Veterinary medicine: diseases and therapeutics Books

Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPHYSICAL EXAMINATION Anatomical Planes of Reference Normal Physiological Data in Adult Dogs and Cats Body Condition Scoring System Nutritional Calculations Nutrient Guidelines for Wellness Mucus Membranes and Capillary Refill Time Pain Scores Estimating Degree of Dehydration Physical Exam Findings by Body System HEMATOLOGY, SEROLOGY, AND URINALYSIS Anticoagulants Hematology Reference Range Values Hemostasis Reference Range Values Hematology Morphology WBC Morphology Normal Chemistry Urinalysis Gross Exam, Specific Gravity, and Stick Evaluation Urinary Cellular Sediment Examination Urinalysis Cast Sediment Examination-No Casts Should Be Present Urine Crystal Sediment Examination PARASITOLOGY Common Parasite Prevention Recommendations Parasite Identification and Treatment Heartworm/Flea and Tick Preventatives for Dogs Heartworm/Flea and Tick Preventatives for Cats CYTOLOGY DTM Fungal Culture Identification Common Cell Types in Cytology Samples Characteristics of Fluid Samples Vaginal Cytology Interpretation EMERGENCY AND PROCEDURES Emergencies Fluid Therapy COMMON DISEASES OF DOGS AND CATS Ophthalmology Dermatology Otic Dental Pulmonary Cardiology Gastrointestinal Anal Glands Urinary Tract Orthopedics Hematology Endocrinology Tick Borne Neurology Oncology Reproduction PHARMACOLOGY Commonly Used Medical Prescription Abbreviations Conversion Factors Common Medications Antimicrobials Antivirals Antifungals Analgesic and Antiinflammatory Agents Other Analgesics Corticosteroids Glycosaminoglycans Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesics Dermatology Ear Medications Eye Medications Anticonvulsants Cardiovascular Drugs Antiarrhythmics Respiratory Drugs Gastrointestinal Drugs Endocrine Drugs Antidotes Euthanasia Drugs SURGERY AND ANESTHESIA Normal Heart Rate and Blood Pressure in Dogs and Cats Normal Blood Gas Values Anesthesia Machines Breathing Circuits Oxygen Flow Rate Values Endotracheal Tubes Preanesthetics, Sedatives, Anesthetics MLK Canine or Feline Patient Weight in Kilograms Propofol CRI: Canine or Feline Patient Weight in Kilograms Capnography Electrocardiography Common Abnormalities Seen on ECG Surgical Instruments Surgical Pack Storage Pain Evaluation DENTISTRY Directional Terms Used in Dentistry Common Dental Abbreviations and Symbols for Charting the Mouth Dental Directional Terms Dental Formulas for Cats and Dogs Normal Root Numbers Dental Imaging Dental Instruments Abnormalities RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROTOCOLS Common Vaccinations for Dogs Common Vaccines for Cats Retroviral Testing Recommendations in Cats Vetoryl Treatment and Monitoring Flowchart Vertebral Heart Score INDEX

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Book SynopsisProvides an understanding of physical therapy techniques and intervention for dogs suffering from debilitating conditions. This book highlights key concepts and procedures, and case studies and specific therapies that can be used as guidelines for the management of clinical patients.Trade Review"Overall, this book is an extensive text for anyone interested in pursuing canine rehabilitation and physical therapy or for those intending to refer dogs to such practitioners." Reviewed by: Helen Davies, University of Melbourne on behalf of Australian Veterinary Journal, March 2015Table of ContentsSection I: Introduction to Physical Rehabilitation History of Canine Physical Rehabilitation Regulatory and Practice Issues for the Veterinary and Physical Therapy Professions Conceptual Overview of Physical Therapy, Veterinary Medicine, and Canine Rehabilitation Section II: Basic Science of Veterinary Rehabilitation Canine Behavior Canine Anatomy Tissue Healing: Tendons, Ligaments, Bone, Muscles, and Cartilage Responses of Musculoskeletal Tissues to Disuse and Remobilization Exercise Physiology Exercise Physiology of the Canine Athlete - NEW! Section III: Patient Assessment and Management Orthopedic and Neurologic Examination Canine Locomotion Analysis The Physical Rehabilitation Evaluation - NEW! Assessing and Measuring Outcomes Rehabilitating the Painful Patient: Pain Management in Physical Rehabilitation - NEW! The Role of Chondroprotectants, Nutraceuticals, and Nutrition in Rehabilitation Nursing Care of the Rehabilitation Patient - NEW! Nursing Care of the Rehabilitation Patient - NEW! Devices for Ambulation Assistance in Companion Animals - NEW! Section IV: Therapeutic Modalities Superficial Thermal Modalities Therapeutic Ultrasound Electrical Stimulation - NEW! Therapeutic Lasers in Canine Rehabilitation - NEW! Applications of Extracorporeal Shock Wave in Small Animal Practice - NEW! Other Modalities in Veterinary Rehabilitation - NEW! Section V: Therapeutic Exercise and Manual Therapy Biomechanics of Physical Rehabilitation and Kinematics of Exercise - NEW! Range-of-Motion and Stretching Exercises Joint Mobilization - NEW! Massage Exercises for Proprioception, Balance, and Joint Position Awareness Therapeutic Exercises: Early Limb Use Exercises Therapeutic Exercises: Joint Motion, Strengthening, Endurance and Speed Exercises Aquatic Therapy Section VI: Physical Therapy for Specific Diagnoses Common Orthopedic Conditions and Their Physical Rehabilitation Common Conditions and Physical Rehabilitation of the Athletic Patient - NEW! Neurologic Conditions and Physical Rehabilitation of the Neurologic Patient Physical Rehabilitation for Geriatric and Arthritic Patients Physical Therapy for Wound Care - NEW! Physical Rehabilitation for the Critically Injured Veterinary Patient Development of a Rehabilitation Facility for Small Animals and Business Considerations Appendix 1: Protocol Development and Protocols Appendix 2: Manufacturers of Supplies and Equipment - NEW! Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisVeterinary Embryology, 2nd Edition, has been updated to reflect the many changes that have developed in the field; the text has been fully revised and expanded and is now in full colour and many pedagogical features and a companion website have been developed.Trade Review"Overall, this is a great resource for anyone new to the field of embryology/developmental biology or related fields. The book is written in a way that is easy to follow and understand. The extensive use of illustrations throughout the book makes it a great learning tool, especially for concepts that are difficult to visualize...One of the major improvements in this edition is the incorporation of color in the illustrations, which greatly enhances the interpretation of the images." (Doody Enterprises 07/04/2017)"The second edition of Veterinary Embryology is the best available source of current information on the topic. The content is comprehensive, authoritative, logically organized, and amply complemented with color illustrations that are generous in size and generally effective in highlighting stages of embryo development. Those illustrations are also available from a companion website"...."Tables in the book contain a wealth of information regarding embryo features and gestational timing for various domestic animals. Additionally, the book highlights molecular details of gene expression, stem cell lineage related to twinning, and a comprehensive description of hematopoietic development. This book is a good value for the price. I highly recommend it as the best available resource for information related to veterinary embryology. As a textbook, students will appreciate the key points and color illustrations" (Reviewed by Thomas F. Fletcher, DVM, PhD, University of Minnesota 15th June 2017 AVMA)Table of ContentsAbout the authors, vii Preface, ix Acknowledgements, xi About the companion website, xii 1 Historical aspects of embryology, 1 2 Division, growth and differentiation of cells, 13 3 Gametogenesis, 20 4 Fertilisation, 26 5 Cleavage, 33 6 Gastrulation, 39 7 Cell signalling and gene functioning during development, 45 8 Stem cells, 59 9 Establishment of the basic body plan, 67 10 Coelomic cavities, 73 11 Foetal membranes, 81 12 Forms of implantation and placentation, 92 13 Embryo mortality in domestic species, 112 14 Cardiovascular system, 119 15 Embryological and postnatal features of haematopoiesis, 148 16 Nervous system, 167 17 Muscular and skeletal systems, 195 18 Digestive system, 214 19 Respiratory system, 232 20 Urinary system, 240 21 Male and female reproductive systems, 251 22 Structures in the head and neck, 274 23 Endocrine system, 289 24 Eye and ear, 298 25 Integumentary system, 314 26 Age determination of the embryo and foetus, 331 27 Assisted reproductive technologies used in domestic species, 338 28 Genetic, chromosomal and environmental factors which adversely affect prenatal development, 351 Glossary, 371 Useful websites, 377 Index, 379

