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Summary: A warm set of stories
Review: I find books like this usually difficult to read. But this one is different. I couldn't put it down. Padwee shows the concern of a compassionate and lover of cats and people. It is nice to know that a vet like this is out there. The stories are warm and clear. I wish he would write more of his adventures and interactions. His writing is very easy to get in to and become apart of... Thanks!!
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Summary: A warm set of stories
Review: I hate to say it, but a lot of advice in this book is downright wrong and some of it is actually bad for your cats. If you love your cats, keep away from this book.
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Summary: The book was well-written but gave HORRIBLE ADVICE
Review: I hate to say it, but a lot of advice in this book is downright wrong and some of it is actually bad for your cats. If you love your cats, keep away from this book.
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Summary: A Disgrace and an Outrage
Review: This book is a must-read for anyone who loves cats. He tells fun stories about cats and their owners, which serve to illustrate practical information about feline health and behavior. The book is written in such a way that you do not even realize that you are being given advice. Very easy to read, this book is hard to put down. Highly recommended for anyone who has ever owned, or hoped to own, a cat
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Summary: In the spirit of James Herriot.
Review: This book was an amusing and enjoyable read. The vet clearly likes cats, and it comes across in his narrative. The biggest difference between his stories and the Herriot books is that Dr Padwee couldn't seem to decide whether to write a book of amusing anecdotes, like Herriot, or one of basic veterinary advice. It works better as a book of stories, as the advice has a tendency to get a bit preachy at times.From what I can see, what the other reviewers seem to be objecting to is that Padwee is pro-declaw and pro-indoor/outdoor for his patients. As a veterinary technician of 15 years, I found nothing wrong with his advice or opinion, just that it differs from mine in some areas. The other reviewers seem to ignore the fact that Padwee began his practice in the late 60s or 70s, and declawing was pretty defacto for indoor pets back then. He wouldn't have much of a practice if he refused to do it. Several also seem to have not paid very good attention--he also recommends spaying and neutering, plus vaccinations for Leukemia and Rabies, even though a vaccine for Leukemia was only developed in the 80s. And indoor-only cats are a particularly American affectation--cats in the the rest of the world, including Europe, are 95% indoor/outdoor. Several of his clients are determined to have exotic pets, or to breed their cats, despite his recomendation to the contrary--he still treats them with respect and understanding, and still cares for thier pets. Would he be a better veterinarian if he treated them with disdain and condemnation for their decisions? No, he would instead be a vet that *I* would not want to go to, nor work for. Like any MD, his own prejudices or opinions don't matter if that's not want the owners want--he has to treat the pets, not his opinions. Anyway, I do recommend this book as both an amusing afternoon reading and a good book full a bits of advice. Anyone who loves cats should get anjoyment out of it.
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Summary: In the spirit of James Herriot.
Review: This book was an amusing and enjoyable read. The vet clearly likes cats, and it comes across in his narrative. The biggest difference between his stories and the Herriot books is that Dr Padwee couldn't seem to decide whether to write a book of amusing anecdotes, like Herriot, or one of basic veterinary advice. It works better as a book of stories, as the advice has a tendency to get a bit preachy at times. From what I can see, what the other reviewers seem to be objecting to is that Padwee is pro-declaw and pro-indoor/outdoor for his patients. As a veterinary technician of 15 years, I found nothing wrong with his advice or opinion, just that it differs from mine in some areas. The other reviewers seem to ignore the fact that Padwee began his practice in the late 60s or 70s, and declawing was pretty defacto for indoor pets back then. He wouldn't have much of a practice if he refused to do it. Several also seem to have not paid very good attention--he also recommends spaying and neutering, plus vaccinations for Leukemia and Rabies, even though a vaccine for Leukemia was only developed in the 80s. And indoor-only cats are a particularly American affectation--cats in the the rest of the world, including Europe, are 95% indoor/outdoor. Several of his clients are determined to have exotic pets, or to breed their cats, despite his recomendation to the contrary--he still treats them with respect and understanding, and still cares for thier pets. Would he be a better veterinarian if he treated them with disdain and condemnation for their decisions? No, he would instead be a vet that *I* would not want to go to, nor work for. Like any MD, his own prejudices or opinions don't matter if that's not want the owners want--he has to treat the pets, not his opinions. Anyway, I do recommend this book as both an amusing afternoon reading and a good book full a bits of advice. Anyone who loves cats should get anjoyment out of it.
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