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Speaking for Spot: Be the Advocate Your Dog Needs to Live a Happy, Healthy,
Longer Life (2008)
Now, in 2010 this wonderful book by veterinarian, Dr. Nancy Kay, is already in its third
printing! It was honored in 2009 by the Dog Writers Association of America and her
Speaking for Spot Blog won a Best Blog Award as well.
A labor of love, it was fueled by her passion to teach people how to be
effective medical advocates for their four-legged best friends. Gone are the
days of simply following doc’s orders―today’s dog
lovers are confronted with health-care decision-making on many levels. Have you
ever wondered . . .
- How do I find a vet that feels just right for me and my dog?
- How will I be able to afford my dog’s health care? Is pet
insurance the way to go?
- Does my dog truly need all those vaccines listed on the reminder
postcard?
- What are the important questions I should be asking my vet?
- Does my dog really need the surgery or procedure that has been
recommended?
- Are there other options I should be considering?
- When is it appropriate to get a second opinion? Where should I
go to get one and how can I avoid offending my vet?
- Should I take my dog to see a specialist?
- Should I consider treating my dog’s cancer?
Am I doing the right thing? Am I doing this for him or for me?
- Is my dog ready to say goodbye? Am I ready to let him go? What
are my choices when it comes to the euthanasia process?
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If you’ve struggled with these questions, you’ve come to just the right
place! Dr. Kay and Speaking for Spot will help you answer all of these questions
and many more. With warmth, candor, and humor cultivated over 20-plus years of
working with dogs and their human companions Dr. Kay provides an insider’s guide
to navigating the potentially overwhelming, confusing, and expensive world of
veterinary medicine. The result is everything you need to know in one fabulous,
fully illustrated book. Speaking for Spot is the consummate guide on how to be
your best friend’s medical advocate!
Your Purebred Puppy - A
Buyer's Guide (2000)
By Michele Welton. Discover step by step how to select the right breed of dog for your
family, how to locate and choose a good breeder, and how to choose the puppy that suits
your family best. Evaluates over 160 American Kennel Club breeds and a number of rare
breeds (revised edition evaluates 200 breeds, including 20 new ones), and is exceptionally
honest in these evaluations! Outlines whether or not breed is good with children, for
novice owners, how big it gets, exercise requirements, grooming required, amount of
shedding, ease of training, sociability with strangers, cautions about buying, more. Each
breed shows a black & white photo and gives a brief outline of the history of the
breed as well.
AKC
Complete Dog Book, 20th Edition (2006)
Written by
American Kennel Club. Official publication of the American Kennel
Club, newly revised and updated! All the official breed standards
for all AKC- recognized breeds, plus those in Miscellaneous Class.
Includes Agility and Earthdog titles, and the Canine Good Citizen
program, as well as many new color photos!
Genetics -
An Introduction for Dog Breeders (2003)
By Jackie Isabell. While many dog breeders admit they rely on intuition to produce an
extraordinarily successful litter, the role of genetics in the production of a quality
litter cannot be overlooked. Yet wrapping one's brain around genetics is an overwhelming
prospect and not one most breeders take to. Yet by not embracing key genetic concepts and
principles, some breeders unfortunately continue to pass on common hereditary problems,
such as eye and skeletal disorders, from generation to generation. The author hopes to
reverse this trend by providing breeders with a comprehensive yet easy to understand guide
to the nature of heredity, the application of genetics to specific breeds, how to control
genetic disorders, and the art of breed selection. This book is incredibly thorough, but
understandable by the average dog breeder. A must-have for any breeder's library!
The
Whelping and Rearing of Puppies: A Complete and Practical Guide (2000)
By Muriel Lee. Are you expecting a first
litter, and you've never even seen a litter whelped before? Don't worry!
"Whelping" is almost like having an experienced canine midwife at your side! It
will guide you through the whelping process, covering possible problems and how to deal
with them. Includes details for tube feeding puppies, early socialization, weaning, and
possible problems with older puppies. You'll feel like an "old pro"! Our most
popular (and most complete) book on this subject, designed to keep at your side by the
whelping box.
Puppy Intensive Care: A Breeder's Guide to
Care of Newborn Puppies (2006)
Written by Myra Savant-Harris. If puppies are on the
way, you want those newborns to have the best possible chance of
survival and good health. Learn how to administer simple but
effective measures to help puppies in distress if you cannot call
upon the services of a vet in a timely manner. Includes how to
assess puppies in distress, tube feeding, oxygen delivery and the
equipment you need to have on hand - and much more. What you need to
know when you most need it delivered in friendly, non-technical
terms from a long-time breeder. Comes with a 32 minute DVD to better
illustrate the techniques recommended.