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Behavior Medicine and the General Practitioner Amy Learn 2 Development, social and communicative behavior Ashley Elzerman 3 Pet Selection and the genetics of behavior Lowell Ackerman 4 Pets and the Family Dynamic Emily Levine 5 Prevention: the best medicine Andrea Tu 6 All body systems affect behavior Alison Gerken 7 Physiologic Stress and its Effect on Health & Welfare Melissa Bain 8 The effects of aging on behavior in senior pets Shana Gilbert Gregory 9 Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment Lisa Radosta 10 Treatment - Behavior modification techniques Lore Haug 11 Treatment-Pharmacologic intervention Leticia Dantas 12 Treatment-Complementary and alternative therapy Megan Petroff 13 Feeding and diet-related problems Meaghan Ropski 14 Anxiety, fear and phobia Carlo Siracusa 15 Noise Aversion Kelly Ballantyne 16 Reducing Fear, Anxiety and Stress in Veterinary Visits Amy Learn 17 Separation Related Disorders Ariel Fagen 18 Sterotypic and compulsive disorders Colleen Koch 19 Unruly and destructive behaviors - Canine Wailani Sung 20 Unruly and destructive behaviors - Feline Krista Sirois 21 Housesoiling - Canine Valarie Tynes 22 Housesoiling - Feline Alison Gerken 23 Aggression - Canine Lisa Radosta 24 Aggression - Feline Krista Sirois 25 Problem behaviour an evidence based approach based on neuropsychobiology Daniel Mills Appendix A - List of Handouts and Forms Team Appendix B - Behavior Resources Team Appendix C - Printed versions of Handouts and Forms Team Appendix D - Drug Dosages Team

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This edition continues to manage the delicate balance between providing a breadth of information and condensing and assimilating that information in a useful manner. The creative addition of well-done callout boxes, which highlight new or controversial information, interesting facts, and evidence-based medicine or direct readers to other helpful information, is extremely beneficial." -Journal of the American Veterinary Medical AssociationTable of Contents1. The Eye and Vision 2. The Ophthalmic Examination and Diagnostic Testing 3. Ophthalmic Medications and Therapeutics 4. Principles of Ophthalmic Surgery 5. Diseases of the Orbit 6. Diseases of the Eyelids 7. Diseases of the Conjunctiva 8. Diseases of the Third Eyelid 9. Diseases of the Lacrimal System 10. Diseases of the Cornea and Sclera 11. Diseases of the Uvea 12. The Glaucomas 13. Diseases of the Lens 14. Diseases of the Vitreous 15. Diseases of the Retina 16. Neuroophthalmic Diseases 17. Ophthalmic Emergencies 18. Equine Ophthalmology 19. Livestock Ophthalmology 20. Exotic Pet and Avian Ophthalmology APPENDIX Breed Predisposition to Eye Disorders Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisSuitable for those working as a solo doctor in an emergency practice, this title presents the recommendations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It offers diagnostic testing regimens; therapeutic recommendations including analgesia and nutritional support; and, revisions and expansions of the toxicologic emergencies.Trade Review"Overall, this is a nice book to have as a reference. It is updated and has better images than the previous version, and the color-coded pages are helpful when using it as a quick reference. It includes a great deal of information that sometimes is a detriment to "quickness."-Brittany Perry, BS, DVM(University of Illinois Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital) Doody Review: 83/100Table of ContentsCardiovascular Emergencies Respiratory Emergencies Traumatic Emergencies Environmental Emergencies Dermatologic Emergencies Hematologic Emergencies Gastrointestinal Emergencies Metabolic and Endocrine Emergencies Urogenital and Reproductive Emergencies Neurologic and Ocular Emergencies Toxicologic Emergencies Emergencies in Exotic Species Appendices Index

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Book SynopsisProvides comprehensive information on herbal remedies for both large and small animal species. The coverage includes: clinical uses of medicinal plants, specific information on how to formulate herbal remedies, a systems-based review of plant-based medicine, and information on the different animal species, such as dogs, cats, avian and poultry.Table of Contents1. Why Use Herbs? I. Historical Relationship between Plants and Animals 2. Zoopharmacognosy 3. Ethnoveterinary Medicine: Potential Solutions for Large-Scale Problems 4. The Roots of Veterinary Botanical Medicine 5. Overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Cooking Pot Analogy 6. Ayurvedic Veterinary Medicine: Principles and Practices II. Herbal Medicine Controversies 7. Evaluating, Designing and Accessing Herbal Medicine Research 8. Regulation and Quality Control 9. A Skeptical View of Herbal Medicine III. The Plants 10. Medical Botany 11. Plant Chemistry in Veterinary Medicine: Medicinal Constituents and their Mechanisms of Action 12. Herbal Medicine: Potential for Intoxication and Interactions with Conventional Drugs 13. Herbal Energetics: The Key to Efficacy in Herbal Medicine 14. Herb Manufacture, Pharmacy and Dosing 15. Herbal Materia Medica 16. Designing the Medicinal Herb Garden 17. Commercial Organic Herb Production for Veterinary Medicine 18. Conserving Medicinal Plant Biodiversity 19. Safe Substitutes for Endangered Herbs: Plant Conservation and Loss of our Medicines IV. Veterinary Clinical Uses of Medicinal Plants 20. Approaches in Veterinary Herbal Medicine Prescribing 21. Herbs for Hematologic and Immunologic Disorders 22. Herbal Medicine in Equine Practice 23. Phytotherapy for Dairy Cows 24. Organic Management of Food Producing Livestock 25. Clinical Practice V. Resources A. Client Handouts a. How to Administer Herbs b. How to Report Adverse Events B. Training in Herbal Medicine C. Suppliers D. Websites and Other Texts

