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Turtles : everything about purchase, care, and nutrition / by Wilke, Hartmut,1943-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Turtles come in many sizes and color varieties. This book will guide your selection of a turtle as a pet, and give you information and advice to help you take good care of your turtle.About turtles -- The way turtles live -- Healthy turtles.
Subjects: Turtles as pets.; Turtles as pets.;
© c2010., Barron's Educational Series,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Making rounds with Oscar : [electronic resource] : The extraordinary gift of an ordinary cat. by Dosa, David.; Porter, Ray.;
Narrator: Ray Porter.An otherwise ordinary cat, Oscar has the uncanny ability to predict when people are about to die. Adopted by staff members at Steere House nursing home when he was a kitten, the three-year-old tabby has presided over the deaths of more than twenty-five nursing home residents thus far. His mere presence at the bedside is viewed by physicians and nursing-home staff as an almost absolute indicator of impending death, considered a blessing because it allows staff members to notify families that the end is near and because he provides companionship to those who would otherwise have died alone. Dr. Dosa uses Oscar and the stories of several patients to examine end-of-life care as it exists today for the family and caregivers of dementia and Alzheimer's patients. Heartfelt, inspiring, and sometimes even funny, Making Rounds with Oscar allows listeners into a world that is often misunderstood and rarely seen from the outside.Requires OverDrive Listen (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive app (file size: 185184 KB).
Subjects: Electronic books.; Nonfiction.; Medical.; Pets.;
© 2010., Blackstone Audio, Inc., and Buck 50 Productions, LLC,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=288315 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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Pet food politics : the Chihuahua in the coal mine / by Nestle, Marion.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-203) and index.Introduction: -- 1: Recall to break all records -- 2: Brief historical digression -- 3: Sequence of events -- 4: What is Menu Foods? -- 5: Menu's muddled response: what, when, and where -- 6: Cat and dog body count -- 7: Toxic false alarm: Aminopterin -- 8: At last the culprit: Melamine -- 9: Melamine: a source of dietary nitrogen -- 10: Melamine: a fraudulent adulterant, but puzzling -- 11: How much Melamine was in the pet food? -- 12: Mystery solved: Cyanuric Acid -- 13: China connection -- 14: More Melamine: rice and corn proteins -- 15 More Melamine eaters: farm animals and people -- 16: FDA's Response -- 17: Repercussion 1: China's food safety system -- 18: Repercussion 2: the China backlash -- 19: Repercussion 3: the FDA in crisis -- 20: Repercussion 4: pet food politics -- Appendix: the Melamine recalls list -- Notes -- List of tables and figures -- Acknowledgments -- Index.From the Publisher: Marion Nestle, acclaimed author of Food Politics, now tells the gripping story of how, in early 2007, a few telephone calls about sick cats set off the largest recall of consumer products in U.S. history and an international crisis over the safety of imported goods ranging from food to toothpaste, tires, and toys. Nestle follows the trail of tainted pet food ingredients back to their source in China and along the supply chain to their introduction into feed for pigs, chickens, and fish in the United States, Canada, and other countries throughout the world. What begins as a problem "merely" for cats and dogs soon becomes an issue of tremendous concern to everyone. Nestle uncovers unexpected connections among the food supplies for pets, farm animals, and people and identifies glaring gaps in the global oversight of food safety.
Subjects: Pets; Product recall;
© c2008., University of California Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The hedgehog / by Wrobel, Dawn.; Brown, Susan A.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 120-124).
