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The Well Cat Book: The Classic Comprehensive Handbook of Cat Care Paperback – February 20, 1996
by Terri McGinnis D.V.M.
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Cats may seem mysterious, but this indispensable book takes the mystery out of caring for them. Dr. Terri McGinnis, a practicing veterinarian with over twenty years’ experience, clearly reviews every aspect of cat care: anatomy, daily care, diagnostic medicine, medical emergencies, home medical care, as well as breeding and reproduction.
The Well Cat Book
is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide that answers the questions cat owners ask most often about cat care:
• How can I get my cat to stop scratching the furniture?
• What does body posture indicate about my cat’s mood?
• What’s the right diet for a kitten, a new mother, an older cat?
• What vaccinations does my cat need, and when?
• What does it mean if my cat is feverish, excessively thirsty, or having trouble breathing?
• If I have more than one cat, what are the precautions I need to take to protect their helath?
• How can I prevent or plan my cat’s pregnancy?
• If my cat has an accident, what do I do?
• Which problems can I handle myself and when do I call a veterinarian?
With over 120 illustrations, a general index for rapid reference, and an invaluable index of signs of illness, The Well Cat Book gives cat owners the knowledge, skills, and confidence to raise a well cat.
• How can I get my cat to stop scratching the furniture?
• What does body posture indicate about my cat’s mood?
• What’s the right diet for a kitten, a new mother, an older cat?
• What vaccinations does my cat need, and when?
• What does it mean if my cat is feverish, excessively thirsty, or having trouble breathing?
• If I have more than one cat, what are the precautions I need to take to protect their helath?
• How can I prevent or plan my cat’s pregnancy?
• If my cat has an accident, what do I do?
• Which problems can I handle myself and when do I call a veterinarian?
With over 120 illustrations, a general index for rapid reference, and an invaluable index of signs of illness, The Well Cat Book gives cat owners the knowledge, skills, and confidence to raise a well cat.
- Print length352 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
- Publication dateFebruary 20, 1996
- Dimensions6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
- ISBN-100679770003
- ISBN-13978-0679770008
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ctions on daily care, preventive medicine, and training, The Well Cat Book teaches cat owners how to detect signs of illness, diagnose problems, and begin home treatment--thereby avoiding expensive and often unnecessary trips to the vet. Includes over 100 illustrations and step-by-step instructions.
About the Author
A graduate of the University of California in 1971,
Dr. Terri McGinnis
was employed for 10 years as a veterinarian before establishing her individual practice on the premises of VCA Albany Animal Hospital. She is the author of
The Well Dog Book
and
The Well Cat Book
.
Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
INTRODUCING THE WELL CAT
Cats have a long and obscure history. Over thirty-five million years ago the cat’s first ancestors appeared. It is thought that they originated from a weasellike meat eater that was a member of an animal family called Miacidae (also thought to be the ancestor of, among others, the dog, raccoon, bear, skunk, and hyena). From these first cat ancestors arose two branches of recognizably catlike creatures. One included the saber-toothed cats that eventually became extinct; the other included the ancestors of all the Felidae (cat family) alive today. Exactly when cats became humans’ companions is not known. It is well documented, however, that cats closely resembling those alive today were an important part of the Egyptian culture, where as early as 2500 B.C. they were revered and considered sacred. From Egypt it appears that domestic cats spread to the Far East and Europe and, much later (around the seventeenth century), were imported to North America from Europe. Although the cat was condemned as a symbol of evil during the Middle Ages in Europe and at the time of the witch hunts in North America, for most of history the cat has maintained the position of an important companion to people and a natural means of rodent control.
In fact, cats have gained steadily in popularity and numbers since the eighteenth century. Today in developed countries they seriously compete with dogs for the public’s affection. Over fifty-two million cats reside in the United States alone!
Although cats have been humans’ companions for so long, it is only within the last thirty-five years or so that veterinarians and cat owners have become interested in and able to provide very specialized health care for them. Many pet owners today want to take an active part in preserving and maintaining their cat’s good health. This book is written for them.
The Well Cat Book differs from other books on cat care because it tells you how to understand the signs of illness or injury your cat may develop and how to evaluate those signs in order to begin proper treatment. It resembles its companion book, The Well Dog Book. Both are intended to help you understand what your veterinarian is talking about when he or she discusses your pet’s health, to enable you to treat some illnesses at home, to prevent others, and truly to help your veterinarian get your pet well when an illness is too severe to be treated without professional skills. Think of this book as a kind of paramedic’s manual for cats that will help you treat many problems on your own. It should help you save money wasted in unnecessary veterinary visits without endangering your pet’s health.
For the most part only common health problems affecting cats are covered here. I’ve tried to include the basic things I as a cat owner most wanted to know before I became a veterinarian, and I’ve tried to answer the questions cat owners most often ask me about cat health care. I’ve tried not to oversimplify things, but in many cases technical information I thought the average cat owner would not be likely to use is not included. If you are interested in details of certain subjects, refer to some of the books mentioned in the text or ask your veterinarian for titles of other books that might help you. Use the information in this book to learn how to use your veterinarian as a resource. Remember, however, that the book is not intended as a substitute for visits to the veterinarian, but rather as a supplement to them. Show this book to your veterinarian as a sign that you are interested in taking an active part in maintaining your cat’s health.
