Download or read book The Complete Home Veterinary Guide written by Chris C. Pinney and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2003-09-05 with total page 847 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: REWARD YOUR PET WITH A LONGER, HAPPIER, AND HEALTHIER LIFE! Here is THE book for those enthusiasts who want to take intelligent, loving care of their pets—whether that pet be a dog, cat, bird, fish, or some exotic species. This illustrated, A-Z quick-answer guide from popular veterinarian Chris Pinney covers it all: preventive health care, diet, grooming, training, diseases, traveling with pets, selection, first aid, anatomy, holistic pet care, and much more. The new Third Edition has been updated to include a new directory of the most common drugs used in pet care; a glossary of veterinary terminology; the latest information on the pet vaccination controversy; advice for reducing stress and improving mental health in pets; the newest diagnostic and treatment methods for diabetes, arthritis, epilepsy, and other diseases; tips on caring for injured and orphaned wildlife; and a dollar-saving listing of Ten Steps For Reducing the Cost of Owning a Pet. If you love your pet and want to be a truly informed pet owner—this guide is just what the veterinarian ordered! Dogs Cats Birds Rabbits Guinea Pigs Hamsters and Gerbils Mice and Rats Chinchillas Sugar Gliders Prairie Dogs Hedgehogs Ferrets Miniature Pot-Bellied Pigs Reptiles Amphibians Invertebrates Tropical Fish