Click here to view a
video clip.
Another
Piece of the Puzzle: Puppy Development
This book is edited by Pat Hastings and Erin Ann Rouse. They have a wide variety of
experienced dog people here who will walk you through the mental and emotional development
of puppies as well as the varieties of nurturing that their breeders and also their human
families can provide. Chapters include Behavioral Development of Puppies; Puppies and
Their Breeders; The Clicker Litter; Raising a Single-Puppy Litter; Puppy Nutrition; Vet
Care; Orthopedic Problems; and more. (© 2004, Paperback, 109 pages, 7.5" x 9")
Litter
Record Book for Breeders (2004)
By Cheryl Brown. A quick reference for
keeping track of puppies for health, awards, titles, height, weight, photos & whelping
records. Ideal for the first-time breeder because it can be used as a guide, record, and
resource for years to come. It is a tool to record everything related to a specific litter
and to have as a reference when future generations are bred.
Psychopharmacology
of Animal Behavior Disorders (1998)
By Nicholas Dodman & Louis Shuster, ed. Provides state of the art information about
the newly expanding field of veterinary pharmacology. Explores pharmacological options for
the treatment of many conditions in pets, including aggression, anxiety, compulsive
behavior, and geriatric behavior such as Alzheimer-type dementia in dogs. Focuses on the
importance of diagnosing the underlying cause of a dysfunction rather than simply treating
the symptoms.
Think Dog - An Owner's Guide to Canine Psychology (1990)
By John
Fisher. Back in print and available again! Understanding the why of dog behavior is an
invaluable perspective to have when training a dog, or when dealing with problem behavior.
Think Dog! provides insights into what dogs think our behavior means, illustrated with
case histories from the author's practice. Divided into three parts: Part 1, ancestry and
inherent behavior of dogs from their origins; Part 2 examines problem behavior (Normal
canine behavior exhibited in the wrong place); Part 3, A-Z of common problems, causes and
cures. An invaluable aid to dog owners, trainers, and vets.
Handbook
of Poisoning in Dogs and Cats (2000)
By Alexander Campbell & Michael Chapman. Will help veterinary
clinicians and staff to manage cases of poisoning in dogs and cats, and also
help answer inquiries about potential poisonings received from pet owners.
Content is compiled from over 15,000 cases referred to the Veterinary Poisons
Information Service. Each agent or group of agents has a separate chapter
covering its effects in either species; includes doses at which intervention is
advisable. Will provide all necessary information to deal with an emergency
situation without having to refer to other sources.
Emergency First Aid: Dogs DVD (2004)
Emergency First Aid: Dogs Video (2004)
The decisions you make in the first critical minutes of a medical emergency can determine
whether or not you successfully get your pet to a veterinarian for proper care. This DVD
will provide the knowledge you need to act quickly and confidently. Includes CPR; how to
recognize shock and what to do; what to do in the case of poisoning and much more. You'll
learn what items you should have in your pet first aid kit, and be well-prepared. 8 - 9
minutes longer than the video, with "Hot Buttons" and a bonus section.
What's
up with my Dog? The Only Visual Guide to Symptoms and First Aid (2002)
By veterinarian, Bruce Fogle. Whether your dog has a worrying symptom, needs first aid or
simply seems out of sorts, this book helps owners decide the best course of action.
Twenty-seven flowcharts diagnose symptoms from scratching to choking. Provides
breed-specific symptoms and full information about all aspects of canine health care. Full
color illustrations.
Hands-On
Dog Care: Complete Canine First Aid (2000)
By Sue Copeland & John Hamil. Complete book of canine first aid. Part 1: Action Plans
- you'll be asked a series of questions based on symptoms you observe, and given specific
instructions based on your answers. Part 2: You'll be referred to this section, where
you'll get visual, step by step instruction for how to perform the first-aid skills
necessary to help your dog until you can get him to the vet, or as detailed in
home-treatment instructions. (You'll also find the latest information on preventative dog
care.) Part 3: Glossary, where you'll find detailed descriptions of conditions and terms
used in Parts 1 and 2.
