tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post815741218551258428..comments2024-03-18T15:04:05.712-04:00Comments on Cat and DOG Chat With Caren: Book Review: Pampered Pets On A Budget: Written By: Jeffrey L. Barnes And Kristen M. LevineCat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-59026380698778763672012-01-08T11:08:58.067-05:002012-01-08T11:08:58.067-05:00Caren, thanks for letting me repost this, you did ...Caren, thanks for letting me repost this, you did such a great job on this review! :)Coupon Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10812930822979530034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-33986535080684269462012-01-03T22:14:54.595-05:002012-01-03T22:14:54.595-05:00Very nice review!
Looks like you found it as inte...Very nice review!<br /><br />Looks like you found it as interesting as I did in my own review.Elvira Mistress of Felinityhttp://www.opinionatedpussycat.com/2012/01/the-sassy-saucepot-review-sinking-my-teeth-into-reviewing-stuff.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-70828466684606910202012-01-03T21:14:50.707-05:002012-01-03T21:14:50.707-05:00@Kristen it was my pleasure and I thoroughly enjoy...@Kristen it was my pleasure and I thoroughly enjoyed the book and I share your feelings of "no compromising vet care" being much too important not to preach! In the long run if we practice preventative care, it will save $$$ which in turn DOES help one's budget!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AS WELL!Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-70460308454068411042012-01-03T16:20:05.420-05:002012-01-03T16:20:05.420-05:00Cat Chat,
Thank you from the bottom of our pampere...Cat Chat,<br />Thank you from the bottom of our pampered paws for the flattering review of our book, Pampered Pets on a Budget. I feared that some pet lovers wouldn't get the "no compromising vet care" part.... but it is too important not to preach! Thank you for spreading the word. Happy New Year!Kristen Levinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14017421514573926869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-23393327870182917622011-12-31T00:44:14.858-05:002011-12-31T00:44:14.858-05:00@Glogirly and Katie thanks so much! I am seriously...@Glogirly and Katie thanks so much! I am seriously doubting that Katie has a mark on her file! No way!! lol. You ARE lucky to have a friend that is a Vet Tech that is for sure! Nope the vet has NOTHING to do with how Katie is pampered!! You adore her and it is so obvious!! xoxoxoxo Happy New Year!Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-84490260958387015262011-12-31T00:10:04.655-05:002011-12-31T00:10:04.655-05:00Excellent review, Caren. We are fortunate to have...Excellent review, Caren. We are fortunate to have a wonderful Vet here for Katie. ...granted, Katie would argue that point. After all, she has a "mark" on her file. Something about "cantankerous." haha! I'm also lucky to have a friend who is a Vet Tech. She's done a great job of answering questions, often encouraging a visit to the Vet. <br /><br />Now as for pampering....Katie SURELY would disagree that the Vet has ANYTHING to do with this. <br /> ; ) <br /><br />Happy Happy New Year!<br />xo GlogirlyGLOGIRLYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900083227471046241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-59054124573063046332011-12-30T17:23:59.708-05:002011-12-30T17:23:59.708-05:00@Brian that makes two of us!
@Julia maybe I can s...@Brian that makes two of us!<br /><br />@Julia maybe I can see the correlation because I was in Pre-law with a major in Rhetoric...therefore I am able to see two sides of an issue analytically and having been on the debate team and having worked in a newspaper myself for over 25 years I can certainly hold my own. "Anyhoo" sorry it didn't resonate with you, I can't win them all. I guess this is one book you won't be reading then.<br /><br />@Nellie thank you and I couldn't agree more!<br /><br />@CK as I mentioned vets, (and doctors) aren't Gods, they are human and make mistakes. It is important to find a vet that you trust and that makes you feel comfortable. I have been blessed with having two like that in my lifetime. I am beyond pro vet, maybe that is part of the reason I enjoyed the book so much.<br /><br />@Benny and Lily, I agree! Just another tool for our toolbelt...not the Gospel...Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-42787168543944215322011-12-30T13:29:08.505-05:002011-12-30T13:29:08.505-05:00I wasn't meaning to be combative or questionin...I wasn't meaning to be combative or questioning, I was just curious because I didn't see a connection to pampering and saving money with what was mentioned. I'm sorry if you felt I was dogging you; I truly wasn't. I know that black-and-white words on a screen are so easily miscontrued. I wasn't a lawyer in another life but in THIS life people have called me interrogative -- well, I do have a journalism degree so I guess that is where it comes from. Anyhoo, I apologize if my comment irritated you.Julia Williamshttp://www.canidaepetfood.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-83526033986263025042011-12-30T13:13:32.368-05:002011-12-30T13:13:32.368-05:00Great review Caren, this is a book our Mommy shoul...Great review Caren, this is a book our Mommy should read so she can keep us in the manner to which we has become accustomed!<br />Kisses<br />NellieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08349527615197248660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-10693955967508402372011-12-30T12:20:04.869-05:002011-12-30T12:20:04.869-05:00The price is awfully steep for a book about budget...The price is awfully steep for a book about budgets. My vet knows squat which is why we're looking for another one. TW has been thinking about pet insurance for years. A neighbor swears it's better than human health insurance. Dunno, those writers seem like they're in cahoots with the vets.Cathy Keishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11237575721246947408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-47078728160654956912011-12-30T10:31:31.574-05:002011-12-30T10:31:31.574-05:00pampered on a budget sounds quite nice
