911: For Emergencies dealing with dangerous or unhealthy animals
311: For other animal related issues such as animals at risk, homeless or dead animals on streets
Animal Care Services
4710 State Highway 151, San Antonio, TX 78227
Phone: (210) 207-4PET (4738)
Hours of Operation:
Adoption Center:
Mon – Fri 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sat & Sun 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
To surrender your pet you must first book an appointment with Animal Care Services.
They do not accept same-day requests.
Explore this guide to find practical information such as how to choose the best pet for you,
National Pet Week is May 5-11!
Celebrate National Pet Week with the San Antonio Public Library!
Click here for a full list of programs or view the table below.
| PROGRAM | DATE & TIME | LOCATION | PRESENTER | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sit, Stay, Learn! Dog Training Demonstration | Sun, May 5 at 3-4 PM |
Parman Library |
Animal Care Services | This demonstration will feature a real dog and ACS employee, and help owners understand why dogs do what they do...and how we can become better guardians through an emphasis on positive reinforcement, consistency, and repetition. A brief Q&A will follow the demonstration. NOTE: This learning event is for people only, please do NOT bring your pet dog. Service animals are acceptable, if necessary. |
| Got Cats? | Mon, May 6 at 5-7 PM | Mission Library | Feral Cat Coalition |
Come learn how to safely and humanely manage and reduce the numbers of outdoor cats in your neighborhood! Learn how you can help outdoor community cats using the ONLY method that works! By attending this class, you will learn the basics about the Trap-Neuter-Return process, low-cost and free spay/neuter options, free trap loan resources, after-surgery recovery protocols, and how to help solve cat nuisance problems. |
| DIY Pet Toys | Tue, May 7 at 5-6 PM | Collins Garden Library | Rosa Villa | Celebrate National Pet Week by coming to make a toy for your furry or feathered friend! This program will allow you to make a dog, cat, or bird toy. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. |
| Humane Education | Wed, May 8 at 3-4 PM | Westfall Library | Animal Defense League | Come and join the Animal Defense League (ADL) in celebration of National Pet Week to learn about best practices regarding stray animals, pet illness, and responsible pet ownership. ADL will also cover topics from low cost spay and neuter resources to toxic food for dogs and cats. |
| DIY Pet Toys | Wed, May 8 at 4-5 PM | Central Library - 2nd Floor | Christina Montero | Celebrate National Pet week by coming to make a toy for your furry or feathered friend! We will have opportunities to make a dog, cat, or bird toy at this program. Supplies will be provided until we run out, so come and join us for some creative fun on the 2nd floor in front of the information desk. |
| Got Cats? | Wed, May 8 at 4:30-5:30 PM | Pan American Library | Feral Cat Coalition |
Come learn how to safely and humanely manage and reduce the numbers of outdoor cats in your neighborhood! Learn how you can help outdoor community cats using the ONLY method that works! By attending this class, you will learn the basics about the Trap-Neuter-Return process, low-cost and free spay/neuter options, free trap loan resources, after-surgery recovery protocols, and how to help solve cat nuisance problems. |
| DIY Pet Toys | Wed, May 8 at 4:30-5:30 PM | Thousand Oaks Library | Mari Castellano | Make toys for your dog, cat or bird with simple household supplies! Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have specific materials you want to work with. |
| Homemade Pet Food Made Easy | Wed, May 8 at 4:30-5:30 PM | Schaefer Library | Kassandra Vela-Laosa | You cook for family, why not your pets? These days, many people consider pets part of the family. Would your family enjoy eating dry cereal or even canned food day after day, year after year? Probably not. It's well-known that fresh is best and the same is true for our pets. Come learn and see a demonstration of just how easy it can be to make basic cat and dog food for your furry family members. |
| Humane Education | Thur, May 9 at 3-4 PM | Potranco Library | Animal Defense League | Come and join the Animal Defense League (ADL) in celebration of National Pet Week to learn about best practices regarding stray animals, pet illness, and responsible pet ownership. ADL will also cover topics from low cost spay and neuter resources to toxic food for dogs and cats. |
| DIY Pet Toys | Thur, May 9 at 4-5 PM | Encino Library | Ann Laird | Celebrate National Pet week by coming to make a toy for your furry or feathered friend! We will have opportunities to make a dog, cat, or bird toy at this program. |
| Homemade Pet Food Made Easy | Thur, May 9 at 4:30-5:30 PM | Mission Library | Kassandra Vela-Laosa | You cook for family, why not your pets? These days, many people consider pets part of the family. Would your family enjoy eating dry cereal or even canned food day after day, year after year? Probably not. It's well-known that fresh is best and the same is true for our pets. Come learn and see a demonstration of just how easy it can be to make basic cat and dog food for your furry family members. |
| Got Cats? | Thur, May 9 at 5-6 PM | McCreless Library | Feral Cat Coalition |
Come learn how to safely and humanely manage and reduce the numbers of outdoor cats in your neighborhood! Learn how you can help outdoor community cats using the ONLY method that works! By attending this class, you will learn the basics about the Trap-Neuter-Return process, low-cost and free spay/neuter options, free trap loan resources, after-surgery recovery protocols, and how to help solve cat nuisance problems. |
| Sit, Stay, Learn! Dog Training Demonstration | Sat, May 11 at 11-12 PM | Tobin Library | Animal Care Services | This demonstration will feature a real dog and ACS employee, and will help owners understand why dogs do what they do and how we can become better guardians through an emphasis on positive reinforcement, consistency, and repetition. A brief Q&A will follow the demonstration. NOTE: This learning event is for people only, please do NOT bring your pet dog. Service animals are acceptable, if necessary. |
Renown pet expert, Cesar Millan offers suggestions about adopting animals from pet shelters. Cesar emphasizes that potential pet owners need to assess the animal, and not necessarily the animal's story that is given by the shelter. The key observance is not the animal's history, but how the animal acts both inside and outside of the shelter crate.
