"An Epidemic among Animals: Eläinden Tauti-Kirja" is the outstanding work of the Finnish expatriate writer Ganander Kristfried. In this book, the author examines a variety of diseases that spread among animals, from wild animals and birds to domestic pets. Ganander tries to reveal the nature of these diseases, their symptoms and possible methods of treatment with the help of picturesque descriptions and apt comparisons. Eläinden Tauti-Kirja is not only a valuable source of information for veterinarians and animal lovers, but is also remembered as a unique work that combines science and art.