All dog and cat owners should be required to read this book
353999
I pre-ordered this book and waited rather impatiently for it to arrive for weeks because of all the good things I had heard about what was going to be in it. We had recently just gotten a rescue dog (german shepard) and were having all sorts of problems with his health. Based on Dr. Richter's advice, we made some changes to his diet and had a massive, immediate improvement.

When the book arrived (finally!) my wife and I tore into it right away. Usually when I have hyped myself up for something in advance, when I get it, it ends up falling well short of my expectations. With this book, the opposite occurred. It's just so thorough. Yet even though there is a LOT to this book, it is easy to understand, follow and benefit from!

We also have two cats and I look forward to applying what I learned in this book to their diet and overall well being as well.
1420819
Woofs to the Wise has so many nuggets of wisdom embedded, that I found myself marking the pages to refer back.  The book centers around the divine diva dog, ZsaZsa and her BFF, Nessa.  ZsaZsa, at times, can be naive and human penpal Nessa offers wise insights into life that are both practical and necessary.  This book is a page turner and most enjoyable over a cup of hot tea, cream, sugar and sweets.

If you are a dog lover, this is a must read.  If you know a dog lover, they will love you almost as much as their dog if you buy this book for them.  If you know a cat lover, they will be converted to a dog lover after this book.
4529193
Last year I went through a cat with Cancer, another cat with Kidneys stones, another cat with a abcessed tooth and a dog a ear infection. After $3000 in vet bills and little help from conventional treatmeats, I wanted to give Holistic medicine a try. This book has opened me up to a new way thinking and been a life saver to my animals. The book is greatly detailed about natural feeding,supplements, dangers of vaccines and flea meds etc.. Also lots of info on Herbs and natural remedies. Useing the Herbs listed in the book my male cat has had no more stones in over 2 years and they are all thriving all natural foods, flax seed oil and supplements. I have also learned to go more natural with all household cleaners etc., keeping us all safer from toxic dangers we use everyday. Thank you Martin Goldstein for this excellent book, I wish you practiced in my area. I also recommend "Dr Pitcairn's New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats" by Richard H. Pitcairn, both books have been very helpful to me..
4779046
Everyone who has ever loved an animal should read this book. I cried as I read it and will never forget the story. Please read it and give your pet a big hug ! I LOVE this book.
583780
I saw this book in an ad on Facebook.  I clicked on it and immediately purchased it.  Within 3 days it was in my hands...and within 3 days it was passed along to my other friends who have dogs.  This is a must read if you have ever owned a dog, currently own a dog, or want to own a dog.  This book was written on such a great level, that is made me look at my dog and wonder if she is really thinking these things.  I cried...I laughed...I shared parts of the book with my dog.  Please read...it's touching, it's moving, it's brilliant, it's a MUST READ
3096055
A friend of mine let me borrow her book so that I could copy some of the recipes to use for my new puppy. I found myself reading and interested in everything in this book from front to back and am buying myself my own  copy! I think this is going to be real beneficial for my cats. I have  noticed that they are not as in good health as they ought to be.  Things  like cuts don't heal very quickly and almost always leave scars, and they  don't have very shiny coats makes me sceptical of their overall health. I  think this book will definetly help. I want my pets to live as long as they  can; I can't imagine being without them!
1466234
The pictures are heartwarming and excellent.  The headings: Been Together, Relationship Secret, The Dog says, and The Cat Says brings a story to the pair in each picture.  Animal lovers, dog lovers, and cat lovers will all appreciate this book.  The author displays his sense of humor in the bio and back cover.  A must read for all.
4662837
If you own a dog then you really should have this book on your shelf.  If you have only one book concerning the treatment and care of dogs, then this is the one you should own.  I wish there were a way to give this one more that five stars.  The infomation contained in this volume enhances the ownership of these wonderful animals, can help make their, and your, lives so much better, and can literally save your dogs life.

