Search Results: Pets - Animal Care from Riverwood's Books

Howell Book House. Very Good. 1994. First Edition; Fourth Printing. Softcover. 0876059663 . Ex-library book, but still in quite good condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Light edge and corner wear to cover, light soiling/spotting outer edge of pages. Pages are clean and intact. B/w photos. 184 pages. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; "This book is full of practical suggestions for finding an affordable (or free! ) horse and providing care and living arrangements at an affordable cost. There are many alternatives available for those who are willing to ask questions, make telephone calls, and do a little leg work. The author, an experienced horsewoman and owner, discusses purchase of the horse, feed, healthcare, living quarters, equipment, and insurance...." [400? -os] .

AB: Lone Pine Publishing. Very Good. 1989. First Edition; Second Printing. Softcover. 0919433626 . Ex-library book with sturdy laminated cover & usual type markings. Light edgewear & scuffing to laminate, light soiling outer edge of pages. Internal pages clean & tight. Covers care & feeding, horse psychology, pasture management, etc. A complete guide to small-scale ownership & care of horses. [505]; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Calgary, AB: Detselig Enterprises. Near Fine. 1993. First Edition. Softcover. 1550590715 . Excellent condition, a little corner wear & scuffing to cover. Interior pages clean and intact other than small inscription on title page. B/w illustrations. "Here's a frank and humorous account of why cattle come in five sexes, as well as other provocative facts about bovines. Besides the biology and sexuality of cattle, the author discusses everything from the economic realities and hardships of ranching to the myth of the cowboy and the place of cattle in mankind's history..." ; 8vo .

Gotham. New. 2005. First Edition. Softcover. 1592401325 . New book - has reminder mark across spine end on bottom. Very light shelfwear to cover edges. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 704 pages; For everyone who has ever wished Dr. Spock had written about dogs instead—The Dog Bible is your essential guide to everything you will ever need to know. Whether you’re a first-time dog owner or an expert, your dog would want you to read this book. Encyclopedic in scope, it covers not only the basics, but every practical aspect of life with a dog, including many fascinating and helpful subjects never before collected in one volume.... (*Note: due to heavy weight, extra shipping will apply) (1+kg) .

St. Martin's Griffin. Very Good. 2001. Softcover. 0312267274 . Ex-library book, but still in quite good condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages clean and intact, a few light creases and light soiling to outer edge of pages. Cover has a little wear to laminate corners. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 144 pages; Since we don’t speak “Basic Bark, “ the best way to canine-communicate is through touch. Regular Dog Massage sessions give dogs the attention they crave and the affection they need, and the techniques explained in this book are designed to: - Relax tense, overworked muscles- Help puppies benefit from touch, especially during their prime socialization period- Aid early detection of health problems- Improve sociability and help calm a “Rowdy Rover” - Promote cooperation during grooming and visits to the vet- Enhance that loving bond between you and your dogRecommended by veterinarians and dog experts, massage is an… Read More

The Lyons Press. New. 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. 9781599212760 . New hardcover, no jacket as issued. Small yellow highlighter remainder mark bottom edge of pages; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 104 pages; Whether you have a dog, cat, bird, or goldfish, you and your pet reverberate with chi, the mystic flow of life. Fur Shui offers a serious but lighthearted overview of how we can easily improve the quality of life both for our furry (and nonfurry) friends and for ourselves. You’ll learn that animals are full of natural energy and have a pervasive desire to provide emotional support to their caretakers. By understanding the simple principles in Fur Shui, you’ll immediately see that our pets have the power to improve our health, protect our homes, and commiserate with us on work, money, and love. (295-osl) .

