Veterinary medicine: small animals Books

Book SynopsisSmall Animal Soft Tissue Surgery Provides a fully updated new edition of this comprehensive, detailed reference to surgical syndromes and diseases in small animals Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery, Second Edition offers a thoroughly revised new edition of this comprehensive, detailed reference to surgical syndromes and diseases in small animal patients. Featuring detailed surgical descriptions accompanied by high-quality illustrations, the book updates the procedures throughout to include new and revised techniques. New chapters cover pyloric hypertrophy, coagulation factors and anticoagulation strategies, and pacemakers, with a newly standalone chapter on persistent aortic arches. Organized by body system, each section of the book includes a brief review of surgical anatomy and physiology. Chapters present surgical techniques, with information on pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis, and a companion website provides video clips and slideshows demonstrating the procedures. The Second Edition: Presents a complete resource to small animal soft tissue surgeryFeatures detailed surgical descriptions accompanied by high-quality illustrationsUpdates surgical techniques throughout to reflect new or refined proceduresAdds chapters on pyloric hypertrophy, coagulation factors and anticoagulation strategies, and pacemakers, and splits persistent aortic arches into an expanded standalone chapterFeatures video clips and slideshows on a companion website to demonstrate the techniques covered Relying on the very latest literature to present the current state of the art, Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery is an essential reference for small animal surgeons, residents, and practitioners performing soft tissue surgery.Table of ContentsList of Contributors ix Preface xiii About the Companion Website xiv Section 1: Gastrointestinal Surgery 1 1 Disorders of the Salivary Gland 3 Catriona M. MacPhail 2 Surgical Treatment of Esophageal Disease 8 Eric Monnet, Jeffrey J. Runge, and William T.N. Culp 3 Vascular Ring Anomalies 23 Eric Monnet 4 Hiatal Hernia 29 Eric Monnet and Ronald Bright 5 Pyloric Hypertrophy 38 Eric Monnet 6 Gastroduodenal Ulceration 41 Tracy L. Hill, B. Duncan X. Lascelles, and Anthony Blikslager 7 Gastric Dilatation Volvulus 53 Elisa M. Mazzaferro and Eric Monnet 8 Focal and Linear Gastrointestinal Obstructions 75 Nina Samuel, Barbro Filliquist,and William T.N. Culp 9 Mesenteric Volvulus and Colonic Torsion 92 Catriona M. MacPhail 10 Gastrointestinal Neoplasia 96 Deanna R. Worley 11 Megacolon 111 Stewart D. Ryan 12 Anal Sac Disease 123 Maureen Griffin and William T.N. Culp Section 2: Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas 133 13 Portosystemic Shunts 135 Lisa Klopp, Angela J. Marolf, Eric Monnet, and Craig B. Webb 14 Liver Lobe Torsion and Abscess 171 Daniel A. Degner and Jitender Bhandal 15 Liver Tumors and Partial Hepatectomy 178 Daniel A. Degner and Richard Walshaw 16 Gallbladder Mucocele 197 Steve J. Mehler and Philipp D. Mayhew 17 Extrahepatic Biliary Tract Obstruction 202 Steve J. Mehler and Philipp D. Mayhew 18 Other Surgical Diseases of the Gallbladder and Biliary Tract: Cholecystitis, Neoplasia, Infarct, and Trauma 226 Steve J. Mehler and Philipp D. Mayhew 19 Pancreatitis 230 Panagiotis G. Xenoulis, Jörg M. Steiner, and Eric Monnet Section 3: Peritoneal Cavity 251 20 Peritonitis 253 Lori Ludwig 21 Hemoperitoneum 271 Jennifer Prittie and Lori Ludwig 22 Pneumoperitoneum 285 Jennifer Prittie and Lori Ludwig 23 Retroperitoneal Diseases 291 Amelia M. Simpson 24 Congenital Abdominal Wall Hernia 295 Amelia M. Simpson 25 Acquired Abdominal Wall Hernia 303 Amelia M. Simpson 26 Diaphragmatic and Peritoneopericardial Diaphragmatic Hernias 308 Janet Kovak McClaran 27 Perineal Hernia 318 F.A. (Tony) Mann and Carlos Henrique de Mello Souza Section 4: Chest Wall 331 28 Pectus Excavatum 333 Raymond K. Kudej 29 Surgery of the Thoracic Wall 341 Julius M. Liptak, Eric Monnet, and Kristin Zersen 30 Tumors of the Thoracic Wall 354 Julius M. Liptak 31 Flail Chest 366 Dennis Olsen and Ronald S. Olsen Section 5: Pleural Space 375 32 Chylothorax 377 Jonathan F. McAnulty 33 Pyothorax in Dogs and Cats 392 Chad Schmiedt 34 Pneumothorax 400 Robert J. Hardie Section 6: Respiratory Surgery 421 35 Oronasal and Oroantral Fistula 423 Naomi Hoyer 36 Cleft Lip and Palate 428 Yoav Bar-Am 37 Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome 438 Dorothee Krainer and Gilles Dupré 38 Laryngeal Paralysis 459 Eric Monnet 39 Laryngeal Neoplasia 473 Eric Monnet 40 Tracheal Surgery 475 Catriona M. MacPhail 41 Surgical Diseases of the Lungs 486 Eric Monnet Section 7: Urinary Tract 501 42 Pathophysiology of Renal Disease 503 Cathy Langston and Serge Chalhoub 43 Upper Urinary Tract Obstruction 516 Eric Monnet 44 Urolithiasis of the LowerUrinary Tract 523 Eric Monnet 45 Ureteral Ectopia and Urinary Incontinence 533 Philipp D. Mayhew and Allyson Berent 46 Treatment Strategies for Urethral Sphincter Mechanism Incompetence 548 Philipp D. Mayhew and Allyson Berent 47 Treatment Strategies for Ureteral Ectopia 559 Philipp D. Mayhew and Allyson Berent 48 Neoplasia of the Urinary Tract 571 Ramesh K. Sivacolundhu and Stephen J. Withrow 49 Urinary Tract Trauma 589 Heidi Phillips 50 Urinary Diversion Techniques 605 Maureen Griffin, Allyson Berent, Chick Weisse, and William T.N. Culp 51 Idiopathic or Benign Essential Renal Hematuria 627 Allyson Berent and Chick Weisse 52 Renal Transplant 635 Chad Schmiedt Section 8: Reproductive Tract 659 53 Pyometra 661 Natali Krekeler and Fiona Hollinshead 54 Cesarean Section 672 Wendy Baltzer 55 Congenital Vaginal Defects 684 Fran Smith 56 Ovariectomy and Ovariohysterectomy 690 Thomas J. Smith and Bernard Séguin 57 Scrotal and Testicular Trauma and Neoplasia 698 Fran Smith 58 Prostatic Disease 704 Michelle Kutzler 59 Cryptorchidism 720 Carlos Gradil and Robert McCarthy 60 Paraphimosis 726 Michelle Kutzler 61 Priapism 730 Michelle Kutzler 62 Phimosis 736 Dietrich Volkmann 63 Penile and Preputial Trauma and Neoplasia 740 Dawna Voelkl Section 9: Endocrine 747 64 Primary Hyperparathyroidism 749 Nicholas J. Bacon 65 Feline Hyperthyroidism 767 Marie-Pauline Maurin and Carmel T. Mooney 66 Canine Thyroid Neoplasia 779 Deanna R. Worley 67 Canine and Feline Insulinoma 785 Floryne O. Buishand and Jolle Kirpensteijn 68 Adrenal Tumors 798 Pierre Amsellem, Michael Schaer, and James P. Farese Section 10: Ear Surgery 817 69 Anatomy of the Ear 819 Jamie R. Bellah 70 Surgery of the Pinna 828 Jamie R. Bellah 71 Aural Neoplasia 838 Brad M. Matz and Jamie R. Bellah 72 Otitis Externa 846 Robert Kennis 73 Feline and Canine Otitis Media 851 Dawn Logas 74 Surgery of the Vertical Ear Canal 857 Anne Sylvestre 75 Imaging of the Ear for Surgical Evaluation 864 Robert Cole, Kaitlin Fiske, and John Hathcock 76 Total Ear Canal Ablation and Lateral Bulla Osteotomy 875 Daniel D. Smeak 77 Subtotal Ear Canal Ablation 891 Kyle G. Mathews 78 Surgical Diseases of the Middle Ear 895 Marije Risselada and Elizabeth M. Hardie Section 11: Cardiac 905 79 Coagulation Disorders and Surgery 907 Sara Shropshire and Benjamin Brainard 80 Heart Surgery Strategies 917 E. Christopher Orton 81 Congenital Cardiac Shunts 924 E. Christopher Orton 82 Valvular Heart Disease 936 E. Christopher Orton 83 Cardiac Neoplasia 944 E. Christopher Orton 84 Congenital Pericardial Diseases 947 Eric Monnet 85 Constrictive Pericarditis 950 Eric Monnet 86 Pericardial Effusion 953 Eric Monnet 87 Pacemaker Therapy 964 Eric Monnet Section 12: Hematopoietic 981 88 Surgical Treatment of Splenic Disease 983 Kyla Walter and William T.N. Culp 89 Surgical Treatment of Thymic Disease 997 Erin A. Gibson and William T.N. Culp Index 1007

