Small Animal Care and Management

by Warren, Dean M.

• ISBN13: 9780766814240
• ISBN10: 0766814246
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-12-29
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

This second edition book explores the care and management of small or companion animals. It includes units on history, characteristics of different species, housing, equipment, handling, reproduction, diseases, and ailments. Key words, discussion questions, and activities engage readers and help them monitor their progress. Full-color photos help readers easily identify different species. This second edition includes related Internet sites for further study. This comprehensive book is useful for anyone interested in the care of small animals.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Acknowledgments	xiii
SECTION I
Introduction to Small Animal Care	2	(7)
Objectives	2	(1)
Terms to Know	2	(1)
A Brief History of Animals	2	(3)
Domestication of Animals	5	(1)
The Small Animal Industry	5	(2)
Classification of Organisms	7	(1)
Summary	8	(1)
Discussion Questions	8	(1)
Suggested Activities	8	(1)
Additional Resources	8	(1)
End Notes	8	(1)
Safety	9	(14)
Objectives	9	(1)
Terms to Know	9	(1)
Risks with Small Animals	9	(9)
Physical Restraint of Animal	18	(2)
Other Risks	20	(1)
General Guidelines for Safety	21	(1)
Summary	21	(1)
Discussion Questions	22	(1)
Suggested Activities	22	(1)
Additional Resources	22	(1)
End Notes	22	(1)
Small Animals as Pets	23	(9)
Objectives	23	(1)
Terms to Know	23	(1)
Choosing a Pet	23	(3)
Children and Pets	26	(1)
Pets and Pet Therapy	27	(2)
Euthanasia	29	(1)
Overpopulation	29	(1)
Summary	30	(1)
Discussion Questions	31	(1)
Suggested Activities	31	(1)
Additional Resources	32	(1)
End Notes	32	(1)
Animal Rights and Animal Welfare	32	(11)
Objectives	32	(1)
Terms to Know	32	(1)
History	32	(3)
Current Issues	35	(6)
Summary	41	(1)
Discussion Questions	41	(1)
Suggested Activities	41	(1)
Suggested Reading	41	(1)
Additional Resources	42	(1)
End Notes	42	(1)
Careers in Small Animal Care	43	(15)
Objectives	43	(1)
Terms to Know	43	(1)
Introduction	43	(1)
Pet Care Workers	44	(2)
Zoo Administrators	46	(1)
Laboratory Animal Care Workers	47	(2)
Small Animal Breeders	49	(1)
Animal Trainers	50	(1)
Pet Groomers	51	(1)
Veterinarians	52	(2)
Veterinary Technician	54	(1)
Biologists	55	(1)
Summary	56	(1)
Discussion Questions	56	(1)
Suggested Activities	56	(1)
Additional Resources	57	(1)
End Notes	57	(1)
Nutrition and Digestive Systems	58	(12)
Objectives	58	(1)
Terms to Know	58	(1)
Nutrition	58	(6)
Animal Digestion	64	(1)
Summary	65	(1)
Discussion Questions	66	(1)
Suggested Activities	66	(1)
Additional Resources	67	(1)
End Notes	67	(3)
SECTION II
Dogs	70	(50)
Objectives	70	(1)
Terms to Know	70	(1)
Classification	70	(1)
History	70	(3)
Groups and Breeds	73	(25)
Anatomy	98	(1)
Choosing a Dog	99	(2)
Feeding and Exercise	101	(2)
Training	103	(1)
Grooming and Care	104	(3)
Common Diseases	107	(10)
Reproduction	117	(1)
Summary	118	(1)
Discussion Questions	118	(1)
Suggested Activities	119	(1)
Additional Resources	119	(1)
End Notes	119	(1)
Cats	120	(30)
Objectives	120	(1)
Terms to Know	120	(1)
Classification	120	(1)
History	120	(1)
Groups and Breeds	121	(16)
