From renowned veterinarian Dr. Doug Mader comes a stirring account of his fight to protect his animal patients and human staff amid the dangerous realities of inner-city life and the Los Angeles riots—and a celebration of the remarkable human-animal bond. The life of a veterinarian is challenging: keeping up with advances in medical care, making difficult decisions about people’s beloved companions, and, in Dr. Doug Mader’s case, navigating the social unrest in Los Angeles in the early 1990s. As one of the few exotic animal experts in California, he was just as likely to be treating a lion as a house cat. The Vet at Noah's Ark: Stories of Survival from an Inner-City Animal Hospital follows Dr. Mader and his staff over the course of a year at Noah's Ark Veterinary Hospital, an inner-city LA area veterinary hospital where Dr. Mader treats not only dogs and cats, but also emus, skunks, snakes, foxes, monkeys, and a host of other exotic animals. This real life drama is set against the backdrop of the trial of four police officers in the Rodney King case, as well as the violent aftermath following their acquittal. This is a book about survival, both of the pets that Dr. Mader and his staff try to save on a daily basis, as well as the staff themselves. Living in the harsh reality of the city, surrounded by gangs, drugs, violence, traffic, smog, and deadly riots, they must overcome and rise above, for their own survival and that of the animals who need them. This awe-inspiring account is told through Dr. Mader's riveting storytelling—as Carl Hiaasen writes, "Doug is fearless and dedicated," and "a damn good storyteller."

Barbie wants to be a pet doctor! Join her as she helps a vet take care of puppies, kittens, horses, and many other lovable pets in this original Step 1 book in the Step into Reading series. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Have you ever visited a vet's office with your pet? Vets take care of sick animals and help others stay healthy. Read on to find out more about what goes on at a vet's office. Book jacket.

The heartwarming and heartbreaking story of one selfless young vet on a mission to save the lives of the street dogs of Sri Lanka. It is a story of challenges and adversity and the triumph of someone who truly cares.

From the publisher of Cat Fancy magazine comes Ask the Vet About Cats, a comprehensive manual to caring for your cat. Ask the Vet's author Elaine Wexler-Mitchell, D.V.M., draws from her many years of clinical practice as a feline veterinarian to compile and answer over eighty of the most commonly asked catcare questions. Spiral bound for easy use, this manual helps you become a better cat owner by placing all your cat-care questions and answers in one easy-to-reference location. From birth to senior years to common health and husbandry concerns, Ask the Vet About Cats has the remedies and cat-care tips you are looking for. By helping you become more aware of behavior, nutrition, lifestyle, and other health concerns related to your cat, you will understand how to properly care for your cat at home and when to seek veterinary care. Book jacket.

- 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

Lisette loves animals: big or little, furry or feathery, even slimy or scaly. Well... almost all animals. When her class gets a new pet, she can't wait to meet him. When she finally meets Fluffy, he is not what she expected. Then disaster strikes! Will Lisette the Vet save the day? Book includes an animal facts page.

“When I grow up, I want to be a veterinarian!” With stickers, fill-out forms, and pop-out pieces, this fun activity book for kids aged 3–7 includes everything aspiring vets need to provide top-notch care for their stuffed animal friends. Veterinary equipment — from a pop-out stethoscope to bottles of pretend treatments — and essential supplies such as signs for welcoming patients, examination checklists, and bandage stickers for fixing boo-boos, make this colorful, interactive book a source of fun and creative role-play that sparks the imagination while reinforcing early math, science, and literacy skills.

From the authors of the popular Be the Vet series... Have you ever wondered what it is like to be the vet, what it's really like working in a clinic day-to-day? Follow the stories of experienced veterinarians who share their knowledge and advice while giving examples of real-life situations that will make you smile and tug at your heart. Why did I become a vet? What's it like being the new vet on the job? What happens in a typical day on the job? What about those memorable cases? What's it like dealing with the owners of the pets? and much more........