Almost Perfect Pets
A Proactive Guide to Selection, Health Care and Pet Parenting
Published on 16. December 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
220 pages
978-1-4766-8607-3 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
53 photos, bibliographies, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
368 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4766-8607-3 (9781476686073)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
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.
Content
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* delete--Pet-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 (R)?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
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* delete--Pet-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 (R)?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