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Book SynopsisDiseases of the Goat, 4th Edition, is a revised and updated edition of the popular tool for veterinarians featuring of all aspects of goat medicine from initial assessment and examination to diagnosis, treatment, and control of conditions.Trade Review"The fourth edition of Diseases of the Goat is an excellent reference for small ruminant practitioners. The layout is easy to use for quick reference. I found the tables particularly helpful in summarizing certain conditions, especially for busy practitioners who find reading large amounts of information cumbersome...Overall, this book will be a great addition to the reference libraries of practitioners who treat the occasional goat or need a daily reference for goat medicine." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 15/03/2017)Table of ContentsPreface to the Fourth Edition vii Acknowledgements ix Author’s Note xi 1 Female Infertility 1 2 Abortion 18 3 Male Infertility 35 4 The Periparturient Goat 41 5 Weak Kids 61 6 Inadequate Growth Rate 72 7 Lameness in Adult Goats 81 8 Lameness in Kids 105 9 Chronic Weight Loss 115 10 External Swellings 131 11 Skin Disease 143 12 Nervous Diseases 158 13 Diseases of the Mammary Gland 185 14 Diarrhoea 204 15 Colic 232 16 Abdominal Distension 251 17 Respiratory Disease 258 18 Anaemia 275 19 Sudden Death Post-Mortem Examination And Euthanasia 284 20 Eye Disease 297 21 Plant Poisoning 303 22 The Geriatric Goat 334 23 Herd Health and Biosecurity 339 24 Anaesthesia 346 25 Disbudding and Dehorning 359 26 Surgical Techniques 364 Appendix: Drugs for Goats 384 Further Reading 393 Index 395

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface Glossary Section 1: Basic Principles of Oncology 1. Introduction 2. The Challenges and Problems of Equine Oncological Practice 3. Tumour Nomenclature 4. Biology of Tumour Growth 5. Clinical Effects of Cancer in Horses 6. Paraneoplastic Syndromes 7. Principles of Diagnosis 8. Pathological Methods in Equine Oncology 9. Principles of Oncological Therapy Section 2: Pathology 10. Introduction 11. Sarcoids 12. Squamous Cell Carcinoma 13. Melanocytic Neoplasms 14. Other Epithelial Neoplasms: Cutaneous, Mucocutaneous and Ocular Adnexal 15. Internal Surface-based Neoplasia: Mesothelioma 16. Mesenchymal Neoplasms: Fibrous and Adipose 17. Nerve Sheath Neoplasms 18. Smooth Muscle and Skeletal Muscle Neoplasms 19. Bone and Dental Region Neoplasms 20. Vascular Neoplasms 21. Haematopoietic (Round Cell) Neoplasms 22. Central and Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms 23. Internal Ocular Neoplasms 24. Endocrine and Neuroendocrine Neoplasms 25. Gonadal Neoplasms 26. Stem or Progenitor Cell Neoplasms Section 3: Practitioner's Guide to Equine Tumours 27. Approach to the Suspected or Confirmed Cancer Case 28. Tumours of the Alimentary Tract and Abdominal Cavity 29. Tumours of the Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract 30. Tumours of the Cardiovascular System 31. Tumours of the Skin 32. Tumours of the Endocrine and Neuroendocrine Systems 33. Tumours of Nerves and Nervous Tissues 34. Tumours of the Eye 35. Tumours of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems and Mammary Gland 36. Tumours of the Urinary Tract 37. Tumours of the Musculoskeletal System Index

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Book SynopsisThe subjects of stress and animal welfare are currently attracting immense interest. This book brings together a range of perspectives from biomedical research (including human health and animal models of human stress) on stress and welfare, and assesses new approaches to conceptualising and alleviating stress.Table of Contents1: Biological Response to Stress: Implications for Animal Welfare, G P Moberg, University of California, USA 2: Some Issues in the Interpretation of Behavioural Responses to Stress, J Rushen, Dairy and Swine Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, Canada 3: Neoroendocrine Responses to Stress, R L Matteri, J A Carroll and C J Dyer, University of Missouri, USA 4: The Metabolic Consequences of Stress: Targets for Stress and Priority of Nutrient Use, T H Elsasser et al., USDA, Agricultural Research Service, USA 5: Immune System Response to Stress, F Blecha, Kansas State University, USA 6: Hands-on and Hands-off Measurement of Stress, C J Cook et al., Horticultural and Food Research Institute of New Zealand, New Zealand 7: Accumulation and Long-Term Effects of Stress in Fish, C B Schreck, Oregon State University, USA 8: Chronic Intermittent Stress: A Model for the Study of Long Term Stressors, J Ladewig, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Denmark 9: Quantifying Some Responses to Pain as a Stressor, D J Mellor, Massey University, New Zealand, C J Cook and K J Stafford, Horticultural and Food Research Institute of New Zealand, New Zealand 10: Multiple Factors Controlling Behaviour: Implications for Stress and Welfare, F Toates, The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK 11: Chronic Social Stress: Studies in Nonhuman Primates, S P Mendoza, J P Capitanio and W A Mason, University of California, USA 12: Consequences of Stress During Development, D C Lay Jr., Iowa State University, USA 13: Early Developmental Influences of Experience on Behaviour, Temperament, and Stress, W A Mason, University of California, USA 14: Genetic Selection to Reduce Stress in Animals, T G Pottinger, NERC Institute of Freshwater Ecology, Windermere Laboratory, Cumbria, UK 15: Human-Animal Interactions and Animal Stress, P H Hemsworth and J L Barnett, Agriculture Victoria, Australia 16: Alleviating Stress in Zoo Animals with Environmental Enrichment, K Carlstead, National Zoological Park, Washington, USA and D Shepherdson, Oregon Zoo, USA 17: Understanding the Role of Stress in Animal Welfare: Practical Considerations, T L Wolfle, formerly of the Institute for Laboratory Animal Research, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences, USA

