The Complete Home Veterinary Guide

By Chris C. Pinney

REWARD YOUR PET WITH A LONGER, HAPPIER, AND HEALTHIER LIFE!

Here is THE book for those enthusiasts who want to take intelligent, loving care of their pets—whether that pet be a dog, cat, bird, fish, or some exotic species. This illustrated, A-Z quick-answer guide from popular veterinarian Chris Pinney covers it all: preventive health care, diet, grooming, training, diseases, traveling with pets, selection, first aid, anatomy, holistic pet care, and much more.

The new Third Edition has been updated to include a new directory of the most common drugs used in pet care; a glossary of veterinary terminology; the latest information on the pet vaccination controversy; advice for reducing stress and improving mental health in pets; the newest diagnostic and treatment methods for diabetes, arthritis, epilepsy, and other diseases; tips on caring for injured and orphaned wildlife; and a dollar-saving listing of Ten Steps For Reducing the Cost of Owning a Pet.

If you love your pet and want to be a truly informed pet owner—this guide is just what the veterinarian ordered!

• Dogs
• Cats
• Birds
• Rabbits
• Guinea Pigs
• Hamsters and Gerbils
• Mice and Rats
• Chinchillas
• Sugar Gliders
• Prairie Dogs
• Hedgehogs
• Ferrets
• Miniature Pot-Bellied Pigs
• Reptiles
• Amphibians
• Invertebrates
• Tropical Fish

• Language: English
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Release date: Sep 5, 2003
• ISBN: 9780071433952

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