Anatomy	137	(1)
Characteristics	137	(1)
Choosing a Cat	138	(1)
Feeding and Training	139	(1)
Grooming and Care	140	(3)
Common Diseases	143	(4)
Reproduction	147	(1)
Summary	147	(1)
Discussion Questions	148	(1)
Suggested Activities	148	(1)
Additional Resources	148	(2)
Rabbits	150	(31)
Objectives	150	(1)
Terms to Know	150	(1)
Classification	150	(1)
History	150	(1)
Uses	151	(2)
Breeds	153	(16)
Anatomy	169	(1)
Housing and Equipment	169	(2)
Feeding	171	(3)
Handling	174	(1)
Diseases and Ailments	174	(4)
Reproduction	178	(1)
Summary	179	(1)
Discussion Questions	179	(1)
Suggested Activities	179	(1)
Additional Resources	180	(1)
End Notes	180	(1)
Hamsters	181	(10)
Objectives	181	(1)
Terms to Know	181	(1)
Classification	181	(1)
History	181	(1)
Major Groups	182	(1)
Anatomy	183	(1)
Characteristics	183	(1)
Housing and Equipment	184	(2)
Feeding	186	(1)
Handling	187	(1)
Diseases and Ailments	187	(1)
Reproduction	188	(1)
Summary	189	(1)
Discussion Questions	190	(1)
Suggested Activities	190	(1)
Additional Resources	190	(1)
Gerbils	191	(7)
Objectives	191	(1)
Terms to Know	191	(1)
Classification	191	(1)
History	191	(1)
Groups and Breeds	192	(1)
Characteristics	193	(1)
Housing and Equipment	193	(1)
Feeding	193	(1)
Handling	194	(1)
Diseases and Ailments	195	(1)
Reproduction	195	(1)
Summary	196	(1)
Discussion Questions	196	(1)
Suggested Activities	197	(1)
Additional Resources	197	(1)
Rats	198	(7)
Objectives	198	(1)
Terms to Know	198	(1)
Classification	198	(1)
History	198	(1)
Major Color Groups	199	(1)
Characteristics	200	(1)
Housing and Equipment	200	(1)
Feeding	201	(1)
Handling	201	(1)
Diseases and Ailments	202	(1)
Reproduction	202	(1)
Summary	203	(1)
Discussion Questions	203	(1)
Suggested Activities	203	(1)
Additional Resources	204	(1)
Mice	205	(9)
Objectives	205	(1)
Terms to Know	205	(1)
Classification	205	(1)
History	205	(1)
Characteristics	206	(2)
Housing and Equipment	208	(1)
Feeding	209	(1)
Handling	209	(1)
Diseases and Ailments	210	(1)
Reproduction	211	(1)
Summary	212	(1)
Discussion Questions	212	(1)
Suggested Activities	212	(1)
Additional Resources	212	(1)
End Notes	213	(1)
Guinea Pigs	214	(9)
Objectives	214	(1)
Terms to Know	214	(1)
Classification	214	(1)
History	214	(1)
Major Varieties	215	(2)
Characteristics	217	(1)
Housing and Equipment	217	(1)
Feeding	218	(1)
Care and Handling	219	(1)
Diseases and Ailments	219	(1)
Reproduction	220	(1)
Summary	221	(1)
Discussion Questions	222	(1)
Suggested Activities	222	(1)
Additional Resources	222	(1)
End Notes	222	(1)
Chinchillas	223	(10)
Objectives	223	(1)
Terms to Know	223	(1)
Classification	223	(1)
History	223	(1)
Major Color Groups	224	(1)
Characteristics	225	(1)
Housing and Equipment	226	(2)
Feeding	228	(1)
Handling	228	(1)
Diseases and Ailments	229	(1)
Reproduction	230	(1)
Summary	231	(1)
Discussion Questions	231	(1)
Suggested Activities	231	(1)
Additional Resources	232	(1)
End Notes	232	(1)
Ferrets	233	(11)
Objectives	233	(1)
Terms to Know	233	(1)
Classification	233	(1)
History	233	(1)
Major Color Groups	234	(1)
Characteristics	235	(1)
Housing and Equipment	236	(1)
Feeding	237	(1)
Handling and Training	238	(1)
Diseases and Ailments	239	(1)
Reproduction	240	(2)
Summary	242	(1)
Discussion Questions	243	(1)
