Description
Book SynopsisCompanion Animal Ethics explores the important ethical questions and problems that arise as a result of humans keeping animals as companions.
Trade Review"This book provides ample food for thought for anyone involved in the animal sector to engage in reflection of their views by clearly working through important ethical questions commonly encountered in companion animal interaction and medicine in particular. It would make a valuable contribution to any practising veterinarian's library, and I would even suggest it to be essential reading for many." (Veterinary Record, 2016)
Table of ContentsForeword vii
Acknowledgements ix
Introduction 1
1 History of Companion Animals and the Companion Animal Sector 8
2 The Development and Role of the Veterinary and Other Professions in Relation to Companion Animals 24
3 Human Attachment to Companion Animals 41
4 Companion Animal Welfare 58
5 Theories of Companion Animal Ethics 73
6 Breeding and Acquiring Companion Animals 89
7 Selective Breeding 103
8 Feeding and the Problem of Obesity 117
9 Companion Animal Training and Behavioural Problems 132
10 Routine Neutering of Companion Animals 150
11 Performing Convenience Surgery: Tail Docking, Ear Cropping, Debarking and Declawing 169
12 Treating Sick Animals and End-of-Life Issues 186
13 Unwanted and Unowned Companion Animals 201
14 Ethics and Broader Impacts of Companion Animals 217
15 Other Companions 235
16 Companion Animals and the Future 252
Index 269
