Common Diseases and Symptoms in Dogs and Cats

Common Diseases and Symptoms in Dogs and Cats
Author: Dr James Jimeto
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-05-24
Genre: Pets
ISBN:

"Common Diseases and Symptoms in Dogs and Cats" is an essential guide for pet owners, offering comprehensive insights into maintaining the health and well-being of their furry companions. This book is designed to be a valuable resource for both new and experienced pet owners, providing clear and accessible information on a wide range of health issues commonly faced by dogs and cats. Key Features: Detailed Descriptions of Common Diseases: Understand the most prevalent health issues in dogs and cats, from infectious diseases like parvovirus and feline leukemia to genetic conditions such as hip dysplasia and certain cancers. Learn about their causes, symptoms, treatments, and preventive measures. Preventive Care and Wellness: Discover the importance of preventive care, including vaccinations, regular check-ups, and dental hygiene. This book emphasizes the role of proactive health management in preventing diseases and promoting a long, healthy life for your pets. Nutritional Guidance: Get expert advice on the nutritional needs of dogs and cats, including specific dietary requirements for pets with particular health conditions. Learn how to create balanced, nutrient-rich meals and homemade treats that support overall health. Diagnostic Procedures: Gain insight into common diagnostic tests and procedures used by veterinarians to diagnose health issues in pets. Understand how these tests work and what to expect during veterinary visits. Treatment Options: Explore various treatment options for common pet illnesses, including medications, therapies, and surgical interventions. Learn how to manage chronic conditions and provide the best care for your sick or elderly pets. End-of-Life Care: Navigate the difficult decisions surrounding end-of-life care with compassion and understanding. This book provides guidance on assessing quality of life, making ethical decisions, and providing comfort during your pet's final days. Practical Advice and Tips: Benefit from practical advice on daily pet care, including grooming, exercise, mental stimulation, and creating a pet-friendly home environment. Learn how to monitor your pet's health effectively and recognize early signs of illness. Emotional Support: Understand the emotional aspects of pet ownership, including coping with pet illness and loss. This book offers support for pet owners dealing with the challenges of caring for sick or elderly pets. "Common Diseases and Symptoms in Dogs and Cats" is a comprehensive, user-friendly guide that empowers pet owners with the knowledge and tools needed to ensure their pets lead healthy, happy lives. Whether you're dealing with a specific health issue or looking to enhance your pet's overall wellness, this book is an invaluable resource for every pet lover. Grab Your Copy Now!

Handbook of Symptoms in Dogs and Cats: Assessing Common Illnesses by Differential Diagnosis

Handbook of Symptoms in Dogs and Cats: Assessing Common Illnesses by Differential Diagnosis
Author: Christian Schrey
Publisher: 5m Books Ltd
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2017-02-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1912178311

A handy pocket reference book for the busy practising vet providing a differential diagnosis guide to common conditions, The Handbook of Symptoms in Dogs and Cats is an invaluable practice resource ideal as a quick look-up guide during consultation. The book allows vets to look up a condition and identify the cause of the problem through a list of symptoms. It includes: 100 Main symptoms and their differential diagnoses and 100 laboratory findings, their standard values and analysis and diagnostic pathways for each symptom along with numerous tables for finding the confirming diagnosis. This practical and up-to-date manual is an indispensable companion for all small animal medicine veterinarians as well as for students of veterinary medicine Translated from Leitsymptome und Leitbefunde bei Hund und Katze: Differenzialdiagnostischer Leitfaden 3rd Ed, published by Schattauer. 5m Books

Common Diseases of Companion Animals E-Book

Common Diseases of Companion Animals E-Book
Author: Alleice Summers
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 608
Release: 2019-04-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323598013

