Basic Animal Husbandry: Professional Manual – PetFacts™

by Dr David M. Horan

BVSc MRCVS BSc PGDipEd TAE40110

Veterinarian, Biology Educator & Science Teacher

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This eBook contains essential information regarding the professional care and suited to Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Nurses, Animal Care Workers and anyone who works with animals as well as the average pet owner.

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Each title in the PetFacts™ Series is a Professional Manual as used in Training Organisations and day-to-day workplaces alike. These are essential texts for Veterinarians, VNs, Vet Technicians, Animal Attendants and anyone who works with animals as well as the average pet owner.

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CONTENTS

Part A: Basic Husbandry Principles 1

Unit 1 Handling

Topic 1 General Restraint Devices 2

Topic 2 Handling Injured Animals 5

Topic 3 Moving Unconscious Patients 6

Unit 2 Nutrition 9

Topic 1 Basic Nutrition 9

Topic 2 Energy 11

Topic 3 Protein 12

Topic 4 Fats 13

Topic 5 Carbohydrates 14

Topic 6 Vitamins 15

Topic 7 Minerals 17

Topic 8 The Calcium (Ca) : Phosphorus (P) ratio 18

Topic 9 Water 20

Topic 10 Categories of Feed 22

Topic 11 Handling & Preparing Food 24

Topic 12 Purchasing Food 25

Topic 13 Storage of Food 29

Unit 3 Bedding 33

Topic 1 Bedding Material for Small or Large Animals 33

Part B: Specific Animal Groups – Carnivores 34

Unit 4 Basic Care of Dogs 35

Topic 1 Biological Data for Dogs 35

Topic 2 Handling Dogs 36

Topic 3 Feeding Dogs 41

Topic 4 Dog Housing 44

Topic 5 Common Types of Bedding for Dogs 47

Topic 6 Health & Disease of Dogs 48

Topic 7 Environmental Enrichment of Dogs 49

Topic 8 Working Dogs 51

Unit 5 Basic Care of Cats 53

Topic 1 Biological Data for Cats 53

Topic 2 Handling Cats 54

Topic 3 Feeding Cats 57

Topic 4 Cat Housing 59

Topic 5 Common Types of Bedding for Cats 62

Topic 6 Health & Disease of Cats 63

Topic 7 Environmental Enrichment for Cats 64

Unit 6 Basic Care of Ferrets 66

Topic 1 Biological Data for Ferrets 66

Topic 2 Handling Ferrets 67

Topic 3 Feeding Ferrets 70

Topic 4 Ferret Housing 71

Topic 5 Common Types of Bedding for Ferrets 73

Topic 6 Health & Disease of Ferrets 74

Topic 7 Environmental Enrichment for Ferrets 75

Part C: Specific Animal Groups – Large Animals 76

Unit 7 Basic Care of Horses 77

Topic 1 Biological Data for Horses 77

Topic 2 Handling Horses 78

Topic 3 Feeding Horses 85

Topic 4 Horse Housing 93

Topic 5 Common Types of Bedding for Horses 96

Topic 6 Health & Disease of Ferrets 98

Topic 7 Environmental Enrichment for Horses 100

Part D: Specific Animal Groups – Pocket Pets 101

Unit 8 Basic Care of Rats 102

Topic 1 Biological Data for Rats 102

Topic 2 Handling Rats 104

Topic 3 Feeding Rats 106

Topic 4 Rat Housing 110

Topic 5 Common Types of Bedding for Rats 112

Topic 6 Health & Disease of Rats 113

Topic 7 Environmental Enrichment for Rats 115

Unit 9 Basic Care of Mice 117

Topic 1 Biological Data for Mice 117

Topic 2 Handling Mice 118

Topic 3 Feeding Mice 120

Topic 4 Mouse Housing 124

Topic 5 Common Types of Bedding for Mice 126

Topic 6 Health & Disease of Rats 127

Topic 7 Environmental Enrichment for Mice 129

Topic 1 Biological Data for Guinea Pigs 130

Topic 2 Handling Guinea Pigs 132

Topic 3 Feeding Guinea Pigs 134

Topic 4 Guinea Pig Housing 136

Topic 5 Common Types of Bedding for Guinea Pigs 139

Topic 6 Health & Disease of Guinea Pigs 140

Topic 7 Environmental Enrichment for Guinea Pigs 142

Unit 11 Basic Care of Rabbits 143

Topic 1 Biological Data for Rabbits 143

Topic 2 Handling Rabbits 145

Topic 3 Feeding Rabbits 146

Topic 4 Rabbit Housing 148

Topic 5 Common Types of Bedding for Rabbits 151

Topic 6 Health & Disease of Rabbits 152

Topic 7 Environmental Enrichment for Rabbits 154

Part E: Specific Animal Groups – Avians 155

Unit 12 Basic Care of Birds 156

Topic 1 Biological Data for Birds 156

Topic 2 Handling Birds 157

Topic 3 Feeding Birds 161

Feeding Poultry 162

Topic 4 Bird Housing 165

Poultry Housing 169

Topic 5 Bird Bedding 171

Topic 6 Bird Health 172

Part F: Specific Animal Groups – Aquaria 174

Unit 13 Basic Care of Fish 175

Topic 1 Biological Data for Fish 175

Topic 2 Introduction 176

Topic 3 Handling 177

Topic 4 Housing 178

Topic 5 Filtration 181

Topic 6 Water Quality 183

Topic 7 Purchasing Fish 185

Topic 8 Nutrition 186

Topic 9 Health 187

Topic 10 Maintenance 189

Unit 14 Basic Care of Amphibians 190

Topic 1 Biological Data for Amphibians 190

Topic 2 Handling Amphibians 191

Topic 3 Feeding Amphibians 192

Topic 4 Housing Amphibians 193

Topic 5 Health of Amphibians 194