Cesar's Way by
In this definitive and accessible guide, Cesar Millan reveals what dogs truly need to live a happy and fulfilled life. He shares his wisdom, laying the groundwork for you to have a stronger, more satisfying relationship with your canine companion. Taking readers through the basics of dog psychology and behavior, Cesar shares the inside details of some of his most fascinating cases, using them to illustrate how common behavior issues develop and, more importantly, how they can be corrected.
DIY Projects for Cats and Dogs by
This book shows you how to build inexpensive, functional accessories to make your home a pet paradise. DIY Projects for Cats and Dogs presents 20 simple projects that you can make in just a weekend, without any advanced skills or special tools. From a cat tree and a hide-away litter box to bowl stands, leash racks, and a Scandinavian bed platform, these stylish structures will take care of your pet's needs while preserving your interior décor. Built and pet-tested by the authors in their own home, each imaginative creation features step-by-step instructions, materials lists, and inspirational color photographs.
Dog Gone by
Fielding Marshall is hiking on the Appalachian Trail. His beloved dog--a six-year-old golden retriever mix named Gonker--bolts into the woods and vanishes. And Gonker has Addison's disease. If he's not found in twenty-three days, he'll die. The search begins. Fielding and his father, John, are dispatched to the field. Fielding's sister, Peyton, calls and talks him through some of his lowest moments. And--at home--Fielding's mother, Virginia, sets up a command center. The local paper in Waynesboro, Virginia, writes a small story about the family's search. The story hits the AP newswire. But as the search continues, the Marshalls realize they may not survive losing Gonker. With a big heart, intelligent humor, and a deft touch, Pauls Toutonghi tells this true tale of loss, love, and resilience.
The Forever Dog by
In this pathbreaking guide, two of the world's most popular and trusted pet care advocates reveal new science to teach us how to delay aging and provide a long, happy, healthy life for our canine companions. Scientists are beginning to understand that the chronic diseases afflicting humans--cancer, obesity, diabetes, organ degeneration, and autoimmune disorders--also beset canines. The Forever Dog gives us the practical, proven tools to protect our loyal four-legged companions. Get the best wisdom from top geneticists, microbiologists, and longevity researchers. The Forever Dog prescriptive plan focuses on diet and nutrition, movement, environmental exposures, and stress reduction, and can be tailored to the genetic predisposition of particular breeds or mixes. The authors also discuss various types of food and offer recipes, easy solutions, and tips for making sure our dogs obtain the nutrients they need.
Forever Home by
From the stars of the Netflix documentary "Life in the Doghouse" and founders of one of the most recognized rescue organizations in the world, the poignant story of how Danny and Ron found each other during a time they each needed rescuing, and how they transformed their home into a haven for dogs in need. Danny & Ron's Dog Rescue is an organization like no other. Because an abused or neglected dog can only recover and learn to trust again when it is in a loving home, Danny and Ron decided to open their doors. Danny and Ron treat each neglected, abused, and misunderstood animal like a member of the family; the dogs eat organic food from their own bowls and are even allowed to sleep in the bed. In this heartwarming book, Danny and Ron chronicle their journey helping more than 13,000 dogs in need, telling the stories of many furry friends that have come into their lives and of their own "rescue" as they came out together late in life.
