Includes coursebook (v, 221 pages : illustrations). Includes bibliographical references (pages 220-221). Instructor, Justine Lee, veterinary medicine expert.
Contents:
6. Protecting pets from parasites -- 2. Introducing new pets to your family -- 3. Essentials of raising a pet -- 4. Finding the right vet for your pet -- 5. Vaccinating pets against disease -- 6. Protecting pets from parasites -- 12. Tips for better pet budgeting -- 8. Caring for cats -- 9. Litter boxes and cat hygiene -- 10. How to train your dog -- 11. Diet and nutrition for dogs and cats -- 12. Tips for better pet budgeting -- 18. Treating poisoned pets -- 14. Diabetes and endocrine disorders -- 15. Preventative care for your pet -- 16. The veterinary emergency room -- 17. Most common pet emergencies -- 18. Treating poisoned pets -- 24. So you want to be a vet. 20. Cancer in cats and dogs -- 21. How to care for an aging pet -- 22. Common zoonotic diseases -- 23. Pet euthanasia and end-of-life care -- 24. So you want to be a vet.
Summary:
"Pets can be a wonderful source of joy, companionship, and fulfillment. And pet owners often enjoy secondary health benefits such as reduced risk of cardiac disease, increased amounts of exercise, and lowered blood pressure. That probably explains why 62 percent of American households have at least one pet. But these bundles of joy can also come with bundles of challenges--unlike humans, they can't communicate when they are unhappy or ill. In order to take the best possible care of our pets, we turn to veterinarians to help us"-- Publisher's website.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.