Books

New Dog

Published by Mitchell Beazley, 2008

In “New Dog”, Dr Bruce Fogle shares the benefit of his 40 years’ clinical expertise. Whether choosing a pedigree or a mutt, find out how to make the most of your relationship with your dog and look after its health and well-being. Choose from the best breeds for a wide range of lifestyles from apartment dweller to allergy sufferer. Assess your dog’s personality and ensure a stress-free home-coming for all the family. Solve all familiar and less common problems from dog training, feeding, exercise, aggression and fearfulness. Packed with information, “New Dog” includes latest technology such as DNA testing for genetic predisposition to illness.

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If Your Cat Could Talk

A Language Course for Humans

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2007

For anyone who owns a cat or is considering moving in with one Get to know your cat and learn to encourage good behaviour with this in depth guide to cat conduct from the UK’s No.1 vet, Dr Bruce Fogle. Have you ever wondered why cats scratch the furniture, or dig up houseplants (and how you can stop them)? Pick up practical solutions to unwanted behaviours, using easy-to-follow techniques. Find out how they play, what gets them angry and how they protect their territory. Explore cat senses, grooming, eating and exercise and find out how your pet is communicating to you through its body language and habits. Learn to spot what sort of cat a kitten will grow into and make sure you choose the right temperament to suit you. The purrfect guide to understanding your cat.

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A Dog Abroad

One Man and His Dog Journey into the Heart of Europe

Published by Ebury Press, 2007

Travelling with man’s best friend allows Bruce Fogle to savour landscape in a way he couldn’t alone. Macy introduces him to an eclectic mix of rural folk and local animals, as well as other travellers. Together, Macy and Bruce walk for miles through peaceful woods and empty shores, taking time off from the frenetic bustle of urban life to appreciate the unspoilt beauty of landscapes still frozen in the aspic of time. In this, their second adventure together, Bruce and Macy travel through the little known lands of Europe; tracking down the Fogle family roots. In their compact motorhome, they travel through the Netherlands, northern Germany and Scandinavia, the altics, and finally down the eastern rim of Poland to Slovakia and Slovenia. With Macy at his side, Fogle discovers new revelations about his ancestrey and as well as discovering the real central Europe. The perfect travelling companion, “A Dog Abroad” is an enchanting read.

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Cats (Eyewitness Companions)

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2006

For anyone considering buying a cat, or whose home is already run by one! Discover everything you need to know about cats in this comprehensive guide from the UK’s No.1 vet, Dr Bruce Fogle. Meet sixty breeds, from the Manx to the Japanese Bobtail, and learn how to identify the characteristics that make each one special. Make sure you know how to look after your purrfect friend with tips and advice on preparing for a new arrival, feeding, grooming, training, nutrition, first aid and preventative care. Plus, find out how cats and humans have lived together throughout history and how looking after a cat can help you live longer.

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Dogs (Eyewitness Companions)

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2006

Showing you what others only tell you. Covers the history of dogs from their wild origins to their role as house pets and working dogs. Features specially commissioned photography and information on identifying breeds, from toy poodles to Irish wolfhounds, plus expert guidance on behavior, training, health, and grooming. This is the one-stop guide to your canine companion.

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