Companion animals in society

Since companion animals are a significant part of American society, a substantial body of research has been developed to demonstrate how they play a significant role impacting the physical and psychological health of people of all ages. Animal companions also help to drive an economic engine estimat...

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Autor principal: Zawistowski, Stephen
Otros Autores: Stephen Zawistowski
Lenguaje:Undetermined
English
Publicado: Clifton Park, NY Thomson/Delmar Learning 2008
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Sumario:Since companion animals are a significant part of American society, a substantial body of research has been developed to demonstrate how they play a significant role impacting the physical and psychological health of people of all ages. Animal companions also help to drive an economic engine estimated at near forty billion dollars per year for food, toys, veterinary care and other support services and products. Companion Animals in Society combines the current available knowledge on companion animal husbandry with an introduction to these issues and how society is currently coping with them in order to provide the most useful resource in the market today
Descripción Física:xvi, 280 p.
ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps
26 cm
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1418013706
9781418013707