The Merck Veterinary Manual, 9th Edition (2005)
50TH Anniversary Edition! Want to have a
wealth of veterinary information at your fingertips? Then get your own copy of this
veterinarian's reference text! The Merck Manual is the classic handbook of diagnosis,
therapy and disease prevention and control that the serious owner will appreciate. New
edition includes coverage of many new and emerging diseases such as West Nile virus and
chronic wasting disease; broadened sections on emergency and critical care; an updated
zoonoses reference table; increased toxicology coverage, and more. **Note: Covers all
domestic animals, not just dogs and cats.
U.C.
Davis Book of Dogs: A Complete Medical Reference Guide for Dogs and
Puppies (1995)
By Mordecai Siegal. A complete medical reference guide for dogs and puppies, one of the
best available. Contains in-depth information about all aspects of canine health from the
selection of a dog to emergency and home-medical attention; expert information about
inappropriate behavior, full explanations of the many disorders and diseases that can
affect dogs; nutrition, reproduction, canine body systems and disorders, infectious
diseases and cancer, home care; appendix includes zoonotic diseases, vaccinations and
diagnostic tests. Sparsely illustrated (4 color plates, a few black & white photos,
line drawings).
Dog Owner's Home Veterinary
Handbook, 3rd Ed. (1999)
By James Carlson & Liisa Giffin. For
this all-new 3rd edition, Drs. Giffin and Carlson have started from scratch, with all new
and updated material, including new photos and drawings. This is the most comprehensive,
easy-to-use, up-to-date dog care book available anywhere. Contains important changes and
new information about: flea prevention, vaccine protocols, cancer treatments, genetics and
the role it plays in disease, diseases of the pancreas and liver, canine dental care,
health problems of older dogs, treatment of arthritis, diagnostic tools and procedures,
puppy socialization and training.
Holistic
Guide for a Healthy Dog (2000)
By Wendy Volhard & Kerry Brown. Fulfill your dog's individual needs for good health,
find out what is REALLY in dog food and how to read labels, how to test your dog's diet
(simple tests you can do yourself), homeopathy, chiropractic, alternative therapies,
supplements, herbs, etc. This book will provide every dog owner with the practical
information needed to use these holistic treatments from emergency care to chronic
conditions.
Shock to the System: The Facts About Animal Vaccination, Pet Food and How to
Keep your Pets Healthy (2005)
Have you ever wondered if your pets need all the vaccines they are
subjected to in a lifetime? Shock to the System covers the latest
information on the vaccine issue and puts other pieces of the puzzle
into the picture. Diet, environmental toxins, pharmaceuticals and stress
all play a part in the health of companion animals. The latest book by
Catherine O’Driscoll empowers you to make knowledgeable decisions on the
vaccines your pets receive. It covers dog, cat and horse vaccines.
Chapters include: Vaccine Studies, Vets on Vaccines, Duration of
Immunity, Homeopathic Vaccine Alternative, the Healthcare War and more.
Vaccine
Guide for Dogs & Cats: What Every Pet Owner Should Know (2003)
By Catherine Diodati. Vaccines are given to
prevent disease, yet studies show that they are often debilitating and fatal. They have
been linked to autoimmune and neurological disorders, including cancer, diabetes,
arthritis, tumors, seizures, allergies, digestive problems, organ failure, and many other
serious ailments. Many vets today, both conventional and holistic, are questioning the
validity of annual revaccination. Many also refuse to use certain vaccines because the
disease is either so benign or rare that the risks associated outweigh any promised
benefit. This book provides information on all canine and feline vaccines, including
personal stories of vaccine damage and hundreds of studies documenting veterinary vaccine
safety and efficacy problems. As a concerned pet owner, you can now make informed
decisions about the health and welfare of your four-legged friends.
The
Dog Bible : Everything Your Dog Wants You to Know (2005)
For everyone
who has ever wished Dr. Spock had written about dogs instead—The Dog
Bible is your essential guide to everything you will ever need to
know. Whether you’re a first-time dog owner or an expert, your dog
would want you to read this book. Encyclopedic in scope, it covers
not only the basics, but every practical aspect of life with a dog,
including many fascinating and helpful subjects never before
collected in one volume: The Dangers of Puppy Farms: What pet stores
don’t want you to know; The Logic of the Wolf Pack: Rules from the
wild to help you understand and communicate with your dog. What does
"Alpha Dog" really mean?; House training for every dog in every
possible living situation; The truth about dog food no one has told
you: foods that help, foods that harm; Teaching manners: the pros
and cons of different training equipment and methods, and how to
keep your dog safely on your property; Vaccination Ethics and
Safety: shocking facts about the potential dangers of vaccinations;
Warning Signs of Vicious Dogs: How to know when a dog can—and
can’t—be saved; Scooby Doo Hotchner’s 25 Rules for Kids—a special
chapter written just for children to help them stay safe around
dogs; Pregnancy, new babies, and your dog: how to prepare for a
peaceful homecoming and life together; Dog 911: Some of the most—and
least—common emergencies your dog may face and what to do, including
instructions on how to administer CPR and the Heimlich maneuver;
Life-saving advice about the special needs of toy breeds: everything
you need to know to protect and enhance their wonderfully long
lives; Dog Psychology: Eye-opening ideas from an emerging field of
study, including a chapter on the weird things dogs do—and why!
