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Title: Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook by Delbert G. Carlson, James M. Giffin ISBN: 0-87605-796-2 Publisher: Howell Book House Pub. Date: 01 December, 1995 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.62 (16 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: Unfortunately, an old edition
Comment: The low rating I have given this book is solely because it was written in 1995. If it were an updated edition from 2001, I'd give it rating of 5 stars. Veterinary medicine has enormously developed in the past few years and some of the information in the book is no longer accurate. I am only very familiar with the conditions of hyperthyroidism and hypertropic myocardiopathy. The little information offered in the book regarding hyperthyroidism is no longer accurate. In 1995 the cause of the condition was unknown as well as the effects the condition has on the heart. In addition, the new and successful treatments that are being given to cats are not stated in the book. The information on myocardiopathy, to be fair, seems to be accurate. If the author updates this book, this would be a magnificent reference source to own. I would suggest to change the black and white pictures for color pictures. Other reviewers hate the pictures, but they should realize that this is the best way to visually compare their cat's physical condition against a picture to figure out what is wrong with the cat before it goes to the vet. Medical school textbooks are full of color pictures. My point is that the pictures add to the excellence of books. To finish, it is unfortunate that I ended up with a 1995 edition (which is my fault for not checking it out before ordering the book). Having discovered the inaccurate information makes me wonder what other medical information is outdated in the book. As a result, I can no longer consider it a reliable reference source.
Rating: 5
Summary: Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook
Comment: This is a detailed medical guide to ailments/conditions of cats, treatment options including home care, surgery, medicines, etc. and pictures. I want to be knowlegable as to what my vet is doing and this book definitely does that. Some of the information is for breeders but I found that interesting to read. I think it is well written and easy to understand for ordinary people.
A really good book for general knowledge - less technical - is Cats for Dummies. Lots of great info.
Rating: 5
Summary: An invaluable reference for the cat owner
Comment: I work with a cat rescue and have been able to save countless cats and kittens with the help of this book. Detailed descriptions, pictures and instructions make this a must have for the cat owner. Everything is written in plain english making it easy to understand. I have recommended this book to everyone in my organization as well as every new "parent" we have placed a cat or kitten with. If you have a cat you need to have this book.
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Title: Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook by James M. Giffin, Liisa D. Carlson ISBN: 0876052014 Publisher: Howell Book House Pub. Date: 04 November, 1999 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: The Veterinarians' Guide to Your Cat's Symptoms by D.V.M. Anne E. Hohenhaus, D.V.M. John E. Pinckney, D.V.M. Katherine A. Houpt, D.V.M. Michael S. Garvey, Melissa S. Wallace D.V.M., Elizabeth Randolph ISBN: 0375752277 Publisher: Villard Pub. Date: 01 June, 1999 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: The Complete Book of Cat Breeding by Dan Rice ISBN: 0812097645 Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Pub. Date: January, 1997 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
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Title: What Your Cat Is Trying To Tell You by John M. Simon, Stephanie Pederson ISBN: 0312972881 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: 15 January, 2000 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: The Cornell Books of Cats : The Comprehensive and Authoritative Medical Reference for Every Cat and Kitten by Mordecai Siegal ISBN: 0679449531 Publisher: Villard Pub. Date: 13 May, 1997 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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