Pet
Names
The
Best Pet Name Book Ever by Wayne Bryant Eldridge: This
popular reference suggests more than 3,000 names from categories
such as film and TV personalities, historical figures, mythology
and cartoon characters.
The
Complete Book of Pet Names: An ASPCA Book compiled and
edited by George Greenfield: An entertaining and informative book
with lots of historical tidbits, wonderful stories about how people
came up with their own pets' names. Also included are sections
on common-sense pet care information, do's and don't's, and great
pictures of people and their diverse animal friends.
Pet
Anecdotes
The
Wonderful Thing About Pets: Remarkable Stories About the Animals
Who Share Our Lives by Gary Burghoff: A collection and
celebration documenting the surprising and wonderful ways animals
have expressed their love for the people.
Chicken
Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul: Stories about Pets as Teachers,
Healers, Heroes and Friends edited by Jack Canfield: This
inspiring and entertaining "Chicken Soup" collection
relates the unique bonds between animals and the people whose
lives they've changed
The
Daisy Sutra: Conversations with My Dog by Helen Weaver:
Helen Weaver's memoir of her dog Daisy and the true story of her
discovery of animal communication.
The
Parrot Who Owns Me: The Story of a Renowned Ornithologist's Relationship
with Her Pet Parrot Tiko by Joanna Burger: This is the
story of Joanna and Tiko, an orphaned 30-year-old parrot, as well
as the story of the science of birds, and of parrots in particular.
Woven into the narrative are insights and fascinating revelations
from Dr. Burger's work--not only about parrots, but also about
what it means to be human.
Communication
and Training
The
Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training
by Paul Owens and Norma Eckroate: Trainer Paul Owens offers a
compassionate, nonviolent approach to dog training. His spiritual
approach links sound training principles with intuitive and effective
insights.
The
Total Cat: Understanding Your Cat's Physical and Emotional Behavior
from Kitten to Old Age by Carol Wilbourn: Wilbourn explains
how to talk to your cat--and how to listen. She provides tools
that can help you recognize, understand and respond to your cat's
body language, vocalization and facial expressions.
CatSpeak:
How to Learn It, Speak It, and Use It to Have a Happy, Healthy,
Well-Mannered Cat by Bash Dibra with Elizabeth Randolph:
With easy-to-follow instructions and complete, up-to-the-minute
information, CatSpeak provides everything you need to know
to have a happy, healthy, well-mannered cat.
Unlocking
the Animal Mind: How Your Pet's Feelings Hold the Key to His Health
and Happiness by Franklin D. McMillan: McMillian
is a veterinarian and animal theorist, and his book focuses of
the "striking—and extraordinarily logical—depiction
of the way your pet's mind works."
Magazines
Cat
Fancy: The premier publication for cat lovers everywhere.
Each issue is packed with information on cat health, nutrition
and behavior.
Dog
World: The top publication for dog owners and enthusiasts.
Each issue provides helpful tips on training, veterinary care
and proper nutrition.
Animals:
This publications covers animals of all types. There is information
for pet owners as well as coverage of animal-related current events
and legislation.
Websites
American
Veterinary Medical Association Presents Care for Pets:
This comprehensive resource provides a wealth of pet-related information.
Topics covered include pet safety, buying a pet, animal health
and pet loss.
Purina:
Advancing Life: This site, produced by one of the country
's leading pet food manufacturers, provides plenty of useful information
relating to cat and dog care. All of the relevant subject areas
are covered including adoption, health, safety and, of course,
nutrition.
HealthyPet.com:
This site is sponsored by the American Animal Hospital Association,
an international organization of more than 24,000 veterinary care
providers who treat companion animals. Its "Pet Care Library"
also provides relevant information covering all aspects of pet
care.