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Book SynopsisLow-Cost Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics A practical guide to maximizing the diagnostic value of in-house quick assessment tests (QATs) In Low-Cost Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics, the authors provide a hands-on resource designed to facilitate healthcare delivery across the spectrum of care. Historically, clinicians have been taught to apply the gold standard approach to the practice of medicine. However, recent advances in veterinary medical care and associated technologies have made practitioners question whether a one-size-fits-all approach is truly best. After all, when we perform diagnostic tests, are we testing out of the desire for completeness, to cover all bases for the good of the patient? Or are we testing because we are expected to? The reality is that gold standard care is not always advisable and not always possible. In clinical practice, veterinarians frequently encounter obstacles that limit their approaches to case management. Cost of care is a significant constraint that requires practitioners to rethink which diagnostic tests are essential. Not every patient requires a complete blood count (CBC), chemistry profile, urinalysis, and fecal analysis to obtain diagnostic value. This text suggests that the best approach to case management be determined by the situation, the context, the patient, and the client. While sophisticated panels of tests may remain the recommended approach to case management, Low-Cost Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics outlines entry-level, in-house diagnostic blood, urine, fecal, and body cavity fluid tests: how to perform them as well as the breadth and depth of patient-specific data that can be gleaned from quick assessment tests (QATs). Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to patient care considerations, communication strategies that facilitate cost-conscious shared decision-makingComprehensive explorations of quick assessment tests (QATs) in hematology, including packed cell volume (PCV), total solids (TS), buffy coat analysis, blood smears, blood glucose, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), saline agglutination tests, and activated clotting time. Practical discussions of quick assessment tests (QATs) involving urine, including urine color, dipstick analysis, specific gravity (USG), and urine sediment analysisPragmatic evaluation of fecal analysis, including considerations surrounding fecal color, volume, consistency, and odor; saline smears or wet mounts, and fecal flotation. Discussion on body cavity fluid analysisSample case vignettes, complete with question and answer (Q&A) Perfect for veterinary practitioners, veterinary technicians, veterinary and veterinary technician students, Low-Cost Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics offers a quick and easy reference guide to maximizing diagnostic value in those cases where care is cost-prohibitive.Table of ContentsAbout the Authors xiv About the Contributors xvii Preface xviii Acknowledgments xxi Part 1 Patient Care Considerations 1 1 The Gold Standard, Standards of Care, and Spectrum of Care: An Evolving Approach to Diagnostic Medicine 3Ryane E. Englar 1.1 Defining the Gold Standard 3 1.2 Limitations of the Gold Standard 4 1.3 Returning to the Case of the Cat with Stranguria: a Different Perspective on Standards of Care 4 1.4 Limitations to Standards of Care 5 1.5 Spectrum of Care 6 References 7 2 Consultation Room Communication Strategies that Facilitate Dialogue on the Diagnostic Approach to Patient Care 9Ryane E. Englar 2.1 Emergence of Communication as a Clinically Relevant Skill in Human Health Care 9 2.2 The Evolution of Communication in Veterinary Health Care 10 2.3 Communication Skills That Are Essential to Diagnosis-Making 11 2.4 Concepts of Health Literacy and Compliance 13 2.5 Using Easy-to-Understand (Nonmedical) Language 14 2.6 Checking in 15 2.7 Assessing the Client’s Knowledge 17 2.8 Signposting 18 2.9 Addressing the Cost of Care 20 References 22 Part 2 Quick Assessment Tests (QATS) Involving Blood 27 3 Packed Cell Volume 29Sharon M. Dial 3.1 Procedural Definition: What Is this Test About? 29 3.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform this Test? 29 3.3 Equipment 29 3.4 Procedural Steps: How Do I Perform this Test? 30 3.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 33 3.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 33 3.7 Interpreting Test Results 34 3.8 Clinical Case Example(s): Can We Link to the Cases in Chapter 5? 35 3.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 35 3.10 Key Takeaways 36 References 36 4 Total Protein as Measured by Refractometry 37Sharon M. Dial 4.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 37 4.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform this Test? 37 4.3 Equipment 38 4.4 Procedural Steps: How Do I Perform this Test? 38 4.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 42 4.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 43 4.7 Interpreting Test Result 43 4.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 44 4.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Values 44 4.10 Key Takeaways 44 Reference 45 Suggested References 45 5 Gross and Microscopic Evaluation of the Buffy Coat 46Sharon M. Dial 5.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 46 5.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform this Test? 46 5.3 Equipment 47 5.4 Procedural Steps: How Do I Perform this Test? 47 5.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 50 5.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 53 5.7 Interpreting Test Results 53 5.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 54 5.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 54 5.10 Key Takeaways 54 Reference 54 6 The Blood Film 55Sharon M. Dial 6.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 55 6.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 55 6.3 Equipment 55 6.4 Procedural Steps: Preparing the Blood Film How Do I Perform This Test? 56 6.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 64 6.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 64 6.7 Interpreting Test Results 69 6.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 70 6.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 70 6.10 Key Takeaways 70 References 70 Suggested Bench-Side Reference 71 7 Blood Glucose 72Sharon M. Dial 7.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 72 7.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 72 7.3 Equipment 73 7.4 Procedural Steps: How Do I Perform This Test? 73 7.5 A Note on Quality Control 73 7.6 Procedure for Patient Samples 74 7.7 Time Estimate to Perform Test 76 7.8 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 76 7.9 Interpreting Test Results 77 7.10 Clinical Case Example(s) 78 7.11 Add-On Tests That you May Need to Consider and Their Additive Values 78 7.12 Key Takeaways 78 References 78 8 Blood Urea Nitrogen 79Sharon M. Dial 8.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 79 8.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 79 8.3 Equipment 80 8.4 Procedural Steps: How Do I Perform this Test? 80 8.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 81 8.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 81 8.7 Interpreting Test Results 82 8.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 82 8.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 82 8.10 Key Takeaways 83 9 Whole Blood Lactate 84Sharon M. Dial 9.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 84 9.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 84 9.3 Equipment 85 9.4 Procedural Steps: How Do I Perform This Test? 85 9.5 A Note on Quality Control 85 9.6 Procedure for Patient Samples 85 9.7 Time Estimate to Perform Test 87 9.8 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 87 9.9 Interpreting Test Results 87 9.10 Clinical Case Example(s) 88 9.11 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 88 9.12 Key Takeaways 88 References 88 10 Saline Agglutination Test 89Sharon M. Dial 10.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 89 10.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 89 10.3 Equipment 89 10.4 Procedural Steps: How Do I Perform This Test? 89 10.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 91 10.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 91 10.7 Interpreting Test Results 92 10.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 92 10.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 92 10.10 Key Takeaways 92 Reference 93 11 Activated Clotting Time 94Sharon M. Dial 11.1 Procedural Definition: (“What Is This Test About?”) 94 11.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 94 11.3 Equipment 94 11.4 Procedural Steps: How Do I Perform This Test? 94 11.5 Time Estimate To Perform Test 96 11.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 97 11.7 Interpreting Test Results 97 11.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 97 11.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 97 11.10 Key Takeaways 97 Part 3 Quick Assessment Tests (QATS) Involving Urine 99 12 Assessing Urine’s Physical Properties 101Ryane E. Englar 12.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 101 12.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 101 12.3 Equipment 102 12.4 Procedural Steps 103 12.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 105 12.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 105 12.7 Interpreting Test Results 106 12.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 111 12.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 113 12.10 Key Takeaways 113 12.11 Clinical Pearls 114 References 115 13 Urine Specific Gravity 116Ryane E. Englar 13.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 116 13.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform this Test? 117 13.3 Equipment 117 13.4 Procedural Steps 118 13.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 124 13.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 124 13.7 Interpreting Test Results 124 13.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 126 13.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 127 13.10 Key Takeaways 127 13.11 Clinical Pearls 127 References 128 14 Chemical Evaluation of Urine 130Ryane E. Englar 14.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 130 14.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 132 14.3 Equipment 132 14.4 Procedural Steps 132 14.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 136 14.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 136 14.7 Interpreting Test Results 138 14.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 141 14.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 142 14.10 Key Takeaways 143 14.11 Clinical Pearls 144 References 145 15 Urine Sediment Examination 146Sharon M. Dial 15.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 146 15.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 146 15.3 Equipment 147 15.4 Procedural Steps: How Do I Perform This Test? 147 15.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 149 15.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 151 15.7 Interpreting Test Results 152 15.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 157 15.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 157 15.10 Key Takeaways 157 Reference 157 Suggested Bench-Side References 158 Part 4 Quick Assessment Tests (QATS) Involving Feces 159 16 Assessing the Physical Properties of Fecal Matter 161Ryane E. Englar 16.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 161 16.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 161 16.3 Equipment 164 16.4 Procedural Steps 166 16.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 166 16.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 166 16.7 Interpreting Test Results 172 16.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 183 16.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 183 16.10 Key Takeaways 185 16.11 Clinical Pearls 186 References 187 17 Direct Smears 191Ryane E. Englar 17.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 191 17.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 191 17.3 Equipment 194 17.4 Procedural Steps [1–5, 20, 30, 60–62] 194 17.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 196 17.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 196 17.7 Interpreting Test Results 197 17.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 198 17.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 201 17.10 Key Takeaways 203 17.11 Clinical Pearls 204 References 204 18 Fecal Flotation 207Ryane E. Englar and Jeremy Bessett 18.1 Procedural Definition: What is This Test About? 207 18.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 210 18.3 Options Available for Fecal Flotation 211 18.4 Equipment 213 18.5 Procedural Steps: Fecal Flotation with Fixed-Angle Centrifuge [1–4, 8, 11, 22, 23, 28] 213 18.6 Time Estimate to Perform Fecal Flotation with Fixed-Angle Centrifuge 216 18.7 Brief Consideration of the Procedural Steps in the Event a Swinging Bucket Centrifuge Is Used 217 18.8 Equipment 217 18.9 Procedural Steps 217 18.10 Time Estimate to Perform Passive Fecal Flotation 221 18.11 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting for Fecal Flotation 221 18.12 Interpreting Test Results 221 18.13 Clinical Case Example(s) 227 18.14 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 227 18.15 Key Takeaways 229 18.16 Clinical Pearls 229 References 230 Part 5 Quick Assessment of Body Cavity Fluids 235 19 Body Cavity Fluid Analysis 237Sharon M. Dial 19.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 237 19.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 237 19.3 Equipment 238 19.4 Procedural Steps: How Do I Perform This Test? 238 19.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 240 19.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 240 19.7 Interpreting Test Results 241 19.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 244 19.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 244 19.10 Key Takeaways 245 References 245 Suggested Bench-Side References 245 Part 6 Clinical Cases 247 20 Clinical Cases 249Jeremy Bessett, with support from Sharon M. Dial Case 1: Fred 249 Case 2: Bella 253 Case 3: Benji 258 Case 4: Mittens 266 Case 5: Star 272 Case 6: Earl 277 Case 7: Sammy 281 Case 8: Coffee 286 Case 9: Dexter 291 Case 10: Tabitha 297 Case 11: Ace 301 Case 12: Timothy 304 Case 13: Duckie 307 Case 14: Angel 311 Case 15: Chase 314 Index 321

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsList of Contributors xvii ACVS Foreword xix ACVIM Foreword xxi Preface xxiii About the Companion Website xxv 1 A History of Veterinary Neurosurgery: 1900–2000 1Don Sorjonen Introduction 1 Advances in Imaging Techniques 1 Advances in Spinal Procedures 2 Thoracolumbar (T1–S1) 2 Cervical (C1–C7) 5 Advances in Intracranial Procedures 8 Epilogue 11 References 12 2 Applications of 3D Printing in Veterinary Neurosurgery 17Fred Wininger Steps of the 3D Printing Process 18 Acquisition 18 Thresholding 18 Segmentation 18 File Format Creation 19 Manifold Manipulation 19 Anatomic Modeling 19 Printing 20 Current Spinal Applications 20 Customized Tools 20 Current Brain Applications 21 Future Applications of 3D Printing in Veterinary Neurosurgery 23 References 23 3 Postoperative Radiation Therapy of Intracranial Tumors 25M. W. Nolan Introduction 25 Overview of Radiation Therapy 25 Radiobiology 25 DNA as The Target for Radiation 25 Normal Tissue Injury 26 Rationale for Radiation Fractionation 26 Radiation Physics and Treatment Planning 28 Beam Energy Selection 28 Dose Calculations 28 Target Localization Strategies 29 Delivery Systems 31 Plan Evaluation 32 Specific Tumor Types 33 Meningioma 33 Clinical Data 33 Radiotherapeutic Techniques 34 Glial Tumors 34 Clinical Data 34 Radiotherapeutic Techniques 35 Choroid Plexus Tumors 35 Clinical Data 35 Radiotherapeutic Techniques 35 Spinal Tumors 35 Clinical Data 35 Radiotherapeutic Techniques 36 Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Radiation Therapy 36 References 37 4 Practice and Principles of Neuroanesthesia for Imaging and Neurosurgery 39Claudio C. Natalini Introduction 39 Increases in ICP 39 Clinical Signs 39 Dynamics 39 Cerebral Perfusion and Anesthesia 40 The Cushing Reflex and Anesthesia 40 Increases in ICP During Anesthesia 41 ICP and Contrast Myelography 42 Hydrocephalus 42 Neurologic Monitoring: Monitoring Brain State During Anesthesia 42 Modalities of Neurologic Monitoring 42 Electroencephalogram EEG 42 Sensory-Evoked Responses (SERs) and Somatosensory-Evoked Potentials (SSEPs) 42 Glycemic Control 42 Monitoring Nociception 42 Other Modalities 43 Sedation versus General Anesthesia for Imaging 43 Regional Anesthesia for Laminectomy, Hemilaminectomy, and Vertebral Fractures 43 Anesthesia Protocol for Intracranial Surgery 43 References 44 Part I Spinal Procedures 45 5 Cervical Ventral Slot Decompression 47Andy Shores and Allison Mooney Cervical IVD Syndrome 47 History 47 Clinical Signs 47 Radiographic Signs 48 Advanced Imaging 49 Indications for Surgery 50 Ventral Approach to the Cervical Spine 50 Decompression of the Cervical Spinal Cord 54 Ventral Slot Method 54 Perioperative and Postoperative Care 58 References 58 6 Thoracolumbar Decompression: Hemilaminectomy and Mini-Hemilaminectomy (Pediculectomy) 59Brigitte A. Brisson Indications 59 Procedures 59 Technique: Surgical Approach for Mini-Hemilaminectomy (Video 6.1) 60 Dorsolateral Approach [14–17] (Video 6.2) 60 Variation 61 Recommended Variation 61 Technique: Mini-Hemilaminectomy Procedure 63 Technique: Surgical Approach for Hemilaminectomy 64 Technique: Hemilaminectomy Procedure 65 Removal of Disk Material: Mini-Hemilaminectomy and Hemilaminectomy 66 Closure 67 Complications 67 Postoperative Care 68 References 68 7 Thoracolumbar Disk Fenestration 70Brigitte A. Brisson Indications 70 Technique – Surgical Approach 71 Variations 72 Technique – Fenestration Procedure (Video 7.1) 72 Blade Fenestration 73 Power Fenestration 73 Other Requirements 75 Closure 75 Complications 75 Postoperative Care 76 References 76 8 Percutaneous Laser Disk Ablation 78Danielle Dugat Introduction 78 Laser Ablation 78 Candidate Selection 79 Procedure Description 80 Procedure Complications and Recurrence 82 Diagnostic Evaluation of PLDA 83 Conclusion 84 References 84 9 The Cranial Thoracic Spine: Approach via Dorsolateral Hemilaminectomy 86Yael Merbl and Annie Vivian Chen-Allen Indications 86 Surgical Anatomy 87 Patient Positioning 87 Surgical Technique 88 Postoperative Care 89 References 90 10 Principles in Surgical Management of Locked Cervical Facets in Dogs 91Andy Shores and Ryan Gibson Introduction 91 Unilateral Locked Cervical Facets in Humans 91 Clinical Presentation 91 Surgical Techniques 92 Postoperative Care 94 Summary/Conclusions 94 References 95 11 Spinal Stabilization: Cervical Vertebral Column 96Bianca F. Hettlich Introduction 96 Preoperative Planning 96 Anatomical Considerations 96 Implant Selection 97 Positioning and Approach 97 Vertebral Distraction 98 Diskectomy 99 Intervertebral Spacer 99 Indication for Additional Decompression 101 Surgical Stabilization 101 Monocortical Screw/PMMA Fixation 101 Vertebral Body Plates 102 Other Techniques 104 Stabilization of Multiple Spaces 105 Postoperative Assessment 105 Complications 106 References 107 12 Stabilization of the Thoracolumbar Spine 109Simon T. Kornberg and Brigitte A. Brisson Preoperative Planning 109 Decompression with Stabilization 111 Technique 111 Implant Selection 111 Thoracolumbar Spine 114 Positioning and Approach 114 Implant Selection 114 Spinal Stapling/Segmental Fixation 116 Lumbosacral Spine 118 Anatomy 118 Positioning and Approach 118 Reduction 119 Implant Selection 119 Postoperative Imaging 120 Complications 120 Aftercare 122 Acknowledgments 122 References 122 13 Surgical Management of Congenital Spinal Anomalies 124Sheila Carrera-Justiz and Gabriel Garcia Diagnostics 124 Treatment 125 Prognosis 126 Future Directions 127 Summary 127 References 127 14 Lumbosacral Decompression and Foraminotomy Techniques 129Stef H. Y. Lim and Michaela Beasley Pathophysiology and Anatomy 129 L7–S1 Foramina Anatomy 129 Diagnosis 130 History and Clinical Signs 130 Physical Examination Findings 130 Orthopedic Examination Findings 130 Neurologic Examination Findings 131 Radiography 131 Myelography (Contrast Study) 132 Computed Tomography (CT) 132 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) 133 Force Plate Analysis 134 Electrodiagnostics 134 Treatment: Conservative and Medical Therapy 134 Surgery 134 Dorsal Laminectomy 135 Patient Preparation and Positioning 135 Surgical Technique 135 Foraminotomy 136 Facetectomy 137 Distraction, Fusion, and Stabilization 137 Pins and PMMA 137 SOP Plating 137 Surgical Technique 138 Pedicle Screw and Rod Fixation (PSRF) 138 Minimally-Invasive Transilial Vertebral (MTV) Blocking 138 Postoperative Management 139 References 139 15 Surgical Management of Spinal Nerve Root Tumors 143Ane Uriarte Introduction 143 Clinical Presentations 143 Meningioma 143 Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors 143 Diagnosis 144 Imaging 144 Spinal Meningioma MRI 144 PNST MRI 144 Electrodiagnostics 147 Cytology/Histology 147 Meningiomas 147 PNST 147 Surgery of PNST Within the Spinal Nerves 148 Cervical Approach 148 Positioning 148 Lateral Surgical Approach to Caudal Cervical Foramen After Amputation 148 Dorsal Surgical Approach for Cervical Hemilaminectomy 149 Respiratory Compromise in Cervical Myelopathies 149 Lumbar Approach 150 Approach to the L7–S1 Foramen 150 Postoperative Care 150 Prognosis 151 Radiation Therapy 151 References 151 16 Surgical Management of Craniocervical Junction Anomalies 153Sofia Cerda-Gonzalez Indications 153 Surgical Anatomy 154 Patient Preparation and Positioning 155 Surgical Technique 156 Outcomes 159 References 159 17 Ventral Approach to the Cervicothoracic Spine 161Isidro Mateo Introduction 161 Surgical Anatomy [10–12] 161 Muscles 161 Vessels 163 Nerves 163 Viscera 163 Surgical Technique [10, 12] 163 Clinical Results 165 Conclusion 167 References 167 Part II Intracranial Procedures 169 18 Intraoperative Ultrasound in Intracranial Surgery 171Alison M. Lee, Chris Tollefson and Andy Shores Introduction 171 Artifacts in Imaging 172 Accuracy of Intraoperative Ultrasound 173 Scanning Procedure and Equipment 173 Appearance of Tumor on Ultrasound 175 Ultrasound Guided Procedures 177 Conclusion 177 References 177 19 Brain Biopsy Techniques 179John Rossmeisl and Annie Chen Introduction 179 Indications and Contraindications 179 Frame-based Stereotactic Brain Biopsy (SBBfb) 179 SBBfb Technique 181 Preoperative Evaluation 181 Headframe Placement and Acquisition of Stereotactic Images 181 SBBfb Planning 181 SBBfb Procedure 183 Postoperative Care and Adverse Events 184 Processing of Brain Biopsy Specimens 184 Frameless Stereotactic Brain Biopsy (SBBfl) 185 SBBfl Technique 185 Attachment of the Fiducial Markers 185 Acquisition of Magnetic Resonance Images 186 Registration Procedure 186 Trajectory Planning 187 Brain Biopsy 187 Biopsy Sample Processing 187 Conclusion 187 References 188 20 Surgical Management of Sellar Masses 190Tina Owen, Annie Chen-Allen and Linda Martin Introduction 190 Case Selection 191 Preoperative Work up 192 Neurologic Exam 192 Preoperative Testing and Diagnostics 193 Endocrine Testing 193 Brain Imaging 193 Imaging of Pituitary Masses 194 Imaging of Non-Pituitary Sellar Masses 195 Surgery 196 Anatomy 196 Localization 196 Positioning 197 Approach 197 Surgical Outcome 198 In Hospital Care 200 Postoperative Management and Monitoring 200 Postoperative Complications 200 Endocrine and Metabolic Complications 200 Respiratory Complications 203 Neurologic Complications 204 Procedural Related Complications 204 Long term Follow Up 205 References 206 21 Surgical Management and Intraoperative Strategies for Tumors of the Skull 211Jonathan F. McAnulty Osteosarcoma and Multilobular Osteochrondrosarcoma of the Cranium 211 Diagnosis and Characterization 212 Surgical Planning and Treatment 212 Exposure 212 Challenges in Skull Tumor Resection 214 Parietal Calvarial and Dorsal Frontal Bone Lesions 214 Frontal Bone within the Orbit and Sphenoid Bone Lesions 215 Occipital Bone Lesions 215 MRI Assessment of Blood Flow to the Transverse Sinuses 216 Slow Occlusion of Flow from the DSS to the Transverse Sinus Using a Balloon Catheter 217 Extension of Tumor to the tentorium Cerebelli 218 Zygomatic Arch and Ramus of the Mandible 218 Complications and Risks 219 Cranioplasty 220 References 221 22 Surgical Management of Intracranial Meningiomas 223R. Timothy Bentley Introduction 223 Anatomy 223 Transfrontal Craniotomy (Bilateral Transfrontal Craniotomy) 225 Technique 225 Closure 227 Modifications 228 The Falx Cerebri and the Dorsal Sagittal Sinus (DSS) 229 Rostrotentorial Craniectomy/Craniotomy (Lateral Craniectomy/Craniotomy) 231 Technique 232 Closure: Craniectomy vs Craniotomy 233 Combined Rostrotentorial–Transfrontal Approach 234 Suboccipital Craniectomy (See Also Chapter 24 Surgery of Caudal Fossa Tumors) 235 Technique 235 Closure 236 Meningioma Resection and Instrumentation 236 Simpson Classification of Meningioma Resection in Humans (Table 22.2) 237 Substitutes for Resected Dura Mater 237 Complications and Mitigation Strategies 239 References 239 23 Lateral Ventricular Fenestration 241Andy Shores Introduction 241 Rationale 241 Technique 242 Potential Complications 243 Discussion 243 References 248 24 Surgery of the Caudal Fossa 249Beverly K. Sturges Anatomy 249 Indications for Surgery 250 Preoperative Assessment and Anesthetic Management 251 Surgical Positioning 251 Surgical Approach(es) to the Caudal Fossa 252 Midline Occipital Approach [3–5] 252 Extended Lateral Approach with Occlusion of The Transverse Sinus [3, 6] 255 Lateral Approach to The Cerebellum in Cats [8] 258 Closing and Reconstruction 258 Postoperative Care 259 Complications 260 References 261 25 Transzygomatic Approach to Ventrolateral Craniotomy/Craniectomy 262Martin Young and Sandy Chen Introduction 262 Patient Positioning/Preparation 262 Surgical Procedure 263 References 266 Index 269

