Companion Animals: Their Biology, Care, Health and Management

Name: Companion Animals: Their Biology, Care, Health and Management
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ISBN: 9780135047675

ISBN-10: 0135047676

ISBN-13: 9780135047675

Edition: 2nd 2009

Authors: Karen Campbell, John Campbell, Jim L. Corbin

List price: $179.99

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Comprehensive and up-to-date, this book makes a useful reference devoted to companion animals. It provides underpinning principles and time-tested practical information for those preparing for careers related to the health and quality of life ofall creatureswith special emphasis on companion animals.Chapter topics include choosing a dog or cat; companion birds, reptiles, amphibians, rodents, ferrets, and lagomorphs; medical records and case histories; feeding and nutrition; care, management, and training of dogs and cats; fitting, grooming, and showing; companion animal health; kennel/cattery design and management; career opportunities associated with companion animals; and trends/future of…

Book details

List price: $179.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 6/13/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 808
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.25" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 4.268
Language: English

Karen Campbell is a graduate of Glasgow University's renowned Creative Writing Masters, and author ofThe Twilight Time, After the Fire, Shadowplay, Proof of Life and, most recently, This Is Where I Am, which was a BBC Radio 4 Book at Bedtime. A former police officer, and council PR, Karen Campbell won the Best New Scottish Writer Award in 2009. She lives in Galloway, Scotland.www.karencampbell.co.uk




Companion Animals



Companion Animal Industry



Dog/Cat Breeds and Their Characteristics



Choosing a Dog or Cat



Companion Birds



Companion Reptiles and Amphibians



Companion Rodents, Ferrets, and Lagomorphs



Companion Horses



Feeding and Nutrition of Cats and Dogs



Anatomy and Physiology of Cats and Dogs



Reproductive Biology of Dogs and Cats



Companion Animal Behavior and Social Structure



Care, Management, and Training of Dogs and Cats



Fitting, Grooming, and Showing Cats and Dogs



Companion Animal Health



Companion Animal Geriatrics



Parasites and Pests of Companion Animals



Common Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Terms



Records and Case Histories



Career Opportunities Associated with Companion Animals



Business/Financial Aspects of the Companion Animal Enterprise



Kennel/Cattery Design and Management



Pet Sitting, Pet Motels, and Other Boarding Arrangements



Therapeutic and Service Uses of Companion Animals



Animals in Biomedical Research



Managing Unwanted Companion Animals



Trends/Future of Companion Animals and Related Functions











Glossary


Index