Companion Animals Their Biology, Care, Health, and Management

Name: Companion Animals Their Biology, Care, Health, and Management
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ISBN: 9780131136106

ISBN-10: 0131136100

ISBN-13: 9780131136106

Edition: 2005

Authors: Karen L. Campbell, John R. Campbell, James E. Corbin

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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 creatures with 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…

Book details

List price: $118.20
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 7/15/2004
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 640
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 3.388
Language: English




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



Medical Records and Case Histories



Feeding and Nutrition



Reproductive Biology of Dogs and Cats



Anatomy and Physiology of Cats and Dogs



Care, Management, and Training of Dogs and Cats



Fitting, Grooming, and Showing



Companion Animal Health



Parasites and Pests of Companion Animals



Common Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Terms



Pet Sitting, Pet Motels, and Other Boarding Arrangements



Kennel/Cattery Design and Management



Business/Financial Aspects of the Companion Animal Enterprise



Companion Animal Behavior and Social Structure



Therapeutic and Service Uses of Companion Animals



Animals in Biomedical Research



Career Opportunities Associated with Companion Animals



Managing Unwanted Companion Animals



Trends/Future of Companion Animals and Related Functions


Appendices


Glossary


Index