John Lasalle: 6 books

Originally developed as a vermin chaser in the 1800's, the main purpose of the Toy Manchester Terrier was to catch and kill rodents. While the dog is rarely, if ever, purchased for this reason today, the terrier is still capable of catching rats and mice. Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

Heartworm infestation is a very serious medical condition in domestic dogs. It can be life-threatening if not identified and treated properly and promptly. Even some of the treatments carry the risk of severe and potentially fatal consequences. Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

Atopy is one of the most common allergic skin diseases in domestic dogs, second only to flea bite dermatitis and followed closely by food allergies. Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

Mange is a skin disease of domestic dogs caused by one of several different species of parasitic mites. The mites that most commonly affect dogs are: Sarcoptes scabiei, which causes sarcoptic mange (“canine scabies”); Cheyletiella yasguri, which causes cheyletiellosis (“walking dandruff”);...

The Tibetan Terrier was almost completely unknown in the West until the 1920s, when a British surgeon in India was given a female of the breed as a gift for saving the life of a local woman. His colleagues had never seen a dog like the Tibetan before, and after the surgeon entered the rare breed...

Diarrhea is often a symptom of another condition that is occurring in the dog, and it requires prompt attention and treatment. While some diarrheal conditions in dogs can be caused by minor gastrointestinal upsets, diarrhea can also be indicative of a severe medical crisis such as poisoning or a...