Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook, Fully Revised and Updated

Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook, Fully Revised and Updated

The classic bestseller–expanded and updatedFor years, many veterinary treatments for cats were based on research conducted with dogs because it was wrongly assumed that cats were very similar. Recently, there have been giant strides in feline veterinary research. This classic reference is fully updated and revised to reflect these advances and gives you the most up-to-date guidance on cat health and cat care. It includes:An index of signs and symptoms to help you find information fastClearly written, step-by-step directions for handling common feline ailments and problemsHundreds of photos, drawings, and tables that illustrate what to look for and how to provide the best care for your catsAll new anatomical drawings and diagramsNew information on genetics, geriatrics, drug sensitivities, raw diets, arthritis medications, dental disease, and moreInformation on supplements, nutraceuticals, and holistic treatments that have proven beneficialInteresting findings on cat behaviorWhether you have a kitten or a senior cat, this resource helps you quickly identify potential problems, take proper steps in emergency situations, better understand diagnoses and treatment options, and communicate more effectively with your veterinarian. This is the hands-on reference you’ll trust again and again.

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From the Inside Flap

The most comprehensive, essential reference for every cat owner, this easy-to-use, authoritative guide provides the vital information you need to take good care of your cat in all types of situations and in all ages and stages of her life. This fully revised and updated Third Edition covers common feline problems and ailments in language you can understand. It includes current information on:

  • Vaccine protocols

  • Flea, tick, and heartworm preventives

  • Nutrition and understanding cat food labels

  • Newly recognized heart, muscle, and dental diseases

  • Lower urinary tract disease, hip dysplasia, calicivirus, and many other conditions

  • New drugs and surgical techniques

  • Therapies using supplements, nutraceuticals, and holistic modalities

–This text refers to the hardcover edition.

About the Author

Debra M. Eldredge, DVM, has won writing awards from both the Dog Writers Association of America and the Cat Writers’ Association. Dr. Eldredge has practiced for more than twenty-five years at a small animal clinic. She has written articles for Catnip, Cats USA, and Cat Fancy.

Liisa D. Carlson, DVM, runs Carlson Pet Hospital, which was started by her late father, Delbert G. Carlson. She contributed extensively to the previous edition of this reference.

The late James M. Giffin, MD, coauthored all previous editions of this guide. –This text refers to the hardcover edition.

From the Back Cover

The classic bestseller?expanded and updated

For years, many veterinary treatments for cats were based on research conducted with dogs because it was wrongly assumed that cats were very similar. Recently, there have been giant strides in feline veterinary research. This classic reference is fully updated and revised to reflect these advances and gives you the most up-to-date guidance on cat health and cat care. It includes:

  • An index of signs and symptoms to help you find information fast

  • Clearly written, step-by-step directions for handling common feline ailments and problems

  • Hundreds of photos, drawings, and tables that illustrate what to look for and how to provide the best care for your cats

  • All new anatomical drawings and diagrams

  • New information on genetics, geriatrics, drug sensitivities, raw diets, arthritis medications, dental disease, and more

  • Information on supplements, nutraceuticals, and holistic treatments that have proven beneficial

  • Interesting findings on cat behavior

Whether you have a kitten or a senior cat, this resource helps you quickly identify potential problems, take proper steps in emergency situations, better understand diagnoses and treatment options, and communicate more effectively with your veterinarian. This is the hands-on reference you’ll trust again and again. –This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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Best Sellers Rank

#314,197 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #144 in Pet Cats #148 in Small Animal Veterinary Medicine (Books) #515 in Cat Care

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