Provides a directory of first-aid and emergency procedures for cats and dogs, covering everything from identifying a problem and performing CPR to administering a pill and follow-up care.
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet is the series to turn to when you want a basic reference that's reliable, up-to-date, and complete. These guides feature: Expert authors, plus renowned guest contributors on specialized topics Full-color photos throughout Basic information on the breed, species, or topic Complete coverage of care, health, grooming, training, and more Tips and techniques to make life with a pet more rewarding
More than 15 million U.S. households double their pleasure by welcoming both cats and dogs into their homes. Yet mixing the two can mean trouble in paradise, especially if you treat your cat like your dog, or vice versa. Cats and dogs are two very different animals with distinctive needs and they cannot--and must not--be treated in the same way. ;;;;;;;; Fun, practical, and eminently informative, Competability is the first book that looks at the biological, evolutionary, and behavioral differences between cats and dogs and uses that information to devise strategies for owners that enable the two species to live in harmony within the same household. Written by one of America's premier pet experts, the book explains everything an owner of a cat and dog should know, including the most common behaviors of cats and dogs alone and together; recommendations for pet health care, grooming, and feeding; ways to recognize ailments; and the problems that arise most frequently between the two species. ;;;;;;;; Most important, Competability provides crucial tips on how to evaluate and match your pets' personalities, improve their relationships, and make your home a sanctuary for pet fun and peace.
From the author who brought you THE FIRST-AID COMPANION FOR DOGS AND CATS, award-winning pet journalist Amy Shojai presents this new large-format edition of her popular NEW CHOICES IN NATURAL HEALING FOR DOGS & CATS. At your fingertips you'll find over 1,000 at-home remedies for your pet's problems. Herbs * Acupressure * Massage * Homeopathy * Flower essences * Natural diets * Healing energy This new edition is a vet-approved, authoritative guide to homeopathy, supplements, and hundreds of other new choices for keeping dogs and cats healthy! Strengthen joints and repair cartilage with this all-natural enzyme Push the "aspirin" point for instant pain relief Stop behavior problems like barking with a flower essence Herbs that fortify immunity and can help prevent cancer Eliminate swelling with this powerful nutrient A one-week plan to get rid of fleas--without harmful chemicals Discover for yourself how the country's top holistic veterinarians treat their pets without using drugs...and how you can do it, too!
Owning more than one dog or cat can be fun, but it can also multiply your pet problems. If you have dogs that are fighting over dominance, cats that don't want to share a litter box, or a dog that constantly chases your cat, pet expert Amy Shojai has the answers. From the best ways to introduce a new cat or dog to the resident pet, to dealing with issues of aggression, food disputes, shyness, housebreaking and jealousy, this guide gives concrete instructions for bringing harmony to your pet family.
UPDATED and EXPANDED CONTENT Including 27 New Cute Kitten Pictures! COMPLETE KITTEN CARE is your go-to guide for kittens information on kittens health, new kitten care, and buying a kitten or adopting a stray or shelter kitten for your family. You'll learn all the latest about raising a cat of your dreams, introducing a new kitten to the rest of your family, and enjoy the award winning cute kitten pictures. Nationally known pet authority Amy Shojai has updated her award-winning book with the latest cat behavior information and kitten care research, including new cat vaccinations guidelines, animal behavior advice, cat language tips and more. This veritable "Kitten101" is packed with all the must-know facts about cats and kitten facts including: * Choosing a kitten * Best kittens for adoption * Kitten breeds and buying kittens * How to train a kitten * Understand kitten behavior * Fixing and preventing common kitten problems * Toilet training cats and litter training kittens * How to stop kitten biting and cat hissing * Understand cat communication, cat body language and cat purrs * Cat breed guide with care considerations and kitty personality types * introducing a kitten to a cat * introducing a kitten to a dog * Kittens food considerations * Grooming a cat or kitten * Kitten vaccinations * Kitten parasites and cat worms * Kitten spay and neuter * Cat legends, myths, and fun facts Plus a myriad of UPDATED kitten and cat supply resources: the best kitten Websites, cat associations and feline clubs, animal welfare organizations and feline foundations, recommended cat books and kitten magazines, online kitten and cat products sources
