Companion Animals:
Their Biology, Care, Health and Management
by Karen L. Campbell et al

Features:

• Emphasis on the importance of companion animals to humans and society
• Timely information pertaining to the expanding pet food, pet supplies, and service industry
• Examples of career opportunities associated with companion animals and principles of business design and management
• Coverage of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Discussion of controversial issues and challenges such as: the use of companion animals in research, the issues of animal welfare and animal rights, and the problems associated with unwanted pets and with animals who have behavioral problems
• Chapters on dog and cat breeds and factors to consider in choosing a pet
• More than 400 photographs, line drawings, and other illustrative materials including eight color pages of breeds of dogs, cats, and other companion animals; and four pages of color photographs of companion animals on the inside and end pages of the front and back covers

This comprehensive, up-to-date text serves as a useful reference devoted to companion animals.

While the main emphasis is on cats and dogs, it also contains a wealth of information on other companion animals such as birds, amphibians, reptiles, rodents, rabbits, and ferrets.

Companion Animals provides principles and time-tested practical information for students preparing for careers related to the health and quality of life of—all creatures great and small—with special emphasis on companion animals.

Contents

1. Companion Animals.
2. Companion Animal Industry.
3. Dog/Cat Breeds and Their Characteristics.
4. Choosing a Dog or Cat.
5. Companion Birds.
6. Companion Reptiles and Amphibians.
7. Companion Rodents, Ferrets, and Lagomorphs.
8. Records and Case Histories.
9. Feeding and Nutrition.
10. Reproductive Biology of Dogs and Cats.
11. Anatomy and Physiology of Cats and Dogs.
12. Care, Management, and Training of Dogs and Cats.
13. Fitting, Grooming, and Showing.
14. Companion Animal Health.
15. Parasites and Pests of Companion Animals.
16. Common Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Terms.
17. Pet Sitting, Pet Motels, and Other Boarding Arrangements.
18. Kennel/Cattery Design and Management.
19. Business/Financial Aspects of the Companion Animal Enterprise.
20. Companion Animal Behavior and Social Structure.
21. Therapeutic and Service Uses of Companion Animals.
22. Animals in Biomedical Research.
23. Career Opportunities Associated with Companion Animals.
24. Managing Unwanted Companion Animals.
25. Trends/Future of Companion Animals and Related Functions

Appendices
Glossary
Index

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