You don’t need to buy any specialized equipment to use this book. Your eyes, hands, ears, and nose, and an understanding relationship with your cat are your most important tools. Don’t be afraid to use them. There are more similarities between cats and people than many pet owners realize. As you read, you will probably find out that you know a lot more about “cat medicine” than you think you do.
The best way to use this book is to read it through once from beginning to end. In this way you will learn what is normal for your cat and how to care for a healthy cat, then you will learn the signs that can indicate illness and what you should do about them. With this first reading you will find out which sections of the book you would like to read again and which sections you will only need to refer to if a specific problem arises. When you want to use this book to learn about a specific problem your cat may have, look for the problem in the General Index and in the Index of Signs. To learn how to use these indices.
Anatomy is the place to begin. With this chapter as a guide you will gain a ready familiarity with your cat’s body and learn how to give a physical exam. You may wish to refer back to this section when diagnosing an illness as well.
Preventive Medicine is a general health care chapter covering important aspects of your cat’s daily life. It and the following sections have been designed for easy, frequent reference by the use of subheads.
Diagnostic Medicine is the heart of the book. Be sure to read enough of this chapter to understand how it is organized and how to use the Index of Signs. Then, when your cat shows any sign of illness or injury, use this section as a guide to proper action.
Home Medical Care tells you the basics of home treatment. It includes general nursing procedures and advice on drugs. Since in most cases of illness or injury your cat will have some treatment at home, you may want to become familiar with the information here before beginning to diagnose signs.
Breeding and Reproduction contains facts about the cat’s reproductive cycle. Use it to learn how to prevent or plan pregnancy; how to care for a female before, during, and after birth; and how to care for newborn or orphan kittens.
You, Your Cat, and Your Veterinarian will help you if you don’t yet have a veterinarian or are dissatisfied with your present one. Use it to learn what characteristics good veterinarians share and what you can do to motivate most veterinarians to provide good service.
The body always tries to heal itself. This important fact will help your treatment when your cat is sick. In many cases your cat will not need veterinary aid. Remember, though, that by electing to treat your cat at home, you are taking responsibility for the results. Learn to recognize when the body is losing the battle to heal itself. If you can’t be sure you are really helping your cat, discuss the problem with a doctor of veterinary medicine. Another caution: Medicine is not always black or white. Often there are several equally good ways to approach a health problem. I’ve recommended the approach that works for me; your veterinarian may disagree and get equal success with other methods. Trust your veterinarian and your common sense.
Cats have a long and obscure history. Over thirty-five million years ago the cat’s first ancestors appeared. It is thought that they originated from a weasellike meat eater that was a member of an animal family called Miacidae (also thought to be the ancestor of, among others, the dog, raccoon, bear, skunk, and hyena). From these first cat ancestors arose two branches of recognizably catlike creatures. One included the saber-toothed cats that eventually became extinct; the other included the ancestors of all the Felidae (cat family) alive today. Exactly when cats became humans’ companions is not known. It is well documented, however, that cats closely resembling those alive today were an important part of the Egyptian culture, where as early as 2500 B.C. they were revered and considered sacred. From Egypt it appears that domestic cats spread to the Far East and Europe and, much later (around the seventeenth century), were imported to North America from Europe. Although the cat was condemned as a symbol of evil during the Middle Ages in Europe and at the time of the witch hunts in North America, for most of history the cat has maintained the position of an important companion to people and a natural means of rodent control.
In fact, cats have gained steadily in popularity and numbers since the eighteenth century. Today in developed countries they seriously compete with dogs for the public’s affection. Over fifty-two million cats reside in the United States alone!
Although cats have been humans’ companions for so long, it is only within the last thirty-five years or so that veterinarians and cat owners have become interested in and able to provide very specialized health care for them. Many pet owners today want to take an active part in preserving and maintaining their cat’s good health. This book is written for them.
The Well Cat Book differs from other books on cat care because it tells you how to understand the signs of illness or injury your cat may develop and how to evaluate those signs in order to begin proper treatment. It resembles its companion book, The Well Dog Book. Both are intended to help you understand what your veterinarian is talking about when he or she discusses your pet’s health, to enable you to treat some illnesses at home, to prevent others, and truly to help your veterinarian get your pet well when an illness is too severe to be treated without professional skills. Think of this book as a kind of paramedic’s manual for cats that will help you treat many problems on your own. It should help you save money wasted in unnecessary veterinary visits without endangering your pet’s health.
For the most part only common health problems affecting cats are covered here. I’ve tried to include the basic things I as a cat owner most wanted to know before I became a veterinarian, and I’ve tried to answer the questions cat owners most often ask me about cat health care. I’ve tried not to oversimplify things, but in many cases technical information I thought the average cat owner would not be likely to use is not included. If you are interested in details of certain subjects, refer to some of the books mentioned in the text or ask your veterinarian for titles of other books that might help you. Use the information in this book to learn how to use your veterinarian as a resource. Remember, however, that the book is not intended as a substitute for visits to the veterinarian, but rather as a supplement to them. Show this book to your veterinarian as a sign that you are interested in taking an active part in maintaining your cat’s health.