Forever Home by
Behind every dog in Forever Home is a touching tale of resilience and love. Packed with twenty-seven heartwarming and inspirational stories of rescue dogs of all ages, this photographic series showcases how the journey to forever isn't always a straight line. Through their portraits and accompanying stories you will fall in love with the adorable canines who have traveled this path, learn of the steps along the way, and celebrate pet rescue and adoption in all its forms. Whether you're a new puppy parent or simply an animal lover, Forever Home is the ideal tribute to our favorite furry friends.
House-Training Your Dog by
A positive-training approach to house-training dogs of all ages, from puppies to senior dogs, Charlotte Schwartz's House-training Your Dog guarantees to get puppies trained in a hurry and to solve ongoing or newly occurring potty issues with older dogs. The importance of successful house-training can't be overstated, but too often owners don't understand why they are continuing to fail. Schwartz's no-nonsense method--based on her fifty years training pet dogs--starts with Dog Behavior 101 and is geared toward getting owners started on the right foot.
How Dogs Love Us by
Do dogs love us the way we love them? Emory University neuroscientist Gregory Berns had spent decades using MRI imaging technology to study how the human brain works, but a different question still nagged at him: What is my dog thinking? Berns decided that there was only one way to answer that question--use an MRI machine to scan his dog's brain. With this radical conviction, Berns and his dog would embark on a remarkable journey and be the first to glimpse the inner workings of the canine brain. Berns's research offers surprising results on how dogs empathize with human emotions, how they love us, and why dogs and humans share one of the most remarkable friendships in the animal kingdom.
Love Has No Age Limit by
Who says you have to get a puppy to create a bond? Adult dogs make excellent pets. Learn exactly what to do from the moment he walks into your home to avoid problems and how to retrain a dog with "issues."
Talking with Dogs and Cats by
If you've ever wondered what your animal was trying to tell you with a bark, meow, or tweet, this is the book for you. Animal communicator Tim Link's approach respects the personality and feelings of animals, and his simple, accessible methods can facilitate the understanding and communication that all animal lovers crave.
ASPCA Complete Guide to Cats by
Indispensable for both first-time and experienced cat owners, the ASPCA Complete Guide to Cats is the one place to turn to for up-to-date information on feline health and behavior, including detailed advice on feeding, grooming, veterinary care, litterbox training, and the special needs of kittens, older cats, and cats from a shelter. With more than 450 illustrations and photos, and an easy-to-use guide to the personalities, characteristics, and idiosyncrasies of the fifty most popular breeds, this handy volume offers real, reliable answers to all of your questions about cats.
Caring for Your Aging Cat by
Since cats have a natural talent for looking better than they feel, it may surprise owners to learn that felines are considered "senior" at 7 and "geriatric" at 14. This invaluable guide explains such things as how to help an older cat with grooming, how to recognize the diseases that come with age, and how to tell if the animal is in pain or discomfort. Here, too, are the many different state-of-the-art treatments available--including how much each should cost. End-of-life questions--such as euthanasia and hospice care--are discussed frankly and with compassion for both pet and owner. Full of heartwarming case studies, this is a book for everyone who has the good fortune to live with a cat.
The Cat Bible by
A definitive book that delivers many unknown facts about every aspect of caring for and sharing your life with a cat, ranging from proper nutrition and strange behavior to medical care and multi-cat households, to grooming and geriatrics. The Cat Bible explains the mysteries of feline behavior to owners and it offers straightforward solutions to the problems that cause people to give up their cats, many of which are preventable. Now, bestselling author and investigative journalist Tracie Hotchner offers The Cat Bible, with straightforward, fact-filled solutions to health and behavior problems, based on years of research into the real reasons behind these issues.
The Cat Whisperer by
Practical and effective strategies for solving every feline behavior problem imaginable--from litter box issues to scratching, spraying, biting, and beyond. Mieshelle Nagelschneider is a wizard at demystifying cat behavior and providing easy-to-follow steps for solving vexing problems.
Catification by
The star of Animal Planet's hit television series My Cat from Hell, Jackson Galaxy shows cat owners everywhere how to make their homes both cat-friendly and chic. This gorgeously designed, full-color book includes more than twenty fun DIY projects, from kitty beds and litter boxes to catios (cat patios) that will be sure to make readers-and their cats-purr in approval.
Cats for Dummies by
Cats are the purrfect pets: they're relatively easy to care for, a blast to play with, and sure to win the heart of every member of your family with their loving nature--and sometimes sassy demeanor! Cats For Dummies gives you expert insight into everything from cat behavior to what makes each type of feline unique. With this easy-to-understand guide, you'll be able to tackle those tough cat-astrophes from dealing with problem behaviors like scratching the furniture and missing the litter box--all while learning to understand what your cat is trying to tell you. Whether you're looking to get your first kitten or adopt a senior cat, this book covers all the basics of feline cat care.
