Picking a pedigree? : how to choose a healthy puppy or kitten / Emma Milne.

The issue of congenital problems in popular breeds of dogs and cats is now much more public than a decade ago, yet brachycephalic breeds of dog, hairless cats and munchkin cats continue to grow in popularity. Often prospective pet owners don't know the health implications of the pet they are buying...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Milne, Emma, 1972- (Author)
Language:English
Published: Sheffield, UK : 5M Publishing, 2018.
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Physical Description:viii, 174 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 24 cm
Format: Book

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