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Book SynopsisIntegrative Veterinary Medicine Practical guide integrating holistic modalities into Western veterinary practice to help with patient treatment Integrative Veterinary Medicine provides a clinically oriented, evidence-based guide to integrating complementary and conventional therapies into veterinary practice. Covering acupuncture, manual therapies, botanical and herbal medicine, integrative nutrition, and physical rehabilitation, the book draws information on these modalities together into a single resource. Rooted in evidence-based medicine, it demonstrates how to use these modalities in veterinary practice. The book begins by discussing the basic concepts of integrative veterinary medicine, then examines each modality in detail. A companion website offers video clips showing acupuncture techniques. In Integrative Veterinary Medicine, readers can expect to find detailed information on topics such as: Anatomy and physiology of acupuncture with relation to soft tissue and neurologic concepts, and traditional Chinese theory of acupuncture (Yin and Yang, Five Element Theory, and The Meridians)Veterinary manipulative therapy (neurology, biomechanics, and available evidence), and massage therapy and myofascial principlesOrigins and major systems of herbal therapy with selected evidence-based interventions and adverse events, herb-drug interactions, supplement evaluation, and regulationTrends in nutrition, such as raw diets, home-prepared diets, grain-free diets, owner perception, and current marketing Covering common modalities across all species in one volume, Integrative Veterinary Medicine is an essential reference for any veterinary practitioner wishing to use integrative techniques in their practices, as well as veterinary students, academics, and researchers involved in programs of study related to integrative veterinary medicine.Table of ContentsContents List of Abbreviations viii About the Editors ix List of Contributors xi Preface xiii About the Companion Website xiv Section I Basic Concepts 1 Mushtaq A. Memon 1 Introduction to Integrative Veterinary Medicine 3 Mushtaq A. Memon 2 Applications of Evidence-based Medicine to IVM and Current Controversies 10 Roselle Hartwigsen 3 Integration of Complementary Therapies with Conventional Therapy: Multimodal Approach 15 John A. Perdrizet Section II Acupuncture 23 Huisheng Xie 4 Anatomy and Physiology of Acupuncture 25 Emily Mangan 5 Traditional Chinese Medical Foundation of Veterinary Acupuncture 32 Emily Mangan 6 Integrative Acupuncture: Clinical Approaches and Current Scientific Literature 42 Emily Mangan Section III Manual Therapies 55 Marilyn Maler 7 Veterinary Manipulative Therapy: Neurology, Biomechanics, and Available Evidence 57 Marilyn Maler 8 Massage Therapy and Myofascial Principles 63 Marilyn Maler Section IV Botanical and Herbal Therapies 71 Signe Beebe 9 Herbal Medicine – Origins and Major Systems of Herbal Therapy with Selected Evidence-based Interventions 73 Signe Beebe 10 Herbal Medicine Regulation, Adverse Events, and Herb-Drug Interactions 79 Signe Beebe Section V Integrative Nutrition 85 Laura Gaylord 11 Novel Trends in Nutrition: Pet Food Categorization, Owner Perception and Current Marketing 87 Donna Raditic and Laura Gaylord 12 Integrative Nutrition in Select Conditions: Obesity, Performance, Physical Rehabilitation 94 Laura Gaylord and Donna Raditic Section VI Physical Rehabilitation 103 Janice Huntingford 13 Introduction to Rehabilitation 105 Ronald B. Koh and Janice Huntingford 14 Common Therapeutic Modalities in Animal Rehabilitation 113 Ronald B. Koh and Janice Huntingford 15 Modalities Used in Rehabilitation—Land and Aquatic Exercises 134 Ronald B. Koh and Janice Huntingford 16 Integrative Treatment of Common Musculoskeletal and Neurological Conditions 144 Ronald B. Koh and Janice Huntingford Section VII Additional Complementary Therapies 157 Mushtaq A. Memon 17 Ayurveda 159 Tejinder Sodhi and Rupali Sodhi 18 Veterinary Ozone and Prolotherapy 165 Signe Beebe Section VIII Integration of Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice 173 Judith E. Saik 19 Integrative Approach to Cardiovascular Disease 175 Kristina M. Erwin 20 Integrative Pain Management 182 Carolina Medina 21 Integrative Approach to Neurology 190 Patrick Roynard 22 Integrative Oncology 205 Kendra Pope 23 Integrative Management of Abnormal Small Animal Behavior 221 Cynthia McDowell 24 Clinical Application of Chinese Herbal Medicine 229 Judith E. Saik 25 Case Based Approach to Integrative Veterinary Practice 236 Mitchell McKee 26 Clinical Application of Integrative Veterinary Medicine in Equine Practice 251 Amelia Munsterman Index 257

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Book SynopsisComprehensive reference on the diseases and applied epidemiology of all aquatic animal taxa, including invertebrates and vertebrates Pathology and Epidemiology of Aquatic Animal Diseases for Practitioners provides information on the diseases and applied epidemiology of all aquatic animal taxa, including invertebrates and vertebrates, along with information on applied epidemiology, acknowledging the One Health concept, and discussion on probabilities of disease outbreaks occurring and assesses the economic costs of treating those outbreaks, if applicable. Divided into two sections, the book looks at the pathology of major aquatic taxa and their associated infectious diseasesparasitic, viral, and bacterialand non-infectious diseases. Each includes an overview, their host range and transmission, signs and diagnosis, differentials, and treatment and management. These assets are accompanied by clinical signs-lesion differential charts. Sample topics discussed in Pathology and Epidemiology of Aquatic Animal Diseases include: Echinoderms, including crinoidea (crinoids, sea lilies, feather stars, and asteroidea), sea stars/starfish, and ophiuroidea (brittle stars and basket stars)Reptiles, including turtles (freshwater and marine), crocodilians, marine iguanas, and sea snakesPinnipeds, including otariidae (eared seals), odobenidae (walruses), phocidae (earless seals), mustelidae (otters), and sirenia (manatees and dugongs)Tropical marine aquarium fish (damselfish, angelfish, gobies, wrasses, parrotfish, butterfly fish, and clownfish) and anemones. A highly useful reference for veterinary practitioners, academic staff, and researchers, Pathology and Epidemiology of Aquatic Animal Diseases is also suitable for those who are interested in aquatic veterinary medicine and serves as a companion to Fundamentals of Aquatic Veterinary Medicine, written by the same editorial team.Trade Review"llustrated throughout in full color, "Pathology and Epidemiology of Aquatic Animal Diseases for Practitioners" is a comprehensive and thoroughly 'user friendly' reference for veterinary students, veterinary practitioners, academic staff, and and aquatic life researchers. Unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, community, and college/university library Aquatic Veterinary collections"- Library Bookwatch, Midwest book Review, 28/11 (Nov 23)"Exceptionally well organized and presented and a highly useful reference for veterinary medicine practitioners, academic staff, and researchers, "Pathology and Epidemiology of Aquatic Animal Diseases for Practitioners" is also suitable for anyone interested in aquatic veterinary medicine...unreservedly recommended as a core addition to professional, college, and university Veterinarian Medicine collections."- Paul T. Vogel, MBR Bookwatch, Midwest Book Review, 22/6 (June 2023)Table of ContentsList of Contributors xxi Foreword xxii Preface xxiii Acknowledgments xxiv Part I Pathology of Aquatic Animal Species 1 1 Aquatic Invertebrates 3Acacia Alcivar-Warren, Kelly Bateman, Morag Clinton, Leo Foyle, Gregory Lewbart, Richmond Loh, and Julius Tepper 2 Teleost Fish 81Laura Urdes and Marius Hangan 3 Amphibians 115María J. Forzán 4 Reptiles 136Karina Jones and Ellen Ariel 5 Aquatic Birds 177Nicole M. Nemeth 6 Aquatic Mammals 214Pádraig Duignan Part II Epidemiology and Animal Health Economics 351 7 Epidemiology Keyword Refresher 353Chris Walster and Leo Foyle 8 Diagnostics: Sampling and Diagnostic Testing 376Chris Walster and Leo Foyle 9 Biosecurity: The Use of Risk Assessment, Surveillance, Outbreak Investigation, Modelling Disease Outbreaks 382Chris Walster and Leo Foyle 10 Animal Health Economics 404Chris Walster and Leo Foyle Index 415

