Superb Investment for Better Understanding What may Ail Your Rabbit
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I bred and showed Flemish Giant rabbits for about five years and had had pet and house rabbits as well.  As rabbits hide their pain and symptoms to the best of their abilities, not wanting to let a predator sense weakness, it is very difficult often to get an idea of what is ailing them, how serious it may get and how quickly, if indeed, you need to get it to the vet.  The two great strengths I find in this volume over the few other vet manuals I have is 1) it is practical and geared to the way a vet proceeds in an examination -- progressing from HOW to properly examine to flow charts of what to consider based on the presentation of various symptoms.  But BEST of ALL:  "A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS."  The photography is superb - clear and closeup -- and extensive so as to well-illustrate the diagnosed conditions at various stages of progression.  I find this format of progressively ruling out possible diagnoses along with pictures illustrating what you should see if in fact a condition is NOT to be ruled out makes the book far more useful diagnostically than any other book I own.  And being able to get a picture of the range of possible diagnoses and how those conditions could progress helps out in 1) knowing when to go to the vet, and 2) knowing better how to enter into dialogue with the vet about diagnosis and treatment so you are truly an informed consumer of veterinary services.
4146361
This should be a welcome addition to any home library as a good basic reference tool. Its like having another small insurance plan and is almost sure to save you a trip to the doctor. Even if you end up going, you may be able to give your doctor a better idea of what the problem is and how you have addressed it before checking with them. It is your body. Don't expect anyone to be more concerned with keeping it finely tuned than you are.

I already 'know' much of what's in the book but often my knowledge is very surface level. It isn't that the Dummy Book goes into much depth but if I am making my own skin cream I can look it up to see the standard ratio of oil, water and beeswax. Or I might remember that my doctor once performed a simple maneuver on me to reduce my vertigo. I can quickly look that up in the Dummy book and recall it as the Epley maneuver, which I can then do at home, with the help of my wife.

No, you won't find a cure for everything in the book and some of the information may be incorrect... but most of it is spot on. While it isn't coffee table material that will wow your friends with beautiful paper and photos, they will be amazed with all the excellent advice. A great gift for anyone with a body to maintain.

Even the Appendixes are well worthwhile. I look in my cupboard and see a bottle of choline. What's that for? Oh," brain and nervous system health." Or, why did I start taking NAC? Oh, "Alzheimer's" or maybe "to reduce risk of heart attack and stroke." Celery seed "to calm the nerves." I know I pick this one up over and over again for a quick bite of info.
1626107
Before we got our mini lop rabbit I bought this book. It was a terrific guide to this wonderful breed, well laid out and giving all the information our family would need to be responsible pet owners. Highly recommended.
4556797
Great rabbit food!  Our little bunny always had trouble with traditional pellets because of the ratios of nutrients.  He seemed to not react well to the alfalfa based pellets.  We switched to Timothy Hay based pellets and he can eat them with no ill side effects!  I was having allergic reactions to the hay we would feed the bunnies and therefore needed to switch to pellets to prevent a reaction every time I came in contact with the hay during feeding.  This absolutely did the job.  I don't react and neither does our little bun.  Hooray!!  Winner!  The only bummer is that it's FAR more expensive to feed these pellets than loose hay. I would take a star away simply because of the price if the quality wasn't so good.
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I am just venturing into the world of barefoot, after my beautiful and well-cared-for dressage Warmblood developed a major case of White Line Disease. His right hind hoof wall became detached and infected, and had to be resected approximately 50%!  I am currently in the long and difficult  process of waiting for his entire hoof  to re-grow. In the meantime, I have started to do major research into horse's hooves--how they function and how they should be cared for, with the hope of discovering how this could have happened (neither the vet nor farrier have any idea!) and more importantly, how this could be prevented from happening again. In my internet wanderings, I came upon Maureen's website and became very intrigued with her common-sense method of trimming (less is more!) and theories of what the hoof "needs". After reading (and re-reading!)  this book, I decided to learn to trim him and take care of his hooves myself. This book is deceptively informative--deceptive in that it is easy to read and concise--but conveys much valuable information in not that many pages. Combined with her website, it gives a wonderful insight into what seems to me to be common sense--we are only going to trim off what the ground would have done, if the horse were given the opportunity to wear his hooves down himself. We are not going to try to cut the hoof into a preconceived form, but we are going to let the hoof show us what is needed. What a concept!  That being said, if I were able to make one suggestion to improve the book, I would ask for more photos of before and after trims, to assist those of us just learning, in understanding more clearly her methods. But combined with her website, there is enough information to assist, and she says she is available for online consults, too, which I just may take her up on at some future date.
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Amazing investment. My girlfriend and I were curious what kind of mix she was, since she had gotten her through work. Of course everyone had their opinions and guesses but it turned out no of them, including ours, were right. They were able to trace back 75% of her back 3 generations, but unfortunately the 4 set wasn't unidentifiable since they had been mixed themselves. They even gave a few possible breeds, which eased our wonder. I loved this product and will definitely do with our next rescued pooch
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This is amazing stuff. I have 5 adult rabbits and one rabbit had 9 babies recently and when they were about 2 weeks old I discovered a thick mucous around each rabbits nose, including the mother. I did research and of course it was the snuffles. Everyone said to take them to the vet immediately, but not every vet will see rabbits and it will cost over $100 per rabbit. This product was delivered quickly and had great results the next day. The smallest bunny was starting to develop a rattle in its chest and after one use of vet rx, it went away. All of the rabbits are doing well and are very healthy. I plan on keeping this stuff stock up because it really works.
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As a person who uses holistic and preventative health practices for myself and my family, I'd been in search of information about how to take care of our pets in this way, as well. I was so pleased to discover The Holistic Health Guide by Doug Knueven, a credentialed and widely respected veterinarian who specializes in holistic pet care. I immediately put his advice to good use--for example, quickly finding a solution for my Jack Russell terrier's allergy problem (fish oil) and educating myself about the vaccine debate and herbal treatments. The book's format makes it super easy to reference information and the way it's written is a joy to read. If you're looking for THE definitive book on holistic pet care, you can't be in better hands than with Dr. Knueven's Holistic Health Guide.
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Other than the fact that this very thin "manual" is incredibly expensive, the material covered, the manner of presentation, the depth of the material et al is impressive. Marcus Song has done a wonderful job in assisting you in the setting up and care of Bettas. He has a superb section on problems and solutions and some nice web links to followup on.

