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The Pill Book Guide to Medication for Your Dog and Cat
How much do you know about keeping your dog or cat healthy?
Did you know that the same aspirin that can safely relieve a dog's fever can be fatal to a cat?
What conditions may respond better to alternative therapies than standard prescription medications?
Under what circumstances can common over-the-counter medications be hazardous to your pet's health?
Do you know what hazardous household products are poisonous to your cat or dog?
How do certain drugs interact with other drugs or with your pet's normal diet?
This one-of-a-kind guide provides you with important information about the most commonly prescribed and over-the-counter drugs for cats and dogs, plus the latest information on grounbreaking alternative therapies that will keep your pet healthy and happy. From common antibiotics and powerful drugs prescribed for more serious ailments to recent medications such as the "flea-pill," here are the facts you need to know. Each drug is extensively profiled for effectiveness, safety, proper dosages, possible side effects, allergic reactions, toxicity, and much more. You'll also receive expert advice on the
How to choose a veterinarian
A description of common dog and cat diseases and their treatments
The pros and cons of using human drugs such as Prozac and Elavil
How particular medications may effect your pet's behavior
How to perform a physical exam at home to assess your pet's general health
PLUS a guide to preventive care, an index of symptoms, a quick reference first-aid guide, and much more.
Did you know that the same aspirin that can safely relieve a dog's fever can be fatal to a cat?
What conditions may respond better to alternative therapies than standard prescription medications?
Under what circumstances can common over-the-counter medications be hazardous to your pet's health?
Do you know what hazardous household products are poisonous to your cat or dog?
How do certain drugs interact with other drugs or with your pet's normal diet?
This one-of-a-kind guide provides you with important information about the most commonly prescribed and over-the-counter drugs for cats and dogs, plus the latest information on grounbreaking alternative therapies that will keep your pet healthy and happy. From common antibiotics and powerful drugs prescribed for more serious ailments to recent medications such as the "flea-pill," here are the facts you need to know. Each drug is extensively profiled for effectiveness, safety, proper dosages, possible side effects, allergic reactions, toxicity, and much more. You'll also receive expert advice on the
How to choose a veterinarian
A description of common dog and cat diseases and their treatments
The pros and cons of using human drugs such as Prozac and Elavil
How particular medications may effect your pet's behavior
How to perform a physical exam at home to assess your pet's general health
PLUS a guide to preventive care, an index of symptoms, a quick reference first-aid guide, and much more.
624 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 6, 1998
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October 8, 2017
This is a hands-on book, thus why I take one star off of four that I think it can be. What keeps the information from being practically accessible to users is the way the medicines listed. They are sorted by names, according to alphabets, which is not very practical for an average user who have no idea what is wrong with their pet. If they sort the treatment by the disease, I will add one more star.
The writers explain the uses, symptoms, side effect, dosage, usage and alternative names of each medication excellently. Certain breed react differently to the chemical and have to be treated using different medicine, while some medications might not be suitable for older or younger pets.
Some extra chapters inside includes tips on choosing veterinar, common household items hazardous to pets and how to give medication to your pet.
Overall, a lot of information packed inside, but not truly accessible to people who will actually use it.
The writers explain the uses, symptoms, side effect, dosage, usage and alternative names of each medication excellently. Certain breed react differently to the chemical and have to be treated using different medicine, while some medications might not be suitable for older or younger pets.
Some extra chapters inside includes tips on choosing veterinar, common household items hazardous to pets and how to give medication to your pet.
Overall, a lot of information packed inside, but not truly accessible to people who will actually use it.
January 18, 2017
Although a bit outdated now, it still has enough information (especially on side effects and warnings) for many common medications for dog and cats (and sometimes for dog and cat owners, too). I've had it for years and still use it not only to see what to watch out for with any medications the vet gives my dogs but also as a reference book for pet health articles I still am asked to write.
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