Suggested Activities	243	(1)
Additional Resources	243	(1)
End Notes	243	(1)
Amphibians	244	(14)
Objectives	244	(1)
Terms to Know	244	(1)
History	244	(1)
Characteristics	244	(1)
Classification--Newts and Salamanders	245	(1)
Major Families--Newts and Salamanders	245	(2)
Classification--Frogs and Toads	247	(1)
Major Families--Frogs and Toads	247	(6)
Classification--Caecilians	253	(1)
Major Family--Caecilians	253	(1)
Housing and Equipment	253	(1)
Feeding	254	(1)
Handling	254	(1)
Diseases and Ailments	255	(1)
Reproduction	255	(1)
Summary	256	(1)
Discussion Questions	256	(1)
Suggested Activities	256	(1)
Additional Resources	256	(2)
Reptiles	258	(47)
Objectives	258	(1)
Terms to Know	258	(1)
Characteristics	258	(2)
Classification--Turtles, Tortoises, and Terrapins	260	(1)
Major Families--Turtles, Tortoises, and Terrapins	261	(8)
Classification--Snakes, Pythons, and Boas	269	(1)
Major Families--Snakes, Pythons, and Boas	269	(9)
Classification--Iguanas and Lizards	278	(1)
Major Families--Iguanas and Lizards	278	(13)
Classification--Crocodiles, Alligators, and Gharials	291	(1)
Major Families--Crocodiles, Alligators, and Gharials	292	(1)
Housing and Equipment	293	(3)
Feeding	296	(1)
Handling	296	(2)
Diseases and Ailments	298	(1)
Reproduction	299	(3)
Summary	302	(1)
Discussion Questions	303	(1)
Suggested Activities	303	(1)
Additional Resources	304	(1)
Birds	305	(35)
Objectives	305	(1)
Terms to Know	305	(1)
Characteristics	305	(1)
Anatomy	306	(1)
Classification--Macawas, Conures, Parrots, and Related Birds	307	(1)
Major Subfamilies	307	(15)
Classification--Woodpeckers (Toucans)	322	(1)
Major Family--Woodpeckers (Toucans)	322	(1)
Classification--Perching Birds	322	(1)
Major Families--Perching Birds	323	(5)
Housing and Equipment	328	(1)
Feeding	329	(1)
Training and Handling	330	(1)
Diseases and Ailments	331	(4)
Reproduction	335	(3)
Summary	338	(1)
Discussion Questions	338	(1)
Suggested Activities	338	(1)
Additional Resources	339	(1)
Fish	340	(44)
Objectives	340	(1)
Terms to Know	340	(1)
Characteristics	340	(1)
Anatomy	341	(3)
General Classification	344	(1)
Classification--Cypriniformes	344	(1)
Major Families--Suborder Characoidei	345	(4)
Major Families--Suborder Cryprinoidei	349	(5)
Classification--Siluriformes	354	(1)
Major Families--Catfish	354	(3)
Classification--Atheriniformes	357	(1)
Major Families--Suborder Exocoetoidei	357	(1)
Major Families--Suborder Cyprinodontoidei	358	(2)
Classification--Perciformes	360	(1)
Major Families--Suborder Percoidei	361	(7)
Major Families--Suborder Blennioidei	368	(1)
Major Families--Suborder Mastacembeloidei	369	(1)
Major Families--Suborder Anabantoidei	369	(2)
Classification--Tetraodontiformes	371	(1)
Classification--Scorpaeniformes	371	(1)
Classification--Gasterosteoidei	372	(1)
Classification--Mormyriformes	372	(1)
Classification--Osteoglossiformes	373	(1)
Aquarium Tanks and Equipment	373	(5)
Feeding	378	(1)
Diseases and Ailments	378	(3)
Reproduction	381	(1)
Summary	382	(1)
Discussion Questions	383	(1)
Suggested Activities	383	(1)
Additional Resources	383	(1)
Glossary	384	(14)
Appendix A Colleges of Veterinary Medicine	398	(2)
Appendix B Veterinary Technology Programs	400	(9)
Appendix C Reported Cases of Lyme Disease	409	(2)
Index	411