Books
Do Dogs Have Belly Buttons?
Michelle A Riviera
£7.99 David & Charles

Do dogs have belly buttons? Of course they do! In this informative yet
hilarious collection, Michelle A. Rivera answers more than 100 of the funny,
quirky, and sometimes silly and frivolous questions that every dog owner
asks at one time or another, such as: Do dogs sweat? Why do dogs chase their
tails? Why do dogs stick their heads out of car windows? Can dogs blush?
Are all dogs god swimmers? Can dogs really smell fear?
Covering everything from myths and sayings to amazing feats, Do Dogs Have
Belly Buttons? is the essential trivia book no dog lover should be without.
PLAY IT AGAIN, TOM

Augustus Brown
£9.99 Bantam Press
Play It Again, Tom is a collection of bizarre yet compelling facts about
those animals best known to us us - Kitty and Rover - collated in an informative
and educating way with hilarious anecdotes and occasionally unbelievable
weird and wonderful snippets of information along the way. The perfect stocking
filler that will appeal to animal-loving adults and children of all ages.

Dismayed by the by-products and derivatives she found in normal pet food,
Marjorie Walsh decided to improve her dogs' diet and in this canine cookbook
she shares her tempting recipes. Included are fast food recipes, exotic
meals, snacks and treats, and even dinners you can share!

Dr Quixi Sonntag stresses the importance of understanding the way in
which your dog thinks and learns, explaining why punishment simply does
not work. Training a dog is about communicating your needs and allowing
your dog to do the same. This book shows how you can become a skilled
dog manager without compromising the happiness and well-being of your
pet. It includes tips on recognising and managing your dog's stress levels,
relaxation exercises and advice on how to improve a dog's social skills.

Whilst running a boarding cattery in Bedfordshire since 1987, Jenny Fensom
has owned twelve cats of her own, only one of which was chosen by herself:
all the others were old or middle-aged rescues, either dumped at the local
vet's or strays. Each one has a different story behind it, and in Cat
Etudes Jenny relates how they all came to live with her and Anthony, her
brother, and played an important role in family life. Odd coincidences
surrounded four of them, linking them to Jenny's and Anthony's late father
and past family and friends. For every copy of Cat Etudes sold, £1 will
go to Jenny's favourite charity, Animals Asia Appeal, to save dogs and
cats from the meat trade in China. (For further information and a book
order form, visit Jenny's
website.)

Gone are the days when dogs were fed leftover scraps from the table!
All these delicious recipes are easy-to-make, nutritious and guaranteed
to be wolfed down in delight. Choose from 35 tasty and healthy recipes,
including Magic Muttballs, Salivating Sushi Snacks, Apple and Cinnamon
Lollipups and Pupp-eroni Pizza, all of which feature Tips 'n' Tails, listing
variations, fascinating facts and the benefits of the recipe. There are
also ideas for dogs with allergies or on special diets. Pupcakes also
gives advice on controlling portions, as well as recipes on how to treat
fleas and bad breath.

Britain's leading TV vet combines patience and understanding through
personal experience as a vet for a simple and fun approach to puppy parenting.
There are features on puppy psychology, basic training exercises, general
hygiene practices and behavioural guides. Case studies demonstrate real
life problems and solutions and allow readers to compare their experiences
to those of others, including Scott's own as he raises his own troublesome
terrier, Betty.
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