As a companion animal veterinarian, Dr. Lee Pickett is committed to improving pets’ health and quality of life. She believes one of the best ways to accomplish this is to educate their families about veterinary medicine. In Ask the Vet, Dr. Pickett provides concise answers to the most important questions about keeping your cat healthy, addressing behavior concerns, managing common diseases, protecting your cat from toxins and other hazards -- and even some offbeat feline topics. The more you know about these issues, the better prepared you’ll be to care for your cat and communicate with your veterinarian, enhancing the care your cat receives. This book is an ideal addition to your bookshelf and makes the perfect gift for a cat-loving friend.

As a companion animal veterinarian, Dr. Lee Pickett is committed to improving pets’ health and quality of life. She believes one of the best ways to accomplish this is to educate their families about veterinary medicine. In Ask the Vet, Dr. Pickett provides concise answers to the most important questions about keeping your dog healthy, addressing behavior concerns, managing common diseases, protecting your dog from toxins and other hazards -- and even some offbeat canine topics. The more you know about these issues, the better prepared you’ll be to care for your dog and communicate with your veterinarian, enhancing the care your dog receives. This book is an ideal addition to your bookshelf and makes the perfect gift for a dog-loving friend.

From the publisher of Cat Fancy magazine comes Ask the Vet About Cats, a comprehensive manual to caring for your cat. Ask the Vet's author Elaine Wexler-Mitchell, D.V.M., draws from her many years of clinical practice as a feline veterinarian to compile and answer over eighty of the most commonly asked catcare questions. Spiral bound for easy use, this manual helps you become a better cat owner by placing all your cat-care questions and answers in one easy-to-reference location. From birth to senior years to common health and husbandry concerns, Ask the Vet About Cats has the remedies and cat-care tips you are looking for. By helping you become more aware of behavior, nutrition, lifestyle, and other health concerns related to your cat, you will understand how to properly care for your cat at home and when to seek veterinary care. Book jacket.

This book covers everything from feline medical problems and the symptoms to be on the alert for, to settling into a new home, to the answer to why cats scratch. Author Bruce Fogle, a veterinarian and animal behavior specialist, hopes that by writing in the voice of a cat to pose questions on health and behavior he can reinforce the fact that cats have a variety of needs and emotions, feelings and desires that their owners must understand and respect. Fogle answers 101 of their questions about all aspects of their lives, from sex and travel to illnesses and preventative care. While many of the questions are written in a humorous vein, the answers provided are practical and informative, and make fascinating reading. Illustrated.

Answers questions frequently asked by cat-owners about the general care, common illnesses, physiology, and behavior of their pets.

Answers questions frequently asked by cat-owners about the general care, common illnesses, physiology, and behavior of their pets.

This is the perfect guide to take care of cats and kittens at home. Whether you are a new cat parent or already have a feline companion at home, Complete Cat Care is ideal for all your cat needs. From making your home cat-proof and welcoming for your furry friend to essential equipment you need at home, this book covers it all. From grooming, bathing, and feeding your cat to dealing with behavioral problems, get all the advice from Complete Cat Care. Know how to spot early signs of a disease and find out about common cat disorders. This comprehensive yet accessible book will explain how to take care of a sick or an elderly cat. Also, learn how to administer basic first aid to treat your cat at home and find out what to do in case of an emergency. The book also provides information about breeding and how to care for a new mother and her kittens. Complete Cat Care will help you keep your cat healthy at every stage of its life.