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface xvii About the Companion Website xix Section I Understanding a Microbiome 1 1 Common Definitions 3 1.1 Microbiome 3 1.2 Microbiota 4 1.3 Pathogens 5 1.4 Symbiosis 8 1.5 Dysbiosis 11 1.6 Probiotics 12 1.7 Prebiotics 15 1.8 Synbiotics 16 1.9 Biological Markers (Biomarkers) and Their Measurement 16 1.9.1 Genes, the Genome, and Genomics 17 1.9.2 Metabolites, the Metabolome, and Metabolomics 19 1.9.2.1 Metabonomics 22 1.9.3 The Proteome and Proteomics 23 Glossary 23 References 25 2 Functions of the Gastrointestinal Microbiome 32 2.1 What Is the Gastrointestinal Microbiome? 32 2.2 Metabolic Functions 32 2.2.1 Short-Chain Fatty Acids 33 2.2.2 Gases 35 2.2.3 Amino Acids 35 2.2.4 Vitamins and Minerals 36 2.3 Structural Functions 37 2.3.1 Tight Junctions and Intestinal Permeability 37 2.4 Protective Functions 38 2.4.1 Bacteriocins 38 2.4.2 Quorum-Sensing 39 2.4.3 Immune Response 39 2.5 Participation in Bidirectional Axis Communication 39 2.6 Chapter Summary 39 References 40 3 The Origin and Development of the Gastrointestinal Microbiome 44 3.1 In Utero 44 3.2 Factors Influencing the Initial Colonization of Microbiota 45 3.2.1 Presentation at Birth 46 3.2.2 Environmental Exposure 47 3.2.3 Diet Type and Method of Feeding 47 3.2.4 Age 48 3.3 Dysbiosis During Microbiome Development 49 3.4 Key Nutritional Factors 53 3.4.1 Maternal Colostrum and Maternal Milk 53 3.4.2 Prebiotics 53 3.4.3 Non-maternal Colostrum 54 3.4.4 Commercial Milk Replacer 55 3.5 Chapter Summary 55 References 55 4 Factors Affecting the Diversity and Density of the Microbiomes 59 4.1 Physiological Factors 60 4.1.1 Genetics 60 4.1.2 Age 60 4.1.3 Sex 62 4.1.4 Nutrition 62 4.1.5 Environment 64 4.2 Pathophysiological Factors 65 4.2.1 Stress 65 4.2.2 Pharmaceutical Therapy 65 4.2.2.1 Antimicrobials 65 4.2.2.2 Other Pharmaceuticals 67 4.3 Chapter Summary 67 References 68 5 Essential Nutrients and the Microbiota 73 5.1 Protein 74 5.1.1 Quantity 75 5.1.2 Quotient 75 5.1.3 Quality 76 5.2 Carbohydrates 77 5.2.1 Simple Carbohydrates 77 5.2.2 Complex Carbohydrates 78 5.2.2.1 Solubility 79 5.2.2.2 Fermentability 79 5.3 Fat 82 5.4 Vitamins and Minerals 82 5.4.1 Vitamins 83 5.4.1.1 Fat-Soluble Vitamins 83 5.4.1.2 Water-Soluble Vitamins 84 5.4.2 Minerals 86 5.5 Processing and Digestibility of Nutrients 87 5.6 Chapter Summary 88 References 89 6 Current Methods for Microbiome Analysis 96 6.1 Introduction 96 6.2 Why is it Important to Characterize the Microbiome? 99 6.3 Sample Collection and Preservation Methods 100 6.4 Current Methods for Microbiome Analysis 101 6.4.1 Microscopy 103 6.4.2 Cultivation 103 6.4.3 Molecular Methods 104 6.4.3.1 Quantitative PCR Panels 104 6.4.3.2 Amplicon Sequencing: 16S, 18S, and ITS 106 6.4.3.3 Metagenomic Sequencing 106 6.4.3.4 Metabolomics 107 6.5 Chapter Summary 108 References 108 7 Microbiome- Centric Management of Dysbiosis 112 7.1 Key Nutritional Factors 113 7.2 Probiotics 114 7.3 Fecal Microbiota Transplantation 115 7.4 Bacteriophages 117 7.5 Chapter Summary 118 References 118 Section II The Microbiome’s Involvement in Body Systems 127 8 The Immune System 129 8.1 Innate and Adaptive Immunity 129 8.1.1 Innate Immune System 129 8.1.1.1 Physical Barriers 130 8.1.1.2 Cellular Protection 130 8.1.1.3 Humoral Immune Response 131 8.1.2 Adaptive Immune System 131 8.1.2.1 Lymphocytes 131 8.1.2.2 Antibodies 132 8.1.3 Immune System Maturation 132 8.2 The Microbiome’s Involvement in Immunity 132 8.2.1 Germ- Free Animals 133 8.2.2 Intestinal Permeability’s Association with the Immune System 133 8.2.3 Cancer’s Association with the Immune System and GI Microbiome 134 8.2.3.1 Immunotherapy 135 8.3 Supportive Nutrients 136 8.3.1 Prebiotics 136 8.3.2 Probiotics 137 8.3.3 Postbiotics 137 8.3.3.1 Short Chain Fatty Acids 137 8.3.3.2 Colostrum (Bovine) 137 8.4 Chapter Summary 138 References 139 9 The Endocannabinoid System 141 9.1 Endocannabinoid System 141 9.2 The Endocannabinoidome Axis 142 9.3 Chapter Summary 145 References 146 10 Respiratory System Microbiome 148 10.1 The Respiratory System Microbiome 148 10.2 Factors Affecting Diversity and Density 149 10.3 Diseases Associated with Dysbiosis 152 10.3.1 Asthma 153 10.3.2 Bacterial Pneumonia 153 10.3.3 Upper Respiratory Infection 154 10.4 Key Nutritional Factors 155 10.4.1 Probiotics 155 10.4.2 Minerals, Vitamins, and Antioxidants 155 10.4.3 Omega 3 Fatty Acids 156 10.5 Chapter Summary 156 References 157 11 Oral Microbiomes 159 11.1 The Oral Microbiome 159 11.2 Factors Affecting Diversity and Density 160 11.3 Diseases Associated with Dysbiosis and Inflammation 162 11.3.1 Periodontal Disease 162 11.3.1.1 Stomatitis 164 11.3.1.2 Glossitis 164 11.3.2 Systemic Antimicrobials 164 11.4 Key Nutritional Factors 164 11.5 Chapter Summary 165 References 166 12 Aural Microbiome 167 12.1 The Aural Microbiome 167 12.2 Factors Affecting Diversity and Density 168 12.2.1 Influencing Factors 168 12.2.2 Biofilms 168 12.3 Diseases Associated with Dysbiosis 170 12.4 Key Nutritional Factors 173 12.5 Chapter Summary 173 References 174 13 Integumentary Microbiomes 175 13.1 The Cutaneous Microbiome 175 13.2 Factors Affecting Diversity and Density 176 13.2.1 Environment 176 13.2.2 Diet and the Gut Microbiome 178 13.2.3 Pharmaceuticals 178 13.3 Diseases Associated with Dysbiosis 178 13.3.1 Dysfunctional Barrier Syndrome 178 13.3.2 Atopic Dermatitis 181 13.4 Key Nutritional Factors 182 13.4.1 Protein 182 13.4.2 Essential Fatty Acids 183 13.4.3 Fiber 183 13.4.4 Vitamins 184 13.4.5 Minerals 184 13.5 Chapter Summary 184 References 185 14 Hepatic Circulation and Bile Acid Involvement with Microbiomes 189 14.1 Hepatic Circulation and Bile Acid Metabolism 189 14.1.1 Primary Bile Acids 190 14.1.1.1 Conjugation of Primary Bile Acids 190 14.1.2 The Function of the Gallbladder and Micelles 190 14.1.3 Recycling of Bile Acids 191 14.1.4 Secondary Bile Acids 192 14.2 Microbiota’s Role in Bile Acid Metabolism 192 14.2.1 Deconjugation 192 14.2.2 Dehydroxylation 193 14.2.3 Oxidation and Epimerization 193 14.2.4 Re- Conjugation 194 14.3 Bile and Bile Acids Fundamental Roles in the Regulation of Various Physiological Systems 195 14.3.1 Digestion 195 14.3.2 Metabolism 195 14.3.3 Cell Signaling 195 14.3.4 Microbiome Composition 195 14.3.5 Immune Homeostasis 195 14.3.6 Exogenous and Endogenous Substrate Disposal 196 14.3.7 Circulatory System Support 196 14.4 Nutrients in Bile 196 14.4.1 Fats (Cholesterol) 196 14.4.2 Proteins 196 14.4.3 Vitamins 197 14.4.4 Other 197 14.5 Liver–Gut–Brain Axis 197 14.6 Bile Acid Dysmetabolism 199 14.6.1 Diseases Associated with Bile Acid Dysmetabolism 201 14.6.1.1 Aging 201 14.6.1.2 Diabetes Mellitus 202 14.6.1.3 Bile Acid Diarrhea 203 14.7 Key Nutritional Factors 203 14.7.1 Water 203 14.7.2 Fat 204 14.7.3 Protein 204 14.7.4 Carbohydrates 204 14.7.5 Fiber 205 14.7.6 Probiotics 205 14.8 Chapter Summary 206 References 207 15 Gastrointestinal Microbiomes 210 15.1 The Gastrointestinal Microbiome 210 15.1.1 The Pharyngeal Microbiome 210 15.1.2 The Esophageal Microbiome 211 15.1.3 The Gastric Microbiome 212 15.1.4 The Intestinal Microbiome 213 15.2 The GI Microbiome’s Role in the Production of Vitamins 217 15.3 Conditions Affected by or Associated with the GI Microbiome 217 15.3.1 Chronic Enteropathies 219 15.3.1.1 Antibiotic- Responsive Enteropathy 219 15.3.1.2 Food- Responsive Enteropathy 220 15.3.1.3 Inflammatory Bowel Disease 220 15.3.2 Dietary Hypersensitivity and Atopy 221 15.3.3 Obesity 223 15.3.4 Diabetes Mellitus 223 15.3.5 Neoplasia 224 15.3.6 Congestive Heart Failure 225 15.3.7 Chronic Kidney Disease 225 15.4 Chapter Summary 226 References 226 16 Neurological Interactions with Microbiomes 234 16.1 The Nervous System 235 16.2 The Gut–Brain Communication Axis 237 16.2.1 Enteroendocrine and Neuroendocrine Cells 237 16.2.2 Microbial Metabolites 238 16.2.2.1 Gastrotransmitter – Gas Metabolites 239 16.2.2.2 Short- Chain Fatty Acids 240 16.2.2.3 Neurotransmitters 242 16.2.2.4 GI Microbiota- Derived Cellular Components 244 16.2.3 The Importance of Barrier Function 244 16.3 Anxiety 245 16.4 Cognitive Dysfunction 247 16.5 Psychobiotics 249 16.6 Nutrients 250 16.6.1 Simple Carbohydrates 250 16.6.2 Fat and Essential Fatty Acids 250 16.6.2.1 Medium- Chain Triglycerides (MCT) 250 16.6.2.2 Omega 3 Fatty Acids 251 16.6.3 Vitamin and Mineral “Brain Blend” 251 16.6.4 Fiber Sources – Oligosaccharides 252 16.7 Chapter Summary 252 References 254 17 Urinary System 258 17.1 GI–Renal Axis 258 17.2 Urobiome 261 17.2.1 Urinary Tract Infections 261 17.2.2 Biofilm in the Bladder 264 17.3 Defenses Against Urinary Tract Infections 265 17.3.1 Innate Immune System’s Role 265 17.3.1.1 Bacterial Interference 265 17.3.1.2 Pilicides and Curlicides 266 17.4 Key Nutritional Factors 266 17.4.1 Mannose (D- Mannose) 266 17.5 Chapter Summary 267 References 267 Section III Emerging Ingredients and Alternative Diets 269 18 Raw Ingredient Diets 273 18.1 Raw vs Cooking 274 18.1.1 Starches and Vegetables 274 18.1.2 Meat (Protein) 275 18.2 Comparing Extruded, Canned, and Raw 277 18.3 Antimicrobial Resistance 279 18.4 Fermented Products 282 18.5 Chapter Summary 283 References 284 19 Grain and Gluten- Free Diets 288 19.1 Grains 288 19.1.1 Nutrients from Grains 289 19.1.1.1 Fiber 289 19.1.1.2 Lipids 289 19.1.1.3 Phenolics 290 19.1.2 Obesity’s Relationship to Grains 290 19.1.3 Processing’s Effect on Grain Nutrient Profile 291 19.2 Gluten 291 19.3 Chapter Summary 291 References 292 20 Cannabinoids 293 20.1 Regulations on Cannabis Products 293 20.2 By- products of the Plant as an Ingredient Source 294 20.3 Concerns About the Health and Safety of Cannabis Products in Animal Feed 295 20.4 Cannabidiol Supplementation Effects on the Microbiome 295 20.5 Antimicrobial Effects of Cannabis 297 20.6 Current Diets on the World Pet Food Market 298 20.7 Chapter Summary 298 References 298 21 Insects 301 21.1 Black Soldier Fly Larvae 301 21.1.1 Adjustable Nutrient Profile 302 21.1.2 Natural Decomposers 302 21.1.3 Non- Disease Vector Species 302 21.1.4 Reduce Pathogen and Other Vermin on Decaying Matter 302 21.1.5 Production of Antimicrobial Peptides 302 21.1.6 BSFL GI Microbiome 303 21.1.7 Probiotics for BSFL 303 21.2 Heavy Metal and Mycotoxin Accumulation in Insects 304 21.3 Chitin 304 21.4 The Effects on the Host GI Microbiome 305 21.5 Chapter Summary 307 References 307 Section IV Communication and Nutrition Plans for Pet Parents 311 22 Communicating with Pet Parents 313 22.1 From the Pet Parent Perspective 313 22.2 How the Brain Processes New Information 314 22.2.1 The Protection Motivation Theory 314 22.2.1.1 Receipt of Knowledge 314 22.2.1.2 Threat Appraisal 316 22.2.1.3 Coping Appraisal 316 22.2.1.4 Behavior or Intention 317 22.3 Improving Action Results 318 22.3.1 Steps to Create a Successful Action Plan 318 22.3.1.1 Step 1 Identify the Threat 318 22.3.1.2 Step 2 Develop a Plan 318 22.4 Supporting Pet Parents Through the Decision- Making Process 319 22.4.1 Dr. Google 319 22.4.2 Provide Learning Tools 320 22.4.3 Understanding Financial Constraints 320 22.5 Improving Conversations 322 22.5.1 Lose the Judgment – Validate Pet Parents Emotions 322 22.6 Providing Continuing Support to Pet Parents 323 22.6.1 Staying in Touch 323 22.6.2 How Often to Request Contact 325 22.7 Chapter Summary 325 References 326 23 Documenting a Nutrition History 328 23.1 How to Ask the Right Questions 328 23.1.1 Closed- Ended Questions 328 23.1.2 Open- Ended Questions 329 23.1.3 Probing Questions 329 23.1.4 Using Appropriate Tone 330 23.1.5 Timing Is Everything 330 23.2 Nutrition Questionnaire 330 23.2.1 What to Include in a Nutrition History 331 23.2.1.1 A More In- Depth History Form Should Inquire about 332 23.3 Chapter Summary 333 References 334 24 Dietary Treatment Plans 335 24.1 Pet Parents Want Veterinary Nutrition Recommendations 335 24.2 Increasing the Value of Nutrition Plans 335 24.3 Components of a Nutrition Plan 336 24.3.1 Diet Recommendation 337 24.3.2 Caloric Goals 337 24.3.2.1 Main Meal(s) 337 24.3.2.2 Treat Goals 337 24.3.3 Timeline 337 24.3.3.1 Action Plan 338 24.3.3.2 Information About the Pet’s Condition or Life Stage 338 24.4 Chapter Summary 338 References 339 25 Calculations for the Nutrition Consultation 340 25.1 Energy Requirements 340 25.1.1 Resting Energy Requirements 340 25.1.2 Maintenance Energy Requirements 342 25.1.3 Calculation for Growth 342 25.1.4 Calculating for Pregnancy 342 25.1.5 Calculating for Lactation 343 25.2 Calculating kcal/cup or kcal/can from Energy Requirement 343 25.2.1 Formulations 344 25.2.1.1 Calculating Diet 1 kcal where a Set Percentage of the can/cup or Multiple cans(cups) Volumes are Predetermined 344 25.3 Calculating kcal per day by Weight (grams) 344 25.4 Calculating Calories from Nutrients and Metabolizable Energy 345 25.4.1 Calculating NFE 345 25.4.2 Calculating % of kcals from the Macronutrients 345 25.4.3 Calculating Metabolizable Energy 345 25.5 Calculating Percentage of Body Weight Loss 346 25.6 Calculating Energy Requirements for a Critical Care Patient 346 25.7 Calculating Water Requirements 347 25.8 Calculating Metabolic Water 347 25.9 Feeding and Transition Plan Formulations 347 25.9.1 Calculating Meals by kcal per Meal 347 25.9.2 Calculating Meals by Volume per Meal 347 25.10 Creating a Feeding Plan 348 25.10.1 General Guidelines for Diet Transitions 348 25.10.2 Immediate Diet Transition (For Critical Care and Initial Calorie Restricted Diet Changes) 348 25.11 Chapter Summary 348 References 350 Index 351

