- From sickly snakes, to four-alarm fires and spicy soup to coughing babies, these professionals are ready to deal with any problem that comes their way

Vet Vicky's having a very busy day and it's just about to get busier. PC Polly has found a little lost kitten on her beat. Will Vet Vicky be able to make her better again and find her owner?

The 'Caring for a cat' series is a selection of titles which each focus on a common feline condition. Over 3000 copies sold worldwide. Caring for a blind cat has been written as an ideal information source and support tool for cat owners whose cats are visually impaired or blind. It is also helpful to owners of cats with eye problems that may lead to vision problems blindness and would be perfect for a person thinking of re-homing a blind or disabled cat. The book is also designed to be a resource for student vets, veterinary nurses and technicians. The science and emotional aspects of dealing with a diagnosis of blindness are dealt with and the causes and treatments of eye conditions are discussed. The book has practical advice on how to modify the home and garden for blind cats. Case studies are included to show how well blind cats can cope with their disability and Caring for a Blind Cat gives lots of advice to improve the quality of life of your visually impaired cat.

The life of Vicky the Vet gets off with a hectic day with the animals.

Follow a busy and exciting day in the lives of Tessa the Teacher, Fred the Firefighter, Vicky the Vet, Daisy the Doctor, Frank the Farmer and Sam the Chef.

Discover how the healing power of crystals can be used to enhance the wellbeing and happiness of the animals in your care. Crystal healing is as effective and potent a healing art today as it was in the time of the ancient Egyptians. It is even more effective with animals than for humans, and any pet owner or animal caregiver can easily learn to master the basic techniques of choosing and cleansing crystals, dowsing and crystal massage, making crystal essences, and the use of crystal layouts in healing. Crystal Healing for Animals explains these methods in plain and simple language and will be useful for beginners and experienced crystal users alike. Crystal healing allows us to take an active role in the health of our animal companions, in the sure knowledge that we can do no wrong. Crystals have a healing energy that is powerful and profound, but is completely safe and gentle. Take a guided tour of thirty of the most commonly used and effective healing crystal and gemstones, showing how you can easily and inexpensively build up a collection that will last a life time and go on providing healing support to your animal friends as the years go by. Animal problems covered include: abuse and trauma, allergies, bereavement and grief, hyperactivity, constipation, inflammation, low immunity, muscle strains and pains, post-surgical recovery, stress, training problems and animal/human relationships, and much more. This book also contains special sections on training and animal rescue, showing the role that crystals can play in this context. Martin Scott and Gael Mariani are the founders and directors of the Society for Animal Flower Essence Research (S.A.F.E.R). They are the authors and tutors of many courses on natural animal healthcare including the Animal Care College’s Complementary Therapies for Pets. They have lectured internationally on the subject. S.A.F.E.R provides training and education to UK animal welfare charities such as the Cinnamon Trust and RSPCA. Scott and Mariani are Tutors and course writers, Animal Care College; Associates of and advisors to the Canine and Feline Behaviour Association; and Former Fellows of the British Institute of Homeopathy. They are the authors of Bach Flower Remedies for Dogs and Bach Flower Remedies for Cats.

Bunnies, pandas, and monkeys, oh my For fans of Ada Twist, Scientist, this picture book about finding your perfect pet introduces basic STEAM and coding concepts--and some ridiculously adorable animals Katie is an ordinary girl who longs for an extraordinary pet--something more spectacular than a simple goldfish. Then one day Katie comes home to find a gift from her mother: a mysterious machine designed to help her create that one-of-a-kind creature. Each time she feeds different items into the machine, out comes a marvelously colorful new animal--like a purple monkey, rainbow-spotted horse, and green bunny But none of them is just right. Through trial and error, Katie figures out the formula for her absolutely perfect SURPRISE pet.

View our feature on Vicki Lewis Thompson’s Blonde with a Wand.From the Wild & Hexy imagination of a New York Times bestselling author Sexy witch Anica Revere has one rule: never under any circumstances get involved with a man before telling him she's a witch. Still, what's one silly rule? Especially when the guy in question is as cute as Jasper Danes. But when Anica and Jasper have a spat, she breaks an ever bigger rule of witchcraft and turns him into a cat. Bad news for him. Worse for her...

Deciding when to euthanize your Dear Dog is one of the most difficult decisions you will make. You want to make the most loving choice for your Dear Dog, but you have questions: Will I euthanize my dog too soon - or too late? How do I know if my dog is suffering? Do dogs really give a sign they're ready to go? This warmly illustrated guidebook includes: Stories from other Dog Parents to inspire and comfort you Ten questions to help you notice changes in your dog's wellbeing Guide sheets to find out if your dog is happy and healthy - or sad and suffering Questions to ask your vet about your dog's prognosis and treatment options A guided meditation to hear your intuition - valuable in this decision Additional resources online, such as videos and printer-friendly PDFs of the guide sheets Are you a new Dog Parent facing this difficult decision for the first time? Are you an experienced Dog Parent caring for your sick or aging dog? Or are you a Dog and Kid Parent wondering how to talk to your children about pet euthanasia? You are not alone. Dorothea Deley and all the Dog Parents who shared their stories are here to hold your hand.

Two Shakes of a Lamb's Tail is the funny, illuminating diary of a year in the life of a New Zealand farm vet With a husband and two children, 1200 sheep and 400 cattle, farm dogs and pet lambs, pigs bent on excavation and a goat bent on escape, country life is never dull. From calving cows to constipated dogs, weddings to weaning lambs, daffodils to ducklings to droughts, each season brings new challenges and delights. Sometimes it's exhausting but it's almost always a lot of fun - anyway, it's all part and parcel of the life of a Kiwi mother, farmer's wife and vet.