I am sure that with enough searching and digging and less money, you could find all of the information in this book, but why when Marcus Song has done it all for you.
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This book is phenomenal ~ I have three dogs and can't count how many times I have had to reference it.  It is so easy to use and so informative...just look up the symptoms and get some ideas of what the illness or problem might be.  I have a dog that became incontinent at age 2, developed hypo-thyroidism at age 5, and was diagnosed with Cushing's Disease at age 6; because of this book, I was able to get her Cushing's diagnosed much quicker than normal, and thus get her started on a medication regimen.  I can't imagine not having it handy when one of my dogs is acting strangely or seems to be under the weather, and I have recommended it to a number of friends.  If you're going to buy only one book on your dog's health, make it this one.
3501703
I Love these!  They keep the rabbits away, and I especially love that they are easily moved and good to multiple uses. Well worth the extra expense!
1235133
I'm a plastic surgery patient advocate and have received nothing but good reviews on Dr. Tebbetts, the author/surgeon. He really knows his stuff when it comes to breast augmentation!

If you're planning on surgery, you will spend a few thousand dollars, so the small cost of this book is an excellent investment and could help you avoid bad plastic surgery or an unqualified surgeon.

Even if you've done your homework, you'll still learn from this book. It's well-laid out to find what you need quick and lots of diagrams to help you understand sizing and implant options.
2196996
Sure, it might be a little expensive, but trust me when I say it's completely worth it. A full-blown cow might not cost $43.50, but if you think a thousand pounds of bland, worthless cow meat compares anywhere near this 3 lb (1.4kg) succulent morsel, you've got another thing coming. The instant I took my first bite into this rabbit, I literally came in my pants. It's just that incredible. There was no warning, no time to react, just pure unadulterated joy enveloping my entire body. I don't care if I have to spend my first-born's college fund to get it, I NEED the unique nutty flavor of this fresh whole rabbit!
I've noticed some distain regarding the unethical treatment of these rabbits, but the rest of us know that rabbits don't feel pain. I would bet money that these rabbits are proud to serve their human masters. We give them a good life on the farm, eating the finest quality carrots, mating with the most beautiful females in the modern rabbit world. Giving their lives to please a superior race is really all these little critters want in life.
Bottom Line: 5 stars isn't nearly enough for this product. I went as far as to draw 5 more little gold stars on my screen just to clear my conscience.
4305658
The first edition saw me through veterinary school but having obtained a copy of the second edition has prompted me to re-read. Not only does it provide an excellent review of veterinary pharmaceuticals, it also relates them nicely back to physiology so it is a fantastic review of many of the principles of internal medicine as an added bonus (painless too!).

