Amy Shojai Releases Dog Facts Book: The Pet Parents A-to-Z Home Care Encyclopedia

by Amy Shojai | Apr 11, 2016 | Dog Training & Care | 24 comments

It’s National Pet Day and what better time to release my latest book DOG FACTS: The Pet Parent’s A-to-Z Home Care Encyclopedia! If you pre-ordered an Ebook version at my special $2.99 discount it should have already downloaded to your Ereader of choice. Enjoy, and thanks for your “early adoption.”

Today DOG FACTS releases in all Ebook versions (now $9.99) and print at amazon ($24.99) and will soon be available at other stores, too. This is a MASSIVE book, 642 pages and three pounds of everything you ever wanted to know about keeping your dog happy, healthy, and safe.

Advance reviews make my virtual tail wag: “A Must Have for All Dog Owners. Amy Shojai has hit a grand slam…”

Here’s what’s in the book:

An alphabetical A-to-Z listing, with more than 200 entries and 200+ cute dog photos and illustrations, covering everything from abscesses and hair loss to whipworms and zoonosis, holistic care, first aid, and breed health issues (and what to do)

Charts that list symptoms for a particular condition, the corresponding home care or first aid, the comparative veterinarian and holistic treatments, and preventive advice
A symptoms/conditions table that helps you identify what ailments might be bothering your dog
Breed-At-A-Glance chart to compare personality, looks, care challenges and other issues when choosing your purebred dog

A comprehensive, easy-to-use index that makes quick reference a snap
Contact information for dozens of dog organizations and veterinary resources

This is a compilation of my more than 25 years as a pet care journalist, incorporating the veterinary advice from hundreds of veterinary experts and thousands of hours of interviews. I’ve tried to keep the cost as economical as possible because I truly believe this book could save dog lives–I want as many pet parents to have access to the book as possible. Heck, instead of getting 3 or 4 of my books, just get this one all-inclusive book! I hope it makes a positive difference for your special dogs.

I hope you’ll share these links (below) with dog loving friends. Instead of a collection of several books, this door-stop-size book covers all the must-knows from birth to seniors, and I hope is the only dog book a pet parent will need.

Could you please do me a favor? SHARE this post with your dog loving friends and let me know how you (they) like the book. I’m not too proud to beg (can you see me sitting up? it’s hissing off the cats…)

Thanks in advance for helping me spread the word! Here are the direct links to the book:

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24 Comments

dustydesertdogs on April 14, 2016 at 9:35 am

congratulations! your book looks wonderful and very informative! great job!
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GonetotheSnowDogs (@Gone2theSnowDog) on April 13, 2016 at 8:57 pm

This is very cool! Congrats!
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Beth on April 13, 2016 at 8:43 pm

I’ll have to get a copy for myself, I know that it is very informative! Congratulations on the book release!
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The Daily Pip on April 13, 2016 at 8:31 pm

Congrats! I am really excited to pick up a copy. It seems like it truly has everything for dog parents – all conveniently located in one book! And cute dog pictures, too!
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- Amy Shojai on April 14, 2016 at 6:59 am
  
  Choosing the pictures was great fun, I must say!
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spencerthegoldendoodle on April 13, 2016 at 7:37 pm

Way to go Amy! This looks like a great resource for every dog owner!!! 🙂
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Miss Molly Says on April 13, 2016 at 7:01 pm

What an amazing resource for pet owners! All pup parents needs to grab a copy!
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JeanneP of Bichonpawz on April 13, 2016 at 6:25 pm

Congratulations on this wonderful achievement!
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TheDogTrainingLady on April 13, 2016 at 6:07 pm

This is definitely a book for all doggie pet parents. Congratulation on the release, what a perfect day too!
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Sweet Purrfections on April 13, 2016 at 5:38 pm

Congratulations Amy! If this book is as informative as the Cat Fact, we know it’s great!
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- Amy Shojai on April 13, 2016 at 5:41 pm
  
  Awww…..purrrrrrring!
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Cathy Armato on April 13, 2016 at 4:05 pm

Congratulations Amy! What a great accomplishment to add to your list!
Love & Biscuits,
Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them
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Three Chatty Cats on April 13, 2016 at 3:46 pm

This book looks like such a great resource, Amy! A must-have for every dog owner!
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- Amy Shojai on April 13, 2016 at 5:06 pm
  
  So glad you stopped by…and (shhh…) there’s a cat book version, too for the Three chatty Cats, LOL!
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Bryn Nowell on April 13, 2016 at 3:14 pm

What a great resource for all pet owners! A great item to consider “gifting” for new pet parents!
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Tenacious Little Terrier on April 13, 2016 at 2:01 pm

That is one massive book! How long did it take you to write it? It looks like it would be a great resource!
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- Amy Shojai on April 13, 2016 at 2:24 pm
  
  I guess you could say it took 20+ years to write, combined with my research over the years. *s* But I put it together over the past 9 months or so, and then spent another 6 weeks editing.
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Ruth and Layla on April 13, 2016 at 10:28 am

Congratulations, it sounds like an amazing book and a must on the shelf 🙂
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- Amy Shojai on April 13, 2016 at 10:30 am
  
  Thanks so much Ruth & Layla.
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nichole on April 13, 2016 at 9:51 am

Congrats on the release of such a great book!
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MattieDog on April 13, 2016 at 9:01 am

Awesome book Amy – and great resource for all pet parents! I’m more than happy to share with my friends!
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- Amy Shojai on April 13, 2016 at 9:02 am
  
  Thanks so much! Hope it helps a bunch!
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Kelly on April 13, 2016 at 8:58 am

My son is thinking of getting his first dog and this book looks like it would be a great resource for him!
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- Amy Shojai on April 13, 2016 at 9:05 am
  
  Hey Kelly, How exciting for your son. A first dog…wow. And yes, the book I think would be perfect for him (but then, I’m biased, LOL!)
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