The bond between man and animal stretches back to the beginning of time. The mutual need for companionship has helped create a relationship in which both man and animal respect and protect each other. Over the past three decades pets have become even more commonplace in the home. Today pet owners are increasingly concerned about the health and well being of their pets. Pet care has become increasingly important as mankind begins to understand the delicate balance between health and environment.

"The care and management of captive animals is a science based upon sound knowledge of the biology, ecology and behavior of the same animals in the wild state. The interplay of many factors creates the environment for which each species is best suited. Some factors are essential, others are not, and as our knowledge increases and we become more experienced in providing correct conditions for a particular species, some factors can be disregarded or simplified, whereas others must be considered and duplicated."