Synopses & Reviews
Pets are extremely popular in the United States. According to a recent survey, one third of American homes contain one or more cats; almost 40 percent of U.S. households include at least one dog. Pets serve as cherished companions for everyone from young children to senior citizens. However, there are responsibilities and risks involved with pet ownership, and the proper care of these animals that many consider "family" involves much more than keeping a water dish and food bowl full.
This book is written by top animal health experts to explain our roles, rights, and health care challenges when bringing animals into our homes. Topics such as health, first aid, companion animal diseases, common surgeries, and alternative care for pets are all addressed. Information is also provided about pet birds, large pets such as horses, exotics such as snakes and reptiles, and "pocket pets" such as hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, and rats.
Synopsis
This book helps pet owners fully understand what it means to care for a companion animal, from choosing a pet to veterinary visits and beyond.
Pets are extremely popular in the United States. According to a recent survey, one third of American homes contain one or more cats; almost 40 percent of U.S. households include at least one dog. Pets serve as cherished companions for everyone from young children to senior citizens. However, there are responsibilities and risks involved with pet ownership, and the proper care of these animals that many consider "family" involves much more than keeping a water dish and food bowl full.
This book is written by top animal health experts to explain our roles, rights, and health care challenges when bringing animals into our homes. Topics such as health, first aid, companion animal diseases, common surgeries, and alternative care for pets are all addressed. Information is also provided about pet birds, large pets such as horses, exotics such as snakes and reptiles, and "pocket pets" such as hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, and rats.
Synopsis
This book helps pet owners fully understand what it means to care for a companion animal, from choosing a pet to veterinary visits and beyond.
Synopsis
How long do large exotic birds live? When should a kitten be socialized and introduced to children or other pets? What is the first thing to do if your dog or cat is seriously injured? These are the kinds of questions that prospective pet ownersor current pet ownersshould be able to answer.
Synopsis
• Presents expert advice not just on pet care, but also on diseases, preventing illness, and nutrition
• Provides a close examination of pet behavior and the powerful bonds that are formed between humans and their pets
• Addresses topics not found in most pet care books, such as the human-animal bond, alternative medical therapies, and what to do in emergency situations
Synopsis
• Contains contributions from 13 nationally recognized veterinarians who are board certified in their respective fields
• Includes a bibliography with most chapters
• Includes a resource list of additional information organized by topic and type of animal
• Provides sidebars and tables offering quick reference info on health and disease in pets
• Serves as a ready reference for pet owners as well as a text for high school and college students focused on veterinary medicine and animal science and health