One nation under dog, adventures in the new world of prozac-popping puppies, dog-park politics, and organic pet food, Michael Schaffer
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One nation under dog, adventures in the new world of prozac-popping puppies, dog-park politics, and organic pet food, Michael Schaffer
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. [259]-282)
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
One nation under dog
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
243544798
Responsibility statement
Michael Schaffer
Sub title
adventures in the new world of prozac-popping puppies, dog-park politics, and organic pet food
Summary
A witty, insightful, and affectionate examination of how and why we spend billions on our pets, and what this tells us about ourselves
Table Of Contents
Prologue: From doghouse to our house -- The $43-billion fur baby -- Man's best friendster -- It's me and the dog -- Trading up -- Hip replacements and health plans -- Breeding the perfect beast -- Legal beagles -- Toy town -- The $100,000-a-year dog walker? -- Trick or treat -- From Alpo to omega-3 fatty acids -- It takes a village to raise a puppy -- The American way of pet death -- Epilogue: Our pets, ourselves
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