The Feel Better Book for Cats & Dogs: Nursing Care for All Life Stages

The Feel Better Book for Cats & Dogs was written by Randi E. Golub, certified veterinary technician with over 35 years of professional experience working with cats and dogs. It is an essential guide for anyone who cares for a cat or dog: guardians, animal care assistants, veterinary technicians, veterinarians, animal shelter workers, pet sitters, dog walkers and boarding facility workers, etc. The book contains information on nursing care for all life stages, from bottle feeding to hospice care. Throughout the book there is detailed information on specific areas of a pets care - feeding, medicating, grooming, nursing care, health care procedures, first aid as well as the care of pregnant animals, kittens and puppies. There are also several chapters devoted to the care and concerns of senior pets, including making end of life decisions. The Feel Better Book contains detailed instruction on how to confidently and safely perform common pet health care procedures such as syringe and tube feeding, administering medications, subcutaneous fluids, collecting urine and fecal samples and much more. The book also educates guardians and caretakers on when to seek veterinary care.