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The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats: Over 1,000 Solutions to Your Pet's Problems-From Top Vets, Trainers, Breeders and Other Animal Experts

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Total reviews: 18 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

A Need to Have Bood 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I am very thankful to all of the vets and animal behaviorists who contributed to this book. I use it a LOT. From everything to stomach problems to aches and pains to....whatever the problem is. This book covers it from A to Z.

If you love your dog or cat, and don't have the money to go to the vet for every problem that pops up, this book is a godsend. It also offers alternative medicines that actually are better for your pet.

I just simply cannot get along without my copy of "Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats".

Fur Baby Health Book 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 2 people found this review helpful.

LOVE IT, with fur babies, one needs some help, and this book is GREAT

Excellent resource 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

I loved this book so much that I bought it for several friends. I only have dogs, so I cannot offer an opinion on the cat advice. For dog owners, it is an excellent resource with so many different things.

Editorial Review:

Covering more than one hundred ailments, illnesses, and conditions, an A-to-Z guide to pet health care presents some one thousand veterinarian-approved remedies for a wide range of physical and emotional problems in cats and dogs. $75,000 ad/promo. Tour.

The Lieutenant Of Inishmore (Modern Plays)

Martin McDonagh

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

More existentialist than Tarantino 4 out of 5 stars.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.

With the Tony nomination for Best Play this year, there might be some renewed interest in buying this book (the most recent review on this site was in 2003). This is laugh-out-loud funny stuff, and well worth reading. While "existentialist" may be a bit pretentious, this play deals with absurdity and futility in an atmosphere of constant violence and death. That McDonagh can make this material so funny is a tribute to his gift. This play I believe is a companion piece to McDonagh's Oscar-winning short film Six Shooter (available for download on iTunes), which deals with some of the same subjects, and also reserves its only tenderness for pets. I can see why people make the Tarantino comparison, but I see Tarantino as more of a stylist who sets out intricate time sequences and is less concerned about traditional narrative structures. McDonagh, by comparison, is very much into formal plot devices and structure.

Definitely not for those who don't enjoy black humor. For those who enjoyed The Pillowman (on Broadway last year), this one is an earlier play and doesn't have nearly the creativity and ambition of Pillowman. But it is still very well worthwhile, and a lot of fun.

Editorial Review:

"Come on in ahead for yourselves. I'm just in the middle of shooting me Dad."

Who knocked the cat belonging to "Mad Padraic" over on a lonely road on the island of Inishmore and was it an accident? He'll want to know when he gets back from a stint of torture and chip-shop bombing in Northern Ireland: he loves his cat more than life itself.

The Lieutenant of Inishmore premiered at the RSC's The Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon, in April 2001.

Martin McDonagh is one of Britain's finest young playwrights and won a prestigious Olivier Award for The Lieutenant of Inishmore, which has had successful runs in both the USA and the UK.

Why Cats Paint: A Theory of Feline Aesthetics

Burton Silver, Heather Busch

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Total reviews: 58 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Essential, despite flaws 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Several theories of feline art have been put forward over the years, and this volume may serve as an excellent introduction to the uninitiated. Influential feline artists are discussed and their work reprinted in glorious detail. There is, however, a strong bias towards the mainstream of cat art. Important, indeed vital, underground movements are completely ignored. The street art of alley cats is sadly overlooked, perhaps reflecting the authors deference to the curators of that ivory tower, the Museum of Non Primate Art.
Also lacking is any serious discussion of Queer Theory, so vital in the deconstruction of any mammalian artistic representations.
Yet in spite of these flaws, Why Cats Paint remains an important and influential volume that no connaisseur of feline aesthetics can afford to ignore.

Editorial Review:

In 1994, WHY CATS PAINT took the art world and animal world by storm with its unprecedented photographic record of cat creativity. Following in its multicolored pawprints, WHY PAINT CATS ruffled fur in 2002 with its scholarly study of a controversial art movement that treats cats as canvas. Those seminal books in feline aesthetics are now offered in new pocket-size editions filled with the best from each volume, making purrfect gifts for cat lovers and art lovers alike.

