Veterinary Books Every Pet Owner Should Have

The Illustrated Veterinary Guide

Everything You Need to Know for Pet Care

When I was a child I didn’t really have “pets” so to speak, at least not for long.  Except for ponies which my Dad looked after, the only pets I had were a garter snake (without my parents knowledge) and a kitten for a short time.  My sister was allergic to it so that didn’t last long. 

It was my husband who really introduced me to pets, especially dogs and cats.  When we began working with rescue animals some of the things we added to the needs list were veterinary books. 

Taking in animals that need care can be expensive, so it was an investment to purchase books that could aid us in non-life threatening treatments.   

So many times these animals were in need of emergency medical treatment and on weekends a vet isn’t readily available. It became necessary that we learn to handle as many things as possible if we could with the guidance of a vet. 

I can’t tell you how valuable these books have been to us in saving the life of an animal and with hospital costs.  Having the books on hand is not a replacement for good veterinary health care, but it does help in a pinch. 

These are the books that we own and highly recommend that every pet owner have in their home.  They cover basic treatments including diagrams, charts and illustrations for care and giving injections.

 

The Illustrated Veterinary Guide has over 900 pages with charts, diagrams and illustrations.   

Part 1 Deals with Dogs & Part 2 Deals with Cats

Chapters include: 

Choosing the Right Dog/Cat

Training your Dog/Cat

Preventative Health Care

Breeding Your Dog/Cat

Elective Surgeries

Infectious Diseases

Parasitic Diseases

Immune System

Cardiovascular and Hemolymphatic Systems

Respiratory System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

Skin and Haircoat

They Eyes and Ears

The Musculoskeletal System

The Nervous System

The Endocrine System

 

Part 3 Deals with Birds

 

Chapters include: 

Choosing the Right Bird

Avian Anatomy and Physiology

Preventive Health Care

Avian Reproduction

Avian Diseases and Disorders

General Treatment of Sick Birds

 

Part 4 Deals with Exotic Pets

 

Chapters include: 

Rabbits

Guinea Pigs

Hamsters and Gerbils

Mice and Rats

Chinchillas

Prairie Dogs

Hedgehogs

Ferrets

Miniature Pot-Bellied Pigs

Reptiles

Amphibians

Invertebrates

Tropical Fish

 

Part 5 Other Pet Topics

 

Chapters include:

 Holistic Pet Care

Reducing Pet Costs

Zoonotic Diseases

Cancer

First Aid and CPR

 

Helpful Veterinary Books

Good resource tools for the home on pet care.

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The Illustrated Veterinary Guide – by Chris C. Pinney
 

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Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health forDogs & Cats

I love this book that a friend of mine gave to us. It gave good advice on medical treatment as well as maintaining good overall health for your pet naturally.

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The Illustrated Veterinary Guide for Dogs, Cats,Birds, & Exotic Pets

This is the first edition of the book that we use at home. It is great.

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The Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health:

 The complete pet health resource for your dog, cat, horse or other pets - in everyday language. (Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health (Home Edition)) 

Authored by over 200 veterinary experts, on topics that cover advice for dogs, cats, horses, birds, reptiles, fish and other exotic pets. 1,300 pages.

 

Another Helpful Tip ...

 

Keep track of pet appointments, injections and other information by placing "paw" stickers on your calendar.  We use stickers every time we put flea and tick medication on our pets as well.

 

Teacher Created Resources, 120 Blue Paw Prints Stickers

 

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Best Solvit Pet Stairs

Pet Stairs are not for human use. 

A few years back my sister noticed that her small dog (a Chihuahua) stayed in the same spot whether it was on the bed or couch.  She figured out that he had a hard time getting down from higher places.   

When she asked me what she could do to help him I recommended that she get these steps, because I was familiar with the product.  

Solvit Pet Stairs have features that I like. There are several styles including wood finishes to match your furniture if you want something like that.  I also like that they can be adjusted, folded flat and moved to wherever you need them.   

They’re safe, and the steps are a non-skid material so they won’t slip.  One thing that I recommend though, is to put a rug with backing under it for those who what to put it one a surface other than a rug like wood or tile floors.  

They come in different sizes to fit any pet up to 200 pounds, but the product itself weighs less than ten pounds.  Being light and the fact it folds makes it convenient to take along in traveling.  That was a real concern of ours when our dog needed help getting into our vehicle when she got older. 

If your pet is older like some of mine, they have had difficulty in climbing to their beds. Pet stairs give them the confidence they need to get to where they want to go without slipping or falling.

They also keep me feeling assured of their safety with the non-skid surface. The nice thing about these steps is that they work for all pets, not just dogs. 

Does your pet have trouble climbing? Then Solvit’s Pet Stairs are what your pet needs to be able to reach their favorite locations in the house. 

Whether your pet has difficulty climbing up or down furniture, Solvit Pet Stairs are a solution. Solvit's stairs are sturdy, yet attractive, and perfectly safe to help your pet with their climbing needs. 

Choose from a variety of styles and sizes including pet ramps for when your pet needs to travel. Just be sure to get the right one for the weight of your pet. 

You and your pet will be confident in using safe stairs that are specifically designed for your pet. No fuss stairs that are easy to use and store, with non-skid surfaces. 

Look for the free shipping information on selected Solvit products and lifetime warranties. 

 

 

 Solvit Pet Stairs

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Big Bone Toy Box Storage Bin

Having pets of all ages come into the rescue center or pet foster homes keeps the toy and storage department pretty busy.  That is why I look for all sorts of pet supplies to help in these areas. 

Big Bone Storage Bin

Baskets or bins of all sorts and sizes are usually needed, but this particular Big Bone Storage Container is one I personally bought and love.

Have more than one pet in the home means the accessories or treats will be multiple, thus needing larger containers.  This item works well and keeps the area organized as well as looking pretty neat.

Why I Like this Product

This hard heavy plastic pet accessory storage container holds a lot of product whether it is toys or treats.  The lid is removed easily if you want to leave it open for the pet(s). When company arrives, simply place the lid back on top and once again you have a neat and tidy home.

 

Approximate measurements: 23.8x10.5 inches. Weighs 3.2 lbs.

 

BIG BONE TOY STORAGE BIN

 

Other products you may like for your pet(s):

Bake-A-Bone: The Original Dog Treat Maker is a fun way to help keep your pet's health in check. Having a diabetic pet, it's important to have control over what they eat.

As your pet gets older they may have a difficult time climbing. That is why I recommend Best Solvit Pet Stairs. I hope that you take a look at the other products that I have highlighted that are also a few of my pets favorites.

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