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For information on pet care, health, and training, check out these Pet Resources at the Morton Grove Public Library.
Bird Resources
- African Grey Parrots. 2001. 636.6865 WRI.
- Intelligent and able to repeat words, African Greys make fascinating pets and companions. This book presents basic information about these parrots for new or soon-to-be owners. Advice and instruction covers feeding, housing, health care, training, grooming, protection against hazards, and more.
- Cockatiels. 2006. 636.68656 FUS.
- When cared for properly, cockatiels make very social and playful companions. This book offers advice on feeding, housing, grooming, training, health care, and stimulating activities.
- Guide to a Well-Behaved Parrot. 2007. 636.6865 ATH.
- Parrot owners driven to distraction by screaming, biting, and feather chewing will find useful information about parrot psychology, how to reinforce desirable behavior, good nutrition, and the importance of providing the bird with companionship.
- The Healthy Bird Cookbook: a lifesaving nutritional guide & recipe collection. 2004. 636.68 DEU.
- Use the 150 easy recipes and the accompanying nutritional guide to "promote and maintain the health of your bird."
- Parakeets for Dummies. 2007. 636.6865 MOU.
- This book offers advice on parakeet selection, foods, grooming, housing, health, protection from other pets, behavior, veterinarian selection, and talking.
- A Parrot for Life. 2007. 636.6865 OCO.
- Gives guidance on parrot selection, adjusting to changes in the home environment, nutrition, behavior issues, and creating a parrot habitat.
- Why Does My Bird Do That?: A Guide to Parrot Behavior. 2007. 636.6865 MAN.
- This updated edition provides behavior modification techniques; helps the reader distinguish between behaviors that indicate illness, stress, and boredom; and outlines behavioral differences between species.
Cat Resources
- Caring for Your Aging Cat: A Quality-of-Life Guide for Your Cat's Senior Years. 2007. 636.8 BOR.
- Readers will discover advice on helping older cats groom, recognizing signs of pain and discomfort, and making informed and humane decisions on treatment and end-of-life questions.
- Cat Owner's Manual. 2003. 636.8 FOG.
- Dr. Bruce Fogle details all aspects of a cat's nature and needs, and explains how to keep your cat healthy and happy. The fully illustrated section on cat breeds will help you choose a suitable breed for your situation.
- The Character of Cats: the Origins, Intelligence, Behavior, and Stratagems of Felis Silvestris Catus. 2002. 636.8 BUD.
- A fascinating and entertaining exploration of the mysteries of domestic feline behavior, presenting a scientific examination of cat genetics, brain chemistry, evolution, social and predatory behavior, history, superstition, and hunting patterns.
- Essential Cat: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Your Cat. 2005. 636.8 DAV.
- This thorough guide is especially useful for new cat owners.
- How to be a Cat Detective: Solving the Mystery of Your Cat's Behavior. 2006. 636.8 HAL.
- Humans who are frequently confounded by their cats' antics will want to search this guide for clues about interpreting and solving behavior problems.
- The Humane Society of the United States Complete Guide to Cat Care. 2002. 636.8 CHR.
- Offers advice to cat owners with information on choosing a healthy cat, vet visits, nutrition, training, grooming, disease, pregnancy, caring for an aging cat, feline first aid, and emergency care.
- Your Cat: Simple New Secrets to a Longer, Stronger Life. 2007. 636.8 HOD.
- A guide to feline health, nutrition, and diseases.
Dog Resources
- The Angell Memorial Animal Hospital Book of Wellness and Preventive care for Dogs. 2003. 636.7 ARD.
- Learn how to design, implement, and maintain a wellness program for your dog in collaboration with your vet. Features include dental care, nutrition, first aid, training and behavior, and more.
- Caring for Your Aging Dog: A Quality-of-Life Guide for Your Dog's Senior Years. 2007. 636.7 BOR.
- Learn how to make your canine companion's older years healthier and more comfortable.
- Caring for Your Dog. 2002. 636.7 FOG.
- Dr. Bruce Fogle provides a professional and detailed advice on matters affecting dogs in all stages of life.
- Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems. 2006. 636.7 MIL
- Best known for his popular TV program "The Dog Whisperer," dog behavior specialist Cesar Millan offers this engaging and commonsense guide to understanding dog behavior and correcting dog problems.
- The Complete Idiot's Guide to Positive Dog Training. 2005. 636.7 DEN.
- Offers positive and effective alternatives to the punishment-based dog training systems of the past. Additional features include loose-leash walking games and information on how to train for the American Kennel Clubs Canine Good Citizen test.
- Dog Gone Good: A Problem Solver for Owners and Trainers of Dogs Behaving Badly. 2005. 636.7 BAI.
- Dog trainer Gwen Bailey offers humane methods for dealing with both minor and major problems including aggression, barking, sex related problems, and housetraining.
