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Alison Smith. Staffordshire Bull Terrier: An Owner’s Guide
STAFFORDSHIRE BULL. TERRIER
Dedication
Contents
PART ONE. YOU AND YOUR DOG
Chapter 1. History of the breed
Bloodsports
Origins of the breed
The breed internationally
The Dangerous Dogs Act
Breed Standard
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Chapter 2. Acquiring a puppy
Why choose a Stafford?
The first steps
Choosing a puppy
Rescuing a Stafford
Puppy-proofing your home
Essential equipment
Bringing your puppy home
House-training
Feeding
Grooming
Chapter 3. Socialization and training
What now?
Children
Out and about
Successful training
Lead training
‘Sit’
‘Down’
‘Stay’
‘Come’
Training problems
Chapter 4. Your adult dog
Grooming your dog
Bathing your dog
Exercise
Travelling with your dog
Going on holiday
The senior Stafford
Time to say goodbye
Chapter 5. Behaviour
A matter of personality
Reprimanding your dog
Early problems
Staffords and children
Aggression
Senior moments
Chapter 6. Showing and fun
The day of the show
PART TWO. HEALTHCARE
Signs of good health
Hereditary diseases
Genetic faults
Hip dysplasia
Other hereditary conditions
Preventing disease
Check your dog
Vaccinations
Pet Passports
Neutering your dog
Diet is important
Keep your dog fit and active
Parasites
External parasites
Internal parasites
Dental care
Tooth disease
Broken teeth
Ulcers and tumours
Canine dentistry
Eye problems
Watering and discharge
Eye conditions
Inflammations of the eye
Ear problems
Preventing problems
Treating minor problems
Middle-ear disease
Ballooning of an ear flap
Nose problems
Sore noses
Respiratory problems
Distemper
Coughs
Heart disease
Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Kennel cough
Tummy problems
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Flatulence
Blood in the stools
Malabsorption
Polydipsia and polyphagia
Salmonella infection
Parvovirus infection
Acute abdomen
Urinary problems
Types of urinary disease
Leptospirosis
Cystitis
Calculi
Skeletal problems
Arthritis
Obesity
Slipped disc
Skin problems
Healthy tips
Mange
Ringworm
Lumps and bumps
Hot spots
Nursing a sick dog
Be confident
Taking the temperature
Administering medicine
Tablets, pills or capsules
Liquids
Handling your dog
Making a makeshift muzzle
At the vet’s
First aid
Burns
Poisoning
Bee and wasp stings
Bleeding
Heat stroke
Foreign bodies
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Useful information. Organizations
Magazines
Websites
Index
Acknowledgements
About the Authors. Alison Smith
David Taylor B.V.M.S., F.R.C.V.S., F.Z.S
Copyright
About the Publisher
