Berndtson, M. 2022. Small Animal Science and Care. Goodheart-Willcox Pub.

Case, L. P. 2011. Canine and Feline Nutrition: A Resource for Companion Animal Professionals. Mosby.

Case, L. P. 2023. The Dog: Its Behavior, Nutrition, and Health. 3rd Ed. Iowa State University Press.

Clark, C. 2025. A Professional’s Guide to Feline Behaviour: Understanding, Improving, and Resolving Problems. CRC Press.

McNamara, J.P. 2014. Principles of Companion Animal Nutrition. 2^nd Ed. Pearson.

Handelman, B. 2008. Ebook: Canine Behavior – A Photo Illustrated Handbook. Dogwise Ebooks.

The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW). 2018. The UFAW companion animal handbook: Companion animal care and welfare. Wiley.

Beaver, B.V. 1980. Veterinary Aspects of Feline Behavior. C.V. Mosby Company. St. Louis, MO.

Beaver, B.V. 1999. Canine Behavior: A Guide for Veterinarians. W.B. Saunders Company, New York.

Campbell, K. L. and J. R. Campbell. 2009. Companion Animals: Their Biology, Care, Health, and Management. 2nd ed. Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ.

Case, L.P. 1999. The Dog: Its Behavior, Nutrition, and Health. Iowa State University Press, Ames.

Case, L.P., D.P. Carey and D.A. Hirakawa. 1995. Canine and Feline Nutrition: A Resource for Companion Animal Professionals. Mosby-Year Book, Inc. St. Louis, MO.

McNamara, J.P. 2006. Principles of Companion Animal Nutrition. Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ.

National Academies Press (NAP) publications on the nutrient requirements of domestic animals. (http://www.nap.edu/) Many NAP publications are available as a pdf download.

• NRC. 1985. Nutrient Requirements of Dogs. National Academy of Sciences, Washington DC.
• NRC. 1986. Nutrient Requirements of Cats. National Academy of Sciences, Washington DC.
• NRC. 2006. Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats. National Academy of Sciences, Washington DC.
• NRC. 1995. Nutrient Requirements of Laboratory Animals. National Academy of Sciences, Washington DC.
• AAFCO. 2025. The Association of American Feed Control Officials. (AAFCO) Official Publication. Champaign, IL

There are many websites with information on companion animal care and management. Be aware that while there is good information available on the web, some information has not been verified by scientific studies. One should use caution when interpreting this content.