Dog Wins National Literary Award

RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif., July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The Benjamin Franklin Awards(TM) for excellence in publishing have named "Scared Poopless: The Straight Scoop on Dog Care" as the 2006 Winner for Best Health Book. The Ben Franklin is awarded by PMA, the Independent Book Publishers Association. Books are judged for both editorial and design excellence by reviewers, editors, designers, artists, acquisition librarians, bookstore buyers, wholesalers and distributors.

This highly-acclaimed book divulges critical information on dog care in a fun, engaging, easy-to-understand style -- all from the point of view of Chiclet, a spunky four-pound Maltese. The 89 full-color photos are thought- provoking and enchanting, and all author royalties benefit animal causes.

Chiclet and Jan began the research that became a book after Chiclet's true love Jiggy (also a Maltese) developed severe immune-mediated liver disease. What began as a desperate quest to save Jiggy's life resulted in a book with the potential to improve the lives of all dogs. Countless hours of research and interviews with many of this country's most respected veterinarians and experts uncovered critical information on dog health care that is simply unknown to the public.

Chiclet's book covers all aspects of canine health and safety, going far beyond the basics. It begins with a 'Dog Quotient Test' and continues with surprising and life-saving information. For example, did you know that onions, grapes, cocoa shell mulch, and acetaminophen pain relievers can be poisonous to dogs? Or that your dog may be getting vaccinations it doesn't need, or getting necessary vaccinations too often? Or that kibble doesn't keep teeth clean? Or that rawhide chews can be dangerous? Or what's really in pet food and how it affects canine health? "Scared Poopless" reveals these scary truths and much, much more.

This book is for everyone with a dog and for people still looking for that special pup. The shocking truth is that most people think they know how to care for a dog... but most are highly uninformed, or misinformed, about what it takes to keep a dog healthy and safe. The Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association calls this book "wonderful" and says she has "rarely been so impressed by any publication." "Scared Poopless" has been endorsed by actress and animal advocate Betty White, countless veterinarians and animal welfare experts... and even the dog superstar Benji.

Scared Poopless is sold nationwide at http://www.dogs4dogs.com/, Amazon.com and selected book and pet stores.