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Book SynopsisThe only book available that adopts a systematic 'no frills' approach to rabbit internal medicine; An ideal rapid reference for those forming quick diagnostic plans; Written by authors with many years of clinical experience in treating rabbits. .Trade Review"This book is extremely useful in the field, particularly for someone who is not that familiar with rabbit medicine. The authors are knowledgeable and have a strong desire to teach veterinarians about rabbit medicine. I recommend this as a useful addition to the practioner's library." Rebecca Ann Kagan, BS, DVM (University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine) "The text is 'easy on the eye' for the stressed, time-poor veterinary surgeon, with strong headings and bullet-points allowing quick assimilation of information" "Excellent as a quick reference tool in the practice library, especially in the areas of infectious diseases and nutrition" Vet Times, December 2005Table of ContentsIntroduction. Physical examination. Abbreviations. Acknowledgements.. Section 1: Differential Diagnosis. Abdominal enlargement. Anorexia. Ascites. Ataxia. Behavioural Changes. Bleeding/Coagulopathies. Caecotroph accumulation. Cardiac Murmurs and dysrhythmias. Collapse/syncope. Constipation. Coughing. Diarrhea. Dysphasia. Dyspnoea. Dysuria. Gastrointestinal stasis. Haematochezia and melaena. Haematuria. Haemoptysis. Head tilt. Infertility. General. Female. Male. Jaundice (icterus). Kit diseases and failure to grow. Lymphadenopathy. Myiasis (flystrike). Obesity, diet and exercise. Paresis and paralysis. Pododermatitis. Polyurial/polydipsia. Ptyalism (hypersalivation). Pyrexia. Regurgitation and vomiting. Seizures. Sneezing and nasal discharge. Stiffness. Stupor. Sudden death. Tremor. Weight Loss.. Section 2: Common Laboratory Abnormalities. Factors affecting hematological and biochemical parameters. Anaemia and red cell changes. White blood cell changes. Amylase and lipase. Azotaemia. Electrolyte abnormalities. Cholesterol and triglycerides. Glucose abnormalities and fructosamine. Liver enzymes and associated parameters. Serum protein abnormalities. Urinalysis. Faecal analysis. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis.. Section 3: Organ Systems. Cardiovascular disease. Respiratory diseases. Neuromuscular system and disorders. Clinical nutrition and gastrointestinal disorders. Hepatobiliary tract disorders. Splenic and pancreatic disorders. Hepatobiliary tract disorders. Splinc and pancreatic disorders. Urinary tract disease. Disorders of the gential sytem. Disease of the blood, haematopoietic adn immune systems.. Section 4: Infectious Diseases. Bordetellosis. Calicivirus infection. Coccidiosis. Encephalitozoonosis. Herpes simplex virus infection. Listeriosis. Myxomatosis. Pasteurellosis. Toxoplasmosis. Treponemiasis (Syphilis). Tularaemia. Tyzzer's disease. Yersiniosis.. Section 5: Therapeutics. Introduction. Antimicrobials. Antiparasitic agents. Sedatives, analgesics and anti-inflammatory agents. Gastrointestinal drugs. Reproductive treatments. Miscellaneous treatments. bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisNotes on Cardiorespiratory Diseases of the Dog and Cat is part of a series specifically designed, through an accessible note-based style, to ensure veterinarians and students have quick and easy access to the most up-to-date clinical and diagnostic information. Since the first edition, there have been many developments in this field, particularly in the area of cardiology. This new edition has been completely revised and updated, and now includes the latest information on the diagnosis and treatment of cardiorespiratory diseases. Full of helpful tips and ideas, the authors offer their expert advice on the more common diseases, with some references to rarer conditions. This edition includes: Completely revised new edition, now in the Notes On series, detailing the latest developments in the treatment of heart disease; Practitioner orientated, with full guidance on how to achieve the best diagnostic results for radiography, echoTrade Review"The authors are to be congratulated on producing a concise reference that can be used with confidence by practitioners and students on a day-to-day basis. The information contained in this book reflects many of the recent advances and is presented in a practical, easy-to-follow format." Veterinary Times, 2006Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements and Dedication. Abbreviations. Section 1 Investigation of the Cardiorespiratory Case. Chapter 1 History and physical examination. Chapter 2 Thoracic radiography. Chapter 3 Electrocardiography. Chapter 4 Echocardiography. Chapter 5 Further investigative techniques. Section 2 Cardiorespiratory Syndromes. Chapter 6 Heart failure. Chapter 7 Arrhythmias. Chapter 8 Episodic weakness and collapse. Chapter 9 Cough, dyspnoea and tachypnoea. Section 3 Diseases of the Cardiorespiratory System. Chapter 10 Diseases of the valves and endocardium. Chapter 11 Diseases of the myocardium. Chapter 12 Pericardial disease and cardiac neoplasia. Chapter 13 Congenital heart disease. Chapter 14 Parasitic disease. Chapter 15 Systemic and pulmonary hypertension. Chapter 16 Diseases of the upper respiratory tract. Chapter 17 Diseases of the lower airways. Chapter 18 Diseases of the lung parenchyma. Chapter 19 Diseases of the pleura and mediastinum. Section 4 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Chapter 20 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Section 5 Appendices. Appendix 1 Common breed predispositions to cardiorespiratory disease in dogs. Appendix 2 Calculating constant rate infusions of lignocaine and dobutamine. Appendix 3 Digoxin use in the dog 188. Appendix 4 Some normal echocardiographic values for dogs and cats. Appendix 5 Normal ECG values for dogs and cats. Appendix 6 Classification of pleural effusions. Appendix 7 Sedation regimes for dogs and cats with cardiorespiratory disease. Appendix 8 Doses of emergency drugs. Drug Glossary. References. Index. Summary of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – inside back cover

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Book SynopsisThis new addition to the popular Notes On series is full of practical advice and information on diagnosing and treating common dermatological problems in small animals. It takes both a problem-orientated approach with detailed flow charts to illustrate and a disease-based approach.Trade ReviewClinical Pathology for the Veterinary Team will help experienced veterinary technicians set up various clinical laboratory diagnostic tests. It provides a good explanation of basic laboratory practices, the underlying concepts of many laboratory tests, and the physiology of common disease conditions. This book is well worth the price. (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, December 2010) This book provides a good overall summary of basic clinical pathology in small animals. Although it is fairly short and concise, it contains all the necessary relevant information and includes a CD that takes readers thorough six complicated cases, step by step. This is a useful book that would be a handy reference to have in a practice. It is easy to read, concise, and informative. Although it is aimed at small animal veterinary teams, it includes limited information about large animal species, which is important for a good, general understanding. (Doodys, December 2010) Clinical Pathology for the Veterinary Team offers a fine recourse for technical team members involved in clinical diagnostic evaluation. Machinery calibration, normal anatomy, clinical diagnostics and more are revealed in chapters that provide key technical information for Obtaining and evaluating samples, surveying the disease process, the progress of identification and treatment, and including a DVD with interactive cases. Vet collections need this! (THE MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW, November 2010) Rosenfeld, a veterinarian who is associated with an education corporation that specializes in seminar training for the hospital team, and Dial (veterinary science and microbiology, U. of Arizona) provide a resource for technical veterinary team members performing clinical diagnostic evaluation in small animal lab work. (Book News, September 2010) ReviewUpdater-Profile_29@1326747470438Table of ContentsThe Author xi Introduction xiii PART ONE The Chairs Role and Career Path 1. In the Trenches 3 2. Preparing for the Chairs Role 14 3. Assessing What Kind of Department Chair You Are 23 4. Serving as an Untenured Department Chair 34 5. Coexisting with a Former Chair 41 6. Creating a Career Plan 49 7. Returning to the Faculty 58 8. Seeking Higher Administrative Positions 66 9. A Scenario Analysis on the Chairs Role and Career Path 75 PART TWO Departmental Management and Politics 10. Understanding Departmental Ethics and Politics 85 11. Chairing Small Departments 92 12. Chairing Large Departments 99 13. Setting Course Rotations and Schedules 108 14. Making Decisions 114 15. Setting Annual Themes 124 16. Creating Departmental Centers for Excellence in Teaching and Learning 132 17. A Scenario Analysis on Departmental Management and Politics 142 PART THREE The Chairs Role in Searches, Hiring, and Firing 18. Writing Job Descriptions and Position Announcements 157 19. Understanding the Chairs Role in the Search Process 168 20. Interviewing Candidates 176 21. Letting Someone Go 188 22. A Scenario Analysis on Hiring and Firing 196 PART FOUR Mentoring Challenges and Opportunities for Department Chairs 23. Helping Faculty Members Sharpen Their Focus 205 24. Coaching Faculty Members to Increase Productivity 211 25. Promoting a More Collegial Department 217 26. Coping with Passive-Aggressive Behavior 224 27. Resolving Chronic Complaints 231 28. Addressing Staff Conflicts 240 29. Overcoming Conflicts 247 30. A Scenario Analysis onMentoring Challenges 257 PART FIVE The Chairs Role in Faculty Development 31. Facilitating a Positive First-Year Faculty Experience 267 32. Coaching Faculty in Writing Effective Resumes 274 33. Creating an Effective Professional Development Plan 279 34. Creating an Effective Teaching Portfolio 290 35. Creating an Effective Course Syllabus 302 36. Promoting Creativity in Teaching and Learning 309 37. A Scenario Analysis on Faculty Development 317 PART SIX Best Practices in Evaluation and Assessment 38. Creating Written Evaluations 327 39. Conducting Oral Evaluation Sessions 337 40. Writing Letters of Recommendation 343 41. Doing Assessment Effectively 352 42. Conducting Program Reviews 364 43. Conducting Posttenure Reviews 380 44. A Scenario Analysis on Evaluation and Assessment 389 PART SEVEN Essentials of Budgeting and Planning 45. Strategic Planning 401 46. Planning a Budget 411 47. Implementing a Budget 418 48. Fundraising 425 49. Accounting for Sponsored Research 440 50. A Scenario Analysis on Strategic Budgeting and Planning 449 Epilogue: A Checklist for the Essential Department Chair 457 Index 463 TOCUpdater-Profile_29@1326755512425

