Companion Animals
Pearson (Verlag)
978-0-13-504767-5 (ISBN)
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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.
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.
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
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 17.6.2008 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 215 x 285 mm |
| Gewicht | 1640 g |
| Themenwelt | Veterinärmedizin |
| Weitere Fachgebiete ► Land- / Forstwirtschaft / Fischerei | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-13-504767-6 / 0135047676 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-13-504767-5 / 9780135047675 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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