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Complete Dog Care
by Dorling Kindersley

Provides information, tips, and advice on owning a dog and nurturing it from puppyhood to old age.
The Dog Encyclopedia
by Dorling Kindersley

A complete reference guide to over 400 different breeds of canines that includes interesting facts about the origin and history of each pedigree, their common traits and characteristics and information on their anatomy and body systems.
Step-by-Step Guide to Dog Care: Practical Advice on Feeding, Grooming, Breeding, Training, Health Care and First Aid, with More Than 300 Photographs
by Peter Larkin

Offers a guide to caring for dogs, discussing grooming, training, and correcting bad behaviors.
Complete Guide to Dog Care: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Happy, Healthy, Well-Trained Dog
by Diane Morgan

Presents a comprehensive guide to dog care, discussing such topics as nutrition, health, feeding, grooming, socialization, first aid, caring for older dogs, problem behavior, and obedience training.
Complete Cat Care
by Dorling Kindersley

A visual and practical guide to cat care covers everything from selecting a kitten to providing for day-to-day needs for a feline companion at every stage of life, offering discussions of such topics as behavior, nutrition and cat diseases.
The Cat Encyclopedia
by Dorling Kindersley

This visual resource profiles cat breeds from around the world, provides expert advice on kitten and cat care and celebrates cats in both art and culture.
Your Cat: The Owner's Manual - Hundreds of Secrets, Surprises, and Solutions for Raising a Happy, Healthy Cat
by Marty Becker

A veterinarian guest on Good Morning America and The Dr. Oz Show shares time-tested, insider secrets to raising a healthy and well-behaved cat, providing recommendations for behavioral issues and such topics as selecting a compatible kitten and saving money on traditional and alternative treatments.
The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Cats, Cat Breeds & Cat Care
by Alan Edwards

An invaluable guide to all the main cat breeds of the world.
The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Small Pets and Petcare
by David Alderton

Presents practical advice on caring for a small pet, covering such topics as housing, feeding, handling, showing, and healthcare for a variety of mammals, caged and aviary birds, invertebrates, reptiles, and fish.
How to Raise Chickens: Everything You Need to Know
by Christine Heinrichs

Provides information on breed types, obtaining stock, housing, feeding, flock management, breeding programs, incubation and care of chicks, selection and culling, showing, health care, and the legal aspects of raising chickens.
Free-Range Chicken Gardens: How to Create a Beautiful, Chicken-Friendly Yard
by Jessi Bloom

Presents advice for keeping chickens in the garden, discussing such topics as housing, garden design, landscaping, fencing, plant choices, and predator control.
The Complete Guide to Raising Chickens: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply
by Tara Layman Williams

In this book, you will find comprehensive information on understanding how to raise your new flock, no matter if you live in the city or on a small farm.
The Chicken Whisperer's Guide to Keeping Chickens
by Andy G. Schneider

Let the Chicken Whisperer (poultry personality Andy Schneider) teach you everything he knows… and everything you need to know… about raising a backyard flock!
A Kid's Guide to Keeping Chickens
by Melissa Caughey

Presents a guide to raising chickens, describing the different types, the chores that need to be done everyday, the proper handling and training of the animals, the selection and examination of eggs, and what to do when a chicken becomes ill.
How to Raise Horses: Everything You Need to Know
by Daniel Johnson and Samantha Johnson

Brother-sister writing duo and 4-H alumni Daniel and Samantha Johnson expertly walk you through all the basics on health care, breeding, housing, exercise, feed and nutrition, and raising foals.
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