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Book SynopsisThis is the definitive reference for the small animal practitioner to normal radiographic anatomy of the cat and dog. With over forty years of experience between them, the authors have produced an invaluable reference atlas for the veterinary practitioner. The book is suitable for the general and referral based practitioner, undergraduate or postgraduate veterinary surgeon. Over 550 radiographic images analysed and explained More than 50 new figures added, with the quality of existing images enhanced Revised contents and page headers for easy-reference Clear informative line drawings to trace radiographic shadows and schematic drawings of underlying structures not seen in plain radiographs. Trade Review"One of the strengths of this book is that the authors have managed to incorporate so much useful material in an uncluttered fashion. This book would appeal to all practitioners or students of veterinary radiography... it is a reference manual best utilized whilst appraising radiographs and with bone specimens to hand. It deserves to be well-thumbed and reside in consulting and x-ray rooms rather than the shelves of practice libraries.... an invaluable addition to reading rooms in both general and referral practice." - Journal of Small Animal Practice, May 2009 “Any small animal practitioner or library catering to vets and students will find this an essential reference to definitive radiographic anatomy of the dog and cat. From projections of plain radiographs to contrast studies, comparisons of images for diagnosis, and more, this updated edition packs in over 50 new figures, new guidance for line drawings and tables, and quick reference contents by section. It's a solid reference… very highly recommended as a definitive, cornerstone reference.” - Midwest Book Review "It is easy to see why students of radiography find this book so useful. This is a book that most small animal practitioners should consider buying... it is bound to be used frequently." - Veterinary Record, December 2008 "Definitive Reference." - Veterinary Practice Table of ContentsPreface vii Acknowledgements viii Introduction ix Aim of the book ix Drawings ix Animals ix Radiography x Normality x Acknowledgements x PLAIN RADIOGRAPHY Skeletal System 1 Appendicular Skeleton Forelimb: Figures 1–114 1 Hindlimb: Figures 115–224 65 Axial Skeleton Skull: Figures 225–303 153 Vertebrae: Figures 304–389 211 Ribs and Sternum: Figures 390–399 268 Soft Tissue 275 Pharynx and Larynx: Figures 400–405 275 Thorax: Figures 406–461 281 Abdomen: Figures 462–506 335 Skeletal System 381 Appendicular Skeleton Forelimb: Figures 507–581 381 Hindlimb: Figures 582–651 419 Axial Skeleton Skull: Figures 652–681 463 Vertebrae: Figures 682–714 483 Ribs and Sternum: Figures 715–718 508 Soft Tissue 513 Pharynx and Larynx: Figures 719–720 513 Thorax: Figures 721–744 516 Abdomen: Figures 745–757 539 CONTRAST RADIOGRAPHY Soft Tissue 553 Bronchography: Figures 758–759 Barium meal: Figures 760–783 Barium enema: Figures 784–785 Pneumocolon: Figures 786 Cholecystography: Figure 787 Intravenous urography: Figures 788–797 Cystography: Figures 798–803 Retograde urethrography in male: Figure 804 Retrograde vaginography and vaginourethrography in female: Figures 805–806 Portography: Figures 807–808 Sialography: Figures 809–811 Skeletal System 607 Arthrography: Figure 812 Myelography: Figures 813–826 Soft Tissue 621 Barium meal: Figures 827–835 Barium impregnated polyethylene spheres (BIPS): Figures 836–837 Cholecystography: Figures 838–839 Intravenous urography: Figures 840–842 Cystography: Figures 843–845 Retrograde vaginography in female: Figure 846 Retrograde urethrography in male: Figure 847 Portography: Figure 848 Skeletal System 643 Myelography: Figures 849–856 Bibliography 650

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Book SynopsisSmall Animal Ophthalmology: What''s Your Diagnosis? is one of the first books in an exciting new series that combines problem-based learning, case studies, and questions and answers. Designed specifically for veterinarians and students, the series aims to present material in a format to enhance critical thinking and understanding. Adopting a case-based approach, chapters are built around common ophthalmic presentations and are directed by questions to test the reader''s ability to interpret clinical history, ophthalmic photographs and diagnostic results in order to provide differential diagnoses, diagnostic plans and treatment options. For veterinary students, this book is an ideal guide to how ophthalmology cases are handled in the clinical setting. For veterinary practitioners, it is an innovative and interesting way to increase their knowledge and skills in clinical ophthalmology.Trade Review"The main strengths of this book are its user-friendly nature and the extensive photo-documentation and comprehensive narrative provided for each case study, which also makes it unique among veterinary ophthaimology textbooks." (Veterinary Times, 25 June 2012) "This small, fresh ophthalmology handbook is a new addition to the What's your Diagnosis? book series, published by Wiley-Blackwell.... It is altogether thoughtfully done and wholly relevant to all those practicing in the UK and further afield." (Journal of Small Animal Practice, 1 November 2012) "It is altogether thoughtfully done and wholly relevant to all those practicing in the UK and further afield." (Journal of Small Animal Medicine, 2012) "Basic information on common and uncommon eye conditions enables clinicians to develop appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans and step-by-step photos make this a top technical recommendation suitable for any clinic or vet's collection!." (The Midwest Book Review, 1 November 2011)Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. Acknowledgements. List of Abbreviations. Chapter 1 Abnormalities of Globe Size and Position. Chapter 2 Eyelid Abnormalities. Chapter 3 Abnormalities of the Third Eyelid. Chapter 4 Ocular Discharge. Chapter 5 The Painful Eye. Chapter 6 The Red Eye. Chapter 7 The Opaque Eye. Chapter 8 Corneal Opacities. Chapter 9 Abnormalities of the Iris. Chapter 10 The Abnormal Pupil. Chapter 11 The Blind Eye. Chapter 12 Ocular Trauma. Appendix 1 Practical Tips for An Ophthalmic Examination. Appendix 2 Further Reading. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisA concise and practical quick reference for the busy practitioner seeing chelonians as part of their caseload. Covering everything from species identification to common basic surgery for tortoises and freshwater turtles, the emphasis is on the more common and likely diagnoses.Trade Review“In summary, this book is a practical gem, and should become a very useful, well-thumbed addition to the general veterinary practice library. It is mainly aimed at guiding those less experienced with dealing with chelonian patients, but will also act as a useful quick reference for those more familiar with treating these shelled patients.” (Veterinary Record, 15 March 2014) “Finally, special mention goes to the brief but clearly illustrated and valuable guide to gender determination, helping to separate Fred from Frederica in the consult room, and making this a handy patient-side reference.” (BVZS Bulletin, 1 September 2013)Table of ContentsPreface vi Part I Introduction 1 1 Biology 3 1.1 Species and Family Overview 3 1.2 Natural History 9 1.3 Sex Determination and Incubation of Eggs 20 1.4 Physiology/Anatomy 27 1.5 Chelonian Behaviour 34 2 Husbandry 41 2.1 The Husbandry Review 41 2.2 Hibernation 50 3 Practice Needs 54 3.1 Equipment 54 3.2 Economics 56 3.3 Hospitalisation 59 3.4 Instructions for Receptionists 62 4 Examination 63 4.1 Transport Guidelines 63 4.2 History and Examination Techniques 64 4.3 Handling 76 4.4 Zoonoses 78 5 Basic Techniques 80 5.1 Venipuncture and Sample Handling 80 5.2 Toenail Trimming 87 5.3 Beak Trim 90 5.4 Stomach Tubing 93 5.5 Injection Techniques and Therapeutics 97 5.6 Fluid Therapy 102 5.7 Cytological Sampling and Biopsy 105 5.8 Microchipping 108 5.9 Euthanasia 112 6 General Anaesthesia 114 7 Imaging 120 7.1 Radiography 120 7.2 Ultrasound 127 7.3 Endoscopy and Biopsy 130 7.4 Advanced Imaging Techniques 137 8 Surgery 139 8.1 Surgery Needs and Equipment 139 8.2 Haemostasis 142 8.3 Surgical Techniques 143 9 Clinical Pathology 150 9.1 Haematology and Serum Biochemistry 150 9.2 Parasitology 163 9.3 Microbiology 166 9.4 Post-mortem Examination Techniques 174 Part II Presentations 179 10 Anorexia 181 11 Diarrhoea 185 12 Dyspnoea 187 12.1 Respiratory Disease 187 12.2 Coelomic Cavity Distension 191 13 Otitis Media/Aural Abscess 192 14 Egg Retention/Dystocia 195 15 Fallen in Pond 198 16 Follicular Stasis 200 17 Orthopaedics 205 18 Fractures of the Shell 216 19 Hepatic Lipidosis 222 20 Lameness 225 21 Lethargy 229 22 Soft Tissue Masses 231 23 Nasal Discharge 235 24 Ocular and Conjunctival/Palpebral Swelling 239 25 Ocular Opacities and Blindness 242 26 Generalised Oedema or Anasarca 248 27 Inflammation of the Oral (Stomatitis) and Pharyngeal Areas 251 28 External Parasites 254 29 Internal Parasites 256 30 Peeling Skin or Shell 265 31 Prolapse 270 32 Shell Disease 275 33 Skin Ulceration 280 34 Soft Tissue Trauma 285 35 Swimming Problems 289 36 Swollen Limbs 292 37 Uroliths 299 38 Vomiting and Regurgitation 302 39 Metabolic Bone Diseases 305 40 Shell Deformities 309 Appendix 1 Formulary 313 Appendix 2 Haematological Normals 318 Appendix 3 Toxicoses 320 Index 327

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Book SynopsisHow veterinarians and pet owners manage companion animal euthanasiaTrade Review"This book may be found useful by clinical veterinarians and by their clients as well. Veterinarians may find some comfort in knowing that their concerns are shared by many other members of their profession and may learn of different alternative options to deal with these issues. Pet owners will similarly benefit by gaining a better appreciation of the complexity of these issues and of the perspective of the veterinarians. In the end, one can hope that this improved understanding of the issues related to companion animal euthanasia by all parties involved will result in a benefit to the animals, and that will be everybody's gain." - Animal Welfare, May 2013 "[T]his book [offers] detailed insight into the professional and private tensions experienced by practicing vets during the course of their work, but primarily when they perform euthanasia on animals. The author draws expertly from her rich data set, helping us learn a great deal about the nature of this complex occasion. [The book] helps us to understand the ethical and moral complexity of animal euthanasia, how vets undertake this work, and cope with the emotional consequences, for all involved. The rich and insightful nature of the account give[s] us confidence that the author has made significant in-roads into understanding this difficult and complex practice, from the point of view of those undertaking it." - Symbolic Interaction "Morris effectively describes the complexity, frustration, confusion, emotionality, and inconsistency encountered daily by veterinarians who must make decisions about ending the lives of their patients... Blue Juice appears to be the most thorough and accurately depicted work surrounding euthanasia and the effect of euthanasia-related practice issues on veterinary practitioners... Morris's work is an effective and eloquent description of the reality of the conundrum of euthanasia in veterinary medicine... She addresses well the extreme efforts by veterinarians to provide compassionate and professional care for both patients and clients. Morris's observations are compelling, insightful, and artfully articulated. Her book should be required reading for every veterinary student, every veterinary educator, every veterinary curriculum committee, and all veterinary medical education accreditation organizations." - Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, April 2013 "Morris skillfully analyzes...aspects of veterinary euthanasia. In doing so, she sheds light on issues salient for the fields of work and occupations, the sociology of emotions, and, perhaps most significantly, death and dying. Moreover, the book enhances the research on dramaturgy and constitutes an important addition to the growing literature on human/animal relations... Blue Juice brims with insights about the complexity, conflict, and satisfaction associated with not only protecting life but also dispensing death. One of the strengths of the book comes through Morris' analysis of how veterinarians navigate the dual role of healer of animals and provider of services to clients... Another of the book's strengths is its analysis of emotions... Blue Juice is a thoroughly researched, clearly written, well-organized book. It offers a rich ethnographic analysis of euthanasia in veterinary medicine while reflecting on implications that extend far beyond that domain." - Contemporary Sociology "Blue Juice is a valuable and novel investigation of an act which is so commonplace to veterinarians that having someone from a completely different sphere evaluating what we do is a really useful piece of work. Thank you Dr. Morris." - Anthrozoos, June 2014Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: Euthanasia in Veterinary Medicine; 1 - Negotiating Death: Managing Disagreement with Pet Owners; 2 - Creating a "Good" Death: The Dramaturgy of Veterinary Euthanasia; 3 - Strange Intimacy: Managing Pet Owners' Emotions; 4 - Learning to Euthanize: Death and the Novice Veterinarian; 5 - Coping with Euthanasia: Emotion-Management Strategies; Conclusion: Animals as Property and Patients References; Methods Appendix; Index

