Download or read book Control of Canine Genetic Diseases written by George A. Padgett and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-05-05 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you breed dogs for any reason, you must own this book. Genetic diseases are among the most serious hazards on the landscape of modern dog breeding and one of the most vexing challenges facing today's dog breeders. Is it appropriate to open the gene pool to unwanted conditions in the pursuit of physical perfection, or must breeding to the Standard take a back seat to producing healthy animals? In Control of Canine Genetic Diseases, renowned authority George A. Padgett, DVM, provides an expert road map to help dog breeders everywhere avoid the pitfalls they are almost destined to encounter. For anyone whose goal is to produce healthy, functional and beautiful dogs, this is the book they need. Dr. Padgett provides clear explanations of modes of inheritance, how to conduct and analyze test matings and how to lower the chances of producing affected animals. Numerous tables, diagrams and graphs further enhance the text to facilitate the breeder's understanding. A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

Download or read book Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases E BOOK written by Jane E. Sykes and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-06-06 with total page 928 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases is a practical, up-to-date resource covering the most important and cutting-edge advances in the field. Presented by a seasoned educator in a concise, highly visual format, this innovative guide keeps you current with the latest advances in this ever-changing field. 80 case studies illustrate the clinical relevance of the major infectious disease chapters. Well-organized Major Infectious Diseases chapters break down content by etiologic agent and epidemiology, clinical signs and their pathophysiology, physical examination findings, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis, immunity, prevention, and public health implications. Over 80 case studies illustrate how the information provided can be applied in everyday practice. Logical approach to laboratory diagnosis guides you through all the steps needed to accurately diagnose and treat viral, bacterial, fungal, protozoal, and algal diseases. Practical protocols provided by expert clinicians guide you in the management of canine and feline patients suspected to have infectious diseases, including handling, disinfection, isolation, and vaccination protocols. Over 500 full color images – geographic distribution maps, life cycle drawings, and hundreds of color photographs – visually illustrate and clarify complex issues. Easy-to-understand tables and boxes make content quickly accessible, eliminating the need to sort through dense text for critical information in the clinical setting.

Download or read book Canine Parasites and Parasitic Diseases written by Seppo Saari and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-11-07 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canine Parasites and Parasitic Diseases offers a concise summary, including the distribution, epidemiology, lifecycle, morphology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, prophylaxis and therapeutic measures on the most important parasites affecting dogs. The book includes their classification, structure, lifecycles, occurrence, and the diagnosis and treatment of infestations. Chapters are presented in a consistent and logical format with extensive use of tables, photographs and line drawings that help veterinarians and students quickly find answers to questions. The book informs on 100 different species of parasite related to the canine world and is is aimed not only at veterinary practitioners but also in dog enthusiasts, pharmacies and laboratories. Fully illustrated with high-quality figures and illustrations Provides insights on the risk factors and prevention of parasite infections in dogs and gives guidelines for anthelmintic treatment Serves professionals, students, parasitologists and veterinary scientists Present an easy-to-use handbook on the identification of canine parasites and the diseases associated with parasitic infection

Download or read book Breed Predispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats written by Alex Gough and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-04-23 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breed Predispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats, Third Edition provides a comprehensive exploration of current knowledge of breed predispositions based on rigorous examination of primary research. Incorporates the latest research, new testing methods, and newly-discovered predispositions and diseases Provides expanded information on genetics, epidemiology, and longevity Includes key characteristics of diseases, including pathogenesis, genetics, risks, and common presentations Indexes dogs and cats by breed, with listings of common inherited and predisposed disorders organized by body system Includes absolute and relative frequency/occurrence data for conditions, along with references to further information

Download or read book Canine Infectious Diseases written by Katrin Hartmann and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-03-29 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains over 200 cases, covering every type of canine infectious disease Features international contributors Supplies the perfect companion to Self-assessment Color Review of Feline Infectious Diseases. This book covers all types of canine infectious diseases, including infections caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi. Over 200 clinical cases are presented randomly, as in practice, and cover the range of infectious diseases which affect all the organ systems of the dog. Featuring international expert contributors, the illustrated cases contain integrated questions and detailed explanatory answers.

