| | |  | Cat Books and Books for Cat Lovers | Home » » 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)) | | | | | | | Description: | | The Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health delivers animal health expertise in everyday language that all pet owners can understand. This in-depth new resource, authored by over 200 veterinary experts, covers the full spectrum of today’s pets, from dogs, cats and horses to birds, reptiles, fish and other exotic pets. No other book provides as much health information on as many types of animals. The one resource for a lifetime of pets. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Merck Publishing and Merial | | Paperback:
| 1300 pages | | Publisher:
| Merck | | Publication Date:
| October 23, 2007 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0911910999 | | Product Length:
| 9.18 inches | | Product Width:
| 6.69 inches | | Product Height:
| 1.95 inches | | Product Weight:
| 3.86 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.3 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 3.9 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 34 reviews |
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9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Amazing understandable and Worth it!Feb 08, 2008
By FitCat
This book is a long time in coming. I have always had the "official" copy of the Merck Veterinarian Manual and refer to it often. But this book is really good for the layman who wants to understand what is going on with their pet, and doesn't have the time to figure out the medical jargon in the "big book." Very thorough and all inclusive. An excellent resource and must have for people who have animals.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
An excellent source for information about pet healthJan 21, 2008
By Augusta D. Eller
If you want an excellent source for information on the diseases and health issues that can affect your cat, dog, horse, bird, gold fish, or reptilian pet look no further than to the Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health. Like its counterpart for human medicine it is a source for accurate and thorough health information.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Comprehensive manual.Feb 01, 2008
By O. Vinogradova
"jaded mouse"
This is a great at-home reference for pet owners. Gives a good deal of background and description for most of the ailments that your pets (dogs, cats, horses, birds, and some exotics are covered) will encounter in their life. No way a replacement for professional veterinary care, but a great guide to give you more details than your vet can during visits. A must have for all concerned pet parents!
13 of 17 found the following review helpful:
 Don't waste your moneyDec 14, 2008
By Robin Widner
"crazy cat lady"
I am a cat breeder, and this book just did not have enough detailed information for me. If you were just a pet owner, and wanted general information, maybe it would work better for you. But I was looking for drug dosages and what to do in case of emergencies, and this information simply was not in this book. The information I am looking for is in the general Merck Veterinary manual, so I thought this would be similar but more geared towards pets, rather than livestock. Overall, I found the book boring and disappointing.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
A wonderful reference book...and in layman's terminologyFeb 14, 2009
By N. Nick
"redgarnet54"
I purchased this book after discovering that one of my dogs has hypothyroidism. The book fully described the process in how the diagnosis is made, and also the treatment. I was able to understand the diagnosis explanation to me by the specialist (after an ultrasound), and already knew what the treatment process would be. Although this book is a higher priced item, you won't regret the purchase. It's an encyclopedia on pet health, and will keep you informed on everything, from symptoms all the way through to treatment, and in language that the average person will understand. This book is not just dedicated to dog and cat owners, but covers ALL animals...birds, rodents, horses, dogs, cats, etc.
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