DIY Projects for Cats and Dogs by
This book shows you how to build inexpensive, functional accessories to make your home a pet paradise. DIY Projects for Cats and Dogs presents 20 simple projects that you can make in just a weekend, without any advanced skills or special tools. From a cat tree and a hide-away litter box to bowl stands, leash racks, and a Scandinavian bed platform, these stylish structures will take care of your pet's needs while preserving your interior décor. Built and pet-tested by the authors in their own home, each imaginative creation features step-by-step instructions, materials lists, and inspirational color photographs.
Animal Rescue League for Love of Cats by
The cat you choose will be a family member for an average of 15 years, so choosing and understanding cats is important-for you and for the life of your cat. In 128 pages, filled with photos and stories you'll learn about: taking your cat or kitten home. Choosing a Cat. Supplies, feeding and care. Cat scratching. cat toys and enrichment. Introducing a new cat or kitten to existing pets. Kids, babies and cats. Managing a kitten's rough play. Special issues such as grooming, carriers, Christmas trees, counters, plants, pills, traveling and body language.
The Secret Life of Your Cat by
A comprehensive illustrated book that reveals why cats behave the way they do. The Secret Life of Your Cat uncovers the biology and physiology behind the uniquely feline approach to life and, in particular, how cats have adapted to living with humans. The book examines the cat inside out, starting with a nose-to-tail explanation of how evolution has shaped this perfect little predator. Information on feral, social and age- and breed-related behaviors reveals the biological and behavioral adaptations cats have made over centuries in order to successfully live with humans. The author also reveals what makes a cat content in its daily life, both in the house and out and about in the neighborhood. The author examines troublesome behaviors, such as aggression, toilet-troubles and turf wars, revealing their biological sources and suggesting remedies. There are also tips on the adaptations pet owners can make at home to provide a cat-friendly environment, and 240 full-color photos add romance to the text. For the cat lover who wants to know everything about a beloved pet to the animal lover who is curious about all pets, The Secret Life of Your Cat is a richly illustrated and authoritative guide to the singular mystery that is the cat.
Talking with Dogs and Cats by
If you've ever wondered what your animal was trying to tell you with a bark, meow, or tweet, this is the book for you. Animal communicator Tim Link's approach respects the personality and feelings of animals, and his simple, accessible methods can facilitate the understanding and communication that all animal lovers crave.
What Cats Want by
From the top feline doctor in Japan comes a fun, practical, adorably illustrated "cat-to-human" translation guide to decoding your cat's feelings. What makes cats climb into tiny spaces? Why do they sleep that much? And, most of all, how can we give them a good life? Dr. Yuki Hattori is Japan's leading cat doctor, and to him cats are the most beautiful animals in the world. His advice comes with little illustrations showing exactly what to look for as a cat owner - including charts showing how to interpret their different meows, the direction of their whiskers and the way their tail is pointing! Cats may seem low-maintenance but thoughtfulness about where you put their water, how warm or cool they like to be, what name to choose and how to groom them properly will make a life-changing difference. With understanding, affection and respect, your cat will be more healthy and contented - and you'll feel happier too.
Marc Morrone's Ask the Bird Keeper by
In Ask the Bird Keeper, Marc Marrone's quirky, entertaining personality shines on every page as he shares his wisdom, know-how, and hilarious anecdotes to answer dozens of questions. In nine chapters, this book offers answers on hundreds of topics about: *Health and anatomy *Food, dietary changes, supplements, and people food *Cage options, choosing the right size cage and equipment, and cleaning tips *Training and bonding *Hyperactivity, noise issues, and challenging bird behaviors *And more! Marc's chapter on bird health is a true primer in what owners can and cannot do, from first aid tips and trimming to broken tails, parasites, parrot fever, and bird flu. Filled with real, first-hand information and reliable tips, readers will be laughing and learning in equal measure! This book is beautifully designed and illustrated with color photographs, as well as original artwork by Jason O'Malley.
Birds for Dummies by
This friendly guide describes the birds that make the best pets, explains how to select the bird that's best for you, offers tips on bonding with your feathered friend, and provides expert advice on feeding and environmental enrichment that will keep these intelligent pets engaged.
The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook by
Presented in four parts and fifteen chapters, The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook furnishes guidance in getting started, shows how to achieve optimum condition in health care, helps you to be more informed in medicine and provides a reference section that helps you better understand your bird and what it needs for a happy, healthy life. User-friendly from cover to cover, The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook provides an index of signs to help in emergencies and a general index to locate any topic in seconds. An excellent bibliography directs you to additional sources of information, and the many superb photos and drawings lend graphic emphasis to the detailed text.