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Book SynopsisSuitable for administering safe and effective anesthesia to small and large animals, including exotic pets, this book describes drugs used perioperatively and their clinical applications in detail and pays special attention to complementary and integrative approaches to pain management.Trade Review"If you like lists and lots of them, you will find this new edition of the Handbook of Veterinary Anaesthesia a useful text. It is a comprehensive reference guide to virtually everything 'anaesthsia', with short chapters that allow the reader to locate the required information...It is suitable for those at undergraduate level and general practitioners, as well as those with more of an interest in anaesthesia." Veterinary Record, May 2013Table of Contents1. Introduction to Anesthesia 2. Patient Evaluation and Preparation 3. Drugs Used for Preanesthetic Medication 4. Local Anesthetic Drugs and Techniques 5. Local Anesthesia in Ruminants and Pigs 6. Local Anesthesia in Horses 7. Local Anesthesia in Dogs and Cats 8. Specific Intravenous Anesthetic Drugs 9. Inhalation Anesthesia 10. Pharmacology of Inhalation Anesthetic Drugs 11. Neuromuscular Blocking Agents 12. Anesthetic Toxicity, Oxygen Toxicity, and Drug Interactions 13. Anesthetic Machines and Breathing Systems 14. Ventilation and Mechanical Assist Devices 15. Patient Monitoring During Anesthesia 16. Acid-Base Balance and Blood Gases 17. Pain 18. Acupuncture Analgesia 19. Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Dogs 20. Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Cats 21. Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Horses 22. Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Ruminants 23. Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Pigs 24. Anesthesia for Caesarean Section 25. Anesthetic Procedures in Exotic Animals 26. Fluid Administration During Anesthesia 27. Shock 28. Respiratory Emergencies 29. Cardiac Emergencies 30. Euthanasia Appendix I: Partial Listing of Commonly Used Drugs, Anesthetic and Monitoring Equipment, and Their Manufacturers Appendix II: Physical Principles of Anesthesia Appendix III: Drug Schedules Appendix IV: Guiding Principles for Research Involving Animals and Human Beings

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThere is a considerable amount of information in this small and relatively reasonably priced book, its compact dimensions belying the page numbers held within. The style is concise with a good use of bullet points. There are few books available with such a comprehensive coverage of material related to analgesia. VR Record, 2009Table of Contents1. The Human-Animal Bond and Pain 2. Nociception and Pain Mechanisms 3. Pain: Physiologic Consequences and Stress 4. Pain Nomenclature 5. Pain Behaviors and Pain Assessment Scales 6. Quality of Life Assessment 7. Drug Classes and Drugs Used for Pain Therapy: An Overview 8. NSAIDs 9. Opioids 10. Alpha-2s 11. Local Anesthetics 12. Local and Regional Anesthetic Techniques 13. Corticosteroids 14. Other "Drugs” and Injectable Modalities 15. Drug Delivery Methods 16. Preventative” and "Multimodal” Analgesia; "Masking” and Pitfalls: Theory and Consequences 17. Energy Modalities: Therapeutic Laser and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy 18. Acupuncture 19. Physical Rehabilitation and Exercise 20. Physical Examination with Emphasis on Isolating and Detecting Pain 21. Therapeutic Goals 22. Acute Pain Cases 23. Chronic Pain Cases 24. Cat Specific Considerations 25. Rabbit and Small Mammal Specific Considerations 26. Bird Specific Considerations 27. Reptile Specific Considerations 28. Regulations in Pain and Distress in Laboratory Animals

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Book SynopsisEmphasizes learning and understanding veterinary language, rather than focusing primarily on anatomy and physiology. This title provides the tools which you need to communicate effectively in any veterinary setting.Table of ContentsSECTION I: Understanding Veterinary Medical Language Getting to Know Your Patients Assembling Framework Looking at the Entire Body SECTION II: Building a Clinical Veterinary Language The Integumentary System The Skeletal System The Muscular System The Cardiovascular System Blood and Lymph The Respiratory System The Digestive System The Nervous System The Senses The Endocrine System The Urinary System The Reproductive System Appendices List of Abbreviations and their Chapter Number Word Part Index by Chapter Word Part Index with Pronunciations Terms that Defy Word Analysis

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart One: General Considerations to All Species 1. Examination of the Surgical Patient 2. Diagnostic Imaging 3. Pre-Surgical Considerations 4. Fluid Therapy 5. Sedation, General Anesthesia, and Analgesia 6. Surgical Considerations: Instrumentation, Basic Surgical Tips, Suture Materials, and Suture Patterns 7. Postoperative Management 8. Neoplasia 9. Dentistry 10. Surgery of the Eyes 11. Postmortem Examination Part Two: Bovine (Adult) 12. Surgery of the Bovine (Adult) Integumentary System 13. Surgery of the Bovine (Adult) Respiratory and Cardiovascular System 14. Surgery of the Bovine (Adult) Digestive System 15. Surgery of the Bovine (Adult) Musculoskeletal System 16. Surgery of the Bovine (Adult) Reproductive System and Urinary Tract Part Three: Calf 17. Surgery of the Calf Gastrointestinal System 18. Surgery of the Calf Musculoskeletal System 19. Miscellaneous Abnormalities of the Calf Part Four: Sheep And Goat 20. Surgery of the Sheep and Goat Integumentary System 21. Surgery of the Sheep and Goat Digestive System 22. Surgery of the Sheep and Goat Musculoskeletal System 23. Surgery of the Sheep and Goat Reproductive System and Urinary Tract 24. Congenital Anomalies In the Sheep and Goat Part Five: Swine 25. Surgery of the Swine Digestive System 26. Surgery of the Swine Musculoskeletal System 27. Surgery of the Swine Reproductive System and Urinary Tract

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 1: Ferrets Chapter 2: Rabbits Chapter 3: Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas and Degus Chapter 4: Small Rodents Chapter 5: Marmosets and Tamarins Chapter 6: Hedgehogs Chapter 7: Sugar Gliders Chapter 8: Parrots and Related Species Chapter 9: Songbirds and Softbills Chapter 10: Lizards Chapter 11: Snakes Chapter 12: Tortoises and Turtles Chapter 13: Amphibians Chapter 14: Goldfish and Koi Chapter 15: Tropical Freshwater Fish Chapter 16: Tropical Marine Fish

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction to Veterinary Dentistry 2. The Oral Examination and Disease Recognition 3. Dental Instruments and Equipment 4. Personal Safety and Ergonomics 5. Local Anesthesia 6. Pathogenesis of Periodontal Disease 7. The Complete Prophy 8. Home-Care Instruction and Products 9. Periodontal Therapy 10. Feline Dentistry 11. Intraoral Imaging 12. Exodontics (Extractions) 13. Advanced Veterinary Dental Procedures: Periodontal Surgery, Endodontics, Restorations, and Orthodontics 14. Rodent, Lagomorph, and Ferret Dentistry 15. Marketing Veterinary Dentistry Appendixes A. Dental Equipment B. AVDC Abbreviations C. AVDC Nomenclature D. AVDC Statement on Dental Health Care Providers Bibliography Glossary

