A must have for Social Services and Animal Welfare Professio
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"This book is a must have for anyone working in or interested in the animal welfare or human services fields.  Most of us already in these fields find our time to relax and enjoy a good book very limited or otherwise nonexistent, and may find writings related to our work to be very technical and mundane.  Linda Merez-Perez and Kathleen Heide have combined years of experience to develop a very clear, concise, intriguing work on the link between animal cruelty and increased human violence in the pages of "Animal Cruelty: Pathway to violence against people".  Within these pages you will find a wealth of knowledge spanning the history of the relationship between animal cruelty and human violence, the current state of this relationship, methods used to evaluate this relationship, case studies that will pull at your heart, and suggested avenues of approach to both further increase awareness of the correlation between animal cruelty and increased human violence, and steps that can be taken to reduce these instances.  After reading this book I am compelled to purchase a copy for both our County Adult and Child Social Services Departments and the County Animal Control Administrator in hopes of building a combined relationship to combat both animal cruelty and human violence in our area."

Jennifer Sherian - Manager, Animal Protection Society of Durham, North Carolina
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This book is excellent.  It covers so many of the possible first aid occurrences that might arise with our cats and dogs.  The book is a great resource to be able to refer to in the case of such occurrences, which will enable the caretakers to make a decision to seek emergency veterinary care or feel confident to handle the situation themselves.
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I just finished reading this book as part of an independent study class in a graduate clinical social work program. I am so grateful a professor recommended this book. I had this book as a guide soon enough to make a huge difference in my clinical experience. My patients immediately benefited. This was the missing piece in my clinical education and supervision. I will be reviewing it for years as I integrate the many pieces of the psychotherapy puzzle. For beginners and for those who suspect they missed something in their interpersonal process training, this is a great book to read. If you are not sure, then you probably should read this book. The text is articulate and compacted. There are many practical examples of dialogue and  up to date references. The text covers the major theoretical frameworks and integrates their use. Case conceptualizations and process notes are covered. The workbook designed to go with it is also well done. Highly recommended!
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Speaking for Spot by Dr Nancy Kay, DVM  is a book that every person responsible for the welfare of a dog MUST read and MUST own.  You will probably re-read it annually and consult it whenever you sense that your dog "ain't doing right".  You will probably carry it with you to the vet's office, and she will be glad that you did so.  I would rate this book SIX stars on a scale of zero to five.
The goal of this book is to enable you to be and active and informed partner with your vet towards your shared goal of keeping your dog healthy and enjoying high quality of life. You and your vet each have a unique role to play in your dog's health : it's truely a partnership process.  Dr Kay, a board certified internal medicine specialist, teaches you how to understand the common symptoms and diseases and how to ask your vet relevant questions and understand the answers.  You will also see which situations are emergencies or potentially life-threatening.  Everything from finding a good vet and clinic and establishing the right relationship, to your role in the office visit, standard questions, new medical technologies now available,  the new vaccination guidelines,  cancer (and why it is often cureable or treatable), getting a second opinion (and why this is often a very good idea), and -- the two most difficult topics -- financial issues and end of life issues.  Appendix 1 goes through all the common symptoms and Appendix 2 goes through the common and not so common diseases and injuries.
Now if you are "a cat person" (cats only, not dogs),  don't think this book is not for you.  It really is for your cat too. The very same principles apply.  Appendix 1 would be pretty much the same.  Only Appendix 2 would change somewhat, for while many ailments in dogs have their counterparts in cats,  there are some dog ailments that don't occur in cats and some cat ailments that don't occur in dogs.
Many who have read this book say that it has enabled them to be a better medical advocate for themselves when dealing with their M.D. and the hairless primate medical system.  The average MD is not nearly as skilled at communicating with client-patients as the average DVM is at communitcating with clients.
This is also a great book for all vets, though they should also read "The Art of Veterinary Practice" by Dr Myrna Miliani DVM.  It's also a great book for MDs as it could inspire them to be better communicators and thereby benefit their patients greatly -- and also avoid a lot of malpractice suits due to bad communications.
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This book is an invaluable tool for my clients. Making hard decisions about veterinary care this book is right on. Considering giving one to every new client that we have in my veterinary practice.

