Provides advice on behavior, feeding, grooming, nutrition, health care, and training for dogs and cats.

The wooftasticsecond edition. “This attractive, copiously illustrated easy-to-understand volume covers every aspect of responsible dog ownership.” —Library Journal The revised and expanded second edition of the bestselling The Original Dog Bible remains the most comprehensive dog lover’s resource on the market! The book is divided into eight parts—each fully illustrated and designed for easy reference—plus helpful, entertaining sidebars covering hundreds of related topics. With detailed chapters on the requirements of caring for a dog, health, training, and so much more, this book will prepare you for a wonderful life with a dog. Also included is a catalog of over 250 purebred dog breeds with insightful articles for each! “Being a veteran veterinarian of twenty five years and a lifetime pet lover, I can enthusiastically say ‘this old doc learned new tricks’ upon reading the consummate book on all things dogs . . . I highly recommend it!” —Dr. Marty Becker, former resident veterinarian on ABC’s Good Morning America and coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover’s Soul “This comprehensive book certainly lives up to its subtitle . . . The best part of the book, however, covers ‘life with a dog,’ with sections on pet care partners like sitters and walkers, emergencies, lost dogs, biting, traveling with a dog, and a fantastic chapter on activities one can do with one’s dog.” —Publishers Weekly

If you've dreamed of having the perfect pet companion and want to ensure they receive the best possible care, then HowExpert Guide to Pets is the resource you need. This ultimate handbook guides you through every step of pet ownership, from selecting the right pet for your home to mastering pet care, health, and enrichment, allowing you to build a lifelong bond with your pet. Whether you're a first-time pet owner or experienced pet lover, this guide offers something for everyone. With clear instructions, practical advice, and expert tips, you’ll be equipped to provide the best care for your companion. - Chapter 1: Introduction - Explore the joy and responsibilities of pet ownership, the benefits pets bring, and what to expect from different types of pets. - Chapter 2: Choosing the Right Pet - Pick the perfect pet for your lifestyle, considering personality types and the unique requirements of pets like dogs, cats, birds, and more. - Chapter 3: Dedicated Care Guides for Popular Pets - Discover in-depth care guides tailored to dogs, cats, birds, fish, and exotic pets. - Chapter 4: Pet Care Essentials - Master feeding, grooming, exercise, training basics, and creating a healthy environment for your pet. - Chapter 5: Understanding Pet Behavior - Gain insights into how pets communicate, address behavioral issues, and build a strong bond. - Chapter 6: Training Your Pet - Learn training techniques tailored to different pets, from basic commands to advanced tricks. - Chapter 7: Pet Health and Wellness - Maintain health, recognize signs of illness, explore holistic care, and prepare for emergencies. - Chapter 8: Enriching Your Pet’s Life - Find ways to enrich your pet’s life through toys, socialization, mental stimulation, and DIY activities. - Chapter 9: Pets and Family Life - Integrate pets into your family, teach responsibility to children, and ensure harmony. - Chapter 10: Special Care for Different Life Stages - Address the needs of pets at all life stages, manage disabilities, and provide seasonal care. - Chapter 11: Pet Safety - Keep your pet safe with pet-proofing tips, avoiding toxic substances, and handling outdoor and travel safety. - Chapter 12: Adopting and Rescuing Pets - Explore the adoption process, understand rescue animals' needs, and integrate them into your home. - Chapter 13: Pet Ownership Costs - Understand pet care costs, budgeting tips, and deciding if pet insurance is right for you. - Chapter 14: Traveling with Pets - Get tips on preparing for pet travel, choosing pet-friendly destinations, and traveling stress-free. - Chapter 15: Pet Laws and Responsibilities - Learn about pet ownership laws, licensing, and responsibilities, including for exotic pets. - Chapter 16: The Human-Animal Bond - Discover the deep bond between pets and humans, the benefits of companionship, and how pets improve mental health. - Chapter 17: The Future of Pet Ownership - Explore trends in pet care technology, pet-friendly living spaces, and veterinary advancements. - Chapter 18: Conclusion - Celebrate the relationship between humans and pets, and the lifelong journey of responsible pet ownership. - Appendices - Access valuable resources, recommended products, emergency contacts, checklists, training tools, and pet events to connect with other pet lovers. Whether you're adopting your first pet or already share your life with one, HowExpert Guide to Pets provides the ultimate roadmap to build the best possible life for your beloved companion. You’ll gain expert insights, practical tips, and valuable resources—all in one place. Grab your copy of HowExpert Guide to Pets today, and start your journey towards happier, healthier, and more fulfilling pet ownership. Your furry, feathered, or scaly friend will thank you! HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z.

With more than two million members and supporters, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is the world's largest animal-rights organization, and its founder and president, Ingrid Newkirk, is one of the most well-known and most effective activists in America. She has spearheaded worldwide efforts to improve the treatment of animals in manufacturing, entertainment, and elsewhere. Every day, in laboratories, food factories, and other industries, animals by the millions are subjected to inhumane cruelty. In this accessible guide, Newkirk teaches readers hundreds of simple ways to stop thoughtless animal cruelty and make positive choices. For each topic, Newkirk provides hard facts, personal insight, inspiration, ideas, and resources, including: • How to eat healthfully and compassionately • How to adopt animals rather than support puppy mills • How to make their vote count and change public opinion • How to switch to cruelty-free cosmetics and clothing • How to choose amusements that protect rather than exploit animals. With public concern for the well-being of animals greater than ever—particularly among young people—this timely, practical book offers exciting and easy ways to make a difference.

This practical, user-friendly, and informative text surveys basic principles of toxicology. It is an invaluable guide to evaluating toxicity and related data, approaching toxicity testing and interpretation, and understanding the concepts of hazard prediction and risk assessment and management. A Guide to Practical Toxicology: examines how to evaluate various groups of chemicals—pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and agrochemicals provides insights on toxicity determination, normality and naturality, prediction, and regulation Two all-new chapters cover: safety pharmacology evaluation of different chemical classes

The most successful and useful new almanac of the decade is back, with reams of new material to help readers make the most of their lives in the coming year. This year's Practical Guide includes practical advice from over 500 experts, including O.J. Simpson's jury consultant on the ins and outs of jury duty Cal Ripken Jr., on how to go from Little League to the majors Master chef Jacques Pepin on his favorite low-fat gourmet desserts C. Everett Koop on how to pick a doctor in today's health-care environment. And more!

Written in an accessible style from a consumer perspective and blends academic research with professional insights. Deals with all essential aspects of financial services that affect consumers and how they can exploit opportunities. Each of the chapters contain a list of learning objectives; a range of scenarios, case studies, examples and articles to provide a “real world” context to the discussion; a key points summary with referencing and further reading and useful on-line resources, as well as, a selection of short self-review questions. Enables readers to understand how the operations, complexity and dynamism of an ever-changing financial services industry shape the financial opportunities and risks they face.

This book gives you all the information you need to understand sustainability in the context of pet ownership and arms you with the know-how to make the best choices for your pet and the planet. It explains the environmental consequences of pet ownership and offers alternatives to the everyday choices any pet-owning family makes, from choosing pet food and buying pet equipment and toys to disposing of pet waste and avoiding household toxins. Thoroughly researched and packed with realistic guidelines for putting ideas into practice, Pets and the Planet is a virtual roadmap for sustainable pet parenthood.