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart One: Cardiovascular System Disorders 1. Clinical Manifestations of Cardiac Disease 2. Diagnostic Tests for the Cardiovascular System 3. Management of Heart Failure 4. Cardiac Arrhythmias and Antiarrhythmic Therapy 5. Congenital Cardiac Disease 6. Acquired Valvular and Endocardial Disease 7. Myocardial Diseases of the Dog 8. Myocardial Diseases of the Cat 9. Pericardial Disease and Cardiac Tumors 10. Pulmonary Hypertension and Heartworm Disease 11. Systemic Arterial Hypertension 12. Thromboembolic Disease Part Two: Respiratory System Disorders 13. Clinical Manifestations of Nasal Disease 14. Diagnostic Tests for the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses 15. Disorders of the Nasal Cavity 16. Clinical Manifestations of Laryngeal and Pharyngeal Disease 17. Diagnostic Tests for the Larynx and Pharynx 18. Disorders of the Larynx and Pharynx 19. Clinical Manifestations of Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders 20. Diagnostic Tests for the Lower Respiratory Tract 21. Disorders of the Trachea and Bronchi 22. Disorders of the Pulmonary Parenchyma and Vasculature 23. Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Tests of Pleural Cavity and Mediastinal Disease24. Disorders of the Pleural Cavity and Mediastinum 25. Emergency Management of Respiratory Distress Part Three: Digestive System Disorders 26. Clinical Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Disorders 27. Diagnostic Tests for the Alimentary Tract 28. General Therapeutic Principles 29. Disorders of the Oral Cavity, Pharynx and Esophagus 30. Disorders of the Stomach 31. Disorders of the Intestinal Tract 32. Disorders of the Peritoneum Part Four: Hepatobiliary and Exocrine Pancreatic Disorders 33. Clinical Manifestations of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disease 34. Diagnostic Tests for the Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic System 35. Hepatobiliary Diseases in the Cat 36. Hepatobiliary Diseases in the Dog 37. The Exocrine Pancreas Part Five: Urinary Tract Disorders 38. Clinical Manifestations of Urinary Disorders 39. Diagnostic Tests for the Urinary System 40. Glomerular Disease 41. Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease 42. Bacterial Cystitis, Pyelonephritis and Prostatitis in the Dog and Cat 43. Canine and Feline Urolithiasis 44. Obstructive and Nonobstructive Feline Idiopathic Cystitis 45. Disorders of Micturition Part Six: Endocrine Disorders 46. Disorders of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland 47. Disorders of the Parathyroid Gland 48. Disorders of the Thyroid Gland 49. Disorders of the Endocrine Pancreas 50. Disorders of the Adrenal Gland Part Seven: Metabolic and Electrolyte Disorders 51. Weight Loss and Obesity 52. Hyperlipidemia 53. Electrolyte Imbalances Part Eight: Reproductive System Disorders 54. The Practice of Theriogenology 55. Clinical Conditions of the Bitch and Queen 56. Clinical Conditions of the Dog and Tom 57. Neonatology and Pediatrics Part Nine: Nervous and Neuromuscular Disorders 58. Lesion Localization and the Neurologic Examination 59. Diagnostic Tests for Nervous System and Neuromuscular Disorders 60. Intracranial Disorders 61. Loss of Vision and Pupillary Abnormalities 62. Seizures and Other Paroxysmal Events 63. Head Tilt 64. Encephalitis, Myelitis, and Meningitis 65. Disorders of the Spinal Cord 66. Disorders of Peripheral Nerves and the Neuromuscular Junction 67. Disorders of Muscle Part Ten: Joint Disorders 68. Clinical Manifestation of and Diagnostic Tests for Joint Disorders 69. Disorders of the Joints Part Eleven: Immune-Mediated Disorders 70. Pathogenesis of Immune-Mediated Disorders 71. Diagnostic Testing for Immune-Mediated Disease 72. Treatment of Primary Immune-Mediated Diseases 73. Common Immune-Mediated Diseases Part Twelve: Oncology 74. Cytology 75. Principles of Cancer Treatment 76. Practical Chemotherapy 77. Complications of Cancer Chemotherapy 78. Approach to the Patient With a Mass 79. Lymphoma 80. Leukemias 81. Selected Neoplasms in Dogs and Cats Part Thirteen: Hematology 82. Anemia 83. Clinical Pathology in Greyhounds and Other Sighthounds 84. Erythrocytosis 85. Leukopenia and Leukocytosis 86. Combined Cytopenias and Leukoerythroblastosis 87. Disorders of Hemostasis 88. Lymphadenopathy and Splenomegaly 89. Hyperproteinemia 90. Fever of Undetermined Origin Part Fourteen: Infectious Diseases 91. Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases 92. Practical Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 93. Prevention of Infectious Diseases 94. Polysystemic Bacterial Diseases 95. Polysystemic Rickettsial Diseases 96. Polysystemic Viral Diseases 97. Polysystemic Mycotic Infections 98. Polysystemic Protozoal Infections 99. Zoonoses

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1.A Brief History of Veterinary Vaccines 2.The Science Behind Vaccine Use 3.Nonliving Vaccines 4.Living Vaccines 5.Recombinant Vectored Vaccines 6.Nucleic Acid Vaccines and Reverse Vaccinology 7.Adjuvants and Adjuvanticity 8.The Administration of Vaccines 9.Failures in Vaccination 10.Adverse Consequences of Vaccination 11.Production, Assessment and Regulation of Vaccines 12.Passive Immunization 13.Canine Vaccines 14.Feline Vaccines 15.Equine Vaccines 16.Bovine Vaccines 17.Sheep and Goat Vaccines 18.Porcine Vaccines 19.Poultry Vaccines 20.Vaccination of Exotic and Wild Species 21.Fish Vaccines 22.Vaccines Against Parasites 23.Anticancer Vaccines Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction How to Set Up the Surgery Suite for Maximum Efficiency. (Includes photos showing set-ups in mobile and stationary suites) Suture Selection and Size for Maximum Safety. (Includes table showing characteristics on commonly used types of suture) Suture Pattern Selection for Maximum Safety and Efficiency (Including illustrations of various patterns) Maintaining Sterility (autoclaving, gowns, gloves, scrub, prep) Prophylactic Antibiotics (considerations such as feral status, post-op environment, possible break in sterility during surgery) How Order Of Surgical Patients Effects Efficiency Patient Recovery (Multiple Patients At Once; ways to combat hypothermia, hypoglycemia, dehydration) Post-Surgical Care At Home. (Take Home Instructions, Where will your emergencies go? E-collars, pain meds, tranquilizers) Working Was a Team (Each team member has his/her job, consideration for each other=efficiency, how to be safely self-sufficient in surgery) Large Canine Spay Surgery: Technique, Variations, Troubleshooting.* Small Canine Spay Surgery: Technique, Variations, Troubleshooting.* Standard Feline Spay Surgery: Technique, Variations, Troubleshooting.* Auto-Ligation Feline Spay Surgery: Technique, Variations, Troubleshooting.* Feline neuter surgery: technique, variations, troubleshooting.* Ancillary Surgeries: (umbilical hernia repair, dewclaw removal) What to do in the Case of Complications: (dropped pedicle or stump, incised spleen, incised bladder or bowel, internal bleeding post op) Being Prepared for Major Complications: (cardiac arrest, spleen or kidney resection) Tattooing Protocol and Rationale Ergonomic Considerations and References Appendix

