Review of Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

I was given this book the first Christmas I had my first cat.The person who gave it to me is an owner of about 15-20 homeless dogs(numbers vary) and has found the dog version to be helpful.I have found this book to bea necessary item...better than many "people" guide books.I canactually have an intelligent conversation with my vet before(and if) I haveto take my cats in to see him.If my vet mentions a specific malady, I canlook it up and find a simple definition.It's truly user-friendly!It's amust for those new to cats AND those cat experts.I would also recommendthe dog & small animal version for those to whom it applies.We needan automachanic's book that is this simple & helpful!

Product Description
Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook

• Signs and Symptoms Index on inside front cover
• Easy-to-understand text
• Authors with collective experience of over a half century
• Hundreds of instructional photos and drawings throughout
• Covers every problem from Pediatrics to Geriatrics

All cat owners wish that their pets really did have nine lives. Now, with this newly revised and expanded edition of Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook, the one life cats do have can be made longer and happier. Virtually every problem that owners will encounter is dealt with in language that teaches everyone how to cope with and prevent those unpleasant surprises. Part of the cat's mystique is a uniquely curious nature. This innate curiosity can create many dangerous situations and unwelcome consequences. This book, a classic in its first edition, has been updated to include the very latest solutions to the daily occurances and special problems in all phases of cat care, including behavior and training. Yes, training! Now, in clear and simple terms, symptoms are identified and thorough instructions are given so that with this book, owners can become the best friends their cats can have in a lifetime.

From the Inside Flap
Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook Fully revised and expanded, the Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook is the most essential book any cat owner can have. Clearly written, step-by-step directions give you vital information at your fingertips: when you can treat your cat yourself and how to communicate signs and symptoms so that your veterinarian can give your pet the best care possible. A quick reference section on emergencies, all in alphabetical order, enables every owner to find information fast when time is shortest. An index of signs and symptoms on the inside front cover puts every page reference right at hand. Headings in boldface type make finding the right information easy, and charts and tables on vaccinations, household drugs, antibiotics and much more, give complete answers to questions all cat owners ask. A thoroughly detailed index highlights all items covered. Over 200 illustrations enhance every owner's understanding of how to give pills and other medications, how to take a cat's temperature and how to apply bandages. Here in one comprehensive volume is the latest in lifesaving procedures and all veterinary therapies to help you give your cat a lifetime of good care.



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