A quick look into our libraries collection...Pet Care
by Jozina Cappello on 2021-11-09T00:00:00-05:00 | 0 Comments
Our collection is varied in its holdings, with many hidden treasures. This series of blogs will highlight a few of our holdings that just might interest you.
Today's blog highlights some of our eBooks that cover Pet Care.
Dogs and cats are like humans — they need a proper diet and good exercise. This book will show you how to make sure that your pet is properly cared for. Did you know that obesity is very common among dogs and cats? Did you know that the best way to keep your pet healthy is not feeding him less? This book explores feeding options as well as ingredients and labeling to ensure that you know what to do when it comes to mealtime. Countless hours have been devoted to researching the latest findings about pet care to ensure that the learning process is simple and hassle-free. Walks and playing fetch aren’t the only activity that dogs enjoy. What about volunteering with your dog at a local nursing home or trying out a doggy park? This book also covers how to meet your pet’s needs creatively and well. The answers to how to pick a good vet, how to find a good trainer, and how to make sure that your pet is getting enough exercise when you’re at work are all covered. Most importantly, this book will help you understand your pet better and therefore appreciate her more. Compared to the average human life, a pet’s life is sadly short. The book will help you make the most of it.
You've been trying to convince your parents since you were a little kid that you need a pet; and you just fell in love with a cute kitten or perfect puppy you saw on the adoption list... but you don't even know where to start. This book gives you the information you need about your first furry; finned; or feathered friend.With so many choices; it can be hard to decide what pet is right for you. We'll walk through the variety of traditional and exotic pets; and include with each a comprehensive list of considerations including life spans; behaviors and temperaments; living environments; and common care concerns. With research and statistics; full-color photos; case studies from young pet owners like you; and plenty of real-world stories; this book will guide you through the process of owning your first pet from the moment you sign the adoption papers to when your new best friend becomes a part of the family forever
"Highly compelling...page-turning read" -- TNC's Cool Green Science We love our pets. Dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and other species have become an essential part of more families than ever before--in North America today, pets outnumber people. Pet owners are drawn to their animal companions through an innate desire to connect with other species. But there is a dark side to our domestic connection with animal life: the pet industry is contributing to a global conservation crisis for wildlife--often without the knowledge of pet owners. In Unnatural Companions, journalist Peter Christie issues a call to action for pet owners. If we hope to reverse the alarming trend of wildlife decline, pet owners must acknowledge the pets-versus-conservation dilemma and concede that our well-fed and sheltered cats too often prey on small backyard wildlife and seemingly harmless reptiles released into the wild might be the next destructive invasive species. We want our pets to eat nutritionally healthy food, but how does the designer food we feed them impact the environment? Christie's book is a cautionary tale to responsible pet owners about why we must change the ways we love and care for our pets. It concludes with the positive message that the small changes we make at home can foster better practices within the pet industry that will ultimately benefit our pets' wild brethren.
A Pet Owner's Guide to a Happy and Healthy Companion by
The Young Adult Guide's Pet Ownership by
Unnatural Companions by
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