The Cat Who Came for Christmas

Cleveland Amory

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Total reviews: 33 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

I raised the white flag... 2 out of 5 stars.
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I am a cat lover and once, I had a Christmas cat too. She was a stray and she visited me on the eve of Christmas. From then on, we're friends. As much as I would like to give this book a 5-star rating, I couldn't do it. It started all right and after all, it's 5 more days to Christmas -- a great time to read something like this. I even like it's first sentence: "To anyone who has ever been owned by a cat, it will come as no surprise that there are all sorts of things about your cat you will never, as long as you live, forget."

Sadly, further down the reading, it got tired. Too much historical details and whatever else. I had to force myself to continue reading and there came a point I just can't do it anymore. I waved the white flag. Don't get me wrong, I love cats but I wished the book could've been more reader-friendly.

Editorial Review:

'Tis the night before Christmas when a self-described curmudgeon rescues a bedraggled feline from a snowy New York City alley . . . . Thus begins this tale of a man and his cat-or, rather, of a cat and his man-a touching, timeless, and inspiring story about the animal/human bond and the spirit of the holiday season.

Planet Cat: A CAT-alog

Sandra Choron, Harry Choron, Arden Moore

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Total reviews: 16 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Planet Cat Rules 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book has tons of information on cats. It's the perfect book for any cat lover.

A cat-lover's TREAT! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is such a FUN and informative book. Couldn't put it down when I received it. The prrrrrfect gift for all kitty lovers!

Editorial Review:

The cat's out of the bag -- a delightful book on all things feline that no cat lover can afford to miss

Following in the paw prints of Planet Dog, here is the cat's meow: a lively, entertaining, one-of-a-kind assemblage of more than 400 lists on all things cat. It's all here, from the origins of the species to care and training to breeds and behavior to famous cats in history, art, and literature. The book even includes a list of celebrity cat people. Illustrated with more than 150 photographs and line drawings, this irresistible package is sure to delight cat lovers everywhere.

How to say cat in 46 languages

Hemingway's cats

Cats who changed history

Why cats paint

Tricks you can teach your cat

Great gifts for the pampered cat

Cat food recipes

An IQ test for your cat

Human habits that drive cats crazy

And more!

Hiss and Tell: True Stories from the Files of a Cat Shrink

Pam Johnson-Bennett

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Total reviews: 19 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Laughed and cried 5 out of 5 stars.
18 of 18 people found this review helpful.

I had the best experience while reading this book - a purring cat curled up in my lap. I laughed at some of these stories, cried at others (especially the one about Angel). The book also reinforced for me how important it is to have interactive play sessions with your cat each day.

Hiss and Tell: True Stories from the Files of a Cat Shrink 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 11 people found this review helpful.

Excellent book, throughly enjoyed. The stories presented by Johnson-Bennett will make you laugh, even cry, and definately THINK! Reading these stories can give you insight in providing a more enriching homelife for your feline companion, maybe even tell you how your cat can tell you if your spouse cheating. This book is a page turner.

Editorial Review:

Meet Mambo, the cat who attacks his owner, but only on Sundays, and Bonsai, the cat whose dislike for the new boyfriend becomes very embarrassing. What secret does Freddie know about his owner's new wife? In this offbeat and illuminating book, feline behaviorist Pam Johnson-Bennett, takes you on the wildest house calls of her career. These stories-each of which unfolds like a mystery-will help owners better understand the ever fascinating cat psyche. Following on the success of her comprehensive book, Think Like a Cat, Johnson-Bennett sheds light on the communication breakdowns between cats and their humans.

Chococat 2009 Wall Calendar: (includes stickers)

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Editorial Review:

Spend 2009 with one of Sanrio's top-selling characters: Chococat. Brimming with energy, this sweetly scatterbrained, big-eyed kitty is a favorite among 'tweens and teens. Includes stickers!

Purry Logic (Furry Logic Book)

Jane Seabrook

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Purry Logic 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

It's a wonderful book, especially for cat lovers. Guaranteed to produce chuckles and a nod of the head.

Cute but pricey 4 out of 5 stars.
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I used to hate cats. I always thought they were feisty, aloof, and I'm allergic to them to boot. However, once a little furball entered my life for good, I'm oddly become one of those people with an irrational soft spot for cats. If you or someone you know owns a cat, then you'll probably get a kick out of this book. The illustrations are fantastic, truly capturing the oh-so-common yet still adorable positions and expressions of our feline friends. The rhetoric is also rather clever and compliments the illustrations marvelously. I read most of it at a Tattered Cover in Denver in just a few minutes. While it's a nice novelty item, I think the price is a little steep for it to be showing up on my coffee table anytime soon, but it'd be a great gift.