The Complete Practical Guide to Pet and Aviary Birds by
This newly updated book is an essential reference manual for bird-keepers of all levels - from the novice looking to keep a single pet bird indoors to the seasoned breeder wishing to extend an existing aviary collection. A close look at more than 250 examples provides a fascinating insight into the coloration, characteristics, weaknesses and breeding habits of each of the major group. The book provides all the bird husbandry information needed for bird-keepers everywhere. * Step-by-step instructions on caring for pet birds in the home or outdoor aviary * Includes a photographic directory of more than 250 of the world's most popular bird varieties * Advice on selecting the right bird for your lifestyle, including buying varieties for novices, for breeding and for showing, and all the equipment you will need * How to keep pet birds healthy and in the best condition, and what to do when problems occur
The Healthy Bird Cookbook by
The Healthy Bird Cookbook: A Lifesaving Nutritional Guide and Recipe Collection is the perfect solution to all of your bird's nutritional needs. It provides 150 creative, healthy, and easy-to-make recipes that are appropriate for almost all species of pet birds. The book also offers a thorough, extensive section on avian nutrition that clearly explains the roles of pellets and seeds, the food groups, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids in your bird's diet. Authored by an avian expert with consultation from veterinarians, you can take comfort in the quality and nutritional value of these original recipes.
Natural Health Care for Your Bird by
A guide to holistic care for birds discusses the correct use of home remedies, standard and homeopathic medications, and how to diagnose health problems in one's pet.
Peterson Reference Guide to Bird Behavior by
Both casual and serious birdwatchers can take their skills to the next level with this detailed consideration of bird behavior. This book makes it possible to move beyond identifying birds to understanding some of the underpinning and meaning to what birds do, how they do it, and why they do it. Written in an easy-to-understand style, with an abundance of photos illustrating the behaviors, the book shows how flight, molt, migration, feeding, predation, social behavior, courtship, and nesting shape birds' behaviors.
Bird Care and Training by
Loaded with color photos, tip boxes, and check lists, The Simple Guide to Bird Care & Training provides the tools needed to select the right bird, welcome it into a home, and then keep it happy and healthy. With chapters on feeding, housing, health care, and training, this handbook covers all there is to know about caring for an avian companion. The book also includes helpful tips and expert solutions to the most common situations faced by owners - from problem behaviors, such as feather picking and biting, to training issues, such as wing clipping and talking.
The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Caged and Aviary Birds by
This fantastic illustrated directory and practical reference book is an essential manual for bird-keepers of all levels - from the novice looking to keep a single pet bird indoors
to the seasoned breeder wishing to extend an existing aviary collection. The first half of the book takes a practical look at the subject of bird care: every aspect of bird husbandry is discussed, and there are expert tips and instructions to make learning new techniques clear and straightforward. Choosing the right bird and understanding the nature of birds you own, is highly rewarding. Each bird breed has its own needs, and a directory of more than 250 representative examples provides a fascinating insight into the colours, characteristics, weaknesses and breeding habits of each of the major groups. An invaluable reference book for birdkeepers everywhere.
500 Ways to Be a Better Freshwater Fishkeeper by
500 Ways to Be a Better Freshwater Fish Keeper is a comprehensive reference of practical advice from seasoned experts. The 500 tips are presented in logical sections for quick and easy navigation to professional advice for: Choosing and buying fish, Setting up an effective aquarium system, Filtration and water quality, Lighting, Feeding, Routine aquarium maintenance, and Breeding. There is also a sister volume: 500 Ways to Be a Better Saltwater Fish Keeper.
An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aquarium Fish by
Hobbyists of all ages need look no further than this lavishly illustrated book, which is the perfect introduction to the fascinating world of exotic aquarium fish. Concise yet authoritative information about each freshwater and marine fish includes family, scientific, and common name, distribution, size, food, temperature range, and pH and dH requirements. In addition, Gina Sandford suggests how to design the ideal, environmentally suitable tank and stock it with beautiful and unusual species. She offers advice on how to set up the right filtration, lighting, and heating systems. Fishkeeping is a challenge from the outset, and An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aquarium Fish gives aquarists the means to meet that challenge and enable their stock to thrive.
Aquarium Owner's Guide by
This comprehensive guide is packed with vibrant, full color pictures and essential information on creating, stocking, and maintaining a home aquarium. It enables enthusiasts, from novice to longtime owners, to make informed choices about types of fish, water, and aquarium environments.
