Small Animal Science and Care, Textbook
Small Animal Science and Care provides today’s educators and their students with a new and refreshing comprehensive resource for this growing industry, covering topics that are timely and relate to student interests, such as animal welfare, the roles of animals in society, animal nutrition, and pet first aid. This fresh approach to small animal care appeals to and engages today’s high school students with up-to-date information and full-color images. The text also introduces students to a range of careers available in the small animal industry through real-life SAE for All Profiles and Career Connections that include education requirements and current salary ranges. This title helps students develop a deeper understanding of career opportunities, industry expectations, and knowledge and skills related to the care of small animals to prepare for entry-level positions in the industry or for more advanced studies in veterinary science.
Table of Contents
Abbreviated Contents
Small Animal Science and Care, Textbook
- Front Matter
- 1 - The Small Animal Industry
- 2 - Safety, Handling, and Housing
- 3 - Employment Skills
- 4 - Animal Welfare and Animal Rights
- 5 - Small Animals in Society
- 6 - Health and Disease
- 7 - Small Animal Nutrition
- 8 - Digestive Systems
- 9 - Genetics and Inheritance
- 10 - Reproduction
- 11 - Canines
- 12 - Felines
- 13 - Rabbits and Guinea Pigs
- 14 - Rodents
- 15 - Ferrets
- 16 - Hedgehogs
- 17 - Sugar Gliders
- 18 - Amphibians
- 19 - Reptiles
- 20 - Avians
- 21 - Fish
- Appendix A National FFA Organization
- Appendix B First Aid for Small Animals
- Glossary
- Index