Kategoria BISAC: Pets >> Dogs - General

This book provides an overview of Animal-Assisted Activities (AAA) and Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) and demonstrates how they can be incorporated into solution-focused treatment programs. Pichot, focusing on the use of therapy dogs, starts with a discussion of the basics of AAA/T and solution-focused therapy, as well as what every practitioner should know about dogs before partnering with them. Successfully combining all of this into an effective treatment program is considered next. Pichot draws upon her own experience developing an AAA/T program in the substance abuse counseling program...

This book provides veterinary practitioners and trainees with a concise, systematic guide to urological disorders affecting dogs and cats. The author focuses first on assessment of the patient and the main investigative techniques to reach a diagnosis. He then deals with the differential diagnosis, causes and treatment of conditions ranging from prostate disorders and trauma to all types of urinary incontinence, including urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence. The book is fully referenced and illustrated throughout by color photographs, imaging, and diagrams of the highest...

The basic principles of haematology, which form the core of the Manual, have been updated to include new diagnostic procedures and new treatment strategies. New authors provide a fresh perspective on some topics and there are new chapters on anaemia of inflammation and neoplasia, non-regenerative anaemia, and vascular thrombosis.

The author panel is comprised of internationally recognized specialists from Europe,...

Through his laugh-out-loud antics and escapades, Henry will steal readers' hearts. Anyone who has ever owned a dog, especially a canine catastrophe like Henry, will enjoy this lighthearted book about a dog...

Remember Me? is an award-winning guidebook for owners of dogs who are losing their mental faculties as they age, and the story of a dog and owner who retained their bond through this most difficult situation.

If you have an aging dog, Remember Me? will give you the information you need to weather the difficult condition and give their dogs the most fulfilling life possible.

In Remember Me?, you will learn about

• The symptoms of canine cognitive dysfunction
• Medications and other interventions that are showing promise in treating...

"People aren't stupid, they're just wired differently. But it's okay...they can be trained."

That's Belle's story, and she's sticking to it. This smart, sassy rescue dog from the streets of Los Angeles worked hard to figure out how to get the most out of life. Now she is sharing her wisdom with all dog--and person--kind.

Ever wonder what your dog is thinking, or why she behaves the way she does? Belle has the answers, and they may surprise you. Spoiler alert: as much as you train your dog, she trains you even more--and you don't even realize she's doing it.

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"I've always been a cat lover since I was a little girl and have been fascinated by Munchkin Cats. This book helped me a lot and you can tell the lady really loves munchkin cats and the book is really fun too." Kathy S. Palo Alto, C
"Has a LOT on munchkin cats, dwarf cats, and also teacup kittens and cats and it was really interesting to see the differences between them and look at all the very cute pictures" Cynthia Sharman, Rockport, MD.
"The BEST Munchkin Cat book out there by a mile - I like how it had a lot of detail for all budgets as well as people living in the...

Drawing on evidence from both sides of the Atlantic, Simon Harding explores the culture of the status dog inUnleashed. In housing projects in the United States and United Kingdom, certain dog breeds convey status authority, respect, power, and control on their owners, while urban street gangs have developed the dangerous practice of training dogs to be weapons. Combining perspectives from sociology, criminology, and public policy, Harding contextualizes these related phenomena and considers the complex mix of factors motivating them, including urban deprivation, social control of...