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Neuroanatomy by Dissection 3. Development of the Nervous System: Malformation 4. Cerebrospinal Fluid and Hydrocephalus 5. Lower Motor Neuron: Spinal Nerve, General Somatic Efferent System 6. Lower Motor Neuron: General Somatic Efferent, Cranial Nerve 7. Lower Motor Neuron: General Visceral Efferent System 8. Upper Motor Neuron 9. General Sensory Systems: General Proprioception and General Somatic Afferent 10. Small Animal Spinal Cord Disease 11. Large Animal Spinal Cord Disease 12. Vestibular System: Special Proprioception 13. Cerebellum 14. Visual System 15. Auditory System: Special Somatic Afferent System 16. Visceral Afferent Systems 17. Nonolfactory Rhinencephalon: Limbic System 18. Seizure Disorders: Narcolepsy 19. Diencephalon 20. Uncontrolled Involuntary Skeletal Muscle Contractions 21. The Neurologic Examination 22. Case Descriptions ALL NEW!

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART I Key Critical Care Concepts 1 Evaluation and Triage of the Critically Ill Patient 2 Physical Examination and Daily Assessment of the Critically Ill Patient 3 Hemostasis 4 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 5 Postcardiac Arrest Care 6 Classification and Initial Management of Shock States 7 SIRS, MODS, and Sepsis 8 Oxygen Toxicity 9 The Endothelial Surface Layer 10 Hyperthermia and Fever 11 Interstitial Edema 12 Patient Suffering in the Intensive Care Unit 13 Predictive Scoring Systems in Veterinary Medicine PART II Respiratory Disorders 14 Control of Breathing 15 Oxygen Therapy 16 Hypoxemia 17 Hypoventilation 18 Upper Airway Disease 19 Tracheal Collapse: Management & Indications for Tracheal Stents 20 Feline Bronchopulmonary Disease 21 Lower Airway Disease in Dogs 22 Pulmonary Hypertension 23 Pulmonary Edema 24 Pneumonia 25 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 26 Pulmonary Contusions and Hemorrhage 27 Pulmonary Thromboembolism 28 Chest Wall Disease 29 Pleural Space Disease 30 Respiratory Distress Look-Alikes PART III Advanced Respiratory Support 31 High Flow Nasal Oxygen 32 Mechanical Ventilation-Core Concepts 33 Mechanical Ventilation-Advanced Concepts 34 Jet Ventilation 35 Ventilator Waveforms 36 Anesthesia and Monitoring of the Ventilator Patient 37 Nursing Care of the Ventilator Patient 38 Discontinuing Mechanical Ventilation 39 Ventilator-induced Lung Injury 40 Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Part IV Cardiovascular Disorders 41 Mechanisms of Heart Failure 42 Ventricular Failure and Myocardial Infarction 43 Feline Cardiomyopathy 44 Canine Cardiomyopathy 45 Canine Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease 46 Blunt Cardiac Injury 47 Pericardial Diseases 48 Bradyarrhythmias and Conduction Disturbances 49 Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmias 50 Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias 51 Myocarditis 52 Cardiac Biomarkers 53 Systemic Hypertension 54 Cardiopulmonary Bypass PART V Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disturbances 55 Sodium Disorders 56 Potassium Disorders 57 Calcium Disorders 58 Magnesium and Phosphate Disorders 59 Traditional Acid-Base Analysis 60 Nontraditional Acid-Base Analysis 61 Hyperlactatemia 62 Urine Osmolality and Electrolytes PART VI Fluid Therapy 63 Assessment of Hydration 64 Assessment of Intravascular Volume 65 Crystalloids and Hemoglobin-Based Oxygen-Carrying Solutions 66 Colloid Solutions 67 Daily Intravenous Fluid Therapy 68 Shock Fluids and Fluid Challenge 69 Transfusion Medicine 70 Blood Types, Pretransfusion Compatibility, and Transfusion Reactions 71 Hemorrhagic Shock PART VII Endocrine Disorders 72 The Diabetic Patient in the ICU 73 Diabetic Ketoacidosis 74 Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome 75 Hypoglycemia 76 Diabetes Insipidus 77 Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion 78 Thyroid Storm 79 Hypothyroid Crisis in the Dog 80 Pheochromocytoma 81 Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency 82 Hypoadrenocorticism PART VIII Neurologic Disorders 83 Neurological Evaluation of the ICU Patient 84 Seizures and Status Epilepticus 85 Intracranial Hypertension 86 Tetanus 87 Hepatic Encephalopathy Part IX Infectious Disorders 88 Hospital-Associated Infections and Zoonoses 89 Febrile Neutropenia 90 Sepsis and Septic Shock 91 Bacterial Infections 92 Fungal Infections 93 Viral Infections 94 Canine Parvovirus Infection 95 Infective Endocarditis 96 Urosepsis 97 Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections 98 Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections 99 Multidrug-Resistant Infections 100 Infectious Disease Control in the ICU PART X Hematologic Disorders 101 Hypercoagulable States 102 Feline Aortic Thromboembolism 103 Platelet Disorders 104 Coagulopathy in the ICU 105 Management of the Bleeding Patient in the ICU 106 Anemia in the ICU 107 Dyshemoglobinemias 108 Acute Hemolytic Disorders PART XI Intraabdominal Disorders 109 Acute Abdominal Pain 110 Acute Pancreatitis 111 Acute Cholecystitis 112 Hepatitis and Cholangiohepatitis 113 Hepatic Failure 114 Portal Hypertension 115 Portosystemic Shunt Management 116 Acute Gastroenteritis 117 Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage 118 Regurgitation and Vomiting 119 Diarrhea 120 Peritonitis PART XII Urogenital Disorders 121 Acute Kidney Injury 122 Chronic Kidney Disease 123 Kidney Transplantation PART XIII Nutrition 124 Nutritional Assessment 125 Nutritional Modulation of Critical Illness 126 Enteral Nutrition 127 Parenteral Nutrition PART XIV Trauma 128 Traumatic Brain Injury 129 Wound Management 130 Thermal Burn Injury PART XV Anesthesia and Pain Management 131 Pain Assessment 132 Sedation of the Critically Ill Patient 133 Anesthesia in the Critically Ill Patient 134 Analgesia and Constant Rate Infusions 135 Physical Rehabilitation for the Critical Care Patient 136 Integrative Veterinary Medicine for the Intensive Care Unit Patient PART XVI Environmental Emergencies 137 Smoke Inhalation 138 Hypothermia 139 Heat Stroke 140 Drowning and Submersion Injury PART XVII Miscellaneous Disorders 141 Anaphylaxis 142 Gas Embolism 143 Subcutaneous Emphysema 144 Ocular Disease in the Intensive Care Unit 145 Critically Ill Neonatal and Pediatric Patients 146 Critically Ill Geriatric Patients PART XVIII Pharmacology 147 Catecholamines 148 Vasopressin 149 Antihypertensives 150 Pimobendan 151 Diuretics 152 Appetite Stimulants 153 Gastrointestinal Protectants 154 Antiemetics and Prokinetics 155 Opioid Agonists and Antagonists 156 Benzodiazepines 157 a2-Agonists and Antagonists 158 Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs 159 Gabapentin 160 Tramadol 161 Trazodone 162 Cannabinoid Medicine in Intensive Care Unit Patients 163 Anticonvulsants 164 Antiplatelet Drugs 165 Anticoagulants 166 Thrombolytic Agents 167 Hemostatic Drugs 168 Antiarrhythmic Agents 169 Inhaled Medications 170 Complications of Chemotherapy Agents 171 Antitoxins and Antivenoms PART XIX Antimicrobial Therapy 172 Antimicrobial Use in the Critical Care Patient 173 b-Lactam Antimicrobials 174 Aminoglycosides 175 Fluoroquinolones 176 Antifungal Therapy 177 Miscellaneous Antibiotics PART XX Extracorporeal Therapy 178 Renal Replacement Therapies 179 Apheresis 180 Extracorporeal Therapies for Blood Purification Part XXI Monitoring 181 Hemodynamic Monitoring 182 Cardiac Output Monitoring 183 Electrocardiogram Evaluation 184 Oximetry Monitoring 185 Colloid Osmotic Pressure and Osmolality 186 Coagulation and Platelet Monitoring 187 Viscoelastic Monitoring 188 Intraabdominal Pressure Monitoring 189 Point-of-Care Ultrasound in the ICU 190 Capnography 191 Intracranial Pressure Monitoring 192 Urine Output PART XXII Procedures 193 Peripheral Venous Catheterization 194 Intraosseous Catheterization 195 Central Venous Catheterization 196 Blood Film Evaluation 197 Endotracheal Intubation and Tracheostomy 198 Thoracocentesis 199 Thoracostomy Tube Placement and Drainage 200 Abdominocentesis 201 Arterial Catheterization 202 Blood Gas Sampling 203 Temporary Cardiac Pacing 204 Cardioversion 205 Defibrillation 206 Cerebrospinal Fluid Sampling and Interpretation 207 Urinary Catheterization 208 Urinary Diversion Techniques PART XXIII Intensive Care Unit Design and Management 209 Intensive Care Unit Facility Design 210 Management of the Intensive Care Unit 211 Client Communication, Grief, and Veterinary Wellness 212 Prevention of Compassion Fatigue and Burnout Appendices Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 1. Tolerance and the regulation of Immunity Chapter 2. Mechanisms of Autoimmunity Chapter 3. Pathogenesis of Autoimmune Diseases Chapter 4. Autoimmune Endocrine Diseases Chapter 5. Autoimmune Neurologic Diseases Chapter 6. Autoimmune Eye Diseases Chapter 7. Autoimmune Reproductive Diseases Chapter 8. Autoimmune Skin Diseases Chapter 9. Autoimmune Blood diseases Chapter 10. Autoimmune Muscle diseases Chapter 11. Autoimmune Liver and Kidney Diseases Chapter 12. Systemic Lupus Erythematosis Chapter 13. Erosive Autoimmune Polyarthritis Chapter 14. Non-Erosive polyarthritis Chapter 15. Immune-mediated vasculitides Chapter 16. Diagnosis of Autoimmune Diseases Chapter 17. Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases Chapter 18. Autoimmunity in Laboratory Animals

