The Dog

The work surveys the dog's natural history and zoological classification, distinguishing wild and domesticated varieties and cataloguing numerous regional breeds. It presents detailed anatomical descriptions from skeleton to sensory organs and digestive and reproductive systems, linking form to function. Several chapters examine common ailments — including rabies, distemper, mange, eye and ear problems, fractures — and provide practical veterinary treatments, procedures, and medicines alongside an editor's introduction to canine pathology. The text also considers the animal's practical roles for humans, humane management, training, and legal and ethical considerations arising from the dog's service and domestication.