Product Description
The classic bestseller--expanded and updated

For years, many veterinary treatments for cats were based on research conducted with dogs because it was wrongly assumed that cats were very similar. Recently, there have been giant strides in feline veterinary research. This classic reference is fully updated and revised to reflect these advances and gives you the most up-to-date guidance on cat health and cat care. It includes:
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An index of signs and symptoms to help you find information fast
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Clearly written, step-by-step directions for handling common feline ailments and problems
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Hundreds of photos, drawings, and tables that illustrate what to look for and how to provide the best care for your cats
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All new anatomical drawings and diagrams
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New information on genetics, geriatrics, drug sensitivities, raw diets, arthritis medications, dental disease, and more
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Information on supplements, nutraceuticals, and holistic treatments that have proven beneficial
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Interesting findings on cat behavior

Whether you have a kitten or a senior cat, this resource helps you quickly identify potential problems, take proper steps in emergency situations, better understand diagnoses and treatment options, and communicate more effectively with your veterinarian. This is the hands-on reference you'll trust again and again.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 39 reviews)

essential reference

I highly recommend The Cat Veterinary Handbook as an excellent reference book for anyone with cats. It comprehensively covers all pertinent health problems. This book has been updated and includes far more information than the earlier edition, making its purchase worthwhile even for those who have the earlier edition. I especially like the geriatric section, and consider this book absolutely essential for anyone with cats over the age of 7 years (or with multiple cats).
Although written for the lay audience, it goes beyond this to a reasonable degree such that non medical people with some medical background will also find more in depth information. My only complaint is that I wish they had provided more information about what is differentially needed for indoor vs outdoor cats, although the subject is addressed in various sections.
January 07, 2009

A cat owners friend

I'm not a vet, but Cat Owners Veterinary handbook seems to be thorough and rather easy to understand. It offers a great deal of detailed information regarding feline diseases and treatment options. It is a guide I feel comfortable with and will always use to learn about feline health.

Maria B.
September 07, 2008

Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook

I received this book as a gift, at first I just thought it was interesting. Our cat has always been in fine/perfect health and I rarely had to use it, however now that he has some medical necessities I find that I refer to this often. This book has proven easy to read and full of appropriate information that can help you make decisions on the treatment your feline might need. I feel more educated on options for medical treatment as well as when I should seek medical help. We have recently got our first dog and we are purchasing the canine version of this book too. I have purchased the feline book for a friend who also loves it. Great gift to give or receive, people who want to be more educated about their pets medical needs should definitely purchase and have on hand as a reference.
July 14, 2008

good beginners book

This is great reference book for beginners but it has alot of things missing which is why I say it's a good book for beginners.
June 04, 2008

"Hey! How you cats doin'?"

This is an excellently-presented, very well-written, informative and complete guide to your cat's health concerns. Presenting veterinary medicine in lay language can be difficult, but this book does so, and should be your primary reference guide when Cleo gets droopy.

No one likes to see pictures of sick and injured cats, but the authors, a group of D.V.M.s, don't shy away from illustrating some of the more unpleasant conditions that catflesh is heir to, nor should they. After all, illness and injury plague cats as much as they plague humans, and there's no denying that fact.

My only criticism of this book is that many of the conditions described are encapsulated in overly brief paragraphs. Symptoms are given and linked to all manner of serious and less-serious conditions. There is little differential diagnosis offered between them. Hence, the tenor of the book is rather alarmist at times. The authors' bottom line is usually, "See your Vet," but realistically, not every situation requires a visit to the doctor. Few people can afford to consult a Vet every time a minor issue like a transient case of the sneezies occurs, but home care and treatment is rather slighted in this book. Since the authors are Veterinarians perhaps that's understandable, but describing a swelling as a "possible cyst" without also mentioning that it might just be an aftereffect at an injection site can cause upset, cost a cat owner money for nothing, and cause this book to be less-readily consulted in the future. It happened to me, so I speak from experience.
June 01, 2008

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