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Book SynopsisBiology and Diseases of the Ferret, Third Edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to provide a current, comprehensive reference on the ferret.Trade Review“This edition is well indexed and referenced and is a great practice reference.” (JAVMA, 15 December 2014) “There are many color photos in this edition, with a strong emphasis on histopathology. This book stands alone as a complete and comprehensive book on ferrets, and a new edition after 16 years is certainly justified.” (Doody’s, 9 January 2015) “In conclusion, The Biology and the Diseases of the Ferret, 3rd edition is a valuable resource because of the breadth and scope of information covered. Members of the private practice and laboratory animal communities will find it a useful addition to their libraries.” (Laboratory Animal Practitioner, 1 October 2014) Table of ContentsContributors ix Preface xv Section I Biology and Husbandry 3 Chapter 1 Taxonomy, History, and Use 5 James G. Fox Chapter 2 Anatomy of the Ferret 23 Howard Evans and Nguyen Quoc An Chapter 3 Neuroanatomy of the Ferret Brain with Focus on the Cerebral Cortex 69 Christopher D. Kroenke, Brian D. Mills, Jaime F. Olavarria, and Jeffrey J. Neil Chapter 4 Physiology of the Ferret 81 Mark T. Whary Chapter 5 Nutrition of the Ferret 123 James G. Fox, Carrie S. Schultz, and Brittany M. Vester Boler Chapter 6 Housing and Management 145 James G. Fox and Rosemary Broome Chapter 7 Normal Clinical and Biological Parameters 157 James G. Fox Chapter 8 Growth and Reproduction 187 James G. Fox, Judith A. Bell, and Rosemary Broome Chapter 9 Regulatory Considerations 211 Robert P. Marini Chapter 10 Recovery of the Black-Footed Ferret 219 Rachel Santymire, Heather Branvold-Faber, and Paul E. Marinari Section II Diseases and Clinical Applications 233 Chapter 11 Physical Examination, Preventive Medicine, and Diagnosis in the Ferret 235 Robert P. Marini Chapter 12 Anesthesia 259 Jeff C. Ko and Robert P. Marini Chapter 13 Surgery 285 Stephen J. Mehler Chapter 14 Diseases of the Hematopoietic System 311 Jörg Mayer, Susan E. Erdman, and James G. Fox Chapter 15 Diseases of the Genitourinary System 335 James G. Fox and Judith A. Bell Chapter 16 Diseases of the Gastrointestinal System 363 Kirk J. Maurer and James G. Fox Chapter 17 Diseases of the Endocrine System 377 Cassandra L. Miller, Robert P. Marini, and James G. Fox Chapter 18 Diseases of the Cardiovascular System 401 Robert A. Wagner Chapter 19 Other Systemic Diseases 421 James G. Fox Chapter 20 Viral Diseases of Ferrets 439 Matti Kiupel and David Perpiñán Chapter 21 Bacterial and Mycoplasmal Diseases 519 Alton G. Swennes and James G. Fox Chapter 22 Parasitic Diseases 553 Mary M. Patterson, James G. Fox, and Mark L. Eberhard Chapter 23 Mycotic Diseases 573 James G. Fox Chapter 24 Neoplastic Diseases 587 James G. Fox, Sureshkumar Muthupalani, Matti Kiupel, and Bruce Williams Section III Research and Applications 627 Chapter 25 The Ferret in Viral Respiratory Disease Research 629 Deborah R. Taylor Chapter 26 The Ferret in Morbillivirus Research 641 Veronika von Messling Chapter 27 Use of the Ferret in Cardiovascular Research 653 James P. Morgan Chapter 28 Genetic Engineering in the Ferret 665 Xingshen Sun, Ziying Yan, Xiaoming Liu, Alicia K. Olivier, and John F. Engelhardt Chapter 29 Hearing and Auditory Function in Ferrets 685 Fernando R. Nodal and Andrew J. King Chapter 30 The Ferret as a Model for Visual System Development and Plasticity 711 Jitendra Sharma and Mriganka Sur Chapter 31 The Ferret in Nausea and Vomiting Research: Lessons in Translation of Basic Science to the Clinic 735 Nathalie Percie du Sert and Paul L.R. Andrews Chapter 32 The Ferret in Lung Carcinogenesis and Nutritional Chemoprevention Research 779 Xiang-Dong Wang and Chun Liu Index 795

