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Search the Catalogue

Search the catalogue by Author, Keyword or Subject.

General Keyword Search

To search the catalogue try these Keywords:

 

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


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Reference Items

guinea pigWhen 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
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

Magazines in our Library that are about pets are:

Magazines Locations
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

Senegal parrotDatabases 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.

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Internet Sites

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.

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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.

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  Page updated: 25 July 2008