Scott Griffith, DVM
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Dr. Sophia Yin has produced a book that should be in every veterinary school library and in all veterinary technician program's behavior curriculum.  It is a must for all handling companions.  The pet owner can also learn needed techniques to prepare their pet for difficult encounters and/or veterinary visits.  This book should be a guide that the pet owner can review with their veterinarian to reach maximum results.  The photography is excellent and it is well written.  The author must be complemented on bringing valuable information to the companion handling community.  This is a book for ALL pet advocates. Congratulations Dr. Yin!
DH DeForge, VMD, FAVD, FWAR
Director Silver Sands Primary and Urgent Care Center
Director Specialty Centers for Oral Care
Adjunct Northwestern CT College and Mercy College
07/June2009
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By social workers for social workers...it's great. I purchased it as additional learning source prior to take the clinical licensing test. It has a lot of information that will be on test so I think it will make a great study guide for anyone planning to test for licensure
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This workbook is a good source to have as you embark on your journey in the Human Services field.  It gives thought provoking scenarios to work through so it can help when you become a helping professional.  It also helps you to think about the morality and ethical values of what can happen in the helping profession.
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I use this workbook in my clinical social work practice on a regular basis. It is very user-friendly & hands-on. In terms of treatment planning, the topic worksheets are a great tool in setting short & long range goals. The topics provide the opportunity for client/therapist dialogue on challenges, barriers & successes in each topic. I commend the author for her contribution of professional literature that will help clients improve their lives.
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This is a great book to have on hand if you own an animal. It covers farm animals as well as pets. This book has helped me care for the dogs I have owned and helped my friends out as well. Definitely a must have for animal owners.
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THE book on service dog training, forward by Betty White, this book contains all the official rules and guidelines for owning and depending on a service dog in your life. THe text is easy to read and the format is easy to use. Each concept is presented separately and anyone can use this book, in fact everyone with a service dog should use this book.<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Autumn-of-Blessed-Acres-service-dog/dp/B001NXDM30/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Autumn of Blessed Acres service dog</a>
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Mark Ragg's book is full of all the techniques you need to know as a helping professional. Dr. Ragg is in the social work department, but the skills of listening, asking questions, setting goals, etc. are ones that a social worker, counselor, therapist, or MFT could use. I really like how he explains that our natural instincts to help others--those things that led us to major in one of the helping professions--are a good starting point but are not enough to be a real professional. Plus, the book contains an excellent DVD showing what these skills look like. A great purchase for anyone in a skills or practice class even if it is not assigned.
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This book is informative and easy to understand.  My wife works as a pet advisor [...] and recommends it to all of her client.  It is extraordinarily important that all pet owners have this book.  It covers all emergency situations from insect stings to CPR to seizures.
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This book is a "must buy" for all pet lovers who demand the highest quality of care for their animals. Since I have been both a librarian and a proud owner of a large menagerie for over twenty years, I have evaluated and used hundreds of books dealing with the care of companion animals. Dr. Messonnier's work is certainly the most superior.
It is extremely comprehensive, unbiased in presentation and easily understood by a lay person. Each section is clearly written, deals with both alternative and traditional veterinary medicine and is cross-referenced for easy access.
I refer to my copy daily and find that I am constantly talking to friends, quoting information, and recommending that they purchase copies of their own.
As I stated earlier, this guide is a "must have" for all who treasure their animals.
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I am a Veterinarian and a Dad to two human kids and one canine kid.

This book is a great help for expectant parents wondering how best to easily and safely navigate bringing a baby into a house with a dog. It's easy to read and laid out in a logical manner. Having the sound effect CD is a great addition to help desensitise your dog (and possibly yourselves!) to common baby noises.

A book on this topic written by a Veterinarian who has undertaken further study in Animal Behaviour is an incredibly valuable resource.

I have no hesitation in recommending this book to my clients
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Such an easy to read book and provides practical knowledge, albeit some pretty obvious, but overall a good helper for my Social Work Practice class. The worksheets in the back that have scenarios for the reader to practice with are really helpful too and push you to think about what you would do in certain situations. I haven't done much of those since they're not required for my class but they are very helpful! I'm sad I only rented, if I would've known how much I would've liked the TB then I would've bought it!
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This book is a must read for anyone who has a pet or cares about animals.  It has the potential to change your life and the way you think about your food and animals.  The writers explain how the mind works when it comes animals and food.  It really explains so much.