When it comes to products carried by any pet shop, books are an important offering. There are a number of excellent pet books available that are not just great reads for pet parents; they are also excellent resources for pet shop proprietors.
Below are some exceptional pet shop books.
Note: These books are not intended as substitutes for veterinary care. Please make your customers aware of this.
1. Raising Cats Naturally by Michelle T. Bernard
A former breeder of American short hair cats who maintains the Blakkatz Cattery informational Web site, Bernard is a long-time advocate of the raw diet for pets. Bernard eschews traditional veterinary care for her brood of felines, opting for homeopathic and holistic practices instead. With the exception of having her cats vaccinated for rabies, which is required by law, the author otherwise shuns shots for her felines. As such, her rather radical views on cat care are not for everyone. However, this is a very good book for pet shop proprietors and their clients who are interested in exploring the raw diet for cats.2. Natural Health Bible for Dogs and Cats by Dr. Shawn Messonnier
The full title of this book is "Natural Health Bible for Dogs and Cats: Your A-Z Guide to Over 200 Conditions, Herbs, Vitamins and Supplements." When it comes to pet shop books, this is a must-have. This respected Texas-based holistic vet has written a number of highly regarded pet books. This is arguably his most popular and well-known. The 2001 recipient of the Better Health for Life Award from The Cat Writer's Association, this book contains an exhaustive amount of information about pet health issues and holistic pet care advice. However, Dr. Shawn avoids coming across as “woo-woo-New-Agey.” His book is written in a down-to-earth, easy to comprehend style designed to appeal to laymen and experts alike.3. The New Encyclopedia of the Dog by Dr. Bruce Fogle
Fogle's book features common canines to the rare Prazsky Krysavik breed. Photo by Mikko Virtaperko
This London-based vet has written a mountainous number of pet books about everything from dog and cat psychology to books on specific dog breeds and pedigree cats. “The New Encyclopedia of the Dog” remains one of his most popular pet shop books.
This voluminous tome contains brief but concise information about more than 400 dog breeds, ranging from common canines to such rare ones as the Prazsky Krysavik (generally believed to be the world’s smallest pooch), along with hundreds of exquisite photos.
This is an excellent pet shops book suggestion for customers seeking gifts for the dog lovers in their lives.