Download or read book AZ Of Dog Diseases Health Problems written by Dick Lane and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 1997-01-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This user-friendly reference is divided into two sections. The first section, "Signs of Diseases and Health Problems A–Z" lists symptoms alphabetically. To find the appropriate information, the reader doesn't need to name the medical condition or system, only to describe the symptom. This first section is cross-referenced with the second part, "Treatment of Diseases and Health Problems A–Z," in which symptoms are associated with invaluable veterinary advice–causes, diagnoses, and appropriate treatment. Additional information on canine anatomy, first aid and advice on when to seek professional veterinary care is included.

Download or read book Canine and Feline Anesthesia and Co Existing Disease written by Rebecca A. Johnson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-01-26 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully updated new edition of the only text solely focused on anesthesia of dogs and cats with co-existing disease The revised Second Edition of Canine and Feline Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease expands and updates the only book solely dedicated to practical anesthetic techniques for dogs and cats with co-existing disease. The book now includes additional images in full color, new discussions of cutting-edge drugs and techniques, and updated chapters and information throughout. This text provides in-depth and clinically-useful information that can easily be incorporated into the progressive companion animal practice. It offers more than 200 new images and 4 new chapters focusing on urogenital concerns, genetic diseases, nociceptive disorders, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation and post-resuscitation care. It is intuitively organized by body system to allow for quick and easy reference. Key features: Presents concise, yet comprehensive anesthetic considerations and management plans for dogs and cats with co-existing disease and patients with altered physiology Explores commonly-encountered disease processes and their anesthetic management, including cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, neurologic, endocrine, and hepatic diseases, among others Highlights important physiologic alterations encountered in neonatal, pregnant, and geriatric patients and their implications for anesthetic management Includes access to a companion website with relevant clinical videos at www.wiley.com/go/johnson/canine Canine and Feline Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease is a must-have reference for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary students seeking a one-stop resource for anesthetic techniques in veterinary patients with co-existing disease and/or altered physiology.

Download or read book Canine and Feline Respiratory Medicine written by Lynelle R. Johnson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-12-02 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive reference provides readers with everything they need to know about diagnosing and treating canine and feline respiratory disease. Significantly updated and expanded, it focuses on localization of disease, efficient diagnostic testing, and appropriate therapy. With more images, discussion, and diagrams, this Second Edition includes more detail and new information throughout, particularly in the areas of antimicrobial guidelines, anti-fungal therapies, and ant-viral medications in cats. Logically organized for ease of use in the practice setting, Canine and Feline Respiratory Medicine, Second Edition features problem-based learning to enhance working knowledge of the topics discussed. Chapters cover localization of disease, respiratory diagnostics, respiratory therapeutics, nasal disorders, and diseases of airways. Sections on parenchymal disease; pleural and mediastinal disease; and vascular disorders are also presented. Offers a complete guide to the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory conditions in canine and feline patients—now expanded to include more detailed and advanced information Focuses on localization of disease, diagnostic testing, and appropriate therapy Thoroughly updated with new antimicrobial guidelines, the latest information on anti-fungal therapy, and new advances in ant-viral medications in cats Includes many new images and topics for discussion Features problem-based learning to support a working understanding of the topics discussed Canine and Feline Respiratory Medicine is an essential resource for veterinary internal medicine specialists, general practitioners, and veterinary students.

Download or read book Canine Diseases written by hussein ka-oud and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-09 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dogs perform many roles for people, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and aiding handicapped individuals. This influence on human society has given them the sobriquet, "man's best friend".The goal of veterinary medicine may be quite different in pets than in farm animals. In the former, situation is a bit like in human beings, and more and more complex operations are being performed, with sophisticated anesthesia techniques. In the latter, the cost of the surgical operation must not exceed the economic benefit in treating the illness.There is a possibility that during pet's lifetime, surgery may be recommended to treat a medical condition. So, it does not hurt to know what the most common medical conditions requiring surgery are, and how much you might pay for treatment.This text is concerned with internal medicine considerations of the canine species. The book included chapters on Cardiopulmonary diseases, Neurological diseases, Respiratory diseases ,Infectious diseases, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Reproductive diseases and disorders ,Gastroenterology, Urology Diseases of endocrine system ,Bone and joint diseases ,Canine toxicology Hematology and hematopoietic diseases, Immunological diseases, Genetic diseases and disorders, Clinical diagnosis and Therapeutics for practitioners and veterinarians.The specific subjects are covered on the basis of body systems, with diagrams or photographs and illustrations. The main purpose of the book is to point out the interest of canine medicine and the progress in this field and to clear its importance in veterinary medicine. The book is concisely and clearly written and intended for veterinarians and clinicians and for people directly involved in dog health, management and breeding. It would also be of value to post and undergraduate veterinary students.

