Whether you’ve just picked up your first puppy from the breeder or the kennel, or you’ve been raising a dog for the last five years, the chance that you might face your dog’s first illness is always present. As a dog owner, it is your responsibility to make sure your dog remains happy and healthy at all times.

To do that, you need to know exactly what actions you’re taking now could lead to or prevent the common health problems that domestic canines face every year. Each breed is susceptible to different health problems, but if you spend time learning how to prevent and treat those issues now, you’ll never need to worry about your dog being struck out of nowhere by any of the 20 ailments listed in this book.

Read carefully, take notes and make sure your dog never falls victim to any of these health issues. Remember that your dog cannot tell you when it doesn’t feel well. The only way to properly treat these health problems is through prevention and early warning signs.