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Book SynopsisThrough practical, real-life examples, Assessing Handlers for Competence in Animal-Assisted Interventions provides guidance to any person working with animals in any setting. Facilities that have volunteers who work independently are in the greatest need of competent handlers, yet many of those facilities accept handlers with only proof of animal vaccinations. Other facilities accept an evaluation of the animal-handler team without knowing whether that evaluation relates to their facility or client dynamics. Both of these problems easily can be remedied with basic guidance.Howie brings more than thirty years of experience as an AAI provider, coordinator, and mental health therapist to bear on the topic of competence for animal handlers. In a friendly, easy-to-read style, she clearly explains the need for competencies while identifying broad categories currently in use. She then outlines training that addresses those competencies based on individual facility and client dynamics. She further describes one model for easily integrating competency assessment into an interview and provides a form for documenting the competency assessment. Additionally, Howie addresses how to deal with problems that can arise in program management.Anyone who reads this book will come away with the knowledge and confidence to assess handlers' competence.Table of Contents Foreword In Gratitude Introduction 1. The Importance of Assessing Handler Competence 2. What Is Competency­Based Assessment? 3. AAI Competencies 4. Training for Competence 5. Conducting Your Competency­Based Assessment 6. Animal Competencies 7. The Coordinator's Role in Animal Welfare 8. Assessing the Handler's Attention to Animal Welfare 9. Bumps in the Road 10. Putting It All Together Appendix A. Handler Competency Form Appendix B. S.E.E. the P.U.P. Appendix C. Interview Questions and Answers Appendix D. References and Resources About the Author

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Book SynopsisEpilepsy is one of the most familiar chronic neurological diseases and is a common yet challenging presentation in veterinary surgeries. This book covers seizure pathogenesis, classifications, diagnostic investigations, emergency treatments and longer term treatments, with a large section on pharmacological intervention. Filling a considerable gap in the veterinary literature, it includes tables and charts for quick reference during emergencies. Seizures can be very distressing to animals and owners, yet not all seizures are the result of epilepsy, a neurological condition. This book discusses how to distinguish between epileptic and non-neurological seizures, and provides case studies to illustrate different occurrences of epilepsy.Table of Contentsa: Preface 1: Pathophysiology of Seizure Activity 2: Pathophysiology of Pharmacoresistant Epilepsy 3: Classification of Seizures and Epilepsies 4: Reactive Seizures 5: Structural Epilepsy 6: Idiopathic Epilepsy and Genetics 7: Epidemiology of Canine Seizures 8: Epidemiology of Feline Seizures 9: Mimics of Seizure Activity: Disorders Confused with Epilepsy 10: Clinical and Diagnostic Investigation of the Seizure Patient 11: Introduction to Electroencephalography 12: Principles of Anti-epileptic Treatment 13: Phenobarbital 14: Bromide 15: Zonisamide 16: Levetiracetam 17: Gabapentin and Pregabalin 18: Felbamate 19: Topiramate 20: The New Additions: Lacosamide, Brivaracetam and Rufinamide 21: Benzodiazepines 22: Imepitoin (Pexion®) 23: Pathophysiology and Management of Cluster Seizures 24: Pathophysiology and Management of Status Epilepticus 25: Novel and Adjunctive Treatments b: Glossary of Pharmacological Terminology c: Glossary

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Book SynopsisThere are many ongoing debates within and about the subject of animal welfare. This book distils some of the major themes of current debate into one volume, edited by internationally known names in the field of animal welfare. Each chapter is written by one or more leading experts who discuss, in an even-handed way, a provocative topic that will be of interest to anyone concerned with animal welfare. Issues covered include tail docking, farm animal production, neutering of feral cats and the need to conserve habitats of native wild animals in the face of threats from non-native species. Chapters address the different values and priorities involved in dealing with these issues, including scientific and more explicit ethical approaches. Each chapter ends with questions for discussion that may help readers to engage with these dilemmas.Table of ContentsI: Preface 1: Introduction: values, dilemmas and solutions II: Dilemmas within animal welfare 2: Tales about tails: is the mutilation of animals justifiable in their best interests or ours? 3: Fat companions: understanding the welfare effects of obesity in cats and dogs 4: Welfare and quantity of life III: Animal welfare and social priorities 5: Improving farm animal welfare: is evolution or revolution needed in production systems? 6: Whom should we eat? Why veal can be better for welfare than chicken 7: Public health and animal welfare IV: Animal welfare and conservation 8: Balancing the need for conservation and the welfare of individual animals 9: Value conflicts in feral cat management: trap-neuter-return or trap-euthanize? V: Conceptual dilemmas 10: Alone or together: a risk assessment approach to group housing 11: What is suffering in animals?

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Book SynopsisSuccinct, highly readable and thought provoking, this important new text is designed to raise awareness of the potential economic impact of companion animals in the UK. It discusses the potential benefits and costs of companion animals to the economy and highlights the need for this matter to be thoroughly researched, given the potential scale of impact and the potential costs of ignoring this matter. The book includes: - case studies to illustrate the savings to the NHS that might be associated with companion animal ownership; - links to up-to-date tables and content that might form templates for use in other countries; and - highly readable information written by expert authors and key opinion leaders in the field. Inspired by the seminal Council for Science and Society (CSS) Report, Companion Animals in Society (1988), this work updates and extends its evaluation of the economic impact of companion animals on society and lays a benchmark for future development. This pivotal new book is important for policy makers at national and international levels and all those involved in animal welfare.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Methodology 3: Key Features of the Council for Science and Society Report (CSS) 1988 4: Updates on the Economic Impact of Companion Animals to the UK 5: Indirect Costs: Extending the Scope of Economic Value 6: Conclusion: Illustrating the Perceived Economic Impact of Companion Animals -: Acknowledgement -: Afterword

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Book SynopsisThis book contains the proceedings from the 11th International Veterinary Behaviour Meeting. Keynote Presentations include 'Use of Psychopharmacology to Reduce Anxiety and Fear in Dogs and Cats: A Practical Approach' by Barbara L. Sherman, 'A Multimodal Approach to Resolving Tension Between Cats in the Same Household: A Practical Approach' by Sarah E. Heath, 'The Importance of the Welfare of Research Animals to Maximise the Quality of Behavioural Research: Do We Measure True Behaviours?' by Patrick Pageat and 'Making Animal Welfare Sustainable - Human Behaviour Change for Animal Behaviour: The Human Element' by Jo White and Suzanne Rogers.Table of ContentsSection: Thursday September 14th, 2017 1: Predicting Aggressive Behaviour: Which Factors Influence Biting and What is the Use of Temperament Tests? 2: No Better Than Flipping a Coin: Reconsidering Canine Behaviour Evaluations in Animal Shelters 3: Having Bitten is No One-way Ticket for Dogs: Rehabilitation Possibilities and Principles 4: Evaluation, Management and Welfare of Aggressive Shelter Dogs 5: Keynote Presentation: Use of Psychopharmacology to Reduce Anxiety and Fear in Dogs and Cats: A Practical Approach 6: Preventing Travel Anxiety Using Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Oromucosal Gel 7: Oromucosal Dexmedetomidine Gel for Alleviation of Fear and Anxiety in Dogs During Minor Veterinary or Husbandry Procedures 8: Avalanche Dogs Can Locate ‘Buried Victims’ by Perceiving the Human Breath Under the Snow 9: Responses of Anxious Dogs to a Simple Behaviour Modification Protocol While Waiting in a Veterinary Hospital 10: Link Between Chronic Gastric Diseases and Anxiety in Dogs 11: Interaction of Health and Behaviour Problems in Dogs 12: Keynote Presentation: A Multimodal Approach to Resolving Tension Between Cats in the Same Household: A Practical Approach 13: Effect of a Synthetic Feline Pheromone for Managing Unwanted Scratching in Domestic Cats 14: Relationship Among Cat–Owner Bond, Cat Behaviour Problems and Cat Environment Conditions: A Study With 1553 Spanish Cat Owners Section: Friday September 15th, 2017 15: Keynote Presentation: The Importance of the Welfare of Research Animal to Maximise the Quality of Behavioural Research: Do We Measure True Behaviours? 16: Keynote Presentation: Human Behaviour Change for Animals 17: Impact of Exploratory Material and Stocking Density on Tail and Ear Biting in Suckling and Weaning Piglets 18: Ontogeny of Selected Behaviours in Piglets of Slovak Large White Improved Swine Breed 19: Access to Chewable Materials Increases Piglet Activity During Lactation 20: Hypothermia Triggers Depression-like Behaviour in Mice Forced Swimming Test 21: Effects of Maternal Depression and Antidepressant Therapy on the Neurobehavioural Development of Rat Offspring 22: From Neuronal Activity to Behaviour: Understanding Neuronal Correlates of Sensory Discrimination 23: Environmental Control of Crib-biting in a Horse 24: Do Different Types of Food Provoke Different Levels of Enjoyment in Dogs? 25: Survey of Shock Collar Use in France: Providing Practical Results for Regulatory Guidelines Development 26: ‘Long-stay’ Dogs in Shelters: Studying Factors Related to Adoptability of Difficult to Adopt Dogs in Catalonia 27: Compulsive Self-licking and Self-biting in Dogs with Paraesthesia: Two Cases 28: Use of Huperzine A in Three Canine Cases in Australia 29: Mirtazapine as a Potential Drug to Treat Social Fears in Dogs: Five Case Examples 30: Polyuria and Polydipsia Associated with Hypersensitivity–Hyperactivity Syndrome (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in a Dog: A Case Report of a Male French Shepherd Dog (Beauceron) 31: Two Approaches to Managing Separation Anxiety 32: The Effects of a Nutritional Supplement (Solliquin) in Reducing Fear and Anxiety in a Laboratory Model of Thunder-induced Fear and Anxiety 33: Observing the Results of Reducing the Stress of the Dogs During Training by the Help of Dog-appeasing Pheromone on Learning and Problem-solving Behaviours 34: Evaluation of the Association Between Attendance at Veterinary Hospital-based Puppy Socialisation Classes and Long-term Retention in the Home Section: Saturday September 16th, 2017 35: Effects of Olfactory Stimulation with Essential Oils in Animals: A Review 36: Olfactory Enrichment in Dogs: Possible New Applications 37: Hair Cortisol in Cats as a Measure of Chronic Stress: A Pilot Study Under Controlled Conditions 38: Cortisol Content in Hair Measured by Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry: A Non-invasive Marker of Chronic Stress in Companion Animals 39: Association Between Catecholaminergic Genes and Impulsivity in Dogs 40: Do Assistance Dogs Show Work Overload? Canine Blood Prolactin as a Clinical Parameter to Detect a Chronic Stress-related Response 41: Efficacy of a Therapeutic Diet on Dogs with Signs of Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome 42: Social Behaviour and Bonding in Aged Dogs: A Multimodal Assessment Approach 43: Olfactory Stem Cell Therapy in Canine Age-related Disorders Treatment: A Controlled Study 44: Neophilia in Successfully Ageing Dogs: Preliminary Results 45: The Attachment Bond to People in Domestic Dogs: Does it Exist Already in Puppies? 46: Living with and Loving a Pet with Behaviour Problems: The Impact on Caregivers 47: The Personality of Dogs and Cats Living in the Same Household: A Multivariate Model Study 48: A Comparison of Attitudes and Coping Strategies of Small Animal Veterinarians Toward Behaviour Problems of Companion Dogs in Israel and Brazil 49: The Latin Owner: Profiles, Perceptions and Attitudes of Italian Cat and Dog Owners Towards their Pet 50: Coping Strategies in Dogs with Impaired Social Functioning Towards Humans 51: Predictors of Gaze-directed Attention in Dogs 52: The Effect of Paw Preference on Problem-solving Ability in Cats: Preliminary Results 53: The Impact of Transportation-related Anxiety on the Quality of Pre-anaesthesia in Cats: A Preliminary Study SECTION: POSTER PRESENTATIONS 54: Playful Activities Post-learning Improve Retraining Performance a Year Later in Labrador Retriever Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) 55: Adoption Preference Factors for Dogs in a Public Shelter in the Province of Palermo (Southern Italy) and Comparison with Adoption Rates of a Shelter in Northern Italy 56: Relation Between the Owner’s Psychological Well-being and Pets’ Behavioural Problems: A Portuguese Survey 57: The Association of Multiple Clinical Signs to Determine if a Cat Displays Either Urine Marking or Latrine Behaviour 58: Mirror Reflection or Real Image: Does Past Mirror Experience Influence a Dog’s Use of a Mirror? 59: Association Between Puppy Classes and Adult Behaviour of the Dog 60: The Importance of Pain as a Differential Diagnosis During a Behaviour Consultation 61: Canine Electroencephalograph Transients in the Sigma Range Relate to Memory 62: Noise Sensitivities in Dogs: An Exploration of Signs in Dogs With and Without Musculoskeletal Pain 63: Evaluation of Urine Cortisol:Creatinine Ratio in Dogs with Separation Anxiety 64: Effects of Providing Two Kinds of Doghouses in Different Sized Pens on the Behaviour of Shelter Dogs 65: Circadian Distribution and Characterisation of Social Behaviour in a Group of Domestic Donkeys (Equus asinus) 66: Effect of Meal Composition on Tryptophan:Large Neutral Amino Acids Ratio in Dog 67: Differences in Management of Dogs and Cats Living in the Same Household 68: Acupuncture Influence on Reduction of Stress Signs in Kennelled Dogs 69: Serum Leptin and Ghrelin Levels and their Relationship with Serum Cortisol, Thyroid Hormones, Lipids, Homocysteine and Folic Acid in Dogs with Compulsive Tail Chasing 70: A Social Entrepreneurship Project on Animal Welfare: ‘Pretty Paws’ Board Game

