Overview

Raising an almost perfect pet does not happen by accident. When people acquire pets, they may not be certain about what to expect, but few anticipate the problems that can result--including expenses, health care issues and bad behaviors--or the emotional investment that comes with a true commitment to another living being. Being prepared, having realistic expectations, and raising pets with desired outcomes can make the experience one to be treasured. This handbook is a complete guide to dog and cat care aimed at pet owners wishing to raise healthy, happy pets and to foster a lasting, loving relationship with their four-legged friends.

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Author:   Lowell Ackerman ,  Rebecca Ackerman
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.308kg
ISBN:  

9781476686073

ISBN 10:   1476686076
Pages:   220
Publication Date:   16 December 2021
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Authors’ Note Preface 1. Path to an Almost Perfect Pet Why Own a Pet in the First Place? 4 delete• deleteThe Concept of Pet Ownership 5 delete• deletePlanning for Success 8 delete• deleteEach ­­Pet-Owner Relationship Is Unique 11 delete• delete­­Pet-Specific Care 12 delete• deletePutting It All Together 15 delete• deleteCase Example 17 2. Appropriate Pet Selection: A Companion for Life Acquiring a Pet: Check First Before Ever Selecting a Pet 19 delete• deletePet-Proofing Your Living Space 20 delete• deleteOther Considerations 23 delete• deleteThe Selection Process 26 delete• deleteSo Many Choices 28 delete• deleteSources of Pets 30 delete• deleteNext Steps 33 delete• deleteCase Example 36 3. Purebreds, Mixed Breeds and Everything in Between Purebreds 38 delete• deleteHybrids 41 delete• deleteMixed Breeds 42 delete• deleteHybrid Vigor: Is It Real? 47 delete• deleteThe Big Picture 49 delete• deleteFinal Thoughts 52 delete• deleteCase Example 52 4. Personalizing Health Care for Pets (­­Pet-Specific Care) Why Embrace a New Approach? 57 delete• deleteMaintenance Schedules 61 delete• deletePlaying Detective 62 delete• deletePredisposition to Disease 65 delete• deleteFamily History 68 delete• deleteHorses and Zebras 71 delete• deletePersonalizing Cost of Care 71 delete• deleteLetting Go 72 delete• deleteCase Example 75 5. Pet Health Care Delivery in an On-Demand World The Veterinary Team 78 delete• deleteTelehealth 81 delete• deleteRemote Monitoring 85 delete• deletePet Portals 87 delete• deleteBlockchain 88 delete• deleteCase Example 91 6. Prevention: The Best Medicine Controlling the Situation 93 delete• deleteControlling Infectious Diseases 96 delete• deleteParasite Control 99 delete• deleteExercise and Weight Management 102 delete• deleteOral Care 104 delete• deleteStart with Healthy Stock 105 delete• deleteIdentification 107 delete• deleteBody Modification 108 delete• deleteCase Example 110 7. Why Early-Detection Strategies Make Sense Genetic Testing 115 delete• deleteOrthopedic Screening 120 delete• deleteSpecialist Evaluation 122 delete• deleteOther Testing 122 delete• deleteDo We Need to Test for Everything? 125 delete• deleteCase Example 126 delete• deleteCase Example 127 8. The Changing Nature of Pet Medications New Types of Medications 129 delete• deleteBuying Medications 131 delete• deleteVeterinary Medications Versus Human Medications 133 delete• deleteGenerics and Biosimilars 134 delete• deleteCompliance and Adherence 135 delete• deleteDrug Resistance 137 delete• deleteNutritional Therapeutics 139 delete• deleteCannabinoids 141 delete• deleteCase Example 142 9. Nutritional Considerations Basic Pet Nutrition 144 delete• deleteCommercial Pet Foods 147 delete• deleteHomemade Diets 152 delete• deleteRaw Food Diets 154 delete• deleteSustainability 156 delete• deleteOvernutrition 156 delete• deleteCase Example 158 10. Mindfulness and Pet Care: Promoting Positive Pet Mental Health Mindfulness 161 delete• deleteStress and Anxiety in Pets 162 delete• deleteReward and Punishment 164 delete• deleteToilet Training 166 delete• deleteSocialization and Habituation 168 delete• deleteAlmost Perfect Meets Fear Free® 169 delete• deleteEnvironmental Enrichment 170 delete• deleteAnimal Welfare 173 delete• deleteCase Example 173 11. Pet Parenting Parenting Styles 179 delete• deleteSocial Creatures: Dogs 181 delete• deleteSocial Creatures: Cats 184 delete• deleteSucceeding Together 188 delete• deleteCase Example 189 12. Pet Health Care Affordability Pet Health Insurance 196 delete• deletePayment and Wellness Plans 201 delete• deleteOther Options 202 delete• deleteIncremental Care 204 delete• deleteTill Death Do Us Part 205 delete• deleteCase Example 207 Index

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Lowell Ackerman is a veterinary specialist, a recognized global expert on pet health care, and a frequent author and lecturer on health care topics. He has authored or co-authored several books, and has lectured extensively on a global basis, on topics in both health care and management. He lives in New England. Rebecca Ackerman graduated from college with a dual major of psychology and sociology and then pursued graduate studies in psychology, graduating with a Masters degree. She lives in New England.

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