This work covers everything from selecting your family pet, to diseases, injuries and disorders and what to do about them.  There is a wonderful section on first aid and emergencies and absolutely hundresds of tips on the care and treatment of your pet.  As has been pointed out, the bulk of this book discusses diseases, injuries and disorders and goes quite indepth in their discussion.  The text is quite easy to understand and is not overloaded with technical terms which usual need a different volum just to decypher.  There is also a very helpful seciton called "A Successful Partnership" which is suggestions and tips for living with yur dog.  Subjects such as training, feeding, lost dogs, care, grooming, etc. are extensively covered.

The photography in this book is wonderful, accurate and fits the text perfectly.  I have owned and been with dogs all of my life, actally liking them much better than I like most people.  This book, since its publication, has been a constant companion and often used book.  I have yet to have a question, not matter how complex or how obscure, that I was not able to find an answer to in this work.  Truth be told, there are around 445 pages in this book, and it really should be required reading for everyone before they even think about getting a dog.  It should be required reading for anyone who owns a dog at present.

Needless to say, I cannot recommed this one highly enough.  It is an absolute must for all dog owners and dog lovers.  You simply will not be sory for owning it.
335042
I read this book cover to cover. I then had my wife and children read it aloud chapter by chapter at the dinner table. This book is required reading to those of us going through life, unaware of what enters our food chain. My family buys only Kosher Organinc free roaming chickens that are fed only organic food with no animal byproducts and no genetically engineered feed. Despite this, we were so shocked by what we learned in this book that we took it upon ourselves to investigate anew our butcher, his wholesaler, the farm where the poultry were raised, the lineage of the poultry, and everything to do with what they ate from the day they were born to the day they showed up in our freezer. The book tells the inside story of the cattle industry. In it one discovers the business of rendering where until 1997, all dead and diseased cattle, chickens, dogs, cats, pigs and horses were sold to renderers that ground up the dead animals and converted them into 2 general product categories. One line of goods became perfumes, toiletries, etc. The second line of  goods became a substance that was put into the feed of the livestock in this country whose flesh we eat and whose milk we drink. This same practice in England was responsible for the multi-year epidemic of Mad Cow Disease. Since 1997, the FDA has banned the feeding of ruminants to ruminants. Therefore cows may no longer eat dead cows. However thay can still eat dead dogs, cats, horses, and pigs. Remember this the next time you hear that your friend or neighbor had their pet put to sleep. That pet may end up being lunch for some animal in your food chain.  This is must read material for anyone curious enough to know where the likely source of many of our diseases come from. The book is equally strong in its second half when dealing with free ranging cattle and their devastating effects on our environment and our future. Let the book speak for itself. I believe that after reading it you may just agree with me that we owe a great thank you to the courage and integrity of Howard Lyman and Oprah Winfrey.
2467600
I've had pets all my life - cats and dogs.  My own little long haired Chihuahua died last year and three months later I adopted a cat who had been found abandoned and declawed! (Who does things like this??!) After reading Homer's Odyssey I began to understand and appreciate my wonderful ginger tabby Marco and how he compensates for not having claws.  I loved Homer's story so much that I am giving the book to my daughter and granddaughter - both cat lovers and owners of a cat.  Homer inspires me and makes me almost ashamed of the limitations I place and have placed on my life.  If this little cat can face his sightless life with so much joy and love, how petty all the silly excuses and roadblocks one uses to avoid doing something difficult or challenging.  Truly the most wonderful pet story I've ever read.  A must for all pet lovers and non-pet humans as well.
3412924
This is a book everyone should read that loves dogs. I read it from the library and decided I wanted to own it. It will go in my collection of books. A must read
2558759
Many people in today's economy are giving up their pets because they believe that they can't take care of them properly.  And yet, what is the definition of "taking care of" our pets properly?

Ms. Farris provides a common-sense approach to taking care of your pets THE BEST YOU CAN. Sure, if we all could afford $30 for a 4-lb bag of organic pet food and didn't blink at spending $200-$300 per year (or more) on each pet that we care for, there would be no need for this book.  Unfortunately, that isn't reality for most people.

