This text provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of animal biology and care. Coverage includes: body systems and functions; basic genetics; hygiene; basic nutrition; handling; and hospitalization.

Cells and basic tissue -- Movement of materials within the body -- Body systems and functions -- Basic genetics -- Body as a whole -- Animal welfare -- Basic health care -- Disease transmission and control -- Microbiology -- Diseases of the dog and cat -- Zoonones -- Parasitology -- Hygiene -- Basic nutrition -- Handling -- Grooming and coat care -- Small mammals -- First aid and nursing -- Basic bandaging -- The hospital environment -- The hospitalised patient -- Monitoring temperature, pulse and respiration -- Pharmacy and the administratin of drugs -- Isolation and quarantine.