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Search the catalogue by Author, Keyword or Subject.
General Keyword Search
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Subject Search
| Subject | Dewey Numbers |
|---|---|
| Budgerigar | 636.6864 |
| Cats | 636.8 |
| Dogs | 636.7 |
| Guinea pigs | 636.9 |
| Horses | 636.1 |
| Parrots | 636.6865 |
| Tropical fish | 639.34 |
Browse on the shelves - using the Dewey Numbers above.
Don't forget the videos!
When
researching pets, the Reference collection is a good place to start.
Items in the Reference section are not for loan. Please do not hesitate
to ask the Reference staff for assistance.
| Title | Dewey Numbers |
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| The atlas of dog breeds of the world | R 636.7 WIL |
| Complete cat care | R 636.8083 EDW |
| The complete dog book | R 636.71 COM |
| The encyclopedia of the cat | R 636.8 FOG |
| Illustrated encyclopedia of horse breeds | R 636.1 MAC |
| New faces : the complete book of altenative pets | R 636.0887 STE |
| The ultimate encyclopedia of caged and aviary birds | R 636.6803 ALD |
| Veterinary guide for animal owners | R 636.089 SPA |
Magazines in our Library that are about pets are:
| Magazines | Locations |
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| Adore animals | Ipswich |
| Australian Horsewyse | Mobile |
| Australian birdkeeper | Ipswich |
| Cat fancy | Plains |
| Dogs life | Ipswich, Plains |
| Reptiles Australia | Plains |
| Saddle Club | Mobile, Plains, Plaza |
| Tropical fish hobbyist | Plaza |
Databases
index information in books, magazines and journals. Some give access
to full text articles. Try this database available within the library
and from home.
Online via EBSCOhost
Australian/New Zealand Reference Centre- some Australian content, some full text. Includes access to Cats magazine and Dogs world magazine.
The following sites are provided as a starting point in your exploration of what is available on pets on the Internet.
Australian Cat Federation - information about shows
Australian Pet Link - links to articles about dogs, cats, birds, fish, small animals and horses.
Bow wow meow - pet names with personality. Lots of information about names, what they mean and matching names for more than one pet.
Dogz Online - information about different breeds, clubs and shows.
Ipswich City Council - PetNet - browse through the listings of lost dogs which have been found or impounded by Ipswich City Council.
The Merck Veterinary Manual - The single most comprehensive electronic reference for animal care information.
Parrot Society of Australia - information on the various aspects of keeping, breeding, care and conservation of all parrot species.
Petalia Online - information on dogs, cats, birds, fish and small animals.
Petaquarium.com.au - information for fish and pet lovers.
PETNET - information for pet lovers and Selectapet.
Pets Playground - Australian pets on the Internet. Provides information about leash free parks and beaches and pet-friendly holiday destinations.
RSPCA Australia - for all creatures great and small.
Page updated: 25 July 2008