I operate a rescue group in northern Alabama, and I currently care for 21 cats and 3 dogs.  I already knew much of the information in this book, as rescue groups must be frugal by necessity due to the overwhelming numbers of animals they care for.  However, I learned enough new information from this book to make my purchase price an absolute bargain. The book has detailed information, and a few photos and figures, to help determine the correct dosage for dewormers, flea medications, and other relevant topics that will help most pet owners save big bucks.

What Ms. Farris does NOT do in this book is slam the veterinarian community, which earns her kudos from me.  She is the first to admit that not all pet care can be done cheaply and at home, and she lets you know of a few instances in which a trip to the vet is an absolute must.  She also provides information about how to save money when you DO take your pet to the vet.

One of the best chapters was the one on euthanasia, which may sound a bit morbid.  What made that chapter exceptional were the feelings she expressed, based on her own experiences.  She deals with the subject of euthanasia beautifully by not only addressing the difficult emotions faced by pet owners when that time is near, but by giving a straightforward, tough-love approach to the subject.

My 4-star review is based on the following:

Pros:
- subject and content of the book
- the fact that she addresses cat issues and dog issues equally, and touches on other types of animals like rodents and cold-blooded species
- easy reading style
- obvious love that the author displays for animals
**She truly cares about animals and wants people to know that you can still properly care for your pets even if you don't make a lot of money.

Cons:
- multiple misspellings
**For the low price of this book, I don't expect perfection, but as a former English teacher, the immense number of misspellings was a bit distracting.  Your mileage (and distraction) may vary. :)
- lack of a table of contents or any kind of look-up method
**I remembered reading something about a pet's gum color, but it took me a while to find it, because I couldn't remember which chapter it was in, and there wasn't any way for me to find it easily without skimming the entire book (which I did, and eventually found what I was looking for).
- the prices of some of the products that she listed were much, much lower than I was able to find, like $5 for a 40-lb bag of cat litter (I still haven't found that deal!)
**The book was printed in January 2013, but perhaps it was actually written some time ago when prices were lower.

Regardless of any cons listed above, this book is worth every penny.
4519087
Everyone needs to read this book! You'll never look at your dog the same.
4953501
What a life saver!!!!  This book shows you what you need to do to take care of your dog or cat.  Read if before you need it!!!!  Everything from dog food, vitamins, safety, alternative care such as homeopathy or herbs to fixing a bleeding paw and a great cough syrup of honey and warm water to soothe your dogs throat, CPR, fireworks noise, when to rush to the Vet and when to work at home first.  A must read for all with pets, especially when vet bills are hundreds of dollars per visit.
Dr, Jones is fabulous and also has a You Tube channel with some of the ideas in this book expanded with the visual of how to do it.  LOVE IT!!!  A must have and be sure to read it now so you'll know what to do if something unexpected happens!  Thank you for writing this book, Dr. Andrew Jones!  You have helped many pet owners prolong the lives of their pets.
2973011
This book is what I call the Veternarian Bible.  I don't think there is anything left out of this book.  Informative, and educational.  I do cat rescue and adoptions, and this book can potentially save you alot of money if there is a cat issue.  Rather than going to the vet and having the vet guess at what the potential issue is, you can go in educated and say,  could the cat have this, or that?  This book is well worth it.  I bought several other books, and they were all incredible.  See my reviews for other books on animal care.
4399666
Not an easy read, but a must read for all animal lovers.
4557041
This book was wonderful. I listened to the Audio book version so I could clearly take notes and I have to say that Jackson takes the essence of cat and the essence of a human and puts them together beautifully. He explains how to think like a cat as a human and to look at your world differently to help your cat.  I learned so much from this book, that it was nearly impossible to take in all of the information in one read. I will have to go back through and read it again in more detail just to make sure that I have the information. This has helped me bring a lot of harmony to my Multi-Cat home in just the few weeks since I have finished it.