Download or read book Clinical Atlas of Canine and Feline Ophthalmic Disease written by Douglas W. Esson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-08-17 with total page 1000 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Das Werk Clinical Atlas of Canine and Feline Ophthalmic Disease ist ein praktisches, benutzerfreundliches Referenzwerk für häufige Augenkrankheiten und Augenprobleme bei Hunden und Katzen. Da auf eine bildhafte Darstellung Wert gelegt wurde, enthält das Buch zahlreiche hochwertige Farbfotografien mit Darstellungen der verschiedenen Erkrankungen und ist sinnvoll gegliedert, um die Suche nach Informationen zu erleichtern. In der deutlich erweiterten und aktualisierten neuen Auflage werden u. a. die folgenden Themen behandelt: * Grundlegende Anatomie und Physiologie des Auges * Normale anatomische Veränderungen * Augenärztliche Untersuchung * Grundlegende Pharmakologie in der Augenheilkunde * Erkrankungen des Augapfels und der Augenhöhle * Erkrankungen der Bindehaut, des nasolakrimalen Systems und des dritten Augenlids Studenten der Veterinär- und Tierwissenschaften, allgemeine Tierärzte für Hunde und Katzen sowie Ärzte im Praktikum, Assistenzärzte und Fachärzte in verschiedenen Bereichen können sich mit diesem leicht verständlichen Referenzwerk grundlegendes Fachwissen über zahlreiche Augenerkrankungen bei Hunden und Katzen aneignen.

Download or read book Drug Therapy for Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat written by Valerie J. Wiebe and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-07-20 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drug Therapy for Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat provides fast access to all the information needed to effectively and responsibly treat infectious disease in dogs and cats, with easy searching by either drug or organism. Provides fast access to essential information on prescribing antibiotics, antifungals, antiparasitics, and antivirals Offers alphabetical searching by either drug or organism Focuses on clinically relevant information Covers information on each drug using a common format for ease of use Presents a reliable quick reference to the correct use of antibiotics in veterinary practice

Download or read book Skin Diseases of the Dog and Cat written by Thelma Lee Gross and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 944 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diagnosis is often the most challenging part of dermatology. Diagnostic dermatology melds both clinical and histopathologic diagnosis by correlating the clinical and microscopic features of skin disease. This book is a heavily illustrated comprehensive overview of clinical dermatology and dermatopathology that will provide the reader with the tools to accurately diagnose skin disease in the dog and cat. The book will prove an indispensable reference for veterinary dermatologists, diagnostic pathologists, and small animal practitioners who seek to improve their skill in diagnostic dermatology. Completely revised second edition, with many new disease descriptions Now with colour clinical photographs illustrating all of the non-neoplastic skin diseases (previous edition had black and white photographs only) Written by internationally renowned experts, it provides a comprehensive overview of clinical dermatology and dermatopathology for all those interested in skin diseases of dogs and cats.

Download or read book Feline and Canine Infectious Diseases written by Rosalind M. Gaskell and published by Iowa State Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections in the dog and cat. The bulk of the book concentrates on two aspects – commonly encountered diseases, and diseases which are specifically infectious. However the "lesser" infections are mentioned briefly (key clinical signs, diagnosis, reference to further information) especially where they might affect the diagnosis of another disease. For each infectious agent a series of topics is introduced: the agent, pathogenesis, pathology, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, epidemiology, vaccination and control. In addition there are tables of differential diagnosis and vaccination.

