The Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health: The complete pet health resource for your dog, cat, horse or other pets - in everyday language. (Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health (Home Edition)) (Paperback)

~ Merck Publishing and Merial (Author), Cynthia M Kahn (Editor), Scott Line (Editor)

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Product Description

The Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health delivers animal health expertise in everyday language that all pet owners can understand. This in-depth new resource, authored by over 200 veterinary experts, covers the full spectrum of today's pets, from dogs, cats and horses to birds, reptiles, fish and other exotic pets. No other book provides as much health information on as many types of animals. The one resource for a lifetime of pets.

About the Author

For over a century, Merck Publishing has been dedicated to providing the finest medical and scientific books in the world. Long known for providing authoritative references for healthcare professionals, Merck Publishing more recently began producing resources in everyday language for the general public. In fact, The Merck Manual of Medical Information — Home Edition has sold more than 2 million copies, and is the best-selling home medical reference in the world. Now, Merck Publishing has partnered with Merial, a world-leading animal health company, to bring comprehensive animal health information to pet owners everywhere.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1300 pages
• Publisher: Merck; 1 edition (October 23, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0911910999
• ISBN-13: 978-0911910995
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.7 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #19,821 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent source for information about pet health, January 20, 2008

By	Augusta D. Eller (St. Clair Shores, MI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you want an excellent source for information on the diseases and health issues that can affect your cat, dog, horse, bird, gold fish, or reptilian pet look no further than to the Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health. Like its counterpart for human medicine it is a source for accurate and thorough health information.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing understandable and Worth it!, February 8, 2008

By	FitCat - See all my reviews

This book is a long time in coming. I have always had the "official" copy of the Merck Veterinarian Manual and refer to it often. But this book is really good for the layman who wants to understand what is going on with their pet, and doesn't have the time to figure out the medical jargon in the "big book." Very thorough and all inclusive. An excellent resource and must have for people who have animals.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive manual., February 1, 2008

By	O. Vinogradova "jaded mouse" (IL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great at-home reference for pet owners. Gives a good deal of background and description for most of the ailments that your pets (dogs, cats, horses, birds, and some exotics are covered) will encounter in their life. No way a replacement for professional veterinary care, but a great guide to give you more details than your vet can during visits. A must have for all concerned pet parents!