This book provides a comprehensive overview of the most critical components of a successful human-animal relationship, and provides a framework to understand the behavior, communication patterns, and learning techniques that govern social interactions. Well-researched and accessible, Canine and Feline Behavior: A Complete Guide to Understanding Our Two Best Friends is an application-based resource to encourage effective training and behavior modification programs for both dogs and cats. Coverage begins with a foundation of evolutionary histories and domestication, focusing on normal communication and social behavior patterns. Learning theory is then presented in the context of real-world relevance to companion animal care, behavior prevention, training, and modification. Finally, common behavior problems and approaches to manage these issues are discussed, making this an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand more about their dogs and cats.

By John A. Thomas. ISBN 10: 0323055044. ISBN 13: 9780323055048. Used condition. Paperback published 2011 by Elsevier Science.

By Steven P. Brinsko and Terry L Blanchard. ISBN 10: 0323064825. ISBN 13: 9780323064828. Used condition. Paperback published 2011 by Elsevier Science.

Discusses barns, pastures, breeding, feeds, training, grooming, common ailments, riding, driving, races, shows, and competitions.

Develop an essential understanding of basic mammalian structure and specific canine features and ensure thorough, precise dissections with the only complete guide to the dissection of the dog. Emphasizing anatomical knowledge and utilizing terminology from the Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria, each chapter in this trusted reference presents self-contained guidance on the dissection of a specific body part, allowing you to perform dissections in whatever sequence you choose and achieve the most effective results.<br><br><ul><li>Detailed descriptions of anatomical structures help you ensure the most thorough, precise canine dissections. </li><li>Dissection guidelines organized by body part enable you to perform dissections in any sequence. </li><li>A comprehensive list of tables and figures makes it easy to find key images and information at a glance. </li></ul><br><br><ul><li>A new streamlined design helps you find information with ease and learn more efficiently. </li><li>Now in full-color, more than 300 detailed illustrations clarify anatomic structures and guide you through the dissection process step-by-step. </li><li>Revised content reflects the most up-to-date knowledge and practices in the field. </li></ul>

This antholgy, from the literature of sociology and other disciplines as well, examines the various roles that animals play in human societies, and the interactions between people and animals.

<DIV><DIV><DIV>The study of animals - and the relationship between humans and other animals - is now one of the most fiercely debated topics in contemporary science and culture. Animals have a long history in human society, providing food, labour, sport and companionship as well as becoming objects for exhibit. More contemporary uses extend to animals as therapy and in scientific testing. As natural habitats continue to be destroyed, the rights of animals to co-exist on the planet - and their symbolic power as a connection between humans and the natural world - are ever more hotly contested. <I>The Animals Reader</I> brings together the key classic and contemporary writings from Philosophy, Ethics, Sociology, Cultural Studies, Anthropology, Environmental Studies, History, Law and Science. As the first book of its kind, <I>The Animals Reader</I> provides a framework for understanding the current state of the multidisciplinary field of animal studies. This anthology will be invaluable for students across the Humanities and Social Sciences as well as for general readers. </DIV>

This concise, user-friendly volume is the only guide to common diseases of companion animals available and is a vital tool for the critical situations veterinary technicians encounter every day. It presents complete coverage of disease treatment in every kind of companion animal and gives you the thorough understanding of diseases you'll need for the most effective treatment planning, implementation, and client follow-up. Disease information is presented in a consistent monograph format for succinct, reliable reference, and the book's logical body systems approach makes it easy to find what you need when you need it!<br><br><UL><LI>Body system approach utilizes a consistent "monograph" format so disease information is easy to locate on-demand.</LI><LI>Tech Alerts emphasize key information especially relevant to vet techs.</LI><LI>Detailed photographs and illustrations help you visually identify diseases and conditions.</LI><LI>Contributions from experienced veterinary technology educators provide valuable real-world perspective.</LI></UL><br><br><UL><LI>Focus expanded from dogs and cats to cover all companion animals you may encounter in practice, including diseases of horses, small ruminants, pocket pets, birds, and reptiles.</LI><LI>Full-color plates enhance understanding of visual conditions in areas such as pathology and dermatology.</LI><LI>Review questions in each chapter reinforce concepts for more efficient study.</LI></UL>

By D. S. Mills and S. M. McDonnell. ISBN 10: 0521891132. ISBN 13: 9780521891134. Used condition. Paperback published 2005 by Cambridge University Press.

Now completed updated in this new edition, here is the definitive book on a cherished member of 380f households in the United States. The Dog is a comprehensive guide to four areas of compelling interest:<br> ? The bond between dogs and humans<br> ? Canine behavior<br> ? Canine health and disease<br> ? Canine nutrition<br> <br> Writing in a clear, understandable way, author Linda Case explains selective breeding, training principles, solutions to common behavior problems, preventive health care, and diet that will enhance the human-dog bond for owners. Distinctive figures and tables, complete lists of current references plus suggested readings, and a glossary aid comprehension.<br> <br> More in-depth than most dog books available, The Dog fills a need for a text in undergraduate companion animal courses, veterinary technician courses, and dog care/training courses and is an indispensable resource for professional breeders, trainers, exhibitors, and veterinary clinicians

Equine exercise physiology is an area that has been subject to major scientific advances over the last 30 years, largely due to the increased availability of high-speed treadmills and techniques for recording physiological function during exercise. Despite the scientific advances, many riders and trainers are still using little more than experience and intuition to train their horses.<p>The aim of this book is to sort the fact from the fiction for the benefit of those involved in training, managing or working with horses, and to provide an up-to-date summary of the state of play in equine exercise physiology. Scientific theories are explained from first principles, with the assumption that the reader has no previous scientific background. The book is designed to save competitors and trainers a lot of time and effort trying to extract information in piecemeal fashion from a host of reference sources. For the first time, everything you need to know about exercising and training horses is here in one text.

This popular behavioral endocrinology text provides detailed information on what hormones are, how they affect cells, and how such effects can alter the behavior of animals, including humans. Presenting a broad continuum of levels of analysis, from molecular to evolutionary, the book discusses how genes work, the structure of cells, the interactions of endocrine organs, the behavior of individuals, the structure of social hierarchies, and the evolution of mating systems.<br /><br />The second edition, while maintaining the strengths of the first edition, has been thoroughly revised to reflect recent developments in genetics and molecular biology and related social concerns. It contains four new chapters: on the use of molecular biology techniques in behavioral endocrinology, on psychoneuroimmunology, on hormonal influences on sensorimotor function, and on cognitive function in nonhuman animals.