Author: Bruce Fogle Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 0008424330 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 241
Book Description
Arriving in 1970s’ London as a fresh-faced Canadian, Bruce Fogle assumed that because he knew the language, he would understand the English. As a graduate of the world’s best veterinary school, he also thought his profession would come naturally to him. He quickly learned not to make assumptions...
Author: Marty Becker Publisher: Health Communications, Inc. ISBN: 0757320791 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 226
Book Description
"Since pets communicate nonverbally, this book will help you recognize if your pet is suffering from [fear, anxiety, and stress]. By knowing your dog's body language, vocalizations, and changes in normal habits, you can make an accurate diagnosis and take action to prevent triggers or treat the fallout if they do happen"--Amazon.com.
Author: Lynn Hendrix Publisher: ISBN: 9780323567985 Category : Hospice care Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Over the past five years, there has been a significant rise in the number of pet owners who are seeking in-home medical treatment options for their pet - particularly with regard to end-of-life care. This practical resource by Dr. Lynn Hendrix is the perfect guide for those veterinarians wanting to help meet this growing demand by incorporating house calls and end-of-life consulting into their practice. From setting up your business and performing your first in-home consultation to performing in-home euthanasia and providing grief support, Dr. Hendrix will walk you through how to effectively navigate all of the procedures and challenges related to this vital area of veterinary care and help maximize the amount of quality time that a pet has left.
Author: Evan Antin Publisher: Macmillan + ORM ISBN: 1250314496 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 288
Book Description
A wild look at our natural world for fans of Steve Irwin, James Herriot, and Bear Grylls Millions follow Dr. Evan Antin and his wildlife adventures through social media and on his popular Animal Planet television show Evan Goes Wild. Now in his first book, World Wild Vet, Evan takes us to the deep blue seas, swimming with giant whale sharks with “puppy dog eyes," to jungles filled with venomous snakes (who are more afraid of you than you are of them), to a race across the savannah and against the clock to save rhinos from the clutches of poachers—all in the name of adventure and a deep love for the wild around us. Equal parts memoir, travelogue, and conservationist wake up call, World Wild Vet is an unforgettable exploration of the world we all call home and a love letter to the creatures we share it with.
Author: Steve Martin Publisher: ISBN: 9781610675451 Category : Languages : en Pages :
Book Description
Start learning the basics required to become a veterinarian with this unique activity book. The crucial topics are covered--from examining incredible animal anatomy, mastering key observation skills, and learning the importance of vital tasks such as vaccination, to understanding the basics of animal care, recognizing how to differentiate between species, and exploring the three main veterinary fields: pet vet, farm vet, and zoo vet.Packed full of fun craft activities, cool quizzes, and super skill tests, young readers will be amazed and inspired. Once kids have worked their way through the book, they can delve into the Vet Kit section, which contains all sorts of goodies--stickers, a poster, game, and game cards to play with friends.
Author: Yannick Murphy Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 0062092499 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 246
Book Description
“Yannick Murphy, while being one of our most daring and original writers, is first and foremost an exquisitely attuned observer of human behavior. . . . Murphy’s work provides pretty much unexceeded reading pleasure.” —Dave Eggers The warm, wry, and patient voice of a veterinarian father tells the heartfelt story of his young New England family enduring a moving trial of loyalty, hope, and faith after they are confronted with an unthinkable crisis. Acclaimed author Yannick Murphy’s intimate narrative style and lovely prose will enthrall readers of Rivka Galchen, Padgett Powell, and Murphy’s own Signed, Mata Hari. The Call is a “triumph of quiet humor and understated beauty” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) from an author that the New York Times Book Review calls “an extraordinarily gifted fabulist.”
Author: Bruce Fogle Publisher: Turner Publishing Company ISBN: 162045789X Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 179
Book Description
"Quite simply this is an excellent book. It is well-written, with snatches of dry humour. It should be mandatory reading for anybody who keeps a dog or has intentions of so doing." -R. W. F. Poole, Daily Telegraph How do dogs perceive the world about them? How do they see, hear, learn, relate to their owners? How large are their brains, what is their emotional makeup? Why do they suffer from stress and how can it be coped with? Over the last few years a substantial body of knowledge has been built up about the psychology of dog behavior. Combining more than twenty years of practical experience as a veterinary clinician with a personal knowledge and understanding of the latest international research, Dr. Bruce Fogle has written the most inclusive and relevant book on how the canine mind works.
Author: Sophia Yin Publisher: ISBN: 9780999129210 Category : Languages : en Pages :
Book Description
Every year over 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs. One of the most common causes of biting and aggression in dogs is fear.This color poster developed by Dr. Sophia Yin and illustrated by Lili Chin, shows both the common and more subtle signs of fear and anxiety in dogs.With 100 handouts/tear sheets per packet you¿ll have plenty of color handouts for your clients, students, and friends.
Author: Lynn Hendrix Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences ISBN: 0323567991 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 446
Book Description
Gain the understanding you need to provide compassionate, end-of-life pet care. Animal Hospice and Palliative Medicine for the House Call Veterinarian provides an all-in-one guide to the skills and challenges related to this growing area of veterinary care. From setting up your business and performing your first in-home consultation to managing pain, performing in-home euthanasia, and providing grief support to the family, this book walks you through each step of care. Written by Dr. Lynn Hendrix, a leading expert and researcher in veterinary palliative medicine, this practical resource shows how to improve the quality of care for pets in the final stages of life. - Comprehensive coverage addresses the essential topics of palliative care, hospice, and euthanasia. - Key topics range from setting up a mobile business, in-home consultations to pain management, euthanasia, physical support for the pet, and much more. - Information on the diseases commonly seen at the end of life includes disease progression and trajectories. - Single-source review covers animal end-of-life care and consulting, specifically through mobile veterinary services. - 100 full-color clinical photos depict the concepts and procedures of animal palliative care. - Practical insights are provided in the areas of family grief support, compassion fatigue, managing difficult home visits, and dispelling the myths of animal hospice and euthanasia. - Author Lynn Hendrix is an expert veterinarian with than a decade of experience in the field of Veterinary Palliative Medicine and is also the owner/founder of Beloved Pet Mobile Vet, a company providing in-home animal hospice and euthanasia.
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