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection I: Basic Physiology 1. Reproductive physiology of female animals 2. Reproductive physiology of male animals 3. Puberty and Seasonality 4. Fertilisation and development of the conceptus 5. Pregnancy and its diagnosis 6. Partution and care of the newborn 7. Physiology of the puerperium 8. Pharmacological agents in the control of reproduction Section II: Gestation and Pathology of Gestation 9. Abnormalities of development and pregnancy 10. Prolapse of vagina, cervix and rectum Section III: Obstetrics and surgery of the reproductive system 11. Approach to an obstetrical case 12. Prevalence, causes and consequences of dystocia 13. Maternal dystocia: causes and treatment 14. Fetal dystocia in livestock: delivery per vaginam 15. Defects of presentation, position and posture in livestock; delivery by foetotomy 16. Defects of presentation, position and posture in livestock; delivery by caesarean section 17. Dystocia and disoders of pregnancy in pigs 18. Manipulative delivery per vaginam in dogs and cats 19. Caesarean section in dogs and cats 20. Injuries and diseases consequent upon partutition 21. Castration and cryptorchid surgery Section IV: Subfertility 22. Infertility in the cow due to functional and management deficiencies 23. The metritis complex in cattle 24. Specific infectious diseases causing infertility and subfertility in cattle 25. Veterinary control of herd fertility in intensively-managed dairy herds 26. Veterinary control of herd fertility in pastoral dairy herds 27. Veterinary control of reproduction in beef herds 28. Fertility and infertility in Bos indicus 29. Infertility and abortion in sheep and goats 30. Management of breeding in small-scale poultry production 31. Equine infertility and stud medicine practice 32. Infertility in the pig and the control of pig herd fertility 33. Infertility in the bitch and queen 34. Pharmacological control of reproduction in the dog and cat Section V: Male animal 35. Evaluation of the fertility of breeding males 36. Abnormalities affecting reproductive function of male animals Section VI: Less common domestic species 37. Old and New World camelids 38. Buffalo and related species 39. Deer 40. Laboratory and pet rodents and lagomorphs 41. Veterinary control of reproduction in rodent colonies 42. Asian Elephant Section VII: Assisted Reproduction 43. Artificial Insemination 44. Embryo transfer

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Book SynopsisShowing how to maximize performance in horses, this book describes sports training regimens and how to reduce musculoskeletal injuries. It addresses the anatomical and physiological basis of equine exercise and performance, centering on evaluation, imaging, pharmacology, and training recommendations for sports such as racing and show jumping.Table of ContentsSection I: Structure Considerations in Equine Sports Medicine 1. An Overview of Performance and Sports Medicine 2. Comparative Aspects of Exercise Physiology Section II: Physiology of Exercise and Performance 3. Energetic Considerations of Exercise 4. Nutrition of the Performance Horse 5. Hematology and Biochemistry 6. Physiology of Acid-Base Balance and Fluid Shifts with Exercise 7. Endocrine and Immune Responses to Exercise and Training 8. Thermoregulation 9. The Respiratory System: Anatomy, Physiology, and Adaptations to Exercise and Training 10. Transport of Horses 11. The Cardiovascular System: Anatomy, Physiology, and Adaptations to Exercise and Training 12. Muscle: Anatomy, Physiology, and Adaptations to Exercise and Training 13. Tendon, Ligament, Bone, and Cartilage: Anatomy, Physiology, and Adaptations to Exercise and Training 14. Age and Disuse in Athletes: Effects of Detraining, Spelling, Injury, and Age Section III: Biomechanics/Kinematics and Performance 15. Conformation 16. The Biomechanics of Equine Locomotion 17. Kinematics of the Equine Back and Pelvis 18. Functional Biomechanics: The Effect of the Rider and Track Section IV: Practical Exercise Physiology 19. Training Regimens: Physiologic Adaptations to Training 20. Training Tthe Thoroughbred Racehorse 21. Training Standardbred Trotters and Pacers 22. Training Endurance Horses 23. Training the Event Horse 24. Dressage Tests, Movements, and Training: A Primer 25. Training Show Jumpers 26. Training the Working Horse 27. Training the Racing Quarterhorse 28. Evaluation of Performance Potential 29. Clinical Exercise Testing and Investigation of Poor Performance

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Book SynopsisLameness is one of the most costly diseases affecting cattle and cases are increasing as dairy cows spend more time confined to concrete instead of grassy pasture. The economic impact of lameness is significant. Preventive claw care is increasingly practiced in modern dairy farming and is now recognized as a necessary investment in herd health.Table of ContentsChapter 1: An Introduction to Cattle Lameness. Chapter 2: Horn Formation and Growth. Chapter 3: Nutrition and Claw Health. Chapter 4: Biomechanics of Weight (Load) Bearing and Claw Trimming. Chapter 5: Laminitis. Chapter 6: Pain Management. Chapter 7: Upper Leg Lameness. Chapter 8: Infectious Claw Disease. Chatper 9: Cattle Behavior, Cow-Friendly Facilities and Proper Handling. Chapter 10: Footbaths for the Management of Infectious Skin Disorders of the Foot and Hoof Knife Sharpening. Index.

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