The Pill Book Guide to Medication for Your Dog and Cat

by Kate Roby, Lenny Southam

The one pet medical reference no dog or cat owner should be without

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 helpful information on 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 guide to common household poisons

The pros and cons of using human drugs, such as Prozac and Elavil

How particular medications may affect 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,
a quick-reference first-aid guide,
and much more

Genres: Reference, Dogs

624 pages, Paperback

First published October 6, 1998

Reviews

[Azmi · Rating 3 out of 5]

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.

[Rena Sherwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although a bit outdated now, it still has enough information (especially on side effects and warnings) for many common medications for dog and cats (and sometimes for dog and cat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.