{"product_id":"almost-perfect-pets-9781476686073","title":"Almost Perfect Pets","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e   Raising an almost perfect pet does not happen by accident. When people acquire pets, they may not be certain about what to expect, but few anticipate the problems that can result--including expenses, health care issues and bad behaviors--or the emotional investment that comes with a true commitment to another living being. Being prepared, having realistic expectations, and raising pets with desired outcomes can make the experience one to be treasured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   This handbook is a complete guide to dog and cat care aimed at pet owners wishing to raise healthy, happy pets and to foster a lasting, loving relationship with their four-legged friends. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthors' Note\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e1. Path to an Almost Perfect Pet\u003cbr\u003eWhy Own a Pet in the First Place? 4\u003cbr\u003eThe Concept of Pet Ownership 5\u003cbr\u003ePlanning for Success 8\u003cbr\u003eEach ­­Pet-Owner Relationship Is Unique 11\u003cbr\u003e­­Pet-Specific Care 12\u003cbr\u003ePutting It All Together 15\u003cbr\u003eCase Example 17\u003cbr\u003e2. Appropriate Pet Selection: A Companion for Life\u003cbr\u003eAcquiring a Pet: Check First Before Ever Selecting a Pet 19\u003cbr\u003ePet-Proofing Your Living Space 20\u003cbr\u003eOther Considerations 23\u003cbr\u003eThe Selection Process 26\u003cbr\u003eSo Many Choices 28\u003cbr\u003eSources of Pets 30\u003cbr\u003eNext Steps 33\u003cbr\u003eCase Example 36\u003cbr\u003e3. Purebreds, Mixed Breeds and Everything in Between\u003cbr\u003ePurebreds 38\u003cbr\u003eHybrids 41\u003cbr\u003eMixed Breeds 42\u003cbr\u003eHybrid Vigor: Is It Real? 47\u003cbr\u003eThe Big Picture 49\u003cbr\u003eFinal Thoughts 52\u003cbr\u003eCase Example 52\u003cbr\u003e4. Personalizing Health Care for Pets (­­Pet-Specific Care)\u003cbr\u003eWhy Embrace a New Approach? 57\u003cbr\u003eMaintenance Schedules 61\u003cbr\u003ePlaying Detective 62\u003cbr\u003ePredisposition to Disease 65\u003cbr\u003eFamily History 68\u003cbr\u003eHorses and Zebras 71\u003cbr\u003ePersonalizing Cost of Care 71\u003cbr\u003eLetting Go 72\u003cbr\u003eCase Example 75\u003cbr\u003e5. Pet Health Care Delivery in an On-Demand World\u003cbr\u003eThe Veterinary Team 78\u003cbr\u003eTelehealth 81\u003cbr\u003eRemote Monitoring 85\u003cbr\u003ePet Portals 87\u003cbr\u003eBlockchain 88\u003cbr\u003eCase Example 91\u003cbr\u003e6. Prevention: The Best Medicine\u003cbr\u003eControlling the Situation 93\u003cbr\u003eControlling Infectious Diseases 96\u003cbr\u003eParasite Control 99\u003cbr\u003eExercise and Weight Management 102\u003cbr\u003eOral Care 104\u003cbr\u003eStart with Healthy Stock 105\u003cbr\u003eIdentification 107\u003cbr\u003eBody Modification 108\u003cbr\u003eCase Example 110\u003cbr\u003e7. Why Early-Detection Strategies Make Sense\u003cbr\u003eGenetic Testing 115\u003cbr\u003eOrthopedic Screening 120\u003cbr\u003eSpecialist Evaluation 122\u003cbr\u003eOther Testing 122\u003cbr\u003eDo We Need to Test for Everything? 125\u003cbr\u003eCase Example 126\u003cbr\u003eCase Example 127\u003cbr\u003e8. The Changing Nature of Pet Medications\u003cbr\u003eNew Types of Medications 129\u003cbr\u003eBuying Medications 131\u003cbr\u003eVeterinary Medications Versus Human Medications 133\u003cbr\u003eGenerics and Biosimilars 134\u003cbr\u003eCompliance and Adherence 135\u003cbr\u003eDrug Resistance 137\u003cbr\u003eNutritional Therapeutics 139\u003cbr\u003eCannabinoids 141\u003cbr\u003eCase Example 142\u003cbr\u003e9. Nutritional Considerations\u003cbr\u003eBasic Pet Nutrition 144\u003cbr\u003eCommercial Pet Foods 147\u003cbr\u003eHomemade Diets 152\u003cbr\u003eRaw Food Diets 154\u003cbr\u003eSustainability 156\u003cbr\u003eOvernutrition 156\u003cbr\u003eCase Example 158\u003cbr\u003e10. Mindfulness and Pet Care: Promoting Positive Pet Mental Health\u003cbr\u003eMindfulness 161\u003cbr\u003eStress and Anxiety in Pets 162\u003cbr\u003eReward and Punishment 164\u003cbr\u003eToilet Training 166\u003cbr\u003eSocialization and Habituation 168\u003cbr\u003eAlmost Perfect Meets Fear Free® 169\u003cbr\u003eEnvironmental Enrichment 170\u003cbr\u003eAnimal Welfare 173\u003cbr\u003eCase Example 173\u003cbr\u003e11. Pet Parenting\u003cbr\u003eParenting Styles 179\u003cbr\u003eSocial Creatures: Dogs 181\u003cbr\u003eSocial Creatures: Cats 184\u003cbr\u003eSucceeding Together 188\u003cbr\u003eCase Example 189\u003cbr\u003e12. Pet Health Care Affordability\u003cbr\u003ePet Health Insurance 196\u003cbr\u003ePayment and Wellness Plans 201\u003cbr\u003eOther Options 202\u003cbr\u003eIncremental Care 204\u003cbr\u003eTill Death Do Us Part 205\u003cbr\u003eCase Example 207\u003cbr\u003eIndex","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Co Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040496157015,"sku":"9781476686073","price":20.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781476686073.jpg?v=1750946929","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/almost-perfect-pets-9781476686073","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}