Marc Morrone's Ask the Fish Keeper by
In ten chapters, Marc Morrone tackles a range of topics: *Feeding your fish *Cycling and changing water, and testing water *Fish health and care *Filters *Fish behavior *Both marine or freshwater fish *Tank setup and equipment *Favorite species *And more! Filled with real first-hand information and reliable tips, readers will be laughing and learning in equal measure! This book is beautifully designed and illustrated with color photographs as well as original artwork by Jason O'Malley.
Bettas by
This manual focuses on the care of Bettas, brilliantly colored beginners' fishes that are wonderful for brightening an aquarium tank. This book describes all the Betta varieties and advises on where to get them and how to keep them.
Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish by
The most complete owner's manual for keeping all types of freshwater and saltwater fish in indoor tropical and coldwater aquariums and outdoor ponds. Know the difference between keeping saltwater fish and freshwater fish, including differences in aquarium setups, and feeding and caring for your pet fish. Learn to tell whether your fish are healthy and find out everything you need to breed them successfully. The Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish contains a huge photographic color reference directory of more than 800 of the most popular fish, not only showing you what they look like, but also giving you key information you need, such as how big they will grow, whether they integrate with different fish, what food they eat, and what water type and temperature they prefer.
The Everything Tropical Fish Book by
Tropical fish are beautiful to look at, fascinating to collect, and totally relaxing to watch. And there are no simpler pets to own. For the hobbyist or novice pet owner, The Everything Tropical Fish book offers a complete resource for caring for freshwater and saltwater fish, whether you're starting with your first goldfish bowl or assembling aquarium tanks full of different kinds of fish. Inside, you'll learn how to find and purchase the fish you want, and how to keep your new finned friends happy. From setting up the aquarium with the proper filters to outfitting the tank with the proper balance of plants and chemicals, The Everything Tropical Fish Book answers all your fish-friendly questions!
Koi by
Written by a team of international experts, Koi: A Complete Guide to their Care and Color Varieties contains information and advice that incorporates the latest developments in koi research. Topics include: Purchasing koi; Body conformation, deportment, color, pattern, and quality; The koi pond, including technology, like de-icers and warming tents; Water quality and filtration; Koi physiology, disease prevention, and good nutrition; Showing koi, how to achieve optimal health, color and shine; Breeding; Designing and building a pond; and Identifying the many varieties of koi.
The Super Simple Guide to Common Fish Diseases by
Everything you need to know to diagnose and treat common fish diseases and disorders in ornamental aquarium fishes.
Your First Aquarium by
This book simplifies the setup of a freshwater aquarium so that first-time aquarium keepers can succeed right from the start. Find out the items necessary to maintain an attractive and thriving aquarium, from equipment and décor to the best food choices for your aquatic pets. This book guides the novice through all the stages of fish-keeping, from selecting the tank to testing the water to scraping off the algae--and every step is explained fully but simply. Included is a guide to the best fishes for the beginner, as well as discussion on which ones are best avoided.
The Art of Keeping Snakes by
In The Art of Keeping Snakes, de Vosjoli provides advice for snake keepers who wish to create beautiful displays for their snakes, putting the animals' welfare and quality of life above all else and simultaneously enhancing their own enjoyment in observing their beautiful snakes in naturalistic environments. Beautifully photographed, inspiring, and informative, The Art of Keeping Snakes is divided into two parts, the first "A New Way to Keep Snakes," discusses design planning, enclosures and background possibilities, substrates, landscaping, plants, heating/lighting, quarantine and introducing the snakes to the vivarium. This part also includes chapters on feeding, handling, health care, and general maintenance and husbandry. The second part, "Best Display Snakes," presents over thirty different snakes, including photographs, physical descriptions, and tips for selection, handling, vivarium design tips, feeding, and breeding. The snakes in this part are divided into chapters, categorized by pythons, boas, water and garter snakes, hognose snakes, rat snakes, kingsnakes and milksnakes, and others. Resources and index included.
The Chinchilla Handbook by
These small mammals, native to South America, are known for their luxurious, soft fur and boisterous, playful personalities. They are quiet creatures and very low maintenance pets. However, there's a lot you need to know to keep this long-lived rodent happy and healthy. This updated edition for chinchilla owners provides a wealth of information on the animal's anatomy and life cycle, plus advice on housing, feeding, training, and health care.
Ferrets for Dummies by
Ferrets For Dummies is here to make sure you become a great ferret owner and fully equipped to give your little friend the best possible home. It's packed with practical information on feeding, housing, health, medical care, and much more. You'll also find the latest on diet, dental hygiene, common ailments, and how to build an enjoyable and engaging environment for your smart, energetic new pet. There's even a section on how to get to know your ferret properly and how to introduce it to play well with friends and family.
