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Author : Michael Kloth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Animal shelters
ISBN : 1858945232
Presents over eighty photographs of cats and kittens that reside in shelters, along with a discussion about shelter conditions and the need for more public awareness about the abandoned animals and the possibilities of adoption.
Author : Emily Weiss,Heather Mohan-Gibbons,Stephen Zawistowski
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118922835
Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff presents and evaluates the available research and programs that address both animal and human behaviors associated with the intake, management and rehoming of dog and cats. Introductions to dog and cat behavior relevant to any animal professional Reviews behavioral reasons for the relinquishment of dogs and cats Describes intake and assessment protocol, shelter design, training and enrichment programs that reduce stress and enhance behavioral well-being Concepts to improve the adoption process and support the human-animal bond post-adoption
Author : Brian A. DiGangi,Victoria A. Cussen,Pamela J. Reid,Kristen A. Collins
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 708 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781119618478
A comprehensive resource to understand the behavioral considerations for intake, management, and rehoming of dogs and cats Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff provides readers with comprehensive information addressing the behavior of both animals and humans associated with the intake, management, and rehoming of dogs and cats. To aid in practical application, the book covers specific behavior considerations in both dogs and cats. Topics are separated by animal to allow for easy accessibility by professionals who are actively working in the field. Sample topics covered within the book include: The behavior issues that are a common cause of pet relinquishment Behavioral assessment, behavior modification, the integration of behavioral well-being into sheltering Welfare assessment, psychopharmacology, safety net programs, and caring for animals during long-term legal holds Equine care and caring for small mammals Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff is a must-have reference for evidence-based practical tips, techniques, and protocols for everyday use in animal shelters by shelter volunteers and staff, as well as professional trainers, behaviorists, and veterinarians working with shelters.
Author : Lila Miller,Stephen Zawistowski
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 754 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780813819938
Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff, Second Edition is the premier reference on shelter medicine. Divided into sections on management, species-specific animal husbandry, infectious disease, animal cruelty, shelter programs, behavior, and spay/neuter, the new edition has been reformatted in a more user-friendly design with briefer chapters and information cross-referenced between chapters. Maintaining a herd health approach, new and expanded chapters address issues of husbandry, infectious disease management, behavior forensics, population management, forensic toxicology, animal cruelty and hoarding, enrichment in shelters, spay/neuter, and shelter design. Now in full color, this fully updated new edition delivers a vast array of knowledge necessary to provide appropriate and humane care for shelter animals. Veterinarians, veterinary technicians and shelter professionals will find this to be the go-to resource on the unique aspects of shelter medicine that help facilitate operating a modern, efficient, and humane shelter.
Author : Sara White
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1014 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118810873
This comprehensive reference provides veterinarians with everything they need to know about performing surgeries such as spaying and neutering in busy animal shelters. It includes surgical and anesthetic techniques, perioperative procedures, reproductive medicine, and program management regarding dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small mammals. With more than 550 full-color images, High-Quality, High-Volume Spay and Neuter and Other Shelter Surgeries provides spay-neuter and shelter veterinarians with information on the most current clinical techniques. Dozens of veterinary experts offer their expert advice and knowledge on perioperative care, surgery instrumentation, infectious disease control, anesthesia protocols, CPR, the fundamentals of HQHVSN, and more. Covers all aspects of common shelter surgeries, including surgical and anesthetic techniques, perioperative procedures, reproductive medicine, and program management Provides coverage of dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small mammals Written by leaders in the field with experience in surgery, medicine, spay-neuter practice, teaching, and research High-Quality, High-Volume Spay and Neuter and Other Shelter Surgeries is an excellent resource for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and students, as well as clinic and shelter owners.
Author : Susannah Maynard
Publisher : Amherst Media, Inc
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-15
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781682033456
Award-winning photographer Tracy Sweeney presents a joyous celebration of children. The author has artfully crafted a collection of whimsical images of children in play and reverie. Join her in exploring the magical world of childhood. Tracy brings her education experience as a classroom teacher and education professor for many years to the photography field, where she is able to direct children in a way that is natural and fun, with the goal of capturing uninhibited interactions with enchanting elements to create enchanting portraits. This book is perfect for moms, grandparents, teachers, kids, or anyone who might need a little lift. Just a few minutes with these adorable faces provides a boost that will last all day!
Author : Gina Spadafori,Paul D. Pion
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-18
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781118069356
The most essential information for both potential cat owners and feline fanatics. Find out how to choose, housebreak, groom, and even travel with your feline friend.
Author : Betty McGuire
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783036508726
This book has resulted from collaborative interactions between academic institutions and animal shelters. It contains a collection of eleven papers (one review and ten research articles) on the behavior of dogs and cats in animal shelters, which can be very challenging environments. The papers focus on stress and behaviors associated with stress; the effectiveness of shelter enrichment programs in reducing stress; the usefulness of shelter behavioral evaluations in predicting behavior and assessing adoptability; and interactions between humans and companion animals. The aim of this book is to provide information that will inform shelter programs and policies, and thereby improve the welfare of shelter animals.