HALT THE HISSES! We want to provide the best care possible for our beloved cats, but what do you do when your kitty turns into a wildcat at the vet? Cats visit veterinarians less often because their owners hate to see them upset and afraid of the cat carrier, car ride, and stranger handling. MY CAT HATES MY VET! packs prescriptive advice into a short how-to guide that offers step-by-step instructions to help your cats learn to LOVE the vet, accept the cat carrier, and tolerate car rides--and get the medical care they need and deserve. This is your definitive guide for foiling feline fear. From one of America's best known pet care authorities, you'll learn: *7 Reasons Cats HATE The Vet *12 Ways to Soothe Fear *Best Carriers & 8 Cat Crate Tips *9 Calming Cat Car Ride Techniques *How to Choose the Best Veterinarian *What are Cat Friendly Practices & Fear Free Clinics *Ways to Stop Cat-to-Cat Aggression After Vet Visits With a fun conversational tone and easy proven techniques, MY CAT HATES MY VET! helps ensure your loving bond remains strong and intact. AWARD WINNING BOOK! 2016 AAFP Cat Friendly Award from American Association of Feline Practitioners" Informed the reader of the definition of cat-friendly practice and how to locate certified hospitals...covers topics so well that hopefully all veterinary visits will be truly cat friendly." --Dr. Karen Becnel, a veterinarian who operates the All Cats Mobile Clinic in New Orleans 2016 FEAR FREE™ PETS AWARD from FearFreePets.com "Understanding how much in our world is scary to cats, and working to minimize their fear is vitally important. I really like this short book format. It has enough pages to cover the topic in great depth. Even the post-vet visit fighting (so often overlooked) is addressed."--Beth Adelman, cat behavior consultant,member of the Cat Committee of the Pet Professional Guild and former editor of Cats Magazine
Capture every special moment in your cat's life with this beautiful keepsake journal Celebrate the cat in your life-and the life in your cat--with this unique journal you can write in. It's ready to be filled with photographs, mementos, memories, adventures, and love. Record her backyard antics, his favorite toy, and her clever "training" of you in this special book that will honor the cat you adore and the life you share together. Beautifully illustrated, this keepsake volume also features solid, practical advice for caring for your cat, breaking bad habits, and keeping her safe, as well as reflections on the wonder and magic of cats. Inside you'll find: Pages to help you record the important events of your cat's life Growth charts Medical history and family tree Training tips and disciplinary techniques Recipes for favorite treats Medical emergency warning signs Great websites, suggested reading, pet supply catalogs, and more!
HALT THE HOWLS! We want to provide the best care possible for our beloved dogs, but what do you do when Rex turns into a puddle of fear at the vet? Scared dogs visit veterinarians less often because their owners hate to see them upset and afraid of the dog crate, car ride, and stranger handling. MY DOG HATES MY VET! packs prescriptive advice into a short how-to guide that offers step-by-step instructions to help your dogs learn to LOVE the vet, accept the carrier, and tolerate car rides--and get the medical care they need and deserve. This is your definitive guide for foiling canine fear. From one of America's best known pet care authorities, you'll learn: •7 Reasons Dogs HATE The Vet •19 Ways to Soothe Fear •Best Carriers & 8 Crate Training Tips •7 Calming Car Ride Techniques •5 Ways to Soothe Car Sickness •How to Choose the Best Veterinarian •What are Fear Free Clinics •Ways to Stop Aggression After Vet Visits With a fun conversational tone and easy proven techniques, MY DOG HATES MY VET! helps ensure your loving bond remains strong and intact.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Woman to Woman will inspire, amuse, support, and move readers with its 101 heartfelt stories for women of all ages, written by women just like them. Women have always been wonderful sources of inspiration and support for each other. They are willing to lay bare their souls, even to perfect strangers. Put two random women together in a waiting room, on an airplane, in a line at the supermarket, and the sharing begins, often at the deepest level. Women share hope, humor, and inspiration with each other in these 101 favorite stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s library.
The Long Island Lolita" recounts the details of her alleged affair with Joey Buttafuoco, her career as a teenaged prostitute, and the shooting of Mary Jo Buttafuoco
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