The ASPCA Complete Guide to Pet Care [Hardcover]

David L. Carroll (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2001

415 Pages

Product Details

• Hardcover: 415 pages
• Publisher: Plume, NY (2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0739419609
• ISBN-13: 978-0739419601
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,634,263 in Books (See Top 100 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

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This review is from: The ASPCA Complete Guide to Pet Care (Reference) (Paperback)

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

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Jennifer Zwicker (FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The ASPCA Complete Guide to Pet Care (Reference) (Paperback)

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Pet Care Book - Ever!, February 7, 2011

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This review is from: The ASPCA Complete Guide to Pet Care (Reference) (Paperback)

This book is exceptionally well oulined and written. Easy reading for pre-teen and adult pet companions. I have purchased many copies of this book and given them as gifts since it was published in early 2001. I was honored when they contacted me to use my canine companion's picture in this book. If you look on page 78 - you'll see a picture of Miss Scarlet Belle who I adopted in 1990 and now has her legacy with The ASPCA'S COMPLETE GUIDE TO PET CARE. This book makes a wonderful gift for anyone who is looking to adopt or has newly adopted any pet ranging from reptiles to birds!