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Book SynopsisThis book is a down to earth, practical guide which provides ten simple steps for success for anyone responsible for recruiting a winning veterinary practice team: whether they are recruiting employees and building their team, or changing culture and creating a supportive environment where employees are engaged and motivated. It is ideal for small business owners who can't afford to employ any human resource support. Intensely practical, it delivers key facts for veterinary staff starting out in business. The book: · Details how you can attract, recruit and retain the right people for a winning team · Guides you on creating a well organised, supportive practice in which employees can flourish · Provides you with a basic introduction to building a strategy and improving your marketing campaigns · Covers the basics of sound financial planning and how to win clients and increase your revenues · Looks at how to manage common pitfalls With a wealth of practical templates and forms to use, this book adopts a straight-talking approach which will be welcomed by anyone starting their own veterinary practice.Table of Contents1: Step 1: WHY? 2: Step 2: Your First Time? 3: Step 3: Vision, Mission, Values and Culture 4: Step 4: How to Define What and Who You Need 5: Step 5: Recruitment and Induction 6: Step 6: Performance Management and Employee Engagement 7: Step 7: Employee Health and Wellbeing 8: Step 8: How to Build a Loyal Client Database and Marketing Your Practice 9: Step 9: Financial Management 10: Step 10: Three Key Strategies to Increase Your Revenue by 25%

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Book SynopsisContemporary, thought-provoking yet utterly practical, this book provides an introductory text covering the use and misuse of behaviour tests applied to animals. By including illustrative examples from a variety of species, the book inspires the animal scientist to think about what a given behavioural test can be used for and how the results can be interpreted. This text includes: the dos and don'ts of running behaviour tests and interpreting the results; many clear, simple illustrations which make the information readily accessible, down to earth, practical advice yet a thorough, evidence-based approach; information on behaviour tests for a whole range of species from companion, farm, zoo, laboratory and wild animals; succinct yet comprehensive text, designed to be read cover to cover and stimulate further reading. This book is an essential item in the researcher's toolkit when embarking on and devising any animal behaviour test and is valuable to students, established researchers, teachers and practitioners of applied ethology, animal welfare science, and veterinary science.Table of ContentsPart I: Setting the Scene 1: Five Things This Book is Not 2: Non-Test Observations 3: How to Choose a Test Part II: Types of Tests 4: Tests to Characterize the Animal 5: Choice, Preference and Motivation 6: Ability to Detect and Distinguish 7: Effects of Age and Treatment 8: Reinforcement and Punishment 9: Learning Capacity, Memory and Cognitive Ability 10: Genetic Components of Behaviour Part III: Additional Aspects 11: Other Test Considerations 12: Legislation, Guidelines and Ethical Considerations 13: Future Methodologies and Technological Advances

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Book SynopsisFluid therapy is one of the most important aspects of patient management in veterinary medicine, and this book provides guidelines for its safe implementation in clinical practice. It describes fluid compartments of the body and considers the factors that affect movement of administered water, electrolytes and colloids. It also covers characteristics of different fluid types, routes of fluid administration and how to approach fluid supplementation. Finally, this book provides information regarding both general application and monitoring of fluid therapy, as well as consideration of an assortment of specific clinical circumstances. This book:- Provides the tools necessary to develop an appropriate fluid therapy plan for any small animal patient.- Includes careful consideration of potential adverse effects associated with fluid therapy to help optimize safety and efficacy of fluid administration.- Contains numerous colour illustrations and is written by recognized experts from the USA.With multiple case study examples to help translate theory into practical advice, this valuable book provides a comprehensive and informative resource for veterinarians facing a range of clinical circumstances.

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Book SynopsisHighly practical, this book is the first in a series entitled Domestic Cat Behaviour Problems designed to help veterinary professionals and behaviourists understand the background behind common domestic cat behaviour problems and provide various treatment strategies. The text in this volume covers feline problem elimination and marking behaviour inside the home, outlining: *Normal behaviour. *The various underlying causes of feline house-soiling. *Prevention of unwanted behaviour. *Recognition of potential trigger factors and warning signs. *How to identify contributory factors. *Practical treatment strategies. Brimming with sound practical advice, this book will be invaluable to veterinarians, veterinary nurses/technicians, clinical animal behaviourists, and those studying domestic cat behaviour.Table of Contents1: Normal Elimination and Elimination Behaviour 2: Feline Health and House-Soiling 3: What a Cat Needs: Providing the Ideal Elimination Area 4: Marking Behaviour 5: Treatment and Management Strategies

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Book SynopsisBridging the gap between the science of animal welfare and the animals and their owners, this book gives essential advice to practitioners worldwide on how to improve the welfare of all animals. Down to earth and intensely practical, the book describes the fundamentals of changing human behaviour to benefit animal welfare and how this can be applied in real life situations. This book contains: · voices from international experts and those working on the ground, on challenges presented and overcome; · advice on making change happen in practice, by influencing animal owners, users or communities, and the systems they are part of; · the work and life experience of animal welfare practitioners, as a profession; · essential information on how to translate the science of animal welfare and human behaviour change into real life for maximum impact; · resources to use from low-, middle- and high-income countries, e.g. case studies, influencing skills, best practice, hints and tips. This is an important text for animal welfare advisors, researchers, welfare auditors and veterinarians, and key reading for all those concerned with animal welfare in non-governmental organisations, in governments, in industry and at universities.Table of ContentsSection I: Enhancing animal welfare – a profession with human engagement at its centre 1: The Need for Recognition of Practical Animal Welfare as a Profession 2: Animal Welfare: The Human Element 3: From Stakeholder Education to Engagement, Using Strategies from Social Science 4: It Takes a Village: Community Engagement for Sustainable Animal Welfare 5: Educating the Animal Welfare Practitioners of the Future Section II: Enhancing animal welfare in practice worldwide 6: Moving an Industry: Protecting Farm Animals with Science-based Advocacy 7: Applying the Science of Animal Welfare to Build More Responsible Food Supply Chains: Reflections from a Corporate Sustainability Professional 8: Farm Animal Welfare in the Nigerian context 9: Protecting Animals in India: A Government Perspective through History to the Present Day 10: The Animals Powering the World: Promoting Working Animal Welfare in Resource-poor Contexts 11: Strengthening Existing Healthcare Systems for Sustainable Animal Welfare

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Book SynopsisPeriodontal disease is one of the most common diseases observed by small animal practitioners, and it is not uncommon for the veterinary technician to be the first line in oral health assessment and treatment. Despite this, current dentistry training for veterinary technicians and nurses is often very limited. This book explains the causes, consequences, prevention and treatment of pet dental diseases including periodontal disease, fractured teeth, tooth resorption, dental malocclusions, oral masses, jaw fractures, and other oral conditions. It covers: · Instruction in essential skills such as dental cleaning, charting, radiography, and equipment maintenance. · Advanced skills such as the administration of regional nerve blocks and periodontal treatments. · The aetiology and treatment of common oral conditions. Improving competence in veterinary dental skills benefits technicians, veterinary practices, owners and their pets. Explaining pet dental diseases in a relatable way, this book allows veterinary staff to relay important dental information to pet owners in a way they understand. Providing solutions to help prevent and manage pet dental diseases, it outlines treatment options, outcomes, and post-operative dental care.Table of Contents1: More Than Just Bad Breath: Periodontal Disease 2: Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment (COHAT), Dental Instrument Use and Maintenance 3: Dental Essentials: Dental Charting, Dental Radiography, and Pain Management 4: If It’s Broke, Fix it! Tooth Fractures, Discoloured Teeth, Abrasion, and Attrition 5: The Hole Problem: Tooth Resorption and Caries 6: Out of Place: Malocclusions 7: Lumps and Bumps: Oral Masses and Cysts 8: Seeing Red: Stomatitis, Feline Juvenile Gingivitis, and Contact Mucositis 9: Bad to the Bone: Jaw Fractures, TMJ Luxation, Avulsed and Luxated Teeth 10: Common Dental Problems of Rabbits, Rodents, and Other Small Mammals 11: Gaining Client Compliance, Dental Estimates, and the Dangers of Anaesthesia-Free Dentistry 12: Admitting, Preparing, and Recovering Dental Patients; A Day in the Life of a Pet Receiving a COHAT 13: Sending Them Home: Postoperative Care 14: Developing Dental Homecare Programmes: How to Brush the Teeth of Dogs and Cats 15: Understanding the Science Behind Dental Homecare Products 16: Advocating for Pet Dental Health

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Book SynopsisCats are the world's most popular domestic pet, as well as being wild animals. This comprehensive book on feline behaviour explores both the familiar domesticated animal and wild relatives such as the leopard, tiger and lynx to examine the Felidae family as a whole, allowing for fascinating comparisons between wild and domestic species and explanations of behaviour in pet cats with evolutionary origins. Fraser's work helps increase readers' understanding of cat behaviour - why they behave as they do, for what purpose and why. The focus is on identifying normal behaviour from the cat's perspective, with a welfare theme running throughout; as exhibitions of normal behaviour provide evidence of good welfare, and abnormal behaviour can be an indicator of poor welfare. Providing a veterinary perspective - by including coverage of feline physiology, life stages and reproduction - as well as an ethological one, this is an important read for veterinarians, shelter workers, animal behaviourists and students of veterinary medicine and animal welfare, while also being of interest to pet owners.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Well-being and Its Roots 3: Feline Neuroethology 4: Play and the Steps Through Life 5: Basic Activities 6: Association and Reproduction 7: Giant Wild Cats 8: Principal Species of Wild Cats 9: Minor Wild Cat Species 10: Common and Comparative Feline Features 11: Abnormal Behaviour and Training 12: Health Monitoring 13: Points of Welfare 14: Review of Well-being

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Book SynopsisBest Practice in Lameness Diagnostics This guide to systematic, step by step lameness examination is based on the latest findings in locomotion research. Each step of the examination is clearly described and informatively illustrated. Video demonstrations of techniques used throughout the examination process are also provided. An introductory chapter delivers the key to a functional understanding of canine anatomy. Anatomical structures relevant to each stage of the examination are depicted in detailed graphics to faciliate elucidation of findings derived from palpation. The most common observations and their interpretation are presented in convenient, quick-reference summaries. Investigation of lameness is complemented by a comprehensive guide to neurological examination, including accompanying videos. The most important orthopedic and neurological disorders are presented through video examples of abnormal gaits, as well as detailed descriptions of diagnostics and therapeutics. The complete guide to lameness examination in the dog. 38 videos included.Table of ContentsPart 1 Basic Principles 1 Physiology and Anatomy of the Locomotor Part 2 Diagnostic Procedure 2 Introduction 3 Anamnesis 4 Visual Assessment and Gait Analysis 5 Examination of the Dog in a Standing Position 6 Examination of the Dog in Recumbency 7 Neurological Examination Part 3 Therapeutic Guidelines for Common Disorders 8 Important Orthopedic Disorders 9 Selected Neurological Disorders Part 4 Appendix 10 Glossary of Terms 11 Video Content 12 Image Attribution

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Book SynopsisWritten by authors from around the world with a variety of backgrounds using evidence-based medicine, this book has two main sections. The first covers the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders. The second section focuses on specific diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

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Book SynopsisIt is now an established fact that laboratory animals play a very vital role in bio-chemical research particularly in the drug development programmes. The book has been authored in accordance with the syllabi prescribed by veterinary council of India VCI, New Delhi for under graduate students of veterinary science and animal husbandry all over India. The book Includes comprehensive and updated information on all the topics, which is presented in a precise manner in a simple language, which becomes easy for students to understand. Further, with the touch of personal communication of authors out of their enriched experience in profession, for considerable long time, the information becomes more educative and lucrative for students as well as for the teacheThe book contains information on pet animals and animal welfare and ethics.Table of Contents01. Introduction to Laboratory Animal Science and Importance of Laboratory Animals 02. Ethical Guidelines for Usage of Laboratory Animals in Scientific Research 03. Classification of Laboratory Rats 04. Housing and Care of Laboratory Animals 05. Selection of Laboratory Animals 06. Nutrition and Breeding of Rats and Mice 07. Management of Guinea Pigs and Introduction to Rabbit/Fur Animals 08. Development of Rabbit Keeping 09. Selection and Breeding of Rabbits 10. Care and Management of Young Rabbits 11. Diseases and Their Management in Rabbits Guinea Pigs, Hamster, Rats and Mice 12. Angora Rabbit Management 13. History, Management, Breeds and Utilities of Dogs 14. Housing, Nutrition and General Care of Dogs 15. Breeding of Dogs 16. Insurance, Registration and Dog Shows 17. Management of Cats 18. Management of Pet Birds 19. Introduction and Identification of Body Parts 20. Handling, Sexing, Weaning and Weighing of Laboratory Animals 21. Housing of Laboratory Animals, Equipments, Breeding and Nesting Materials 22. Identification of Animals 23. Record Keeping in An Animal House 24. Computation and Formulation of Feeds for Laboratory Animals, Feeding Schedule and Presentation of Diets 25. Prophylactic Measures Against Disease of Laboratory Animals 26. Sterilization and Disinfection Methods for Laboratory Animals 27. Techniques for the Production of Specific Pathogen Free Animals 28. Techniques for the Production of Germfree Animals 29. Slaughtering and Skinning of Rabbits, Shearing and Preparation of Products 30. Project Preparation 31. Animal Welfare 32. Blood Collection in Laboratory Animals 33. Reproductive Physiology of Laboratory Animals : An Overview 34. Anesthesia in Laboratory Animals 35. List of Major Institutions Maintaining Animal Strains

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