Companion Animals:Their Biology, Care, Health, and Management

Description

Features

For courses in Animal Biology, Animal Management, Veterinary Technology, and Animal Science.

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

• Emphasis on the importance of companion animals to humans and society. Presents students with a sound reason for learning more about companion animals.

• Timely information pertaining to the expanding petfood, pet supplies, and service industry. Supplies compelling reasons for the role and importance of the companion animal enterprise.

• Examples of career opportunities associated with companion animals and principles of business design and management. Makes the text particularly interesting to an increasing number of students seeking a career with animals.

• Coverage of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures-Includes the importance of keeping good records. Gives students an understanding of important business procedures in the rapidly-expanding field of medical technology.

• Information on biology, care, health, and management-Of dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, amphibians, rodents, rabbits, ferrets, and other pocket pets. Offers information on a broad range of companion animals beyond just the cat and dog.

• Discussion of controversial issues and challenges-Facing those involved with companion animals, 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. Encourages students to think about ethical issues facing the companion animal industry.

• Chapters on dog and cat breeds and factors to consider in choosing a pet. Provides students with an understanding of how breeds of dogs and cats were developed, their general characteristics, and information that will be useful to them in future counseling of those seeking advice in the selection of a new pet.

• Extensive glossary included. Assists students in mastering all the new terminology associated with this course of study.

• More than 400 photographs, line drawings, and other illustrative materials-Features 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. Enhances student understanding and identification of various breeds.

• Over 100 tables throughout. Provides a valuable study aid organizing and simplifying the vast amount of information students must learn in this course.

New to this Edition

This edition is thoroughly updated to include

• Two new chapters: Chapter 8, "Companion Horses," and Chapter 16, "Companion Animal Geriatrics."
• Major revisions to Chapter 6, "Companion Reptiles and Amphibians."
• Expanded contributions of photographs and text submitted by a broader group of veterinary medicine students and pet owners and breeders.
• Expanded lists of references and web sites, plus an improved Glossary.
• Nearly twice as many color photos! This feature is particularly helpful to students learning horse breeds, colors, and markings.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER  1: Companion Animals

CHAPTER  2: Companion Animal Industry

CHAPTER  3: Dog/Cat Breeds and Their Characteristics

CHAPTER  4: Choosing a Dog or Cat

CHAPTER  5: Companion Birds

CHAPTER  6: Companion Reptiles and Amphibians

CHAPTER  7: Companion Rodents, Ferrets, and Lagomorphs

CHAPTER  8: Companion Horses

CHAPTER  9: Feeding and Nutrition of Cats and Dogs

CHAPTER  10: Anatomy and Physiology of Cats and Dogs

CHAPTER  11: Reproductive Biology of Dogs and Cats

CHAPTER  12: Companion Animal Behavior and Social Structure

CHAPTER  13: Care, Management, and Training of Dogs and Cats

CHAPTER  14: Fitting, Grooming, and Showing Cats and Dogs

CHAPTER  15: Companion Animal Health<

CHAPTER  16: Companion Animal Geriatrics

CHAPTER  17: Parasites and Pests of Companion Animals

CHAPTER  18: Common Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Terms

CHAPTER  19: Records and Case Histories

CHAPTER  20: Career Opportunities Associated with Companion Animals

CHAPTER  21: Business/Financial Aspects of the Companion Animal Enterprise

CHAPTER  22: Kennel/Cattery Design and Management

CHAPTER  23: Pet Sitting, Pet Motels, and Other Boarding Arrangements

CHAPTER  24: Therapeutic and Service Uses of Companion Animals

CHAPTER  25: Animals in Biomedical Research

CHAPTER  26: Managing Unwanted Companion Animals<

CHAPTER  27: Trends/Future of Companion Animals and Related Functions

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Glossary

Index

Author

Dr. Karen Campbell earned animal science and veterinary medicine degrees with highest honors from the University of Missouri; studied veterinary internal medicine, surgery, and clinical pathology at Auburn University and The University of Georgia; and is board-certified in both veterinary internal medicine and in dermatology. She has served on the University of Illinois Veterinary Medicine faculty since 1983. Her research in dermatology resulted in the publication of more than one hundred scientific papers and twenty-three book chapters, and numerous lectures both domestically and globally. She has authored and co-authored six textbooks and served in various offices, including president of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. She enjoys having a variety of companion animals as pets, including horses.

Dr. John Campbell earned three degrees from the University of Missouri-Columbia (UMC), where he taught and researched for twenty years before serving as Dean of Agriculture at the University of Illinois, and as president of Oklahoma State University. He has co-authored an introductory animal science textbook (four editions) and has authored and co-authored six other books on agriculture, animal science, and higher education. During the past decade, he has consulted for the World Bank (India), the U.S. Agency for International Development (Egypt), and the Higher Learning Commission/North Central Accreditation (Chicago), and has taught Land-Grant College Legacy at UMC. His honors include two national awards for teaching excellence and an honorary doctorate of science from UMC.