Animal Biology & Care

Following the success of the first edition, this new edition has been expanded to include more information on small mammals, birds and fish. Intended as a foundation text for those on animal care, nurse auxiliary and veterinary care assistant courses, it introduces essential theoretical background information and clearly outlines the practical skills necessary when embarking on the care of any animal. Designed specifically to meet the requirements of animal care, pre-veterinary nursing auxiliary and care students; Provides basic training in animal biology and care, with particular attention given to those subjects that students find difficult to understand, such as anatomy and physiology; New chapter additions on fish and birds. Clearly and simply laid out, with over 150 illustrations, Animal Biology and Care 2e will be invaluable to all those training or working in animal care.

Section 1 Animal Biology 1 Cells and Basic Tissue 2 Movement of materials within the body 3 Body systems and functions 4 Basic genetics 5 Body as a whole Section 2 Animal Health and Husbandry 6 Animal Welfare 7 Basic health care 8 Disease transmission and control 9 Microbiology 10 Diseases of the dog and cat 11 Zoonones 12 Parasitology 13 Hygiene 14 Basic Nutrition 15 Handling 16 Grooming and coat care 17 Pets: mammals, birds and fish Section 3 Nursing 18 First aid and nursing 19 Basic bandaging 20 The hospital environment 21 The hospitalised patient 22 Monitoring temperature, pulse and respiration 23 Pharmacy and the administration of drugs 24 Isolation and quarantine Appendix - Anatomy and Physiology Terminology Selected reading Index