"Bring the veterinary office to your home with expert advice. What's the best food for my cat? Where should I go for puppy kindergarten? What's that bump - should a veterinarian check it out? If you're searching for answers to questions like these, then look no further. In this wide-ranging reference, acclaimed veterinarian Gary Weitzman provides helpful advice to put your mind at ease and help you pet live their best life! In these pages, you'll find a "Pet Wish List" guide that helps you pinpoint what you want (or more important, what you don't want) in your new companion, essential supplies for your pet, insights on nutrition and healthy living, expert advice on what to do in the event of an emergency, and Dr. Gary's answers to pet owners' most frequently asked questions."-- From back cover.

"In National Geographic's comprehensive and easy-to-use illustrated pet reference, a renowned veterinarian offers expert advice on common health, behavior, and training for cats, dogs, and other domestic pets. Combining first aid, medical reference, and tips and tricks of the trade, here is your go-to-guide for at-home animal care, focusing on dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and more! Building on more than two decades of veterinary experience, Dr. Gary Weitzman covers topics including upset stomachs, house training, physical ailments and behavior tips. The president and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society and former co-host of the weekly NPR show The Animal House, ٢Dr. Gary٣ brings a wealth of experience to essential veterinary questions, revealing basic first-aid techniques, when a trip to the vet is necessary, dietary recommendations, simple training techniques, necessary supplies, essential behavior cues, and much more."-- From Amazon.com.