The ASPCA Complete Guide to Pet Care (Reference) (Paperback)

~ David L. Carroll (Author), Stephen Zawistowski (Foreword)
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Product Description

Written in cooperation with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, The ASPCA Complete Guide to Pet Care provides pet lovers with everything they need to know about maintaining the health and well-being of their domestic animals. With individual chapters on each of the most common species of pets, this book is perfect for families that live with more than one type of animal. The easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions include:

* Choosing the right pet
* What to do when bringing your pet home for the first time
* Pet feeding techniques
* The best way to pick up your cat
* Refresher courses for housebreaking your dog

Plus:

* Children and pets
* Traveling with pets
* Animal diseases that may be contagious to humans
* Emergency care for your pet
. . . and much more.

From avoiding predator-prey mixtures in your fish tank to training your guinea pig to use a litter box, and featuring an appendix of helpful organizations, The ASPCA Complete Guide to Pet Care
is sure to become a perennial favorite among pet lovers everywhere.

About the Author

David Carroll is the author of more than thirty books and numerous screenplays, including an Emmy Award-winning production for Hallmark Hall of Fame

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Plume; First Printing First Edition edition (October 30, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0452282721
• ISBN-13: 978-0452282728
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #895,969 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book and worthwhile to read, December 28, 2001

By	catdogkidsfirst (USA) - See all my reviews

Some of the many topics included in this book:
Where are the best places to adopt a dog or cat?, which pet fits the scheme and layout of your living space?, Making your home safe for a pet and making a pet safe for your home, laying down the rules of the house, children and pets, getting it right: a how-to-list for children taking care of pets, the art and practice of kennel training and travel preparation tips

Items recommended for traveling with a pet in the car, overseeing your pet's health, finding a veterinarian, the warning sighns: when to take your pet to the veterinarian, scheduling regular checkups including vaccinations, the ABC's of emergency care, ways of saying good-bye to a pet that has passed away, methodsd of burial and diposal

A primer of canine behavior, a new puppy in the house, step-by-step paper training and housebreaking, dog grooming 101, feeding and nutrition for dogs, breaking bad habits teaching good ones, maintaining your dog's good health

A primer of cat behavior, a new cat in your home, basic cat and kitten care, feline nutrition, secrets of good feline grooming, basic training for your cat, keeping your cat well and healthy

The book discusses on how to care for hamsters, gerbils, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, rats and mice. Includes a section on health & disease, toys and feeding and nutrition

A chapter is devoted on how to care for birds. Includes how to choose a bird that will fit your lifestyle, the art and science of bird care and communicating with your bird

A chapter is devoted on how to care for fish. Topics includes setting up the aquarium, how to feed fish and symptoms of disease

A chapter is devoted on how to care reptiles and amphibians. Topics includes how to recognize a happy, healthy snake, feeding and handling your snake, buying a lizard, feeding and handling your lizard, caring for your snake's health and caring for your lizard's health. Gives infomation on buying an amphibian(Toads & Frogs and Salamanders), feeding and handling and health concerns

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Animal Friendly..., July 14, 2003

By	Jennifer Zwicker (FL) - See all my reviews

I'm glad I purchased this book at the local book store. I have a 4 yr old turtle and this book has alot of informatio on them, that no other book had, let alone for my 4 cats and 2 gold fish. Great book to have on the selfs for that JUST IN CASE ACCIDENT with our friendly animal folk.