Companion Animal Ethics Book PDF explores the important ethical questions and problems that arise as a result of humans keeping animals as companions.
The first comprehensive book dedicated to ethical and welfare concerns surrounding companion animals
Scholarly but still written in an accessible and engaging style
Considers the idea of animal companionship and why it should matter ethically
Explores problems associated with animals sharing human lifestyles and homes, such as obesity, behavior issues, selective breeding, over-treatment, abandonment, euthanasia and environmental impacts
Offers insights into practical ways of improving ethical standards relating to animal companions
Table of Contents
Foreword vii
Acknowledgements ix
Introduction 1
1 History of Companion Animals and the Companion Animal Sector 8
2 The Development and Role of the Veterinary and Other Professions in Relation to Companion Animals 24
3 Human Attachment to Companion Animals 41
4 Companion Animal Welfare 58
5 Theories of Companion Animal Ethics 73
6 Breeding and Acquiring Companion Animals 89
7 Selective Breeding 103
8 Feeding and the Problem of Obesity 117
9 Companion Animal Training and Behavioural Problems 132
