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Companion Animal Care and Welfare

The UFAW Companion Animal Handbook
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Companion Animal Care and Welfare, a work within the Science & Nature category, delves into the essential practices for ensuring the health and well-being of domesticated animals. The book covers various aspects of animal care, including nutrition, healthcare, and ethical treatment, aiming to inform both pet owners and professionals about maintaining high standards in animal welfare. It's a comprehensive guide that emphasises the importance of understanding and meeting the needs of our animal companions.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for understanding the science behind animal care and welfare. It's an insightful resource for those interested in the ethical considerations and practical approaches to ensuring the well-being of companion animals. Perfect for science enthusiasts keen on exploring the intricacies of animal welfare.

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Companion Animal Care and Welfare

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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.

It identifies the needs of companion animals, explains how we know these needs, and gives scientifically-backed advice on how to meet these needs. The book promotes the most humane treatment and best possible care of our companion animals.

This reference addresses controversial issues such as selective breeding, companion animal showing, the keeping of exotic species, and the international pet trade. It covers the husbandry and care of all major companion animal species, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians.

Series: UFAW Animal Welfare

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118688793

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

  • Edited by James Yeates

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 839g

Pages: 512

About the Author

About the Editor

James Yeates, Chief Executive Officer at Cats Protection; previously Chief Veterinary Officer at the RSPCA, UK; Chair of the BVA Ethics and Welfare Group; member of the SPVS Council, BSAVA Scientific Committee and Equine Disease Coalition; and author of Animal Welfare in Veterinary Practice (Wiley Blackwell) and Veterinary Science.

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