In this handy, accessible volume-arranged in an easy-to-use, A-Z format-readers will get more information on:
* The treatments available for a wide range of conditions-from behavioral problems to inherited disorders to life-threatening emergencies * How to ask the right questions of their veterinarians * Where to find the best specialists to meet the specific medical needs of their dog or cat * The most current research on vaccines, genetics, diet, and behavior management * Basic pet care
Pet Care in the New Century also features heartwarming true stories of dogs and cats who have beaten the odds thanks to their caring owners and today's most innovative and dedicated veterinary professionals.
Today, our cats and dogs are considered family members and just as deserving of the best medical care available. Cutting-edge medicine IS available for your puppy or kitten, adult dog or cat, or geriatric pet--and loving them means providing for their wellness the best way we can. After all, that's what we do for our friends. *smile*
Your veterinarian is key to keeping your dog or cat healthy. But just as human cardiologists and surgeons offer specialized care, more than 20 veterinary specialties also offer help that goes beyond the basics. My goal has always been to empower you to make informed choices about your pet's physical and emotional needs. I believe it is vital that all pet lovers become aware of what treatments are available, and where to find them, by asking their veterinarian. Now, you can read this book for that information. My fondest wish is that "PET CARE IN THE NEW CENTURY" will help you learn about various options to help you make the best choices for your individual animal's circumstance. Then it's up to you to say "yes" or "no thanks" to a kidney transplant, paralysis cure, behavior help, or cancer treatments, for example--remembering always that there is no right or wrong answer.
When you make a decision from the heart that is based on the best information available to you at the time, it cannot be wrong.
Best wishes,
Amy D. Shojai
About the Author
Amy D. Shojai is a nationally known authority on pet care and behavior, and the author of more than a dozen award-winning nonfiction pet books.
Amy D. Shojai, CABC a nationally known authority on pet care and behavior, is a certified animal behavior consultant, a spokesperson for the pet products industry, and the author of 23 nonfiction pet books and over 1,000 articles. Her award-winning columns have appeared in the Herald Democrat newspaper, at Purina's CatChow.com, About.com, Sergeants.com e-newsletter, the NBC-Universal site PetSide.com, HomeAgain.com and ivillage.com. She appears twice-monthly on the "Pet Talk" segment at KXII-CBS, and hosts the weekly "Pet Peeves" at PetLifeRadio.com and is an expert on Animal Planet DOGS 101 and CATS 101.
Ms. Shojai addresses a wide range of fun-to-serious issues in her work, covering dog and cat training, behavior, natural and allopathic health care, nutrition, first aid, aging pets, "the bond" and cutting-edge medical topics. Her work has been honored with over three dozen writing awards and she is a two-time recipient of the "Friskies Writer of the Year" award.
Ms. Shojai's work empowers pet lovers by providing the information they need to make informed decisions for their cats and dogs. The former veterinary technician specializes in translating "medicalese" into easily understood jargon-free language, making it accessible to all pet lovers.
Ms. Shojai has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, and in USA Weekend, The New York Times, Washington Post, Reader's Digest, Woman's Day, Family Circle, Woman's World, and many other leading newspapers and magazines. She has also been a featured pet care expert on Animal Planet Dogs 101, Cats 101, Petsburgh USA/Disney Channel program, Good Day New York, Fox News: Pet News, NBC Today Show, WGN-Chicago "Pet Central" and "Animal Planet Radio" and many others.
Ms. Shojai is a certified member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, founder and Past President of the Cat Writers' Association, a member of the Dog Writers Association of America, and Past President of Oklahoma Writers Federation, Inc. She frequently speaks to groups on a variety of pet-related issues, lectures at veterinary and writer conferences, and conducts training and behavior demonstrations around the country.
She and her husband live with Seren(dipity) the Siamese wannabe, Magic the German Shepherd, and other assorted critters at Rosemont, their thirteen-acre "spread" in north Texas. Find more information about her work at www.shojai.com.
This review is from: Pet Care in the New Century: Cutting-Edge Medicine For Dogs & Cats (Paperback)
This book is a must for any pet owner. I have an extensive collection of pet health books, and most of them do not contain the new, state-of-the-art medical and technological options that this one does. In addition to the newest information available, the book is inspiring for any pet owner facing illness, as various treatment options are easily explained in detail. It is also a terrific book to review before a veterinary visit so appropriate issues and questions can be addressed.
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"Wow! After thirty-one years of practice, I am amazed that a person can create a book that covers all aspects of modern veterinary care. This book will prove to be an invaluable resource for companion animal lovers, students, and the [veterinary] profession. I am in awe that Ms. Shojai has been able to pull so many people together in this work." ---Robert A. Taylor, DVM, DACVS, seen on TV's "Emergency Vets"
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5.0 out of 5 starsAmazing! Astonishing! Thorough!, November 7, 2001
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This review is from: Pet Care in the New Century: Cutting-Edge Medicine For Dogs & Cats (Paperback)
"Amy Shojai delivers cutting-edge medicine with more flair than Emeril Lagasse, presenting the amazing array of astonishing advances in veterinary medicine. If you have a pet with heart disease, cancer, kidney failure, or any other serious medical condition, this easy to comprehend book is a credible place to start your research. Shojai continues to rank among the most authoritative and thorough pet reporters." ---Steve Dale, radio host of "Animal Planet Radio" and Chicago's "Pet Central"
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