Companion Animal Care and Welfare: The UFAW Companion Animal Handbook

Companion Animal Care and Welfare: The UFAW Companion Animal Handbookpresents a comprehensive, accessible and practical reference for all parties seeking information about the proper care of companion animals.

• Identifies the needs of companion animals, explains how we know these needs, and gives scientifically-backed advice on how to meet these needs
• Promotes the most humane treatment and best possible care of our companion animals
• Addresses controversial issues such as selective breeding, companion animal showing, the keeping of exotic species, and the international pet trade
• Covers the husbandry and care of all major companion animal species, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians

Keywords: Animal behaviour, animal behavior, animal welfare, animal care, companion animals, animal ethics, pet care, pet welfare, animal husbandry, Veterinary Medicine / Dogs & Cats, Veterinary Medicine / Birds, Veterinary Medicine - Dogs & Cats, Veterinary Medicine - Birds