You don’t need to buy any specialized equipment to use this book. Your eyes, hands, ears, and nose, and an understanding relationship with your cat are your most important tools. Don’t be afraid to use them. There are more similarities between cats and people than many pet owners realize. As you read, you will probably find out that you know a lot more about “cat medicine” than you think you do.
The best way to use this book is to read it through once from beginning to end. In this way you will learn what is normal for your cat and how to care for a healthy cat, then you will learn the signs that can indicate illness and what you should do about them. With this first reading you will find out which sections of the book you would like to read again and which sections you will only need to refer to if a specific problem arises. When you want to use this book to learn about a specific problem your cat may have, look for the problem in the General Index and in the Index of Signs. To learn how to use these indices.
Anatomy is the place to begin. With this chapter as a guide you will gain a ready familiarity with your cat’s body and learn how to give a physical exam. You may wish to refer back to this section when diagnosing an illness as well.
Preventive Medicine is a general health care chapter covering important aspects of your cat’s daily life. It and the following sections have been designed for easy, frequent reference by the use of subheads.
Diagnostic Medicine is the heart of the book. Be sure to read enough of this chapter to understand how it is organized and how to use the Index of Signs. Then, when your cat shows any sign of illness or injury, use this section as a guide to proper action.
Home Medical Care tells you the basics of home treatment. It includes general nursing procedures and advice on drugs. Since in most cases of illness or injury your cat will have some treatment at home, you may want to become familiar with the information here before beginning to diagnose signs.
Breeding and Reproduction contains facts about the cat’s reproductive cycle. Use it to learn how to prevent or plan pregnancy; how to care for a female before, during, and after birth; and how to care for newborn or orphan kittens.
You, Your Cat, and Your Veterinarian will help you if you don’t yet have a veterinarian or are dissatisfied with your present one. Use it to learn what characteristics good veterinarians share and what you can do to motivate most veterinarians to provide good service.
The body always tries to heal itself. This important fact will help your treatment when your cat is sick. In many cases your cat will not need veterinary aid. Remember, though, that by electing to treat your cat at home, you are taking responsibility for the results. Learn to recognize when the body is losing the battle to heal itself. If you can’t be sure you are really helping your cat, discuss the problem with a doctor of veterinary medicine. Another caution: Medicine is not always black or white. Often there are several equally good ways to approach a health problem. I’ve recommended the approach that works for me; your veterinarian may disagree and get equal success with other methods. Trust your veterinarian and your common sense.
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- Publisher : Random House Publishing Group; Reissue edition (February 20, 1996)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 352 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0679770003
- ISBN-13 : 978-0679770008
- Item Weight : 13.2 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
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I've had the hard copy of this book for years and it's helped me keep several generations of cats healthy--even helped one of my vets diagnose an issue they hadn't seen before. Not as technical as the Cornell book but much easier to use to sort out common issues. It has a symptoms section and while certainly not a substitute for your vet, it's a great resource. A must have if you're new to being owned by a cat! Meow Meow ...feline approved.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2014
The preface urges that this book be read first, rather than dipped into, topic by topic.
That works well. Clearly and comprehensively, the Well Cat Book leads pet owners through the basics of cat anatomy and care. As a long time cat owner, I enjoyed it and learned much, and feel beginning cat owners could definitely profit too.
That works well. Clearly and comprehensively, the Well Cat Book leads pet owners through the basics of cat anatomy and care. As a long time cat owner, I enjoyed it and learned much, and feel beginning cat owners could definitely profit too.
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2022
Given the popularity of Tea Tree Essential Oil these days and how deadly it is for cats I would have expected to at least see a caution about it...
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2013
We had the first edition (1975) which is still a wonderful reference that's very hard to beat. I went looking to see if a new issue was available and was delighted to find one. So we bought one for each of our grown kids, their new families and cats.
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2016
If you have a cat--get it!
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2005
While there is solid medical information here, the information on cat "training" or behavior modification is appallingly outdated. The author states "most cats respond to punishment" and advocates "a spank on the rump as a last resort." Times have changed, and so have behavior modification methods when it comes to felines. Also, very little information was offered on cat psychology or behavior, which if the cat owner is not aware of can lead to unnecessary surrenders to cat shelters when the problem behavior could be modified. This may have been a good cat reference book at one time, but that time has long passed. It needs a lot of updating.
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2015
Good Reference for cat owner.
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2014
Overall a very good and informative book in how to care for one's cat. However, some things have to be updated. For example, in force feeding a cat, strained egg yolk baby food is recommended as best, but in my area I was unable to find that item. Glad I had it to care for my cat.
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Reviewed in Canada on July 8, 2019
it has alot of info i needed to know on flea,s, tapeworms etc,,,,,great book
Bruce Adams
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As a reference book it is fine.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 15, 2018
This is a reference book and not one that one reads from start to finish. As a reference book it is fine.
