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Darlene Arden’s passion for
helping animals live longer and
better lives shines through in all
she does. Whether she’s writing
books or articles, speaking to
breed clubs and other animal-
related groups, attending
veterinary conferences to increase
her own knowledge and as a
presenter, or interacting with
individual pet owners, her goal is
always the same -- to enhance the
lives of dogs and cats.
Darlene has written hundreds
of articles and columns for all
of the major dog and cat
publications, as well as
newspapers and general
interest publications.
The Angell Memorial
Animal Hospital Book of
Wellness and Preventive
Care for Dogs
The medical profession has long recognized that implementing a
wellness program of preventive health care helps humans lead healthier,
longer lives. Now the veterinary community has recognized the same
benefits for our dogs. There's no question that our dogs provide us with
unconditional love. They serve many roles: companions, service and
therapy pets, members of the family. They help lower our blood pressure
and keep us on an even keel. There's no doubt that keeping them
healthy will help them live longer and happier lives, and the key to
successful and cost-effective pet care is to protect pets against infectious
diseases and other avoidable maladies before they occur.

Implementing a preventive-medicine plan, much like preventive-medicine
and wellness plans for children and adults, is key to avoiding illness,
accidents, and malnutrition. The Angell Memorial Animal Hospital Book of
Wellness and Preventive Care for Dogs is the first book to discuss the
importance of having a pet wellness plan and to offer the opportunity for
owners everywhere to re-create Angell's preventive-care program in their
own homes.

Established in 1915 by the venerable Massachusetts Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Angell Memorial Animal Hospital was
one of the first institutions to implement a wellness program for dogs.
Considered one of the most notable and prestigious facilities serving the
animal kingdom, this Boston-based hospital is dedicated to providing the
best possible medical and surgical care to animals and to advancing the
practice of veterinary medicine. Its veterinarians specialize in surgery,
radiology, cardiology, dentistry, internal medicine, ophthalmology,
oncology, nutrition, dermatology, and more.

Drawing from the expertise of Angell Memorial's chief of staff, Dr. Paul
Gambardella, and the director of the Wellness Program, Dr. Douglas
Brum, this book shows you how to design, implement, and maintain a
complete wellness program for your dog in collaboration with your own
veterinarian. In jargon-free language, award-winning journalist Darlene
Arden explains how you can put the famed hospital's unprecedented
techniques to work for your dog.

This invaluable resource addresses:

Dentistry and grooming
Nutrition
Emergencies and first aid
Preventive parasite control
Solutions to common puppy problems
Training and behavior
Problems of middle-aged and senior dogs
And more

By thinking and planning ahead, you can help increase your dog's life
span and overall health and happiness.

"Angell Memorial's reputation in the animal world is unchallenged, and
who better to tell their story than one of the best dog writers in the
business. . . . A perfect combination and a must for this important
bookshelf."
--Betty White, actress, author, and animal-welfare activist

In this readable and practical book, award-winning author and pet expert
Darlene Arden puts all the benefits of Angell Memorial's pioneering pet
wellness program in the hands of pet owners everywhere."
--Karen Pryor, behavior biologist and author of Don't Shoot the Dog and
Clicker Training for Dogs

"Darlene Arden isn't just another pet book author--she knows her stuff.
The Angell Memorial Animal Hospital Book of Wellness and Preventive
Care for Dogs gives you ammunition to ask the right questions no matter
where your veterinarian happens to be. This book is like the hospital
itself and is more than cutting-edge medicine--it has heart."
--Steve Dale, host of "Animal Planet" radio show and a senior columnist
for Pet Life magazine.

Angell Memorial Animal Hospital recognized the importance of wellness
early on and was one of the first institutions to initiate a wellness program
for pets. The hospital's esteemed staff of veterinarians explains how you
can put Angell Memorial's renowned, medically proven formula to work
for your dog. You'll also learn how to customize the plan to fit your dog's
individual needs. Discover how to help your dog lead a longer, healthier,
and happier life. You--and your dog--will be glad you did!
Angell Memorial is teaming up with an award-winning journalist, Darlene Arden,
to offer its unprecedented preventive care program to puppy and dog owners
everywhere in this comprehensive, user-friendly book.
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