"A life and death crisis brings Ikuko back to the family farm! A girl's dislike of her own name imperils her adorable pooch! A young artist and his cat discover that love is greater than beauty! A madly barking dog slowly learns to trust humans again! It's the dramatic conclusion of the elementary school arc- you won't want to miss it!"--Back cover.

"Welcome to the Bow Meow Animal Hospital" -- title page. This book reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese format. "A Kodansha Comics trade paperback original"--Colophon. "Final volume!"--Back cover.