Description
Companion Animal Care and Welfare: The UFAW Companion Animal Handbook presents a comprehensive, accessible and practical reference for all parties seeking information about the proper care of companion animals. Key features include: – Identifies the needs of companion animals, explains how we know these needs, and gives scientifically-backed advice on how to meet these needs; – promotes the most humane treatment and best possible care of our companion animals; – addresses controversial issues such as selective breeding, companion animal showing, the keeping of exotic species, and the international pet trade; -and covers the husbandry and care of all major companion animal species, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians. This ebook offers clear and scientifically-backed advice on meeting the unique needs of a wide variety of animal companions. Chapters address the husbandry and care of myriad companion animal species from hamsters and horses to bearded dragons, and goldfish. Contributions from top experts in several related fields provide important new insights and a fresh understanding of animal welfare science, ethics, and the role of society in ensuring the best possible care of companion animals. 497 p.
Series: UFAW Animal Welfare Series
- James Yeates, Editor. MRCVS, Chief Executive Officer at Cats Protection; previously Chief Veterinary Officer at the RSPCA, UK; Chair of the BVA Ethics and Welfare Group.
- Publication date (digital version): 2018-11 – Wiley-Blackwell; Copyright © 2019 by Universities Federation for Animal Welfare.
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