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Can anyone suggest some good cat health books? I would like to find a good alternative health type book, natureopathic, etc. As well as a good reference book for feeding, general health, etc.

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Can anyone suggest some good cat health books? I would like to find a good alternative health type book, natureopathic, etc. As well as a good reference book for feeding, general health, etc.
The most comprehensive book I know of that deals with alternative care:
Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine Principles and Practice
By Allen M. Schoen DVM and Susan G. Wynn DVM

For great info on herbs, including safety concerns:
Herbs for Pets by Mary L. Wulff-Tilford

For general info, including using supplements, healing diets, etc:
The New Natural Cat by Anitra Frazier

There is a lot of great information and advice in this book, but be sure to consult a holistic vet before following recommendations (for using supplements for example) to treat certain conditions.

Another wonderful alternative health type book with a lot of great information and advice:
Veterinariansâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji] Guide to Natural Remedies for Cats by Martin Zucker

Youâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]ll also find great, in fact, life-saving information in the articles on this web site:
http://www.felinefuture.com/nutrition/

One more wonderful source of excellent information:
http://www.littlebigcat.com/?action=library
 
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Thanks for the suggestions....Unfortunately my library doesn't have them (not surprised there) so I'll have to run into Chapters and take a peek.

Great links Violet, Thanks so much for sharing them.
 

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if you do online buying ... try amazon
 
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Originally Posted by sharky

if you do online buying ... try amazon
Thanks. I do shop amazon, or chapters online. But its nice to go into the store (Chapters) and look the book over before purchasing.
I definately don't buy in the store, its much cheaper even on their website.
 

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Cornell also has some good feline health books - not alternative, but hard to beat as a resource as far as feline research and health care, IMO.
 
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Originally Posted by darlili

Cornell also has some good feline health books - not alternative, but hard to beat as a resource as far as feline research and health care, IMO.
Do you know the full name of the author? I'm not having much luck searching Cornell.

Originally Posted by Maxy24

I hear this book is pretty good, I'm hoping to get it for Christmas so I can tell you how it is (if you plan on waiting a little while): http://www.amazon.com/Your-Cat-Simpl.../dp/0312358016
Please do post on how it is.... I won't be getting one till after xmas i imagine.
 

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I like having this book as a reference - it is written by traditional (not alternative/holistic) veterinarians, though:

The Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook (ISBN 9780470095300)

It's only a year old, which I really like. With most medical/veterinary/health titles, you want something up-to-date!
 

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Oh, you're so lucky. You have the "Fully Revised and Updated" edition.
(Original copyright 1995)
I got my last new copy in 2004, ordered the one you have just now, can't wait to find out what's the difference.
 
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Originally Posted by motoko9

I like having this book as a reference - it is written by traditional (not alternative/holistic) veterinarians, though:

The Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook (ISBN 9780470095300)

It's only a year old, which I really like. With most medical/veterinary/health titles, you want something up-to-date!
That's ok, I'm looking for both
I actually came across this one when I was searching the other names mentioned.
 
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Of course the library doesn't have any of the recommended books.... but I found the following: (please let me know if you've heard good or bad things about them) Thanks

- Merck Manual for Pet Health: (this one comes highly recommended, well not this version, but the reptile one is highly spoke of in the reptile industry)

- The Complete Guide to Cat Care by The Humane Society of the US
(not one I would buy, I'd like more of a reference type book.... but thought I'd take a peek for toy ideas/etc)

- The Purina Encyclopedia of Cat Care (its 10yrs old...yet another one that I wouldn't buy, but its the libraries so I can take a peek)

- The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats

The library has a very limited selection, even the whole library chain not just my local one

I guess I will definately have to go into Chapters in the new year... at least you can sit, check out their books before buying, then go home and order online


I was able to get
The Complete Home Veterinary Guide: 3rd Edition (2004) by Chris C Pinney DVM
The Veterinary Drug Handbook

both Ebooks
 

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I highly recommend the Merck one thou it is avail to read online ...
 

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Please do post on how it is
I'm not done with it yet but I'm pretty far in and it's very good. It's mainly on nutrition and nutrition related diseases, some may seem like basic info depending on how much you know about cat nutrition but there is a lot of factual information which brings about a better understanding. I would certainly recommended it!
 

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For Christmas, I received both the Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health (Home Edition) and the Merck Veterinary Manual. Someone in the family definitely heard that I've been collecting pet reference books!
 
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Originally Posted by Maxy24

I'm not done with it yet but I'm pretty far in and it's very good. It's mainly on nutrition and nutrition related diseases, some may seem like basic info depending on how much you know about cat nutrition but there is a lot of factual information which brings about a better understanding. I would certainly recommended it!
Sounds good. I will definately take a look at that one...


Thanks to everyone for their suggestions, I have quite the list of books to look at the next time I go into the city
 
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