Editorial Review:

Filled with wry witticisms to perk up even the most finicky cat lovers, PURRY LOGIC puts a distinctly feline twist on Jane Seabrook's popular FURRY LOGIC books. This delightful collection presents cuddly cats offering purr-worthy pick-me-ups like, "My only purpose in this life is to rest and recover from my previous lives," "If you didn't make the rules, just ignore them," and "When fat, arrange yourself in slim poses." Watercolor-painted in loving detail, Seabrook's sleek and sassy kitties remind us that the best things in life are furry.

Tailchaser's Song : 15th Anniversary Edition

Tad Williams

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Total reviews: 135 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

wonderful story 5 out of 5 stars.
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Tailchaiser's Song was a wonderfully written story. The minute you start to read- the characters come to life and you want to read it in one sitting, but are sad to end the story. Wish there was a part 2.

MEOW! 5 out of 5 stars.
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What a great book! At first I was a bit weirded out by the creepy underground devil-cats, but the more I read about Tailchaser's plight, the more I came to believe in their terrifying underworld. It's a brilliant fantasy story with a fun and unexpected twist at the end.

You don't have to love cats to enjoy this book, but it helps.

Not bad...not great either 3 out of 5 stars.
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I first picked up Tailchaser's Song back in the early 90s. I've recently re-read it and decided to post a review. The idea behind the book was well thought out, however some of the characters seemed to lack a bit of depth - and development (example: for some strange reason Pouncequick stayed a kitten throughout the entire length of the novel, even though it apparently several months from start to finish and Tailchaser himself was only 9 months old at the start). It is temping to compare this to Watership Down, but other than the anthropomorphism there are few similarities. Whereas Watership Down uses familiar animals both as the heros and the protagonists, Williams creates a whole new creature as his "bad guys". Its not a bad freshman effort from Tad Williams though as others posted his later works were much better.

Editorial Review:

Fritti Tailchaser, a ginger tomcat of rare courage and curiosity, embarks on a quest to rescue his cat friend, Hushpad--a quest that takes him to cat hell and beyond. Reissue.

Homeopathic Care for Cats and Dogs: Small Doses for Small Animals

Don Hamilton

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A little too wacko for me 1 out of 5 stars.
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I'm not wild about this book. While I'm sure there's some good information in here, I haven't found it yet. What I have found are opinions that I find difficult to swallow.

For example:

Don't vaccinate your pets. Hmm. I understand there might be reasons to stay away from vaccinating pets, as there are for not vaccinating children. However, I also understand that if I want to board my dog, or take him to the local dog park, or take him to the groomer, or have my vet come within ten feet of him, I need some evidence that this dog has, in fact, been vaccinated. I don't see a practical way around this in this book.

He says vaccinations weaken the species by allowing weaker animals to survive. My neutered dogs aren't contributing to the gene pool anyway, so I don't understand this argument.

Then there's the thing about feeding your dog only raw meat, because dogs in the wild don't have someone cooking for them. Okay, fine. Dogs in the wild don't have veterinarians, nor do they sleep on a human's couch. If we're going to take this thought to its logical conclusion, we shouldn't have pets at all. And if we should have pets, why on earth would I want to risk their getting infected with E. coli? Or does this raw meat thing assume that I kill it myself rather than buy it?

He says that a lot of meanness in dogs comes from the rabies vaccine. He cites no studies, offers no data, just says that from what he's seen, this is true. I'm sure I don't see anywhere near as many dogs as the author, but come on, I have yet to see a dog made mean by vaccines. Show me a reproducible study.

There may be some valuable information in this book, but it's colored by these unsupported "facts", so it's hard to tell what's good information and what's not. There are better books on the subject. Buy one of them.

Editorial Review:

In this book, Dr. Hamilton carefully and clearly lays down the essential knowledge needed to use homeopathy successfully. To read this book is to prepare you to help your animal with the many day to day vicissitudes of life...take some time, read this book carefully, and learn of one of the greatest discoveries in the history of medicine. We are fortunate to have a healer of Dr. Hamilton's stature take us on this journey.
-From the Foreword by Richarad Pitcairn D.V.M., PhD