Product Description

With an understanding and knowledge of the care required by animals, injury and health can be better managed. This book is designed to address the needs of the growing number of animal care and pre–veterinary nursing students who need a sound training in basic animal biology and care. Particular attention is given to those subjects that students find difficult to understand, such as anatomy and physiology.

The book is clearly and simply laid out with over 150 illustrations for easy access to information. It will be invaluable to all those training or working in animal care.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #435927 in Books
• Published on: 2000-02-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 255 pages

From the Publisher
* Designed specifically to meet the requirements of animal care and pre-veterinary nursing students;

* Provides basic training in animal biology and care, with particular attention given to those subjects that students find difficult to understand, such as anatomy and physiology;

* The text has been be revised and three new chapters added on reptiles, fish and birds.

From the Back Cover
With an understanding and knowledge of the care required by animals, injury and health can be better managed. This book is designed to address the needs of the growing number of animal care and pre–veterinary nursing students who need a sound training in basic animal biology and care. Particular attention is given to those subjects that students find difficult to understand, such as anatomy and physiology.

Section 1 on animal science introduces the reader to basic cell and tissue structure, organ structures and systems. Section 2 looks at animal health and husbandry and considers the basic requirements for animal health, concentrating on disease transfer and the effect of micro–organisms on body systems. Section 3 covers the nursing procedures for an animal and includes an introduction to medical terminology.

The book is clearly and simply laid out with over 150 illustrations for easy access to information. It will be invaluable to all those training or working in animal care.

About the Author
Sue Dallas

Customer Reviews

Ideal for the Animal Lover!
I had to have this book for my college course and bought it a couple of weeks early, although its factual i found it very interesting and learnt about things that i have never known before. Its really interesting and i would advise all animal lovers to buy it!

Good basic start with clear diagrams
Clear and comprehensive for the beginner that wants to know more. Not fussy in it's layout and has good clear diagrams. Easy to read language that doesn't get carried away and lose the point. Very useful on my NVQ level 2 animal care course.

Animal Biology and Care
This book is great for those enetering the Veterinary nursing profession or starting pre-vet/animal care courses but is a little too basic for level2 and 3 nurses.