Dominance
Theory and Dogs (2003)
By James O'Heare. An exploration of the theory of dominance and
how it applies to domestic dogs. Dominance is one of the most controversial topics in the
dog behavior and training field and is ripe with confusion and misunderstanding. This book
is an evaluation of dominance theory as it applies to dogs and is a contribution to the
ongoing debate.
Dominance: Fact or Fiction? (2002)
By Barry Eaton. Recent research has resulted in new theories as to
how our pet dogs perceive us humans, particularly in a dog/owner relationship. There have
been a number of books and papers that have started to dispel the idea that our dogs,
given the chance, would try to raise their status in their human "pack." The
purpose of this booklet is to pull the new research and theories together, and combined
with the author's own ideas on the subject, produce an overview of an alternative view of
dominance. In other words, do some dogs really want to raise their status within a human
pack? Is it fact or fiction?
Canine
Behavior: A Guide for Veterinarians (1999)
By Bonnie Beaver, this is an easy-read, examines all canine behavioral traits, both normal
and abnormal. Explores how dogs play, communicate, interact socially and sexually, groom
themselves, and much more. Provides revealing insights into the origins of this behavior.
Most importantly, it details the best ways to solve a full range of behavioral problems,
including the latest drug therapies and new treatments. A wealth of case studies makes
this guidance simple to apply.
Handbook
of Applied Dog Behavior and Training (2000)
By Steven Lindsay. A comprehensive introduction to the basic applied and scientific
literature underlying effective treatment and training programs. Material is organized in
a technical and scholarly manner that will appeal to the animal behavior specialist, while
remaining relevant and accessible to the nonbehaviorist veterinarian, professional dog
trainer, breeder, and serious hobbyist. Describes theoretical issues that impact learning
and training in dogs, including the influence of evolution and artificial selection,
development and the biological basis of canine behavior, learning and sensory abilities.
Clear readable style, but technical.
Handbook
of Applied Dog Behavior and Training, Vol. 2 (2001)
By Steven Lindsay. Trainers, behaviorists, breeders, owners, hobbyists, and veterinarians
will benefit for the author's 25 years of experience and study with dogs. Coupled with the
first volume (Adaptation and Training), this second book covers: Behavioral Assessment;
Fears and Phobias; Attachment, Separation, and Related Problems; Aggressive Behavior;
Territorial and Social Aggression; Appetite and Elimination. Easy-to-read and informative.
Handbook of
Applied Dog Behavior and Training: Procedures and Protocols (6/2005)
By Steven Lindsay. The third volume in this definitive series, Handbook of Applied Dog
Behavior and Training concentrates on practical training procedures with an emphasis on
how to recognize and counteract your dog’s underlying reasons to behave
inappropriately. The text thoroughly covers basic training procedures, training tools,
formal obedience exercises, housetraining, destructive behavior, appetite problems, fears
and phobias, separation distress syndrome, compulsive behavior disorders, hyperactivity
and hyperkinesis, neurobiology, and aggression.
How to Think Straight about
Psychology (2004)
By Keith Stanovich. Provides tips on
evaluating claims that arise in discussions of psychology in the media and self-help
literature. By boldly examining common misconceptions in psychology, this text helps
students become more critical and discriminating consumers of psychological information
The Power of
Reinforcement (2004)
By Stephen Ray Flora. A wonderful book
about how positive reinforcement works—and works wonders—in human society. The
author makes a strong case for reinforcement’s role in developing creativity, and
then goes on to describe how behavior analysis and positive reinforcement can be used with
powerful effect in several real-life areas: education, management of addiction,
criminality, and mental health. This book was written to counteract the amazingly
widespread prejudice, especially in academic surroundings, against ‘behaviorism’
and even against reinforcement in general. The author explains how the most popular myths
and misrepresentations arose (with references) and how to correct the misconceptions if
you run into them (with examples and references).
