Pets are an integral part of our lives. In rural areas, they provide human life by giving him milk, meat, eggs, raw materials for the production of cheese and butter. For a city dweller, a pet is a friend, and for someone, a member of the family.
But in order for everyone to be comfortable, and a person could provide assistance to a pet if necessary, you need to have at least superficial knowledge in the anatomy of pets.
Who needs this knowledge?
Firstly, knowledge of the structure of the animal’s organism is extremely necessary for specialists working in this field. It can be employees of zoos and circuses working with various types of animals, including domestic ones. Such information is useful to dog handlers, trainers, veterinarians.
However, the need for knowledge of the anatomy of domestic animals is not limited to professional areas. Many of us own cats, dogs, various birds and other animals. And since we are responsible for those who have tamed, knowledge about the structure of the pet’s body will not be superfluous. Perhaps this is exactly what will one day help save a life or health to a pet.
In order to deepen or superficially study the topic, you can refer to the atlases of the anatomy of pets. In such books, designed for a different level of knowledge of the reader, you can find a description of the structure of the skeleton, the features of the internal organs, skin and so on.
Literature for Professionals
The "Topographic Anatomy of Pets", authored by T. A. Dmitrieva, P. T. Salenko and M. Sh. Shakurov, is an excellent reference for those who already have basic knowledge in this area.
The term "topographic anatomy" itself means a section of anatomy, which studies the structure of the body in layers relative to the skeleton, the location of the organs relative to each other.
This book provides a description of all the main types of pets, from cats and dogs to cattle and small cattle. The manual is great for veterinarians practicing in rural areas. In addition, this book will be useful to students of veterinary schools.
The authors tried to fill it with a large amount of visual material so that information is perceived more accurately. In this book on the anatomy of domestic animals, there are many schemes, sketches of the structure and location of organs, the image of the insides in the context.
Textbook on the structure of animals
Another excellent source of information for professionals can be a book compiled according to all state educational standards. This is a textbook by Maksimov, Slesarenko, Selezneva and Vetoshkina "Anatomy and Physiology of Pets."
The book provides a description of the historical development of animals, the process of evolution. Such knowledge will help draw conclusions about the principles of work of organisms of many animals. This is basic knowledge, so this tutorial is suitable not only for professionals, but also for amateurs.
In addition to the accumulated experience, here you can learn about modern research and findings in the field of veterinary medicine. The textbook provides descriptions and principles of the internal organs, circulatory system, skeletons of many large and small domestic animals. The anatomy of living things is described here as informative and accessible as possible.
Popular science benefits
For those who are not interested in building animals for professional purposes, but for general development, the next book is perfect.
This is the Atlas of the Anatomy of Pets, written by Ivan Prokopyevich Osipov, professor of the Veterinary Institute. It is noteworthy that more than a hundred illustrations for the book are original photographs taken by the author himself.
Step by step, the atlas describes and reveals all the features of the life of organisms of different animals. The author patiently and in detail sets out all the information from simple to complex. That is why the book turned out to be easy to read, but with a lot of unique information.
In addition to detailed schemes that will easily introduce the reader to the world of veterinary medicine, the author indicates Latin international designations of terms written in Russian. Therefore, having read the book, the reader can easily navigate in professional literature.
This is a real basic manual, compiled with special trepidation and respect for the reader and valuable knowledge.
Foreign literature
Another great book on the topic could be the Atlas of the Anatomy of Small Pets, by foreign authors Thomas McCracken and Robert Kainer.
This structured study guide for students is well suited for people who do not have professional education. All basic knowledge about the structure of small animals such as dogs, cats, rodents and so on is presented here.
Firstly, bright and detailed photos, diagrams, drawings, perfectly convey the real structure of the animal. Visual examples contribute to better assimilation of information. Secondly, all knowledge is structured, and their transfer is thought out so much that the arrangement of information is distributed across pages.
For example, the schematic structures of a female and a male are located on adjacent pages of the same page. This makes it easy to compare pictures. It also contributes to visual memory.
The next trick is to pay a lot of attention to similar processes and structure in different animals, and differences and features are located on only one page. So a person remembers information better, repeating it several times, and a clear formulation of differences makes it easier to remember this small amount of information, visual location is also convenient.
Thus, this atlas of pet anatomy is convenient for students, professionals, and amateurs alike.
List of popular literature
For those who do not want to delve into complex terms, there are very simple and affordable books that will help you understand the topic.
For example, a series of books by James Herriot, including "All living things," "God created them all," "On all creatures, beautiful and intelligent," "On all creatures, large and small." The books are a collection of stories by a practicing veterinarian who treats his case with special trepidation and shares valuable knowledge in a narrative form.
In addition, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the more serious and scientific work of the author of "Cats and Dogs", which describes all the features of these people’s favorites.
Author McCormack wrote a great book called Aibolit from Alabama. This is a real treasure for those who love scientific knowledge in a playful way. The author talks about his everyday life in the countryside and shares experiences and tips.
Book for children
Of course, the anatomy of animals is best studied from an early age. For children, this is very important in understanding the world and oneself.
The book for the youngest readers, "Animals Inside and Out," by Anne-Sophie Bomann, is a vibrant and fascinating journey into the anatomy of the animals that surround us.
A small amount of information and vivid non-shocking illustrations are what the child needs.
Conclusion
The animal world always surrounds us, and it is beautiful. No matter where you live, whether you have your own pets, knowledge of their structure and functioning of the body is very useful.
Fortunately, such interesting and valuable information is freely available. It does not matter who you are: a student, a practicing veterinarian, an inquisitive person or a child, in any case, finding a book to your liking will not be difficult. Refer to different sources, discover the world and develop.