Pills for Cats: Finding Happiness Through Modern Pharmacology [Hardcover]

Charles Kreloff (Author), Patty Brown (Author), Victoria Roberts (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 23, 2003

Depressed? Sleepless? Anxious?

With pills, you can be a brand-new kitty.

This is the tale of one very neurotic, anxious, depressed, unfocused, sleep-deprived cat who discovers the joys of medication.

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About the Author

Victoria Roberts is an internationally renowned cartoonist whose work appears regularly in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Real Simple, and The Australian.

Charles Kreloff is an art director and graphic designer living in New York City.

Patty Brown is a book editor and writer living in New York City with her husband and daughter.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster (December 23, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743261178
• ISBN-13: 978-0743261173
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 6.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,778,938 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #86 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Biological Sciences > Animals > Cats, Lions & Tigers

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best pharmaceutical guide for treating feline neuroses!, January 1, 2004

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Doc Smiley (North Hollywood, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pills for Cats: Finding Happiness Through Modern Pharmacology (Hardcover)

If you know a cat lover who also works in the mental health field, then you have just found the ultimate gift. This book touts the benefits of various mood-altering prescription drugs for your furry friends. When the catnip stops working, you can use this guide to find out how to mellow that meow. Buy one for your vet while you are at it and you may find a source for some free samples. And if your vet won't help you out, you can always buy your pills from one of those online drug stores that spam you every day.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Very Neurotic Cat Who Can Stop Whenever He Wants To..., January 30, 2004

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Robert I. Hedges - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pills for Cats: Finding Happiness Through Modern Pharmacology (Hardcover)

This is a simply delightful little book about a cat who has a whole bevy of modern psychological issues, and finds relief in the miracles of Prozac, Xanax, Valium, Ambien, and a whole host of other medicinal delights! I was surprised to find that the only disorder this poor kitty didn't suffer from was Attention Deficit Disorder, but given his daily dosage of mood altering substances, I'm betting he'll feel just fine even if ADD is diagnosed in a sequel.

This is a very funny book, and is a quick read. The narrative is funny and crisp, the illustrations are wonderful, and the whole thing serves as a witty parable of the excesses of modern life, and the easy way out so often prescribed by so many Psychiatrists today.

I love this book! Buy a copy for yourself, your favorite cat lover, and your Therapist today!

5.0 out of 5 stars Pharmacology meets Kitty Cuteness, April 26, 2008

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Tricia A. Hardt "Moon" (Richmond, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pills for Cats: Finding Happiness Through Modern Pharmacology (Hardcover)

Pharmacologist will get a laugh over this adorable pamphlet illustrating drugs from the feline viewpoint. Short and sweet, this book depicts a drug per page with a charming kitty illustration.