Download or read book Atlas of Ear Diseases of the Dog and Cat written by Sue Paterson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-07-16 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together a wealth of images of normal and diseased dog and cat ears, this is an indispensible diagnostic tool for the small animal veterinary practitioner seeing ear cases on a regular basis. This fully illustrated atlas covers the anatomy of the canine and feline ear, diagnostic techniques, a range of commonly seen diseases, and ear surgery. Atlas of Ear Diseases of the Dog and Cat is one of the most complete picture references for this rapidly expanding branch of small animal medicine and surgery. It is an invaluable aid for general practitioners, as well as those specialising in dermatology, and serves as an effective revision aid for veterinary students and those studying for further qualifications in veterinary dermatology. Includes over 400 high quality colour clinical images and clear line drawings Images are accompanied by clear explanatory text throughout Enables veterinarians to match cases seen in practice with photos supplied to aid diagnosis Written by highly qualified specialist veterinary dermatologist and veterinary surgeon

Download or read book Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat E Book written by Jane E. Sykes and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-09-27 with total page 1376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive reference for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of small animal infections, Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat, 4th Edition delivers current, comprehensive information essential to the management of infectious diseases caused by viruses, rickettsiae, chlamydiae, mycoplasmas, bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, and unknown agents. Each section guides you through diagnostic testing for specific microorganisms, from sample collection to laboratory submission to interpretation of results, then details appropriate treatment measures and pharmacologic considerations for the various related infections. Full-color illustrations and hundreds of tables provide quick, convenient access to diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines, and thoroughly updated drug information helps you confidently administer appropriate dosages for the most effective treatment and prevention. The most comprehensive infectious disease coverage available helps you confidently address clinical problems related to infectious diseases in dogs and cats, and includes: Immunization strategies and environmental control of infections Immunodeficiency disorders Prevention of infection in multi-pet and shelter settings Immunocompromised people and their pets Vibrant full-color illustrations clarify disease features and modes of disease transmission for enhanced diagnostic accuracy and disease prevention. Convenient tables deliver therapeutic recommendations and drug dosages at a glance. Complete antimicrobial drug formulary provides fast, easy access to indications, recommended dosages, and pharmacologic considerations essential for all relevant pharmaceuticals. State-of-the-art diagnostic testing procedures help you ensure accurate diagnoses for all clinically relevant pathogens. Content reflects the expert insight and vast clinical experience of a panel of trusted authorities on small animal infectious diseases. Easy-to-use companion website provides convenient online access to additional images, tables, boxes, appendices, and references linked directly to original PubMed abstracts. Expanded coverage of zoonoses, zoonotic potential, and precautions helps you effectively monitor and treat zoonotic infections. Fully updated drug formulary reflects the most current pharmacokinetics, indications, contraindications, handling and administration guidelines, and dosage recommendations available. Updated content throughout the text details current diagnostic testing regimens and therapeutic and preventive considerations for all pathogens you're likely to encounter in the clinical setting. Special focus on disease incidence and susceptibility in traveling animals helps you alert animal owners to potential risks associated with pet travel.

Download or read book Arthropod borne Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat written by Michael J. Day and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-21 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an invaluable resource for information on the clinical presentation, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of major arthropod-transmitted diseases of dogs and cats. Illustrated in colour throughout, the book incorporates photographs of clinical cases, haematology, cytology and gross and microscopic pathology, which help understand the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases. The book goes beyond just covering the diseases themselves and also provides information on the arthropods that transmit them. With the effects of climate change and increasing international pet travel, this book will be a valuable addition to every small animal practitioner's library.

Download or read book Skin Diseases of the Dog and Cat written by Nicole A. Heinrich and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-09-03 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Colour Handbook of Skin Diseases of the Dog and Cat was one of the first books to bring key information about skin diseases to clinicians in an easy-to-use problem-oriented format. This fully revised and updated Third Edition responds to the huge growth in knowledge about skin conditions over the last decade, including the discovery of new conditions, the development of new approaches to management, and effective new treatment options. Chapters are organized based on symptoms, each containing a decision tree giving basic and practical guidance. The clear user-friendly design provides one condition per page (or spread of pages). 13 chapters covering over 120 skin, claw and ear conditions classified by their principle presenting sign. Concise, systematically structured text covering definition, aetiology and pathogenesis, clinical features, differential diagnoses, diagnostic tests and management. Flow charts in each chapter to help clinicians get to the right diagnosis. Special focus on diseases affecting paediatric patients as well as chapters discussing paw, ear and nasal planum diseases. Explanation of new treatments for atopic dermatitis. Over 350 superb colour photographs and diagrams, mostly new for this this edition. A focus on clinical practice and the need to explain the disease to the owner. Up-to-date and fully referenced throughout. This practical book continues to provide an entirely comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of veterinary skin conditions, in a format that is easily accessible for busy clinicians.