Bringing Light to Shadow - A Dog Trainer's Diary (2004)
By Pamela Dennison. Every trainer, everyone
who has ever owned or worked with an aggressive dog needs this book! The gods that protect
fools, optimists, and little children must have known what they were doing when they
brought together this dog and this owner. Shadow was a handsome, fearful, aggressive,
secondhand Border Collie. He lashed out at people without warning and avoided human touch.
Pam Dennison was a professional dog trainer with 12 years experience and a half dozen
successful dog adoptions behind her when she met Shadow. When she found him at a Border
Collie rescue site on the Internet she was just looking to round out her canine family.
Like a match.com date she decided to meet Shadow "just to see" and, because she
couldn't think of any reason not to take him home, he became hers. He also became her
problem! Follow their 18-month journey, in diary form, from the early, dark days of fear
and frustration to the daylight of confidence and trust. Learn how difficult it is, even
for a professional dog trainer, to handle a dog with a past - and a temper too. A trainer
who refused to give up while using positive, no-force training methods!
Pills for Pets: The A to Z Guide to Drugs and Medications for Your Animal Companion
By Debra Eldredge. Published in 2003. A
comprehensive, easy-to-use listing of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, including
cautions, possible side effects, and drug/food interactions; advice and regulations about
homeopathic remedies, herbal treatments, and vitamin and nutritional supplements; how to
administer emergency first aid and provide long-term nursing care; how to find pet
insurance; what to look for in a veterinarian; how to prevent illness.
Human-Animal Bond and Grief (1994)
By Laurel Lagoni et al. Designed for the
veterinarian. When age or illness signals the end of a pet's life cycle, the owner turns
to you, the "family doctor." What do you say? What can you do? And how can you
preserve your special relationship as the family grieves and eventually chooses to adopt
another pet? This book offers specific guidelines to help you guide clients through this
difficult time. Includes: How to recognize the normal manifestations of grief, how to
acknowledge the significance of the human-animal bond, what your role should be in the
grieving process, how to diffuse emotionally charged situations and break bad news, how to
support your clients, how to suggest, plan, and perform client-present euthanasia, what to
do after death, how to help children, seniors, and the disabled cope with death, how to
respond to common emotional and ethical dilemmas, and much more.
Dog Friendly Gardens, Garden Friendly Dogs (2004)
By Cheryl Smith. People love their dogs. They also love their gardens. But sometimes these
two passions seem to be in conflict. This new book will show you how to design your garden
with your dog in mind and be your guide to dog-friendly landscaping and training efforts.
Every part of this book shows you how garden design and traditional gardening tasks can
blend harmoniously with dog ownership. Just like a dog can be trained to respect your
indoor living space, she can also be trained to respect the garden and its many features.
In this easy to follow, full-color book the author details how to design the garden with
the dog in mind by observing dog behavior. She describes materials that work well with
dogs as well as plant selection that can withstand even the most energetic canine. She
also explains how to have a lush green lawn without harmful chemicals and offers tips for
growing fruit and veggies for the entire family—including the dog! You will learn how
the breed of dog (or mix of breeds) can affect garden behavior and how to avoid dog-garden
conflict by good garden design and positive dog training. Boundary training, outdoor
equipment, and directing digging and elimination to the right places are other features
that are explained in detail.
The Good, the Bad, and the Furry: Choosing the Dog That's Right for You (2005)
1594740216 What's
the perfect dog for you? It depends on your lifestyle. Are you a couch
potato or an athlete? A city slicker or a suburbanite? Do you suffer
from allergies? Are you paranoid about security? With The Good, the Bad,
and the Furry, author Sam Stall offers the inside poop on the world’s
most popular breeds—and describes which ones are right for you. Stall
has consulted with dozens of breed rescue groups to learn the best—and
worst—perks, quirks, and personality traits of more than 100 different
dogs. You'll learn that, contrary to what you see on Frasier, Jack
Russell terriers make terrible apartment dogs (they have tremendous
energy and need plenty of open space to burn it off). A much better
choice for apartment dwellers is the Greyhound. (Sure, they can outrun
virtually anything on four legs, but they're also content to spend all
afternoon lounging on the couch.) Complete with more than 100 whimsical
illustrations, The Good, the Bad, and the Furry make choosing the right
dog a snap!
Good Dogkeeping: Today's Guide To Caring For Your Best Friend
(2005)
By Diane Morgan.
Modern pet parents need easy, up-to-date answers in order to stay on top
of new trends regarding the care and keeping of the family dog. That’s
why Good Dogkeeping is a reference for both new and veteran owners
alike. This handy, all-in-one guide covers choosing the right dog,
training, diet options, exercising, traveling, first aid, and more!
