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The Well Cat Book: The Classic Comprehensive Handbook of Cat Care
Cats may seem mysterious, but this indispensable book takes the mystery out of caring for them. Dr. Terri McGinnis, a practicing veterinarian with over twenty years’ experience, clearly reviews every aspect of cat anatomy, daily care, diagnostic medicine, medical emergencies, home medical care, as well as breeding and reproduction. The Well Cat Book is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide that answers the questions cat owners ask most often about cat
• How can I get my cat to stop scratching the furniture?
• What does body posture indicate about my cat’s mood?
• What’s the right diet for a kitten, a new mother, an older cat?
• What vaccinations does my cat need, and when?
• What does it mean if my cat is feverish, excessively thirsty, or having trouble breathing?
• If I have more than one cat, what are the precautions I need to take to protect their helath?
• How can I prevent or plan my cat’s pregnancy?
• If my cat has an accident, what do I do?
• Which problems can I handle myself and when do I call a veterinarian?
With over 120 illustrations, a general index for rapid reference, and an invaluable index of signs of illness, The Well Cat Book gives cat owners the knowledge, skills, and confidence to raise a well cat.
• How can I get my cat to stop scratching the furniture?
• What does body posture indicate about my cat’s mood?
• What’s the right diet for a kitten, a new mother, an older cat?
• What vaccinations does my cat need, and when?
• What does it mean if my cat is feverish, excessively thirsty, or having trouble breathing?
• If I have more than one cat, what are the precautions I need to take to protect their helath?
• How can I prevent or plan my cat’s pregnancy?
• If my cat has an accident, what do I do?
• Which problems can I handle myself and when do I call a veterinarian?
With over 120 illustrations, a general index for rapid reference, and an invaluable index of signs of illness, The Well Cat Book gives cat owners the knowledge, skills, and confidence to raise a well cat.
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352 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1975
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February 18, 2023
Still have the original from 1975 (book not cat)
I have ordered a new copy to make sure that the cat design has not changed. People's stuff has. We went from putting butter on burns to putting ice on burns. I want to know if I can still put my cat in ice water for heatstroke. So far the occasion has not come up. However, I am starting to suspect that cats can read. Every time I pick up the book, the cats run under the bead. My copy does not say much about thyroid disorders. However, I find that this is right up there with urinary disorders except more deadly. The best cure is irradiation. However, many cats are too old or fragile so they get daily doses of methimazole. I had one that lasted five years on it. The book did tell me how to choose the vet that detected the problem just in time. Now I have a new batch of cats and the latest designer problem is polyps. There is not very much information on them.
Bottom line is that if you are going to just get one book or are just starting then this is the book for you,
I have ordered a new copy to make sure that the cat design has not changed. People's stuff has. We went from putting butter on burns to putting ice on burns. I want to know if I can still put my cat in ice water for heatstroke. So far the occasion has not come up. However, I am starting to suspect that cats can read. Every time I pick up the book, the cats run under the bead. My copy does not say much about thyroid disorders. However, I find that this is right up there with urinary disorders except more deadly. The best cure is irradiation. However, many cats are too old or fragile so they get daily doses of methimazole. I had one that lasted five years on it. The book did tell me how to choose the vet that detected the problem just in time. Now I have a new batch of cats and the latest designer problem is polyps. There is not very much information on them.
Bottom line is that if you are going to just get one book or are just starting then this is the book for you,
May 8, 2020
Very interesting book.
June 11, 2020
Always very helpful reference, as is her Well Dog Book.
April 20, 2016
Read every chapter except the reproduction one, which I will hope no cat of mine will necessitate me knowing. Great general veterinary guide for the cat owner, and some of the hand drawn illustrations are inadvertently amusing.
September 23, 2012
Excellent reference book for anyone with a new kitty in the house. Gave great advise for nursing a sick cat back to health with hairball/GI issues.
October 2, 2012
A must-have for any cat owner, this is a very informative, well-written book that explains things in layman's terms.
June 18, 2015
Invaluable book!!!
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