Small Animal Science and Care, Online 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.
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Small Animal Science and Care, Online Textbook
- Small Animal
- Copyright © 2023 byThe Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.
- Preface
- TOOLS FOR STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR SUCCESS
- Features of the Textbook
- Brief Contents
- Contents
- Features
- CHAPTER 1 The Small Animal Industry
- Chapter 1 Objectives
- Chapter 1 Words to Know
- Domestication
- Wild and Feral Animals
- Animal Classification
- Binomial Nomenclature
- Phyla in the Animal Kingdom
- Orders
- Historical Trends
- Current Trends
- Domesticated Animals
- Roles in Human Lives
- Importance of Small Animal Industry
- Owner Responsibilities
- Licensing and Registration
- Chapter 1 Review and Assessment
- CHAPTER 2 Safety, Handling, and Housing
- Chapter 2 Objectives
- Chapter 2 Words to Know
- Industry Hazards
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Facility Sanitation
- Housing Construction
- Handling and Restraining Small Animals
- Handling Wild and Feral Animals
- Introducing a New Animal
- Facilities, Carriers, Crates, and Kennels
- Chapter 2 Review and Assessment
- CHAPTER 3 Employment Skills
- CHAPTER 4 Animal Welfare and Animal Rights
- CHAPTER 5 Small Animals in Society
- CHAPTER 6 Health and Disease
- Chapter 6 Objectives
- Chapter 6 Words to Know
- Anatomy and Physiology
- The Disease Triangle
- Disease Symptoms
- Epidermis Issues
- Gastrointestinal Issues
- Zoonotic Diseases
- Parasites
- Poisons
- Words to Know
- Health Maintenance
- Immune System
- Vaccines
- Medications
- Nail Trimming
- Dental Issues
- Grooming and Bathing
- Habitat Sanitation
- Preventing Obesity
- Body Condition Scoring
- Chapter 6 Review and Assessment
- CHAPTER 7 Small Animal Nutrition
- CHAPTER 8 Digestive Systems
- CHAPTER 9 Genetics and Inheritance
- CHAPTER 10 Reproduction
- Chapter 10 Objectives
- Chapter 10 Words to Know
- Mammalian Female Reproductive System
- Mammalian Male Reproductive System
- The Estrous Cycle
- Mating
- Words to Know
- Fertilization and Development
- Gestation
- Pseudo-Pregnancies
- Parturition
- Sterilization
- Reproductive Problems
- Reproductive Technology AI
- Other Animal Reproductive Systems
- Chapter 10 Review and Assessment
- CHAPTER 11 Canines
- CHAPTER 12 Felines
- CHAPTER 13 Rabbits and Guinea Pigs
- Chapter 13 Objectives
- Chapter 13 Words to Know
- Domestication
- Rabbit and Cavy Nutrition
- Endoparasites
- Ectoparasites
- Illness and Diseases
- Dental Issues
- Exercise
- Grooming
- Habitats
- Training Rabbits and Guinea Pigs
- Training Guinea Pigs
- Restraint
- Reproduction
- Chapter 13 Review and Assessment
- Breed Organizations and Classifications
- CHAPTER 14 Rodents
- CHAPTER 15 Ferrets
- CHAPTER 16 Hedgehogs
- CHAPTER 17 Sugar Gliders
- CHAPTER 18 Amphibians
- Chapter 18 Objectives
- Chapter 18 Words to Know
- Origin and Native Habitats
- Population Decline
- Classification
- Characteristics
- Common Pet Varieties
- General Care
- Nutritional Needs
- Brumation and Estivation
- Parasites
- Diseases
- Exercise
- Habitat Requirements
- Reproduction
- Breeding Amphibians
- Sexing Amphibians
- Chapter 18 Review and Assessment
- CHAPTER 19 Reptiles
- Chapter 19 Objectives
- Chapter 19 Words to Know
- Reptile Evolution
- Classification
- Behavior
- Handling
- Socializing Reptiles
- Grooming
- Shedding Skin
- Nutritional Needs
- Endoparasites
- Ectoparasites
- Diseases
- Exercise
- Habitat Requirements
- Brumation/Dormancy State
- Reproduction
- Purchasing
- Possession
- Conservation
- Collection
- Ownership
- Chapter 19 Review and Assessment
- CHAPTER 20 Avians
- CHAPTER 21 Fish
- Chapter 21 Objectives
- Chapter 21 Words to Know
- History
- Classification
- The Ornamental Fish Industry
- What Is a Fish?
- Fish Characteristics
- Habitat Adaptations
- Varieties of Ornamental Fish
- Handling
- Nutritional Needs
- Parasites
- Diseases
- Habitat Requirements
- Water Source and Quality
- Dissolved Oxygen
- Tank Location
- Maintenance Schedule
- The Saltwater Tank
- Reproduction
- Selecting a Tank and Fish Species
- Chapter 21 Review and Assessment
- Appendix A National FFA Organization
- Appendix B First Aid for Small Animals
- Glossary
- Index