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Picking a Pedigree
How to Choose A Healthy Puppy or Kitten
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Picking a Pedigree 's aim is to provide an informative and positive resource so that prospective pet owners have the science-based information they need to make an informed choice on selecting a new family member.
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Getting a new puppy or kitten is such an exciting time for any family and should be the start of a beautiful, long friendship. Picking a breed can be difficult and is sometimes a choice made on an impulse because a certain look or character seems to be just what you want. Sadly, a snap decision can turn into heartache if the breed you pick doesn't suit your lifestyle or has health issues that you didn't know about.
Some breeds of dogs and cats have body shapes that are not healthy and can cause a lifetime of discomfort. Selective breeding has produced features like short faces, tiny legs, long backs, huge ears, and lots of skin wrinkles. Some breeds also have high levels of inherited disease, such as heart problems. These unnatural exaggerations and inherited issues can not only mean big bills and frequent visits to the vet but also a less than ideal life for your pet.
Picking a Pedigree will help you avoid the breeds most affected by health problems. We look at what Mother Nature and evolution picked for cats and dogs compared to what man has done through breeding. Hopefully, you will start to see these odd body shapes not as normal for a breed, but as unhealthy changes to our beautiful cats and dogs. We'll also look at how you can try to find the best breeder possible and avoid the likes of puppy farmers who care more about money than their animals.
Somewhere out there, a puppy or kitten is waiting to become a cherished part of your family and I hope this book will help you find the right one. Dogs and cats are wonderful animals and enrich our lives, so let's try and make sure that they are as healthy and happy as possible.
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ISBN: 9781912178896
Publisher: 5M Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 November 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: 5M Books Ltd
Audience: Professional and scholarly
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Width: 156.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 402g
Pages: 182
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About the Author
Emma Milne is a veterinary surgeon, patron of Dogs Trust and RWAF and ambassador for AWF
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