Domestic animals and pets Books

Cat traces the relationship between humans and the cat from its original domestication in ancient Egypt c. 2000 BC, through the centuries as a utilitarian rodent catcher, its gradual acceptance as a charming and amiable pet, and its present status as a...

When her beloved small dog died, Bel Mooney wasastonished at the depth of her ongoing sorrow. Sharing her loss online and in anewspaper article brought a deluge of responses, spurring Bel to explore thesefeelings further. Why do humans mourn pets? Can...

'Everything you ever wanted to know about cats in books. A wonderful idea, beautifully executed.' - Viv GroskopCats have provided the inspiration for an incredible range of fiction, memoir and poetry, from ancient myths and fables to much-loved...

'Exciting, funny, and occasionally heart-stopping...readers can stay home and dry, but feel like they are on the high seas.' BOOKLISTA man and his chicken sail 45,000 nautical miles in this powerful story of following your dreams no...

The story of two seasoned and intrepid Canadian travellers, Lesley and Linda Choyce, who embark on a new adventure with their West Highland terrier, Kelty.Lesley Choyce is a 70-year-old year-round North Atlantic surfer, the godfather of transcendental...

Lucky Dog is a hilarious and heartwarming memoir by a renowned veterinary oncologist who tells us what we can learn about health care and ourselves from our most beloved pets.What happens when a veterinary surgical oncologist (laymen's term: cancer...

Pico is lost in a big city and has nowhere to go. Cora finds her and brings her into her home, and after a long search, the family decides to to keep Pico. It takes some time for Cora to learn how to take care of her Chug, and Pico must learn how to...

Topher Brophy will be donating all of his proceeds from the sale of Dog Dad to American Humane.Can dogs make us better humans? Can animal companionship really heal the world? In telling Topher Brophy's story, Dog Dad shows us emphatically that the answer...

Imagine putting together a big breakfast using eggs straight from your own chickens and bacon from the pig. This is an ideal that many dream of but few ever get to experience. Now, with The Ultimate Guide to Raising Farm Animals, that dream can become a...

In Horses Never Lie, renowned horse trainer Mark Rashid introduces us to his revolutionary method for training horses. He emphasizes the importance of balance: "It has always been my contention that working with horses is, or at least should be,...

"People ought to try to make their horses happy," wrote Jacob Biggle's wife Harriet in TheBiggle Horse Book in 1894. "A happy, cheerful horse will do more work and live longer, and thus be more profitable to its owner, than one whose temper is kept...

Have you ever wondered what your dog is thinking? Dog trainer, healer, and counselor, Jocelyn Kessler, asserts that while your dog does not speak English, he or she is communicating with you all of the time.In The Secret Language of Dogs, Kesler explains...

Learn about the brave dogs who help guard livestock around the world!Wolf populations in the Rocky Mountains have reached recovery goals due in large part to an environmentally friendly method of predator control now in use on western ranches: livestock...

An A to Z guide of signs and symbols that showyour best friends never really left your side.In many cases, we don't choose pets to welcome into our family; they choose us. Or some divine intervention seems to bring us together. That mysterious but...

A training manual for any dog owner using the tried, true, and trusted Weatherwax methods.The name "Weatherwax" is widely known in the dog world. The author is a third-generation professional dog trainer and owner of Weatherwax Dog Training. The family...

Quench your kitty curiosity and discover the answersto all these vital questions and more in this must-have for any cat owner!Who composed the Cat's Fugue inspired by thesound of his cat walking across the keys of the piano? What is ailurophilia? In...

Inspiring true stories of how horses teach humans and heal their hearts. Horses are sensitive creatures with hearts ten times larger than humans and much more to share with us than meets the eye. Life Lessons from the Heart of Horses offers poignant...

The highly anticipated companion to the sensational Slothilda: Living the Sloth Life! A collection of cute comics about friendship and the adorable mishaps of pet-parenting as told through the eyes of a sleepy sloth named Slothilda and...

A charming tale for fans of Marley & Me and Dewey's Nine Lives.Whenever middle-aged desert tour guide Forrest Bryant Johnson went out on his daily walks into the Mojave, all was usually peaceful and serene. But one beautiful summer day in 1987,...

Learn how to create and maintain your own underwater ecosystem. Aquascaping is the art of arranging underwater plant life in aesthetically pleasing displays. From the brilliance of Takashi Amano and numerous other innovators, planted tanks have become...

Whether a novice or expert horseman, every rider, trainer, or owner in any equestrian discipline will benefit from this book's wide-ranging and practical information for years to come.As even a quick glance around a saddler shop or through a tack store...

Going for a walk is no longer just for the dogs! Experienced cat owner Clifford Brooks is here to teach you and your cat how to enjoy a stroll together. Cats are naturally adventurous creatures, and with the help of a leash and Brooks's tips, you can...

Based on the social media sensation, #WeRateDogs  features the most heroic, over-the-top adorable, wildly successful, all-around entertaining dogs the world has ever seen. It combines extraordinary photos with ridiculous captions to expand the...

The Canine Emotional Detox differs from other books on stress because it focuses on the right combination of elements to reduce stress and to date has over 196 permission-based cases. Take a look at selected before and after photos, pattern discoveries...