Green Iguana by
This comprehensive yet highly readable book is just what its name says: the ULTIMATE book on green iguanas. In 650+ pages of clear, lively, compelling and accurate text, the author presents the most current, scientific and useful information available about iguanas. This new Second Edition introduces important medical black-and-white photos from internationally known veterinarian Scott Stahl, plus new photos in the color section. The book's nine chapters and ten appendixes cover everything from birth to death of an iguana. Recommended by iguana owners, veterinarians, pet stores, the ASPCA and others.
Hamsters, Gerbils, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, Ferrets, Mice, and Rats by
Would I be happy with a gerbil or a guinea pig? With help from American Humane, readers learn about different small mammals and how to choose the right one. Explains the different personalities of several small mammals, where to go to pick the right one, and how to keep them happy and healthy.
Horse Brained, Human Brained by
An eye-opening game-changer of a book that sheds new light on how horses learn, think, perceive, and perform, and explains how to work with the horse's brain instead of against it. In this illuminating book, brain scientist and horsewoman Janet Jones describes human and equine brains working together. Using plain language, she explores the differences and similarities between equine and human ways of negotiating the world. Mental abilities--like seeing, learning, fearing, trusting, and focusing--are discussed from both human and horse perspectives. Throughout, true stories of horses and handlers attempting to understand each other help to illustrate the principles. Each principle is applied to real everyday issues in the arena or on the trail, often illustrated with true stories from the author's horse training experience.
Looking after Small Pets by
This is an authoritative family guide to caring for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, rats, mice and chinchillas, with more than 250 photographs. It features all the practical advice you need to ensure a happy home for your small pet: choosing and buying, housing, feeding and nutrition, general care, handling, exercise, breeding, grooming and showing. It provides instructions for all the most familiar types of small pet - including smooth-coated and long-haired varieties - as well as more unusual pets such as chipmunks, spiny mice and sugar gliders. It is an authoritative guide to health care and first aid: common problems to watch out for in your pet, and what to do when things go wrong. It is an informative text from one of the subject's leading petcare experts, and fully illustrated with over 250 photographs for identification and to show how to do each practical task.
Complete Guide to Exotic Pets by
A guide to caring for exotic pets features practical information and step-by-step instructions for choosing the right species, setting up a suitable habitat, feeding the animal, and breeding it.
Practical Guide to Impractical Pets by
This authoritative one-volume compendium covers such topics as creating a suitable habitat, nutrition, parasite control, breeding, keeping, & general husbandry for 84 exotic pets.
Rabbits by
This manual presents detailed advice on housing, proper nutrition, health care, play activities, training, and much more for your rabbit. An updated addition to Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series, this book has been written primarily for prospective and inexperienced pet owners, as well as for older children who are learning about responsible pet care.
Awkward Family Pet Photos by
The authors of the New York Times bestseller Awkward Family Photos are back with a hilarious tribute to the unbreakable and sometimes uncomfortable bond between people and their pets. There are few things more rewarding than having a pet. They love us unconditionally, shower us with attention, and because of them, we actually live longer. So, what can possibly be awkward about our animal BFFs? Well . . . nothing. In fact, we're the awkward ones. We adore our pets, but let's face it--sometimes L-O-V-E makes us go a little overboard. Like giving them middle names, throwing them elaborate birthday parties, and making them a Christmas sweater to match with the rest of the family. Truth is, what they cherish most is our companionship. And maybe that's the reason we care about them so much--because for such simple pleasures, they allow us to be as awkward as we want.
The Complete Book of Pet Names by
Lists the funniest, most popular, and most bizzare names owners have given to their pets and includes anecdotes of how some of the pets were named.
The Encyclopedia of Pets and Pet Care by
Choosing and caring for dogs, cats, small mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, fish, with 1200 photographs. Whether you are a first-time pet owner or you are looking after an existing menagerie, this book provides all the practical advice you will need for keeping your domestic pets happy and in full health. An essential reference guide, this comprehensive volume allows families to choose pets confidently to suit their lifestyle, time constraints and living conditions, and to offer them the most comfortable and caring home. Step-by-step sequences show techniques such as grooming, feeding, training and exercising.
The Grief Recovery Handbook for Pet Loss by
Your relationship with your pet is special--it's a bond that is very different than those that human beings share with each other. When a beloved pet passes away, people often resort to incorrect mechanisms to deal with the grief, such as trying to move too quickly past the loss (dismissing the real impact), or even attempting to replace the pet immediately. However, these are merely two myths out of six that the authors discuss and dismantle in The Grief Recovery Handbook for Pet Loss. Based on the authors' Grief Recovery Method(R), this book addresses how losing a pet is different from losing a human loved one, and ultimately, how to move on with life.