Benny &...pampered on a budget sounds quite nice<br />Benny & LilyTwo French Bulldogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504475675258871866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-51031900246751257872011-12-30T10:29:22.598-05:002011-12-30T10:29:22.598-05:00That sounds so cool! I love pampering, but not th...That sounds so cool! I love pampering, but not that budget thingy!Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-40758165284816887922011-12-30T10:03:41.012-05:002011-12-30T10:03:41.012-05:00@Cat I think it is a great additional tool for sur...@Cat I think it is a great additional tool for sure...I am not doing much blogging this weekend either...have to read a book for a Monday review but WILL be posting photos for New Years! HAPPY, HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-44640526664889882082011-12-30T09:57:06.022-05:002011-12-30T09:57:06.022-05:00Looks like a great resource for pet owners.
We ...Looks like a great resource for pet owners. <br /><br />We probably won't be blogging this weekend so we wanted to send along our early wishes for a very happy new year!!!Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11181077409755543212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-83271652829053142712011-12-30T08:38:36.101-05:002011-12-30T08:38:36.101-05:00@Squirrel Queen thank you and yes the final word s...@Squirrel Queen thank you and yes the final word should always be the vet. Vet's aren't God just like doctors aren't, the key is finding a good one. To me not having one or only seeing the vet when animal is ill and not practicing preventative veterinary care will prove to be far more costly.<br /><br />@Marilia thank you!There is far more in each chapter that I mentioned as well as the seven that I didn't :)<br /><br />@Alittlesprite as they all should be! Happy New Year to you too and LOVE YOU!<br /><br />@Ingrid King THANK YOU and as always I look forward to your superb and thorough review! I agree that nutrition shouldn't be compromised. They list it as being the "most important medicine" and I know with your expertise you will be able to take that a step further. I eagerly await your review!<br /><br />@Eva you are definitely BOTH and that is a good thing!<br /><br />@Carolyn would love for you to recommend some British published books for us! That would be wonderful!<br /><br />@Marg thank you and as I mentioned above the purpose of this book is ""help pet parents uncover new ways to save on the products and services you need to take great care of your pets, without compromising your pet's health and wellness care or severely damaging your pocketbook."...."Products" would translate to "Insurance" (which I mentioned and how to choose that in a cost effective way which would help your budget), "veterinary care" is a service, by neglecting PREVENTATIVE veterinary care an issue that could be beginning in a pet can be treated early on often at a lower cost than if the situation becomes a full blown problem which helps the budget. Also, MANY vets will work with people who cannot afford veterinary care and they do this for the sake of the vet. As I mentioned above I did not mention everything listed in the chapters that I mentioned, nor the rest of the book. A book review is MY "take" on a book, "my" opinion....it isn't the word of "God", that being said...I thank you!<br /><br />@Old Kitty thanks much! I need to look into insurance this year, I keep saying it and I don't do it! xoxoxoxo<br /><br />@Fuzzy Tales I think you said it perfectly "work with your vet but make sure you are informed" absolutely!!!! As you mentioned there are good and bad vets just as there are good and bad doctors. With Cody, Cody is completely grain-free due to allergies and is eating Royal Canin rabbit...quite costly but as Ingrid said that is an area where I cannot afford to scrimp. This book is just meant to be (as I mentioned above) just another TOOL in one's toolbelt...it is NOT the end all and be all. Thank you so much!<br /><br />@Au and Target YAY!!!! HAPPY, HAPPY HEALTHY New Year to you! xoxoxoCat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-62329015400199856032011-12-30T07:42:49.658-05:002011-12-30T07:42:49.658-05:00I think the most important is: "How the inter...I think the most important is: "How the internet is NOT a substitute for your veterinarian, your veterinarian knows YOU and your pet!".<br />Great release!<br />Kisses<br />Marilia & BavarescatsMariliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17872316277248009746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-23659225481096899702011-12-30T07:20:38.467-05:002011-12-30T07:20:38.467-05:00Sounds like a good little book to own.
