Book review: The
Dog Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook and The Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary
Handbook, Drs. Debra M. Eldredge, Liisa D. Carlson, Delbert G. Carlson, and
James M. Giffin, 2007.
I bought the handbooks around the time that I learned my
first dog had cancer. Since that time, I
have referred to the dog handbook too many times to count. (Any time I write a post about something that has happened to Gracie or Kiki, you can bet I looked in these books for information.) The handbook is filled with useful, detailed
information every pet owner should have at his or her fingertips.
The inside front cover contains an index of signs and symptoms
that is very helpful. The book itself
has pictures for certain conditions and anatomical diagrams for others. I especially like that it describes in
details which conditions should prompt an immediate vet visit and offers
practical advice for those conditions that do not. For example, the authors have a detailed
explanation of various forms of diarrhea, offer home remedies, and discuss
various causes beyond the usual food intolerance. Yes, it is a bit gross, but that’s life!
I am sure the cat handbook is just as helpful. Thankfully, I have not needed it – yet. I highly recommend adding these books to your
library.
Rescue Mommy
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