Anti-Aging for Dogs: A Longevity Program For Man's Best Friend

You love your dog. Don't you want to keep him around for a good long time?

You take steps to slow down your own aging process and stay as healthy and fit as possible-- now you can do the same for you beloved dog. Learn Dr. John Simon's amazing program for canine longevity, and your best friend can live years beyond his normal life expectancy. Simple but effective changes in your dog's lifestyle, diet, exercise program, environment, and behavior can yield astounding results. In this invaluable manual-- the first of its kind-- well-known and respected veterinarian Dr. John M. Simon tells you how to put this powerful program to use, with essential advice about:

* Ensuring that your dog gets the right exercise, grooming, and dental hygiene
* Creating a safe, healthy home environment for your dog
* Avoiding common canine behavioral problems
* Programs for assuring optimal nutrition, digestion, and detoxification
* Plus: helpful appendices on first aid, toxic substances, and health maintenance

John M. Simon, D.V.M., owns a private practice, Woodside Animal Hospital, in Royal Oak, Michigan. A graduate of the Michigan State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Simon has more than thirty years of experience in conventional and alternative pet care. In 1982, Dr. Simon became Detroit's first certified veterinary acupuncturist; in 1996, he received his certificate from the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. Dr. Simon is a past president of the Oakland County Veterinary Medical Association (OCVMA) and has served as both an officer and board member of the Southeastern Michigan Veterinary Medical Association (SEMVMA). In 1993, he began hosting his own weekly cable TV talk show, Your Pet's Good Health. Dr. Simon has written several books, including Basic Bird Care & Preventive Medicine, What Your Dog Is Trying to Tell You, and What Your Cat Is Trying to Tell You. He has also written a regular column in Detroit's Daily Tribune since 1983, and has contributed extensively to pet-care magazines such as Natural Pet. Dr. Simon lives in Franklin Village, Michigan, with his wife and two children.

Steve Duno is a freelance writer residing in Seattle, Washington. A native New Yorker, Steve has coauthored four books, including Choosing a Dog, Leader of the Pack, Show Biz Tricks for Cats, and The Everything Cat Book. He has also published fiction, and is currently working on a novel, a new pet-care book, and an instructional book on golf. Steve has appeared on television and radio, and has written for Slate, an on-line magazine. He lives with his nine-year-old rottweiler mix, Louie.