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.

A veterinarian discusses the selection, training, care, breeds, and illnesses of dogs and common myths about them. Includes a section of emergency first aid procedures.

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.

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.