently practices in North Bay, Ontario.

Dr. Wendy Ing graduated from the University of Guelph with honors in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program. In the fall of 1998, she opened a small-animal practice in New Liskeard, Ontario.