Diane Morgan has written many books about dogs, including Feeding Your
Dog for Life and The Simple Guide to Choosing a Dog. She is a college
professor of philosophy and literature and resides in Williamsport,
Maryland with seven dogs.
Unbelievably
Good Deals and Great Adventures That You Absolutely Can't Get Unless You're a DOG
(2004)
By Darlene Arden. Owners who want to pamper their pooches without
breaking the bank will find up-to-date cost-cutters on air travel, aromatherapy, art,
bedding, books, clothing, clubs, day care, pharmaceuticals, psychology, soaps, spas,
training, treats, veterinarians, and much more. Comprehensive and formatted for quick
reference, highlights the businesses, including hotels, airlines, grocery stores, and
websites that cater to canines at a reasonable rate.
Allergic to Pets? The Breakthrough Guide to
Living with the Animals you Love (2006)
Written by
Shirlee Kalstone. Addresses the problem that plagues allergic animal
lovers everywhere: how to live with a pet you love when you (or a
family member) are allergic to it. Sensitivity to animals is one of
the most frequently diagnosed allergies, yet until now, allergic
animal lovers have been faced with only two choices: give up their
beloved pets or live with the suffering. This is the first book to
provide effective advice for cohabiting with cats, dogs, small furry
pets, birds, and even horses. Learn what causes an allergic reaction
and how to ward off the worst of it; how to care for your hairy,
furry, and feathered pets and their environments to minimize
allergens; how to allergen-proof your home, room-by-room; when to
get professional assistance: medicines for the sufferer as well as
nontoxic allergen-reducing products formulated specifically for
animals. An indispensable resource for animal-loving allergy
sufferers everywhere, packed with much-needed advice, explanations,
and helpful tips. Extensive resource guide!
The
Emotional Lives of Animals: A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and
Empathy - and Why They Matter (2007)
Written by Dr. Marc Bekoff.
Any dog owner knows that her own pet has feelings, but what evidence exists
beyond the anecdotal, and what does this evidence teach us? Bekoff, professor
emeritus of biology at the University of Colorado, pores through decades of
animal research-behavioral, neurochemical, psychological and environmental-to
answer that question, compelling readers to accept both the existence and
significance of animal emotions.
Seated in the most primitive structures of the
brain (pleasure receptors, for example, are biologically correlative in all
mammals), emotions have a long evolutionary history. Indeed, as vertebrates
became more complex, they developed ever more complex emotional and social
lives, "setting rules" that permit group living-a far better survival strategy
than going solo. Along the way, Bekoff forces the reader to re-examine the
nature of human beings; our species could not have persevered through the past
100,000 years without the evolution of strong and cohesive social relationships
cemented with emotions, a conclusion contrary to contemporary pop sociology
notions that prioritize individualism and competition. He also explores,
painfully but honestly, the abuse animals regularly withstand in factory farms,
research centers and elsewhere, and calls on fellow scientists to practice their
discipline with "heart." Demonstrating the far-reaching implications for
readers' relationships with any number of living beings, Bekoff's book is
profound, thought-provoking and even touching.
THE ANIMAL MANIFESTO: Six Reasons for Expanding Our Compassion Footprint (2010)
In this inspirational call to action, Dr. Marc Bekoff, the world’s leading
expert on animal emotions, gently shows that improving our treatment of animals
is a matter of rethinking our many daily decisions and “expanding our compassion
footprint.” He demonstrates that animals experience a rich range of emotions,
including empathy and compassion, and that they clearly know right from wrong.
Driven by moral imperatives and pressing environmental realities, Bekoff offers
six compelling reasons for changing the way we treat animals — whether they’re
in factory farms, labs, circuses, or our vanishing wilderness. The result is a
well-researched, informative guide that will change animal and human lives for
the better.
Wild Justice: The Moral Lives of Animals
(2009)
Scientists have long counseled against interpreting animal
behavior in terms of human emotions, warning that such anthropomorphizing limits
our ability to understand animals as they really are. Yet what are we to make of
a female gorilla in a German zoo who spent days mourning the death of her baby?
Or a wild female elephant who cared for a younger one after she was injured by a
rambunctious teenage male? Or a rat who refused to push a lever for food when he
saw that doing so caused another rat to be shocked? Aren’t these clear signs
that animals have recognizable emotions and moral intelligence? With Wild
Justice Drs. Marc Bekoff and Jessica Pierce unequivocally answer yes.
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