{"product_id":"companion-animal-ethics-isbn-9781118376690","title":"Companion Animal Ethics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCompanion Animal Ethics\u003c\/i\u003e explores the important ethical questions and problems that arise as a result of humans keeping animals as companions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe first comprehensive book dedicated to ethical and welfare concerns surrounding companion animals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScholarly but still written in an accessible and engaging style\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsiders the idea of animal companionship and why it should matter ethically\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores problems associated with animals sharing human lifestyles and homes, such as obesity, behavior issues, selective breeding, over-treatment, abandonment, euthanasia and environmental impacts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers insights into practical ways of improving ethical standards relating to animal companions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 History of Companion Animals and the Companion Animal Sector 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Development and Role of the Veterinary and Other Professions in Relation to Companion Animals 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Human Attachment to Companion Animals 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Companion Animal Welfare 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Theories of Companion Animal Ethics 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Breeding and Acquiring Companion Animals 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Selective Breeding 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Feeding and the Problem of Obesity 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Companion Animal Training and Behavioural Problems 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Routine Neutering of Companion Animals 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Performing Convenience Surgery: Tail Docking, Ear Cropping, Debarking and Declawing 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Treating Sick Animals and End-of-Life Issues 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Unwanted and Unowned Companion Animals 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Ethics and Broader Impacts of Companion Animals 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Other Companions 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Companion Animals and the Future 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book provides ample food for thought for anyone involved in the animal sector to engage in reflection of their views by clearly working through important ethical questions commonly encountered in companion animal interaction and medicine in particular. It would make a valuable contribution to any practising veterinarian's library, and I would even suggest it to be essential reading for many.\" (\u003ci\u003eVeterinary Record\u003c\/i\u003e, 2016)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Sandøe\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Bioethics at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, where he has been teaching animal ethics to veterinary and animal science students for nearly two decades. He is co-author of \u003ci\u003eEthics of Animal Use\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley Blackwell, 2008) and co-editor of \u003ci\u003eDilemmas in Animal Welfare\u003c\/i\u003e (CABI, 2014). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSandra Corr\u003c\/b\u003e is Clinical Reader in Small Animal Surgery, at the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham, UK. She is a European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery, who spends her time teaching veterinary students, and working in referral practice. She has published widely in veterinary and comparative journals. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClare Palmer\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Philosophy at Texas A \u0026amp; M University, USA. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eAnimal Ethics in Context\u003c\/i\u003e (Columbia University Press, 2010), the editor of \u003ci\u003eAnimal Rights\u003c\/i\u003e in the Ashgate International Library of Essays on Rights (2008) and co-editor of \u003ci\u003eKilling Animals\u003c\/i\u003e (Illinois University Press 2006).    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This is the first book that has set out to provide a comprehensive ethical analysis of companion animal ownership and what comes with this peculiar form of animal use. The authors are admirably placed to guide the reader through this forest, being eminent and respected in the fields of both ethics and the science of animal welfare.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert Hubrecht, OBE BSc PhD FSB, Scientific Director, UFAW  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCompanion Animal Ethics\u003c\/i\u003e explores important ethical questions and problems that arise when humans keep animals as companions. This context raises unique questions, because unlike most forms of animal use, we can be so close to the animals that we mistake our needs for theirs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors draw on a wide range of disciplines, including history, psychology, ethical and political theory, and the veterinary, behavioural and social sciences to underpin their arguments. In addition, international experts are involved in co-authoring specific chapters to ensure that the book is supported by the latest scientific findings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvocative and timely, \u003ci\u003eCompanion Animal Ethics\u003c\/i\u003e offers illuminating insights into the ethical responsibilities and dilemmas raised by keeping animals as companions. It is important reading for those studying and practising animal science and veterinary medicine and those working in animal ethics and welfare, and is of interest to anyone who lives with an animal companion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988955250917,"sku":"NP9781118376690","price":47.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118376690.jpg?v=1761782197","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/companion-animal-ethics-isbn-9781118376690","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}