I know my M...Sounds like a good little book to own.<br />I know my Moby is one pampered pet... pampered and spoilt!<br /><br />HAPPY NEW YEAR CAREN.. luv you!xxAlittlespritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16993327218382325674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-52904751606400501742011-12-30T07:07:52.497-05:002011-12-30T07:07:52.497-05:00Great review. I have a copy of this book for revie...Great review. I have a copy of this book for review as well, and I'm especially curious about the chapter on food. Personally, I feel strongly that that is one area where you shouldn't cut back. Proper, species-appropriate nutrition is the foundation of good health, for ourselves, and our cats. I'll be curious to read what the authors have to say about this topic.Ingrid Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01874816179648089811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-60987658784195684872011-12-30T06:22:48.970-05:002011-12-30T06:22:48.970-05:00I'm not sure whether I'm pampered but I al...I'm not sure whether I'm pampered but I always hear they say I'm rotten spoilt! <br /><br />Guess my mum might like this book, she likes everything BUDGET!!!<br /><br />Licks<br />EvaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17770349713578695608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-18632816390529084532011-12-30T05:57:02.766-05:002011-12-30T05:57:02.766-05:00Sounds interesting! I tend to read books of this k...Sounds interesting! I tend to read books of this kind that are produced in the UK, as they are specifically for cats with a British accent! lolCATachresishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10227422179439047735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-29709530964947209552011-12-30T05:55:06.844-05:002011-12-30T05:55:06.844-05:00That does sound like a good book but I have to agr...That does sound like a good book but I have to agree with Julie, where is the part about hoe to do the animals on a budget. And on that note, this is a great review. Don't think we can afford this right now. Take care and a very Happy New YearMarghttp://www.margsanimals.com/blogsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-12879813773654819972011-12-30T05:26:42.676-05:002011-12-30T05:26:42.676-05:00Yes, the internet is not a substitute for visiting...Yes, the internet is not a substitute for visiting the vets! Thanks for the intro to this book, Caren. Sounds like it's a great guide to giving your pet the bestest care on a budget. I can't recommend pet insurance enough - but to also research the best insurance package tailored for your pet. <br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-14599419824517861842011-12-30T04:25:56.770-05:002011-12-30T04:25:56.770-05:00The opinions you get on the internet often are not...The opinions you get on the internet often are not "right" for your cat, but often vets are not right, either, as I have found out from personal experience and Annie's death. If I listened to my vet re: cat nutrition, for instance, about which they know nothing, my cats would be on a diet of 40-50% carbs....not exactly a species-appropriate diet for a OBLIGATE CARNIVORE.<br /><br />So I think you have to educate yourself as much as possible--definitely do your own research, make sure you understand where the info you are getting comes from. And definitely understand that pet food and drug companies are in the business to make money, period. Always find out who funds the studies that are being done on pet health--who has a vested interest in a certain outcome.<br /><br />A bit off topic here, sorry. But not all vets can be trusted, frankly, to do what's right. You only have to look at how many will jump and give your cat antibiotics for no d*mned good reason, or drugs for this and that. (Ditto for human doctors.)<br /><br />Work WITH your vet, but make sure YOU are informed.Fuzzy Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505853082591216696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-83328916583873939182011-12-30T04:07:57.160-05:002011-12-30T04:07:57.160-05:00Our fuzzies get pampered and we live on a budget! ...Our fuzzies get pampered and we live on a budget! <br /><br />Wishing you a furry purry New Year, Caren And Cody. Meows and purrs from all of us.Ellen Whytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10036407326752053191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-14295197512755795402011-12-30T02:34:10.736-05:002011-12-30T02:34:10.736-05:00I was just looking at this book earlier this after...I was just looking at this book earlier this afternoon. It looks really interesting and from the chapter summaries you gave it sounds very well written. <br /><br />While I might look something up on the internet the final word will always be the vet. I have no fear of calling up and asking questions and making appointments. If I can't reach them I know two vet techs who would help in an emergency. My little brood is definitely pampered when it comes to their health.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.com