Overview
Since the publication of the first edition of this book, professional and public concern for the well-being of animals has continued to increase throughout the world. Advances in research and technologies have yielded an enormous amount of new knowledge about animal mental health and well-being.Thoroughly updated and revised, the third edition includes: - Expanded chapters covering fear, boredom and suffering in animals, the what and why of animal fun, and the treatment of mental health disorders in animals.- New chapters covering the new classification systems concerning mental and behavioral disorders of cats and dogs, the importance of resilience and mental states, nutritional factors and recognizing emotional and psychological suffering.- New internationally renowned expert contributors joining the existing list of prestige authors.- A focus on practical information, with clinical behavioral medicine advice, hints and tips.With additional illustrations and photographs throughout, this book remains invaluable to veterinary professionals, animal welfare researchers and advocates, ethologists and other animal caregivers.
- | Author: Franklin D. McMillan
- | Publisher: Cab International
- | Publication Date: Jul 31, 2025
- | Number of Pages: 448 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1800624298
- | ISBN-13: 9781800624290
