With The "I Have a Life" Dog Owner's Guide, readers can keep track of essentials easily, including:

• Checklists to keep track of checkups, vaccinations, and other health information
• Tips for understanding their pup's mental and emotional needs
• Information on poisonous plants, common ailments, and first aid for their furry friend

This fun, sassy dog-care guide is sure to bring new dog owners up to speed in a way that's informative and entertaining.

Kim Campbell Thornton, the former editor of Dog Fancy magazine, is an award-winning author of several books, including Why Do Cats Do That?, Why Do Dogs Do That?, The Everything Labrador Retriever Book, and The Everything Pug Book.

Debra M. Eldredge, D.V.M. is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the New York State Veterinary Medical Association, and the Association of Feline Practitioners. A graduate of Cornell Veterinary College, she is the recipient of the Maxwell Award from the Dog Writer's Association.