Author : Allie Phillips, attorney; animal Advocate; Master-Teacher Energy Healer for Animals; author of How Shelter Pets are Brokered for Experimentation: Understanding Pound Seizure and Defending the Defenseless: A Guide to Protecting and Advocating for Pets
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010-12-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781442202139
Pound seizure or pound release involves a shelter selling or giving away cats and dogs to research facilities, universities, or Class B Dealers (random source animal brokers licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture) to be used for experimentation that often ends in death. This book offers an overview of the problem of pound seizure, and its history, and provides practical tips for how anyone can become an advocate to end pound seizure in their community, while protecting oneself from legal attacks from Class B Dealers and the research community. With personal stories, firsthand accounts, and vivid examples, the author relays the seamier side of this practice and offers a plan for ending it.
Author : Claire Bessant
Publisher : Barnes & Noble Publishing
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Cats
ISBN : 9780760717189
This book provides owners a thorough understanding of basic cat anatomy, physiology, and psychology. It also includes a comprehensive guide to cat breeds, which will aid those who are looking for a specific breed, and help other prospective owners select shelter pets whose breed or breed mixes best fit their own personality.
Author : Pamela Merritt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 099803570X
The Way of Cats is a way of playing games with our cat. These communication, training, and affection games are fun and easy to learn. Then we have well-behaved and happy cats.
Author : Center for Food Security and Public Health
Publisher : CFSPH Iowa State University
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780974552576
Author : Jessica Barbazon
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-12
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9780595625338
This book is filled with information on how we can become a no-kill nation. Through many years of operating the shelter and seeing where the main problems are for having cat overpopulation, in our society, there are things each of us can do to make the situation much better! We can all do something to help all the pets have homes and keep more from becoming homeless. The table of contents is very thorough and a reader can find the topic they need help with, going directly to it quickly. It’s a user- friendly manual to assist in finding the correct information. Situations encountered in helping cats are all explained. Cat care, as well as, operating and starting a shelter; is all contained in these pages. There are endearing stories of rescued cats in the book. Rescuing cats is a lot of work, but very rewarding! Saving lives is the best thing anyone can do.
Author : Elizabeth Stelow
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2022-12-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781119653219
Comprehensive resource offering practical and accessible guidance on managing behavior problems in cats Clinical Handbook of Feline Behavior Medicine provides a complete, easy-to-use reference to practical information on identifying, diagnosing, and treating behavior problems in cats. Designed to offer streamlined access to concrete guidance for managing feline behavior, the book offers diagnostic plans organized by clinical sign. Normal behavior is thoroughly described, to provide a better understanding of the abnormal, with the heart of the book devoted to advice for identifying, diagnosing, and treating specific behavior problems. The book describes the diagnostic process and covers treatment options for each problem. A companion website offers client education handouts to enhance compliance and video clips depicting presenting complaints. Sample topics covered in Clinical Handbook of Feline Behavior Medicine include: Normal feline social behavior, covering body language and other social communication, feline social structure, interactions with humans and other species, and social/behavioral development in the kitten Preventing behavior problems, covering feeding, litter box availability and care, scratching options, toys, and grooming Elimination problems, including the differentiation between urine marking and toileting, deducing the underlying causes, and elements of effects treatment plans Senior cats, covering feline cognitive decline, increased vocalization, sleep-wake cycle disturbances, disorientation, litterbox problems, and repetitive behaviors With its specific topical focus of behavior in felines, Clinical Handbook of Feline Behavior Medicine is a targeted and highly useful resource for any veterinarian seeing feline patients, assisting through all stages of treatment with easily accessible and understandable information.
Author : Alana Linsay Stevenson
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2023-09-28
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781000916409
Cats are cuddly and adorable, but they are often misunderstood. Sadly, many cats are relinquished to shelters or rehomed due to normal behaviors that are incorrectly treated or mishandled. In this book, Elite Fear-Free and Low-Stress Handling Certified author Alana Linsay Stevenson empowers cat parents and teaches them how to address and modify challenging feline behavior. You will begin by learning basic kitten care and feline developmental stages; how cats differ behaviorally from group animals, such as dogs and people; feline body language; and how cats handle stress. Alana provides concise instruction on how to gently handle cats: how to pick up and carry them, acclimate them to carriers, the use of towels, alternatives to scruffing, and how our body language affects cats. Packed with photographs for visual reference, this book offers clear guidelines and easily implementable strategies for resolving feline behavioral problems, such as: failure to use the litter box play aggression petting aggression inter-cat aggression furniture scratching jumping on counters obsessing about food night wailing fear of people aggression to strangers The content is organized by topic for easy access to information, as you need it. The Good Cat Parent’s Guide to Feline Behavior Modification is for anyone who likes cats and wants to learn more about them. Whether you are a veterinary professional, a volunteer or shelter worker who regularly handles stressed cats, or a cat parent who simply wants to understand your cat, you will find helpful and useful information at your fingertips to give cats a better quality of life. No cat parent should be without this book!