The Complete Home Veterinary Guide Third Edition
McGraw-Hill
by Chris C. Pinney, DVM
ISBN 0-07-143395-3
eBook
820 pages {pdf}

The Complete Home Veterinary Guide by Chris C. Pinney, DVM
A complete guide to pet care for all types of domestic and exotic pets!

I N T R O D U C T I O N
Welcome to the Third Edition of The Complete Home Veterinary Guide, your one-stop resource for information on companion animal husbandry and health care.
This Third Edition has been completely updated and contains many new and exciting features, including a newly formatted and expanded section on pet first aid, a glossary of veterinary terms, a listing of the most common drugs and medications prescribed for pets, a section on injured or orphaned wildlife, and much, much more!
It’s no secret that pets are an integral part of our society today, as evidenced by the billions of dollars spent each year on food, supplies, housing, and pet care services. And of the over 60 million households that contain companion animals in this country alone, many are home to more than one pet, and oftentimes these pets are of differing species.

Because of this, a resource was needed that contained information on a variety of companion animal species, all condensed into one easy-to-read volume.
Hence, The Complete Home Veterinary Guide, a comprehensive, up-to-date guide to caring for companion house pets, was created.

The Complete Home Veterinary Guide is loaded with illustrations and covers important topics concerning husbandry and health care for all popular species of pets.
Written from a veterinary perspective, this book provides an objective “nutsand-bolts” look at pet care.
It doesn’t matter if you own one pet or multiple species of pets, The Complete Home Veterinary Guide covers them all.

Here are just a few of the subjects presented and questions answered in this expanded Third Edition:
Simple steps that you can take to improve your pet’s mental health and well-being

Matching clinical signs and complaints to disease conditions in dogs and cats

Ten strategies for reducing pet care costs that you can implement today

How to treat annoying behavioral problems in dogs and cats

Complementary medicine and holistic approaches to pet care

What to do if you find an injured or orphaned bird or wild animal

The vaccination controversy: What is a pet owner to do?

How to treat skin challenges without steroids

The universal warning signs of illness in pet birds

Vital first-aid procedures, all of which could save your pet’s life someday

Seven ways to help our pets live longer and healthier lives

Protecting your family and yourself from zoonotic (petborne) diseases

The care and husbandry of exotic pets, from sugar gliders to tarantulas

How to maintain high water quality in aquariums

Part I of this book deals with dogs and cats.
Information ranging from selecting a pet to preventing disease is covered in this section.
Fighting fleas, managing allergies, and coping with various medical conditions such as arthritis and diabetes are just a few of the topics that will prove valuable to everone who owns one or more of these tried and true companions.

The popularity of pet birds is quickly closing the gap on that of dogs and cats.
Part II covers important information regarding the selection, housing, feeding, and preventive health care of pet birds, as well as select diseases and disorders.

There are even sections on hand raising baby birds and on emergency and first aid procedures for our feathered friends.
For those pet fanciers who prefer less conventional choices for companionship, Part III is where it’s at!
This section deals with exotic or alternative pets, including rabbits, guinea pigs, small rodents, chinchillas, prairie dogs, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, ferrets, miniature potbellied pigs, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. For tropical fish lovers, there’s also a chapter on aquarium maintenance and disease prevention in fish.

Part IV presents a variety of topics of interest to pet owners.
You may have wondered how to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a dog or cat, or what to do if your pet swallows a poison.
Chapter 38 covers those and other important topics regarding emergencies and first aid procedures for dogs and cats.
In fact, this could very well be the most important section of the book, since, in emergency situations, timing is of the essence.
As a result, foreknowledge of the material presented in this chapter could very well save your pet’s life one day.

Other interesting and useful information presented in this section includes caring for orphaned or injured wildlife, caring for the older pet, increasing your pet’s longevity, reducing stress and promoting mental wellness in pets, and understanding cancer in dogs and cats.
The chapter covering zoonotic diseases, or diseases that can be transmitted from pets to people, is sure to open some eyes!
Although the chances of transmission can be minimized through good preventive health care, many
pet owners fail to realize the importance of such care.
As a result, they can inadvertently place their health and, indeed, that of their families, in jeopardy.

With the growth in popularity of holistic approaches to health care among people, it is no wonder that many satisfied followers are seeking such approaches for their pets.
As a result, therapies such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy, chiropractic, and nutritional medicine, as they relate to the health and wellbeing of our pets, are presented in Chapter 45.
What you read may surprise you!
Saving money seems to be first and foremost on everyone’s mind these days.
And by following the 10 superstrategies suggested in Chapter 46 for reducing the cost of pet ownership, you’ll quickly
realize that this book is one of the best investments you’ll ever make!
Of course, despite all the information mentioned above, this book is not designed to replace quality veterinary care for pets, but rather to supplement it.
If your pet is exhibiting signs of injury or illness, always consult your veterinarian.

Remember: The sooner a correct diagnosis can be made by a qualified veterinarian, the greater the chances are for a successful treatment.
Now get set for an informative voyage into the world of pets with The Complete Home Veterinary Guide as your tour leader.
Regardless of your pet fancy, this book is sure to increase your “pet savvy” as well as enrich the relationship you have with your loving companion(s)!
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