Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook, Fully Revised and Updated
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.
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Book details
- Author
- Debra M. Eldredge, DVM, Delbert G. Carlson, DVM, Liisa D. Carlson, DVM
- Imprint
- Howell Book House, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Pages
- 660
- Formats
- Paperback, Hardcover
- Subjects
- Pets › Cats
- Topics
- cat health · feline veterinary care · cat care · pet first aid · feline ailments · cat nutrition · animal wellness
- ISBN-13
- 9781630262969 (Paperback)9781630267643 (Hardcover)
About the author
DEBRA M. ELDREDGE, DVM, is a veterinarian with more than twenty-five years of practice and the author of more than 20 books on pets, including Dog Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook and Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook.
Eldredge has won writing awards from the Dog Writers Association of America and the Cat Writers' Association, including multiple Muse Medallions from the latter organization, and has served as past president of both. A graduate of Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, she was the first recipient of the school’s Gentle Doctor Award, given by clinical faculty for best patient care.
Eldredge writes for Cat Fancy, Dog Fancy, and Dogs in Review.
Debra lives in Vernon, NY.