As a general practitioner I especially appreciated the chapter on adverse drug reactions, which alerted me to a few common ADRs I was not familiar with. I also enjoyed the comprehensive chapter on antiparasitic drugs as these are so common in practice and reading labels just doesn't cut it when clients ask detailed questions about interactions, efficacy, resistance and all those things clients want to know. Each page held a new discovery. eg I did not know that piperonyl butoxide antagonises the antiparasitic action of fipronil...but when clients feel one isn't working they add the other then feel doubly frustrated when they get nowhere. The tables in this chapter in particular are exceptional references and will save one from sifting through I don't-know-how-many journals to get the answer!

Its a very practical book in that respect, which is great for busy vets.
It provides a friendly review of the principles of pharmacology and chapters on everything from chemotherapy to drugs and reproduction and ocular clinical pharmacology, and dose rates and extensive tables are provided throughout.

One of the nicest things is that detailed info on adverse effects are provided, even if only one or two reports exist, allowing clinicians to make the most informed decisions. Obviously this is a terrific text for vet students but I think most working vets will find this a very practical, non-threatening review of the agents they work with on a daily basis. Aside from reading it cover to cover (not an honour I confer on many textbooks and quite an unexpected thrill) its something I'll continue to refer to daily.
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If you are interested in learning not only how to avoid injury to your horse but improve performance, you would do well to take the practical and well-thought out advice offered by this well-respected and credentialed human and equine physiotherapist.  Even the spiral binding was considered so to allow one to take it to the barn and lay it open while you practice the many simple yet effective techniques Ms. Sutton covers beside many helpful photos.  As in all healthcare, in order to determine what abnormal is, one must start with a clear understanding of normal.  While this may seem like "stating the obvious," I come across enough horseowners for whom such things bear repeating. To focus solely on this, is to miss the overall value and important information this book contains.  Beside massage and stretching regimens for the horse, stretching and warm up exercises for the rider are also included, so horse and rider function as a more physically harmonious unit vs. separate elements.  Chock full of practical tips from hoof balance to suppling exercises, you would do well to own this book.
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Probably typically, I scoured the internet once my dog had been diagnosed with various ailments. I will always be grateful for finding this book, which has changed our lives and household!  The book is packed full of information, although it is straightforward in its essence of what to do, why to do it, and in its language.  What I found challenging were the US units of measurements, and some of the products that are less easy to find in Europe. However, once I reached the diet cards at the end of the book, as another reviewer said, everything clicks into place.  Also, although the authors encourage total commitment to the feeding method, they offer relatively broad options to assist with real lives and budgets. The feeding methods and recipes are supported by scientific research and analysis, making the reasoning behind them clear and easy to understand.  So far, nearly a month later, I have noticed great improvements in my dog's health and appetite. The proof is living and I am inspired by the book to remain committed to this manner of caring for my dog.
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As someone who always wants to take THE best care of my animals I possibly can, I spare no expense; I do research, I ask vets and veteran owners, and I form educated opinions. In my aforementioned opinion, this is THE best rabbit food out there, as the primary ingredients are hay-based and not corn and other nonsense fillers, which are the equivalent of feeding your bunny McDonalds everyday. Amazon has it cheaper than the stores. Great for me and for my rabbit because a healthy bunny needs hay, but I hate having the actual stuff in the house.

An old friend of mine (as in, "Back in my day--" old) who is very set in her ways insisted this food alone could not substitute for adding extra hay into a rabbit's diet. But after numerous vet checks, no complaints from the doctor. She says he's in tip-top shape and he's nearly 10! While it's true that I pay more for this than some filler-stuffed variation, I save in heartache from potential health issues or decreased longevity and to me, that's more than worth it.

My advice is to be mindful of how you store this, however, since I believe like hay it will go "stale" if exposed to open air for too long. If you're going to buy in bulk, make sure to have an air-tight container.