The Healing Power of Pets by
From Dr. Marty Becker comes a ground-breaking new book that reveals the stirring stories and medical miracles behind the healing power of pets. Pets and people have been living together for thousands of years, but as pets have moved indoors, there have been extraordinary changes in the relationship. In the last twenty years, medical research has increasingly proven the healing effect pets can have for the ill, the elderly, the stressed-out, and the emotionally disengaged. Research shows that people with pet companions have fewer doctor visits and recover more quickly from severe illnesses.
The Healthy Homemade Pet Food Cookbook by
Organic, seasonal, farm-to-table food has become a huge movement--and conscious eating doesn't stop with the family pet. With the increase in contamination scares of manufactured pet foods and the inclusion of preservatives, grains, and fillers with low-nutrient value, many pet owners are looking for solutions to the issue of what to give their pets. The Healthy Homemade Pet Food Cookbook teaches you how to tailor your pet's diet to their specific nutritional needs for better health and behavior. This book includes 75 recipes that you can make at home, nutritional information for every stage of your pet's life from puppy or kitten to adulthood, meal plans, healthy snacks and treats, and suggestions for supplementing store bought food with homemade ingredients. The switch from store bought to homemade pet food doesn't have to be hard or expensive. The Healthy Homemade Pet Food Cookbook makes switching your pet over to a homemade diet comfortable, safe, and inexpensive.
The Merck / Merial Manual for Pet Health by
For more than 50 years, veterinarians around the world have relied on The Merck Veterinary Manual for comprehensive, up-to-date information on animal health. Now, pet owners also have a resource for reliable, in-depth animal health information: The Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health - Home Edition. Authored by over 200 veterinary experts, this new reference covers the full spectrum of today's pets, from dogs, cats and horses to birds, reptiles, fish and other exotic pets. With a focus on preventive care, The Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health can help pet owners partner more effectively with you to keep their pets feeling their best.
National Geographic Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness by
In National Geographic's comprehensive and easy-to-use illustrated pet reference, a renowned veterinarian offers expert advice on common health, behavior, and training for dogs, cats, and other domestic pets. Combining first aid, medical reference, and tips and tricks of the trade, here is your go-to guide for at-home animal care, focusing on dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and more! Building on more than two decades of veterinary experience, Dr. Gary Weitzman covers topics including upset stomachs, house training, physical ailments, and behavior tips.
Pet Care on a Budget by
A comprehensive collection of ideas and resources for how to economize without compromising, including what to skimp on and what not to, how to plan and budget, why costs are going up, the importance of preventive care, money-saving tips, things you can do yourself and where to turn for help. All types of pets are covered: dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and small animals.
Pets Gone Green by
In Pets Gone Green, New York Times best-selling author Eve Adamson explores how pet owners can have a positive effect on the environment and their pets' place within it. This engaging and enlightening book outlines strategies that pet owners can pursue to reduce the family's carbon foot- and pawprints, from using less toxic flea repellant to offering earth-friendly treats and toys to our much-loved pets. Pets Gone Green remains a timely exploration of many of the hot-button topics in our world today, from eating local and animal rescue to activism and recycling! The book offers practical advice for owners of all pets, from dogs and cats to birds, small mammals, and more.
Your Child's First Pet by
From the moment they first lay eyes on a furry little kitten or puppy, children probably want one for themselves and yet the process of getting and teaching your child how to raise that pet can be quite complex. However, the experience can be enormously useful in teaching them life skills that will one day help them better understand responsibility and proper care for others. But, how do you balance all of that in those first crucial days? This book provides a detailed walk through of how best to acclimate a child to raising a pet and ensuring the pet you get your child is one they can handle and that will thrive in their care.
Unnatural Companions by
"Highly compelling...page-turning read" -- TNC's Cool Green Science We love our pets. Dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and other species have become an essential part of more families than ever before--in North America today, pets outnumber people. Pet owners are drawn to their animal companions through an innate desire to connect with other species. But there is a dark side to our domestic connection with animal life: the pet industry is contributing to a global conservation crisis for wildlife--often without the knowledge of pet owners. In Unnatural Companions, journalist Peter Christie issues a call to action for pet owners. If we hope to reverse the alarming trend of wildlife decline, pet owners must acknowledge the pets-versus-conservation dilemma and concede that our well-fed and sheltered cats too often prey on small backyard wildlife and seemingly harmless reptiles released into the wild might be the next destructive invasive species. We want our pets to eat nutritionally healthy food, but how does the designer food we feed them impact the environment? Christie's book is a cautionary tale to responsible pet owners about why we must change the ways we love and care for our pets. It concludes with the positive message that the small changes we make at home can foster better practices within the pet industry that will ultimately benefit our pets' wild brethren.
