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Author
Publisher
Emily Bestler Books / Atria
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Citing a rise in animal illnesses that are akin to human maladies, a guide to promoting animal health draws on evolutionary and species-specific insights to share recommendations for an animal companion's nutritional, emotional and physical needs.
Author
Publisher
Broadway Books
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 17
Language
English
Description
From the frontlines of modern medicine, this is an insider portrait of a veterinarian, his furry patients, and the blend of old-fashioned instincts and cutting-edge technology that defines pet care in the 21st century. Dr. Trout, an Englishman who is a staff surgeon at Boston's Angell Animal Medical Center, takes the reader on a vicarious journey through 24 intimate, heartrending hours in his life; his wry, companionable voice offers enlightening...
10) The brave kitten
Author
Series
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Helena loves helping out at the animal hospital where her cousin Lucy works. One day, the girls find a young cat who's been injured by a car. Helena helps to care for the cat she names Caramel, but when it's time for him to go home, Caramel's owner can't be found. Caramel doesn't want to be kept at the animal hospital, and he especially doesn't like the scratchy cast on his leg. But if no one comes forward to claim him, how will he ever have a place...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Wildlife veterinarian and super-fashionista Dr. Gabby Wild takes young readers on a journey around the world to discover amazing animals and how to care for them. Travel the continents to meet some of Earth's most incredible critters through the eyes of a windblown, adventurous wildlife veterinarian. Join Dr. Gabby Wild as she performs dental work on a jaguar, teaches a baby bird to fend for itself, and gives a chimp a checkup. Learn about animal...
Author
Language
Español
Formats
Description
"Para ser veterinario, necesitas mucho m̀s que un amor por los animales. Este libro explica la realidad de convertirse en veterinario. Al igual que otros m̌dicos, los veterinarios van a la escuela durante muchos ąos. Aprenden muchas habilidades, incluido el tratamiento de enfermedades, la prescripci̤n de medicamentos y la realizaci̤n de cirug̕a. Los lectores aprender̀n que los veterinarios no solo cuidan de las mascotas. Algunos pueden trabajar...
15) Cone cat
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"One day Jeremy the cat wakes up at the vet to find a cone has been fastened around his neck. It bends his whiskers and bungles his super-cat sense. After attempting several fruitless escape maneuvers, he dejectedly accepts his new role: he is Cone Cat now. But when by a happy accident he discovers that his cone is perfect for tipping the breakfast bowl so that the milk and cereal pours right into his mouth (and stores leftovers for later), he realizes...
Author
Series
Publisher
Kensington Publishing Corp
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Everyone in rancher Danny Miller's life wants to know how he feels about his teenage flame returning to Morgan Valley, California. Danny wishes he knew. After the disastrous ending of their relationship, and Faith's choice to leave town all those years ago, Danny's rebuilt his life without her. But he's about to have a very practical reason for needing her in it again -- despite the very impractical desire she inspires once he lays eyes on her. Faith...
Author
Publisher
Lyons Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Presents the experiences of a veterinarian who has practiced in South Africa for a period of twenty-five years, describing his treatments of such wild animals as a lion, bull elephant, king cobra, rhinoceros, and crocodile, and the dangers he has encountered in his practice.
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