Companion Animal Ethics

<p><i>Companion Animal Ethics</i> explores the important ethical questions and problems that arise as a result of humans keeping animals as companions.</p> <ul> <li>The first comprehensive book dedicated to ethical and welfare concerns surrounding companion animals</li> <li>Scholarly but still written in an accessible and engaging style</li> <li>Considers the idea of animal companionship and why it should matter ethically</li> <li>Explores problems associated with animals sharing human lifestyles and homes, such as obesity, behavior issues, selective breeding, over-treatment, abandonment, euthanasia and environmental impacts</li> <li>Offers insights into practical ways of improving ethical standards relating to animal companions</li> </ul>