"Level Up Magazine Bully Edition" is a magazine that focuses on highlighting the American bully breed which includes dogs from all around the world. Poll results, pictures and biographies of the hottest dogs of the year are shared. You'll discover the...

More than ever, Americans care about the quality and safety of the food they eat. They're bringing back an American tradition: raising their own backyard chickens for eggs and companionship. And they care about the quality of life of their chickens...

The Well-Dressed Dog is a dog lover's go-to guide for canine fashion inspiration, with patterns and instructions for outfitting every type of pooch.Make your canine kids look stylish while keeping them warm, protected and comfortable! The...

From two of the world's leading authorities on dogs, an imaginative journey into a future of dogs without peopleWhat would happen to dogs if humans simply disappeared? Would dogs be able to survive on their own without us? A Dog's World imagines a...

In the village of Tobermory, on the Scottish island of Mull, lives a very special ginger cat. But once upon a timehe didn't think he was special at all not like the woolly cats of Loch Ba, the singing cats of Staffa or the fishing cats of...

Aquaponics is a revolutionary system for growing plants by fertilizing them with the waste water from fish in a sustainable closed system. A combination of aquaculture and hydroponics, aquaponic gardening is an amazingly productive way to grow organic...

Get your paws on the latest edition of Travelling with Pets on Australia’s East Coast. Travelling with your beloved dog, cat, bird or horse? Independently researched and collated, the newly updated sixth edition of this popular guide explores the best...

Sometimes words just aren't enough but now you can turn to this deck of 24 feisty felines to help you out, whether you need a boost of kitty confidence, want to send a message or are simply after your daily LOLs. If you really want to tell someone to...

Our society is still learning how to dignify the relationship between a pet and their human with proper mourning rituals. We have only recently allowed the conversation of how to grieve for our non-human family members to come front and centre. In...

In Melbourne For Dogs, local author and dog owner Julie Mundy provides the ultimate list of Melbourne’s best dog-friendly beaches, parks and walks. Featuring over 700 off-lead parks and 50 beaches, along with a comprehensive suburb-by-suburb index...

50 stories of cats that have altered history, inspired art and literature, reunited lost lovers, saved lives, or just ruined everything. The cat-tastic companion to Dogs Who Changed the World. 50 awe-inspiring stories of cats who have altered history,...

50 stories of dogs that have altered history, inspired art and literature, reunited lost lovers, saved lives, or just ruined everything. Fifty awe-inspiring stories of dogs that have altered history, inspired art and literature, reunited lost lovers,...

Live. Laugh. Bark. What could be better than the presence of a fuzzy and faithful four-legged friend? From their loyalty and devotion to their endearing capacity to face life, work and exercise with endless enthusiasm, dogs have been our steadfast...

Time spent with cats is never wasted. Comforting, cuddly, cute... What could be better than the presence of a fabulous feline fur-ball? As well as being totally adorable, cats are fiercely independent, curious and mischievous - and they make wonderful,...

Hundreds of your biggest dog-training questions answered by the UK's no.1 dog trainer.  What should I expect when I adopt a rescue dog? How can I stop my dog from barking at strangers? How do I teach an older dog, new tricks? Steve Mann knows dogs. His...

Do You Look Like Your Cat?: Match Cats with their Humans: A Memory Game

'Definitely a book your cat would want you to read!' â"Dr. Sarah Ellis, coauthor of The Trainable Cat 'Zazie Todd has created a must-have guide to improving your cat's life.' â"Modern Cat Magazine We all love our cats and we all want them to be happy...

Energetically reprogram your animal’s behavioral, emotional, and health patterns with EFT • Explains the fundamentals of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and how to apply it to animals • Illustrates the tapping points for dogs, cats, and horses on...

From the author of 101 Dog Tricks, an international bestseller in 18 languages with over a half million copies sold, comes The Pocket Guide to Dog Tricks-a pocket-sized edition for impromptu training sessions. Who says your dog can't learn new tricks?...

Puppy power, activate! So many puppies, soooo much cuteness. Starring the cuddly, snuggly, and sometimes silly winners of the 2025 Puppy Calendar Contest, here is a year chock-full of puppy love. Meet a shaggy Bernese Mountain Dog, his gigantic paws a...

Learn the cutting-edge science of longevity and the best of integrative veterinary care to achieve a longer, happier life for your dog. Recent advances in longevity science have shed light on the causes of aging and how we can intervene to help our dogs...

If you ever doubted that your feline companion has her own inner life, just watch what happens when she falls asleep, and loses conscious control of her physical being . . . a twitching of limbs, a quivering of the jaw, sometimes, perhaps, a snuffling...

What makes you purr? Of all the questions in the world, this is the most important. It is also the great leveler. Because no matter whether you are a playful kitten or a sedentary senior, a scrawny alley Tom or a sleek-coated uptown girl, whatever your...

The book that explores and explains the world of dogs with the help of quirky illustrations and infographics  Take a sideways look at the dog - from nose to tail, and everything in between  That humans all over the world love dogs is beyond doubt, but...