Caring for Llamas & Alpacas: A Health & Management Guide By Clare Hoffman, DVM and Ingrid Asmus

If there is one book every llama and alpaca owner should have on their shelf, this is it.

Widely considered the most essential reference guide in the llama and alpaca community, this outstanding book has earned its place as the go-to resource for new and experienced owners alike. It also makes a truly thoughtful and practical gift for anyone just bringing home their first animals — the kind of gift they will reach for again and again for years to come!

Written by Clare Hoffman, DVM and Ingrid Asmus, this comprehensive health and management guide covers virtually every situation you are likely to encounter as a llama or alpaca owner. From the moment you decide to buy your first animal all the way through the full spectrum of day-to-day care and health management, this book has you covered.

Topics include buying, traveling, restraining, nutrition, herd health, teeth, eyes, wounds, lumps and bumps, skin disorders, lameness, heat issues, respiratory and digestive problems, down animals, reproduction, injections, taking temperatures, and much more.

Whether you are facing a health concern in the middle of the night or simply want to deepen your knowledge and confidence as a caretaker, this is the book you will be glad you have on hand. 177 pages.