Barron's. Near Fine. 1990. Softcover. 0812044398 . Excellent condition, light wear to corners, interior unmarked, price sticker on front. Colour photos. A complete pet owner's manual. More than 40 colour photos. [osl-147]; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Hyperion. New in New dust jacket. 2002. First Edition. Hardcover. 0786868082 . New book. Hardcover clean and unmarked. Dustjacket has light shelfwear involving scuffing to jacket and two tiny edge tears, price sticker on rear. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Modern medicine is now discovering the amazing power of animals to detect, treat, and cure a host of diseases and conditions. There are pets who can sniff out cancers that are undetectable to highly trained doctors with sophisticated medical equipment; others who can sense when their owner is about to have a heart attack, seizure, or panic attack; and many who provide a safe passage in the world for the physically or emotionally challenged. Increasingly, medicine is recognizing the special relationship between pets and people as one of the most powerful weapons in fighting disease and treating chronic conditions. In fact, many doctors are routinely "prescribing" pets for their patients. In The Healing Power of Pets, Dr. Marty… Read More

New York: Sterling. Very Good. 1991. First Edition. Softcover. 0806972483 . Oversize softcover, plastic laminated. Ex-library in excellent condition, very light wear/soiling. b/w illustrations. 40 extraordinary projects for pet homes & carriers, incl. dog castle, cat play steamboat, cat sleeping box, a-frame for large dogs, feline fun house, rabbit hutch, various bed frames, etc.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

St. Martin's Griffin. Near Fine. 1998. First Edition. Softcover. 0312181396 . Very nice condition, clean and unmarked. Light edge and corner wear to cover. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Tracing the literary and historical legacy of over 65 different breeds, "A magnificent, breed-by-breed collection of the legend and lore surrounding man's best friend. From the Afghan to the Yorkie, fascinating stories abount, including: The Maltese who hid under the skirt of Mary Queen of Scots at her beheading; The medieval Wolfound who bravely saved his master's child from a marauding wolf; The Afghan whose nose got wet plugging up the holes in Noah's Ark; The Newfoundland who valiently tried to save his owner as the Titanic went down etc. Etc. [415-notosl] .

Dial Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; Second Printing. Hardcover. 0385316984 . Ex-library with usual type markings, good reading copy. Internal pages very good. Cover shows light wear & scuffing, a little soiling to outer edges. (400noto) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Western Horseman. Very Good. 1996. Softcover. 0911647139 . Ex-library book, still in very good condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type of markings. Light wear/light soiling overall. Pages clean and intact, b/w photos. Includes fold-out poster of common horse ailments and their treatment. 144 pages. An enlarged and updated version of the book that horsemen have relied on for more than 20 years. (535) ; 8vo .

Warner Books. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. 0446521507 . Only light wear overall. Publisher's reminder mark on bottom edge of pages. Small inscription on blank endpages. Book otherwise clean & unmarked. 233 pages. Book Description: In a book as warm and wonderful as James Herriots Yorkshire Tales, but set in the real world of todays pet owners, number one canine experts Briam Kilcommins and Sarah Wilson share their adventures in dog training as well as memories of their own dogs. From one Siberian Husky trying to make it in the Bahamas to the seven Akitas residing in an Italian villa, youll meet some unforgettable pooches in this unforgettable book. (*Shipping will be reduced to some locations). ; 8vo .

Houghton and Mifflin. Very Good. 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. 0395320534 . Ex-library book, but still in very good condition - library binding and usual ex-lib type of markings, no jacket as issued. Only light wear overall. Pages all intact, a few small edge stains which affect edge of a few pages. B/w photos. Covers communication, basic training, controlling the horse, problems under saddle, problems on the ground etc. (400noto) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

St. Martin's. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. 0312269188 . Ex-library book, but still in good condition, overall only light wear/very light soiling, mylar cover and usual ex-lib type markings.. Colour photos. 230 pages. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; REVIEW: "In one of those odd, unplanned moments of fate, David Raber paid a couple of thousand dollars to liberate a depressed and frightened cougar cub from a pet-shop cage. He took Cougar, the eponymous big cat, home, introduced him to the more compact cats that already lived with him, and watched as the household adjusted, bit by bit, to the unlikely newcomer. Everyone eventually did. So, too, did the neighborhood dogs, and most of the neighbors--though a few, Raber writes grumpily, behaved in less than friendly ways when Cougar went out for a stroll or kept vigil in the bushes. All the while, Raber observed his new housemate's behavior, learning how to interpret Cougar's growls and… Read More