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The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats: Over 1,000 Solutions to Your Pet's Problems - From Top Vets, Trainers, Breeders, and Other Animal Experts
In this practical and entertaining guide, the top veterinarians and animal experts in the country offer more than 1,000 effective tips for treating common pet problems, such allergies, bad breath, ear mites, fleas, itchy skin, paw problems, teething pain, weepy eyes, and wounds. But, much more than a guide to the physical and emotional problems of pets, The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats also provides solutions to some of the toughest behavior problems, letting pet owners know when it is necessary to visit the vet--and what they can do until they get there. Since the health needs of dogs and cats are often entirely different, there are also specific tips for both cats and dogs, along with more than 75 easy-to-follow illustrations. Having this ultimate do-it-yourself pet-care book is like having a veterinarian on call 24 hours a day.
496 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 1996
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November 25, 2017
Full of helpful information. I referred to it quite often when I had pets.
February 8, 2011
I was one of the contributors--solid info at the time, could do with an update. Easy to use and implement advice for cat and dog owners.
September 20, 2024
This is a review of the 1997 Bantam paperback edition. I gave it four instead of five stars only because of its age. For example, Canine flu wasn't around yet, and that is something you should vaccinate your dog for. But for the most part, this book is still pertinent, or "evergreen" as writers and publishers put it.
I've had my copy since 2005 or so and it has helped out in some situations (like constipation), but not others (such as leash pulling). This is not a comprehensive medical care book for dogs and cats. This is also in no way a substitute for vet care, as the book points out. I also used this as a reference book for pet care articles back when I was a freelance writer, so the book paid for itself.
The book concentrates on preventative care, such as how to choose the right pet for your lifestyle, take your pet's pulse, or making your home safe for pets. There are easy to read charts and helpful drawings. There are also prominent boxed sections letting you know when to put down the book and GO TO A VET.
This was first published in 1996, so it HAD to talk about alternative remedies, which have since turned out to be just snake oil (no offense to snakes.) There's not much of this, though. Some tips such as what to add to your pet's diet are considered alternative medicine to some pet owners. I can tell you that adding garlic to your dog's food to deter fleas is A VERY BAD IDEA. Anything in the onion family, including garlic, have been known to get large dogs sick ... and kill little dogs.
Many people went into the making of this book. There's almost an air of anxiety at times that you believe the writers interviewed actual veterinarians for this, such as listing all of the vets and other animal experts consulted for each section. This takes up a surprisingly large amount of the book.
I've had my copy since 2005 or so and it has helped out in some situations (like constipation), but not others (such as leash pulling). This is not a comprehensive medical care book for dogs and cats. This is also in no way a substitute for vet care, as the book points out. I also used this as a reference book for pet care articles back when I was a freelance writer, so the book paid for itself.
The book concentrates on preventative care, such as how to choose the right pet for your lifestyle, take your pet's pulse, or making your home safe for pets. There are easy to read charts and helpful drawings. There are also prominent boxed sections letting you know when to put down the book and GO TO A VET.
This was first published in 1996, so it HAD to talk about alternative remedies, which have since turned out to be just snake oil (no offense to snakes.) There's not much of this, though. Some tips such as what to add to your pet's diet are considered alternative medicine to some pet owners. I can tell you that adding garlic to your dog's food to deter fleas is A VERY BAD IDEA. Anything in the onion family, including garlic, have been known to get large dogs sick ... and kill little dogs.
Many people went into the making of this book. There's almost an air of anxiety at times that you believe the writers interviewed actual veterinarians for this, such as listing all of the vets and other animal experts consulted for each section. This takes up a surprisingly large amount of the book.
October 17, 2017
Reference book
August 18, 2008
With four dogs, this book is pulled off my shelf quite a bit. It has extremely useful information on many pet ailments with good advice on home remedies, but does not hesitate to tell you when you must seek a vet's help.
January 23, 2008
Very informative and good to keep around. Very handy.
February 17, 2009
good suggestions and for reference but would not replace a trained veterinarian in a serious situation
May 18, 2009
It has never had what I needed but what it does have is good.
July 15, 2009
Nice to have on hand.
September 6, 2010
some home solutions
November 29, 2012
Skipping around dealing with issues of the moment and interest.
January 23, 2013
I have referred to this book a lot.
March 3, 2008
ALOT of information. A must have for any pet owner.
January 20, 2013
Good for newbies and for people who had dogs for a while.
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