Subjects: African pygmy hedgehogs as pets.; Hedgehogs as pets.;
© c2002., Howell Book House,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Vets and pets : wounded warriors and the animals that help them heal / by Guerin, Dava.; Ferris, Kevin,1958-author.;
Acknowledgments -- Foreword / by Former First Lady Barbara Bush -- Foreword / by Animal Planet Host Andrea Arden -- Introduction -- Animals and veterans in America: their enduring bonds and healing powers -- At your service -- The army specialist : "A reason to get out of bed in the morning" -- The marine tank commander : "That's what that dog is for" -- The army nurse : "Some kind of a guardian angel" -- The army captain : "Issac has been waiting for his special person" -- The marine corporal : "Gnome somehow can read me" -- The navy Vietnam veteran : "The dog becomes a family member" -- The navy dog handler : "this was love at first bite" -- More creatures, great and small -- The Vietnam infantryman : "grab a bird, put on a glove, and go for a walk" -- The army reservist : "My God, no one is going to adopt her" -- The cowboy marine : "Here's how you saddle a horse" -- The Air Force vet and veterinarian : "Our house is a pet menagerie" -- The navy Boatswain's mate : "I just had to have him" -- Max, the horse that helps heroes : "We have all fallen in love with him" -- The army veteran : "Together, they heal and grow" -- Secrets for an enduring bond : "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened" -- Epilogue -- About the authors."Vets and Pets tells fifteen emotional and entertaining stories of the incredible bonds between wounded warriors, veterans, and other service members and their service and companion animals. Whether these special relationships are with dogs, cats, horses, pigs, or even birds of prey, readers will discover how these remarkable animals help veterans return to civilian life and live independently while simultaneously bringing joy and confidence into their lives.Tyler struggled to adjust to civilian life after losing both of his legs in Afghanistan, until he met his intelligent and willfully disobedient red European Doberman pinscher, Apollo. Vietnam veteran Patrick regained a sense of well-being and hope through the study of birds of prey. Max the horse has helped numerous veterans learn to trust, improve their communication, and increase their self-confidence and self-esteem. Mandi discovered that the intelligence and unconditional love of pigs were exactly what she needed to heal from an abusive past and a disappointing army-training injury. These are just a few of the uplifting stories that are featured in this striking collection.In addition to exploring the unique, lifelong bonds that can develop between veterans and their animal companions, Vets and Pets spotlights extraordinary nonprofits that unite wounded warriors with service and companion animals, including Pets for Patriots, Hooves Marching for Mercy, Horses Helping Heroes, and Avian Veteran Alliance, among others."--Publisher's description.
Subjects: Service dogs; Disabled veterans; Animals; Human-animal relationships;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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24 weekend projects for pets : dog houses, cat trees, rabbit hutches & more / by Griffin, David,1963-;
"Complete plans and instructions for building more than 20 habitats and furnishings for common household pets"--Provided by publisher.Cat tree -- Green doghouse -- Small animal cage -- Rabbit hutch -- Kennel pergola -- Cat climber -- Utility doghouse -- Indoor aviary -- Bird perch -- Ranch doghouse -- Dog ramp -- Litter box conceal -- Cat sill perch -- Pet door -- Cedar scratching post -- Cat steps -- Oak dog bed -- Snake cage -- Aquarium stand -- Cat TV -- Birdhouse -- Bird feeder -- Bird feeder stand.
Subjects: Pets; Pet supplies.;
© 2007., Creative Pub. International,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Hermit crab / by Pavia, Audrey.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 116-117) and index.With color photos and tips, this guide covers everything you need to know about your pet hermit crab.World of hermit crabs -- What is a hermit crab? -- History of hermit crabs -- Why get a hermit crab? -- Choosing your hermit crabs -- Caring for your hermit crabs -- Home for your hermit crabs -- Feeding your hermit crabs -- Your hermit crab's shell -- Keeping your hermit crabs healthy -- Enjoying your hermit crabs -- Hermit crab behavior -- Having fun with your hermit crabs -- Learning more about your hermit crabs.
Subjects: Hermit crabs as pets.;
© c2006., Howell Book House,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Guinea pig / by Pavia, Audrey.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 117-122) and index.The world of the guinea pig: Guinea pigs as pets -- A guinea pig history -- Guinea pig diversity -- Caring for your guinea p ig: Choosing your guinea pig -- Bring your guinea pig home -- Feeding your guinea pig -- Grooming your guinea pig -- Keeping your guinea pig healthy -- Enjoying your guinea pig: Your guinea pig's behavior -- Having fun with your guinea pig.
Subjects: Guinea pigs as pets.;
© c2005., Howell Book House,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The complete guide to rat training : tricks and games for rat fun and fitness / by Ducommun, Debbie,1958-;
Subjects: Rats; Rats as pets.;
© 2008., T.F.H. Publications,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Berenstain Bears' trouble with pets / by Berenstain, Stan,1923-2005.; Berenstain, Jan,1923-;
Brother and Sister Bear learn that a new puppy is not a plaything, but a responsibility.
Subjects: Pets; Dogs; Bears; Pets; Dogs; Bears;
© c1990., Random House,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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