Arranged as a true miscellany, the book is an extraordinary box of delights that can be read from cover to cover, or dipped into at the reader's whim. Did you know that Americans spend more on cat food than they do on baby food? That while Marilyn Monroe and Charles Dickens loved cats, Julius Caesar, Napoleon Bonaparte and Adolf Hitler all disliked or despised them. That, left to their own devices, one female cat and her offspring can produce 420,000 kittens in just seven years. Do you want to h...
Why does my dog lick his balls? Admit it; you’ve always wanted to know. Well, finally there’s a professional out there who’s not too embarrassed to answer–bone-fide veterinarian, critical-care specialist, and dog lover Dr. Justine A. Lee. It’s a Dog’s Life . . . but It’s Your Carpet takes you behind the scenes to look at the training and off-the-record opinions of a certified vet, and answers all the questions you’ve always wanted to ask about your dog, including: Is a dog's nose a good indica...
As dogs take their place as coddled family members and their numbers balloon to over 77 million in the United States alone, it's no surprise that canine culture is undergoing a massive transformation. Now subject to many of the same questions of rights and ethics as people, the politics of dogs are more tumultuous and public than ever-with fierce moral battles raging over kill shelters, puppy mills, and breed standards. Incorporating interviews and research from scientists, activists, breeders,...
An authoritative family guide to caring for birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects and fish.
We know their favorite spots to scratch. We know which funny noises make them cock their heads. We know what treats they love the best. But do we know how to keep our dogs safe? The truth is, we often don't consider what hazards lurk in our home and garden until an incident occurs. Each year, thousands of dogs are seriously hurt and even killed by a host of easily preventable accidents. The Safe Dog Handbook "teaches readers about the myriad ways to ensure a safe home and outdoor experience for...
Many first-time horse owners start out thinking they’ll teach their animals a thing or two; but eventually most horse lovers end each day impatient to find what their horse will teach them next. Share in hundreds of pearls of horse wisdom and discover what the pros have learned from these mighty animals. In this charming collection of quotes from experts and enthusiasts in the horse world, you’ll find humor, poignancy, advice, and more. Share in the touching an d exciting memories and experience...
Need to know what to feed your chinchilla? How to design a hutch for your rabbit? How much light you iguana needs? You ll find the answers to these questions and hundreds more in "The International Encyclopedia of Pet Care." In this comprehensive volume, author David Alderton gives thorough care advice for every pet imaginable. Each section has expert information on: c Selecting and buying c Housing c Feeding c Handling c Behavior and training c Breeding c Health Care Charts, illustrations and s...
How to Feed a Cat - A Historical Article on Feline Nutrition
by Margaret Cooper Gay
There is no denying that the emotional bond between horses and the humans who love them can reach mystical proportions, and nowhere is that relationship more evident than in these twenty-four true-life accounts of horses rescuing people. Here is the story of a seventeen-year-old Apache youth whom a horse-rescue project retrieved from drug abuse; a mother whose young son was about to be dragged to his death before the horse recognized the child’s plight; a Vietnam veteran with post-traumatic stre...
Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook
by Debra M. Eldredge, Delbert G Carlson, Liisa D Carlson, James M Giffin, and Beth Adelman
The classic bestseller--expanded and updated For years, many veterinary treatments for cats were based on research conducted with dogs because it was wrongly assumed that cats were very similar. Recently, there have been giant strides in feline veterinary research. This classic reference is fully updated and revised to reflect these advances and gives you the most up-to-date guidance on cat health and cat care. It includes: * An index of signs and symptoms to help you find information fast * Cle...