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

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BVSc MRCVS BSc PGDipEd TAE40110

Veterinarian, Biology Educator & Science Teacher

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This Book 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.

NB: Available NOW in these formats - Kindle eBook and Print on demand Paperback & HardCover.

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 1: health management procedures
Personal hygiene when working with animals
Personal health management practices
Occupational health and safety

Part 2: anatomy & physiology - vital signs
Introduction
Taking the temperature
Taking the pulse
The heart rate
Taking the respiration rate
Mucous membranes
Capillary refill time
Hydration status
Reproductive system of the female
Reproductive system of the male

Part 3: companion animal disease
How animals become diseased
Categories of infectious disease
How animals contract an infectious disease
Common internal parasites in companion animals
Common external parasites in companion animals
Non-infectious diseases in companion animals
Examples of non-infectious diseases seen in companion animals

Part 4: administration of animal treatments
Treating horses
Treating dogs and cats
Treating birds
Treating fish
Treating rabbits and guinea pigs
Treating rats and mice
Treating reptiles and amphibians

Part 5: signs of health & normal behaviour
Signs of good health and normal behaviour in horses
Signs of good health and normal behaviour in Dogs
Signs of good health and normal behaviour in cats
Signs of good health and normal behaviour in birds
Signs of good health and normal behaviour in fish
Signs of good health and normal behaviour in rabbits and guinea pigs
Rats and mice
Reptiles and amphibians
Facts on invertebrates

Part 6: signs of ill-health & abnormal behaviour
Unhealthy horses
Unhealthy Dogs
Unhealthy cats
Unhealthy birds
Unhealthy fish
Unhealthy rabbits and guinea pigs
Unhealthy rats and mice
Unhealthy reptiles and amphibians

Part 7: disease prevention
Record keeping
Isolation and quarantine
Isolation procedures
Barrier nursing
Health requirements
External parasite control in companion animals
Quarantine of horses
Quarantine of dogs and cats
Quarantine birds
Rabbit and guinea pig quarantine
Quarantine of rats and mice
Quarantine of reptiles and amphibians

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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.

NB: Available NOW in these formats - Kindle eBook and Print on demand Paperback & HardCover.

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 1: choosing a career with animals

Part 2: workplace schedules & time management

Part 3: animal classification

Part 4: animal identification

Part 5: animal ethics & welfare

Part 6: animal workplace legislation

Part 7: health assessment

Part 8: hygiene & Cleaning

Part 9: glossary

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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.

NB: Available NOW in these formats - Kindle eBook and Print on demand Paperback & HardCover.

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 1: normal animal behaviour
Dog and Cat Behaviour
Dog behaviour
Cat behaviour
Horse behaviour
Bird behaviour
Rodent behaviour and handling
Rat behaviour
Mouse behaviour

Part 2: recognizing stress
Signs of stress
Recognising stress factors

Part 3: practical enrichment
Physical enrichment
Food-based enrichment
Social enrichment
Physical enrichment for dogs
Behavioural enrichment 53
Environmental enrichment

Part 4: evaluation & observation.
Evaluating different strategies
Environmental Enrichment Template: Basic summary
Observing animal behaviour

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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.

NB: Available NOW in these formats - Kindle eBook and Print on demand Paperback & HardCover.

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 1: equine terms & id

Part 2: equine behaviour

Part 3: equine handling & restraint

Part 4: equine health & checking

Part 5: horse feeding & watering

Part 6: equine dental & aging

Part 7: stable cleaning

Part 8: equine anaesthesia

Part 9: equine euthanasia

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BVSc MRCVS BSc PGDipEd TAE40110

Veterinarian, Biology Educator & Science Teacher

BUY on your Local Amazon Store 

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.

NB: Available NOW in these formats - Kindle eBook and Print on demand Paperback & HardCover.

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 1: work schedules

Part 2: prioritizing tasks

Part 3: communication skills

Part 4: working in a team

Part 5: workplace harassment

Part 6: empathy

Part 7: conflict resolution

Part 8: meetings

Part 9: negotiation

Part 10: workplace documents

Part 11: provide info & advice

Part 12: workplace calculations

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BVSc MRCVS BSc PGDipEd TAE40110

Veterinarian, Biology Educator & Science Teacher

BUY on your Local Amazon Store 

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.

NB: Available NOW in these formats - Kindle eBook and Print on demand Paperback & HardCover.

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.

Check out what is in this Professional Manual

CONTENTS

Part 1: choosing a career with animals

Part 2: workplace schedules & time management

Part 3: animal classification

Part 4: animal identification

Part 5: animal ethics & welfare

Part 6: animal workplace legislation

Part 7: health assessment

Part 8: hygiene & Cleaning

Part 9: glossary

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BVSc MRCVS BSc PGDipEd TAE40110

Veterinarian, Biology Educator & Science Teacher

BUY on your Local Amazon Store 

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.

NB: Available NOW in these formats - Kindle eBook and Print on demand Paperback & HardCover.

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.

Check out what is in this Professional Manual

CONTENTS

Part 1: basic nutrition / feeding - general principles

Work / Occupational Health and Safety (WHS / OHS) procedures
Selecting Equipment
Identifying feeds
Feed Quality
Cleansing & Sanitising
Practical animal feeding & Feeding Preferences
Functions of the nutrients (Basic Nutrition)
Purchasing food supplies
Live Food
Food hygiene and handling
Storage of food

Part 2 - Practical Animal Feeding - species based information

Part 2a: feeding dogs, cats & ferrets
Cat nutrition
Life stages and changes in nutrient requirements
Alternatives for feeding dogs and cats
Introduction to complete and balanced diets
Home prepared diets
Feeding dogs and cats in a boarding kennel or veterinary clinic
Dog and cat food sold at veterinary clinics

Part 2b: feeding guinea pigs & rabbits

Part 2c: feeding rats & mice

Part 2d: feeding poultry

Part 2e: feeding birds

Part 2f: feeding reptiles & amphibians

Part 2g: feeding horses

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