Family pet care

Author: Shi Jiangbin
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Modern life is fast-paced, with high pressure from work and studies. The phenomenon of only-children, aging populations, and urban living in isolated units has reduced social interaction. Clearly, pets help mitigate the impact of stress on people. After a busy day, sometimes just seeing an animal or petting them is enough to alleviate hidden tension and allow the brain to release accumulated stress. Most families now have only one child, and the loneliness and lack of playmates for only-children are well-known issues. Providing only-children with a pet companion not only addresses loneliness but also teaches them how to care for others. For all these reasons, the number of families keeping pets is continuously growing, and the variety and quantity of pets are also increasing. This book takes the perspective of ordinary pet owners and introduces the biological characteristics, living habits, scientific care and management, training, and disease prevention of three types of animals: dogs, cats, and aquatic pets. Considering that most family pets are dogs and cats, this book dedicates more space to providing detailed knowledge about the care, training, and disease prevention of dogs and cats.