Companion animal ethics

Publication Type:
 Book
Year of Publication:
 2016
Authors:
 Peter Sandøe, Sandra Corr, Clare Palmer
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Publisher:
 John Wiley & Sons
Keywords:
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ISBN:
 1118376692, 9781118376690
Abstract:

Companion Animal Ethics 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
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