What Your Cat Is Trying To Tell You (Mass Market Paperback)

by John M. Simon D.V.M. (Author), Stephanie Pederson (Author) "Perhaps you've actually witnessed your pet meet with misfortune, such as in a vehicle run-in, a fight with another cat, or taking a few quick..." (more)
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If our pets could tell us what ails them, it would be easy to diagnose and treat their illnesses. Since this is not the case, we must be part sleuth and part psychic to interpret properly the clues they give us. These two titles by a veterinarian offer help in an easy-to-use format. The first chapter discusses emergency situations such as bite wounds and heat stroke, while the second chapter describes abnormal behaviors such as aggression and lethargy. The following eight chapters tour the animal's body from head to toe, offering thorough discussions of symptoms, diagnoses, possible causes, care, and prevention. Five appendixes include a checklist for good health, information on performing weekly home exams, breed disease predilections, a series of questions to answer before going to the veterinarian, and a list of recommended dosages of over-the-counter medications, herbs, and minerals. Highly recommended for pet care collections.?Peggie Partello, Keene State Coll. Lib.,
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"If you love your cat, keep this important medical guide handy." --Mardecai Sigal, author of The Cornell Book of Cats
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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks; 1st edition (January 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312972881
• ISBN-13: 978-0312972882
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #887,762 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Reference Guide to Help You!, July 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: What Your Cat Is Trying to Tell You: A Head-To-Tail Guide to Your Cat's Symptoms-And Their Solutions (Hardcover)

This is a great book for any cat owner; it has every possible symptom and possible reasons for that symptom. Since I own an older cat, this book is a great reference for me when I see a change in his behavior. This book is well worth purchasing!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Help before calling the vet, November 15, 2007

By	Dena J. Harris "Dena J. Harris" - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Your Cat Is Trying to Tell You: A Head-To-Tail Guide to Your Cat's Symptoms-And Their Solutions (Hardcover)

I found this book very useful in spoting the possible symptoms in my ailing cat ERNIE. Most cats are very quiet when they're hurting and they need our help to look for signs that WE can attend to ourselves before calling the vet. I strongly recommend this book.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This Belongs In All Cat Homes, January 17, 2004

By	A. Vegan (Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

If our cats could tell us what's wrong or where it hurts, it would be easy to diagnose and treat their illnesses. Since this isn't the case, this book is a must have. Written by a veterinarian, this book offers help in an easy to use format. The first chapter discusses emergency situations such as bite wounds and heat stroke, while the second chapter describes abnormal behaviors such as aggression and lethargy. The following eight chapters tour the animal's body from head to toe, discussing symptoms, diagnoses, possible causes, care, and prevention. At the end, there's a checklist for good health and information on performing weekly home exams. If you don't have a copy, I highly recommend picking one up.