- Dog Training for Dummies. 2005. Downloadable book.
- This friendly guide to all types of dog training includes illustrations and photos, plus step-by-step instructions for commands and techniques proven to work.
- Housetraining. 2006. Downloadable book.
- Provides tips for training dogs of all ages as well as answers for common housetraining problems.
- The Loved Dog: The Playful Nonaggressive Way to Teach Your Dog Good Behavior. 2007. 636.7 GEL.
- Find tips on dealing with common dog problems without resorting to aggressive verbal or physical tactics.
- The Seven Ages of Man's Best Friend: A Comprehensive Guide for Caring for Your Dog Through All the Stages of Life. 2005. 636.7 FEN.
- Educate yourself about your dog's changing needs at different stages of his life.
Horse Resources
- Everyday Horsemanship. 2003. 798.23 MCG.
- Learn and develop skills in riding, keeping, and working with horses.
- The New Rider's Horse Encyclopedia. 2003. 636.1 EDW.
- This wide-ranging resource covers topics such as horse evolution, the essentials of horse ownership, and all the major horse breeds.
- The Riding Handbook: The Complete Guide to Riding Horses and Ponies. 2007. 798.23 STA.
- Filled with color photos, diagrams, exercises, and practice programs, this handbook covers all aspects of horsemanship in both the English and Western traditions.
Other Animal Resources
- Box Turtles. 2001. 639.3925 BAR.
- Provides detailed advice on all aspects of box turtle care and maintenance including the creation of the ideal natural terrarium environment.
- Caring for Your Small Pets: An Owner's Guide to Looking After Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Gerbils and Jirds, Rats, Mice and Chinchillas. 2002. 636.9 ALD.
- Covers all aspects of caring for small pets such as mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils and hamsters.
- Complete Care Made Easy. Hamsters: The Ultimate Pocket Pet. 2004. 636.9356 GUI.
- With the useful information provided in this guide, people can help keep their hamsters healthy, happy, and living longer.
- The Complete Home Veterinary Guide. 2004. Downloadable book.
- Read up on first-aid tips and advice on life-threatening situations for common household pets as well as the smaller animals one does not typically take to the veterinarian.
- Ferrets for Dummies. 2007. 636.976628 SCH.
- Do your research to make sure a ferret is the right pet for you! This guide covers selection; basic care and feeding; health care; behavior and training; and breeding.
- Saltwater Aquariums for Dummies. 2002. 639.342 SKO.
- This book, with many color photographs, provides tips on selecting an aquarium, aeration, filtration, lighting, plants, feeding, breeding, and goldfish varieties. It includes information on creating a garden pond.
- Turtles and Tortoises for Dummies. 2001. 639.392 PAL.
- Describes different types of turtles and tortoises, explaining what to look for in a pet, how to establish a suitable environment, and how to care for aquatic and terrestrial turtles, box turtles and tortoises of varied sizes.
- The Gerbil. 2000. 639.9358 SII.
- Gerbils are inquisitive, inexpensive pets that are particularly popular with young children. This guide will provide everything the new owner needs to care for pet gerbils.
- House Rabbit Primer: Understanding and Caring for Your Companion Rabbit. 2005. 639.9322 M00.
- People choosing to keep their rabbits inside full time will find useful information on how to make their pets part of the family. Other topics include first aid, rabbit diseases, housing, feeding, and training.
- Iguanas: Everything About Selection, Care, Nutrition, Diseases, Breeding, and Behavior. 2003. 639.3954 BAR.
- Covers purchasing, feeding, health care, training, and grooming, as well as methods for establishing trust with these naturally timid lizards.
- Mice: Everything about History, Care, Nutrition, Handling, and Behavior. 2001. 636.9353 VAN.
- A concise, informative guide to ensure good care of your pet mice.
- Goldfish: Everything You Need to Know about Keeping, Caring for and Breeding Goldfish. 2002. 639.37484 GOL.
- Provides practical information on goldfish care and feeding, life phases, and aquarium set-up and maintenance.
- Grown-Up's Guide to Guinea Pigs. 2000. 636.9359 SIG.
- This book is aimed at the adult who is caring for a guinea pig, with essential information about their care and health.
- Rabbit Handbook. 2000. 636.9322 GEN.
- Facts, advice, and fascinating insights tell you all you need to know about the purchase, nutrition, health care, housing of pet rabbits.
- Rats: Practical, Accurate Advice from the Expert. 2001. 636.9352 DUC.
- Keep your rat happy, healthy, and living longer with this guide's tips on health care, training, and behavior.
- Tropical Freshwater Aquarium Fish from A to Z. 2005. 639.34 SCH.
- Learn how to set up and maintain an aquarium for one or more of the hundreds of tropical freshwater fish described in this guide's full-page profiles.
Updated by Becky Sedam, January 2008.
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