Solidify your understanding of the most common diseases you’ll encounter as a veterinary technician! Common Diseases of Companion Animals, 4th Edition is an easy-to-use reference that’s divided into sections by species, with chapters in each section organized by body system. Each disease is presented in monograph form, with clinical signs, diagnostic laboratory work-up, treatment options, and client information to ensure the information you need is always available. New to this edition is coverage of backyard chickens and potbellied pigs This succinct text provides invaluable coverage for veterinary technology students and also serves as a handy reference for working practitioners. Coverage of the common diseases veterinary technicians are likely to encounter in practice keeps students up-to-date with the diseases and disorders they are most likely to assist in diagnosing and managing. Diseases organized by body system enables students to quickly refer to the most accurate information. Consistent, monograph format includes a description, clinical signs, laboratory work-up, treatment, medications, after care, client information, and prevention for each disease. Clearly defined role of technician helps students understand what is expected of them as a working professional. Tech Alerts emphasize key information on the process of caring for pets. Introductory chapter on pathophysiology provides information on the foundations of disease and the body’s response to disease before proceeding to the specific diseases of each system. Full-color design and illustration program reinforces what diseases look like — such as signs exhibited in the animal, in lab specimens, and in surgical corrections — and demonstrates techniques, such as urethral catheter placement in a female cat. Nursing care sections include descriptions of changes in clinical signs with improvement or decline that will affect treatment, as well as more Tech Alerts to highlight the veterinary technician’s responsibilities. A variety of review questions, including open-ended critical thinking questions. Vet Tech Threads direct learning by outlining key terms, learning objectives, and the glossary. NEW! Chapters on backyard chickens and potbellied pigs. NEW! EXPANDED content includes the latest information on disease prevention. NEW! Coverage of new veterinary diseases ensures that you have the most up-to-date information available.

Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases - E-BOOK

Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases - E-BOOK
Author: Jane E. Sykes
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 928
Release: 2013-06-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323241948

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

Breed Predispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats

Breed Predispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats
Author: Alex Gough
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2018-04-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 111922554X

Breed Predispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats, Third Edition provides a comprehensive exploration of current knowledge of breed predispositions based on rigorous examination of primary research. Incorporates the latest research, new testing methods, and newly-discovered predispositions and diseases Provides expanded information on genetics, epidemiology, and longevity Includes key characteristics of diseases, including pathogenesis, genetics, risks, and common presentations Indexes dogs and cats by breed, with listings of common inherited and predisposed disorders organized by body system Includes absolute and relative frequency/occurrence data for conditions, along with references to further information

Common Clinical Presentations in Dogs and Cats

Common Clinical Presentations in Dogs and Cats
Author: Ryane E. Englar
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1039
Release: 2019-09-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 111941458X

Common Clinical Presentations in Dogs and Cats is a reliable resource and quick reference to essential information for diagnosing canine and feline patients, based on presenting complaints. The text takes a problem-oriented approach to recognizing common clinical conditions, and introduces diagnostic and treatment plans for companion animal practice. Equally useful for veterinary students and practicing clinicians, the book presents 78 chapters grouped by body system, for ease of access. Each chapter focuses on identifying the chief complaint, pinpointing possible diagnoses, and determining the clinical approach to patient care. The book is richly illustrated throughout with clinical photographs and line drawings that demonstrate the concepts presented. Common Clinical Presentations in Dogs and Cats is an essential resource that: • Gives clinicians fast access to essential details for approaching common case presentations in dogs and cats and forming a correct diagnosis • Presents information by clinical signs, organized by body system • Takes a standardized chapter format for ease of use • Includes color photographs and line drawings to illustrate the conditions discussed Written for small animal general practitioners and veterinary students, Common Clinical Presentations in Dogs and Cats is a patient-side reference that can help practitioners gain the knowledge and confidence to correctly diagnose a wide range of clinical presentations.

Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat

Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat
Author: Scott Weese
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2019-08-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1498775535

This is a concise and quick reference guide, clinically oriented, based on experience underpinned by published research data. The systems-based approach emphasizes the problem list process utilized by most practitioners when faced with a patient presenting with a single or variety of clinical symptoms. This allows generation of a complete list of infectious disease differentials, and the ability to include or exclude those indicated based on patient risk assessment. Pathogen specific information enables rational choice of diagnostics, therapy, and prognostication for a complete list of small animal infectious disease that includes bacterial, viral, parasitic/protozoal and fungal.

Common Diseases of Companion Animals

Common Diseases of Companion Animals
Author: Alleice Summers
Publisher: Mosby
Total Pages: 826
Release: 2007
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Detailed disease monographs give you a thorough understanding of the clinical signs, laboratory work-up, treatment options, medications, and aftercare and prevention techniques associated with common diseases.

Ear, Nose, Throat, and Tracheobronchial Diseases in Dogs and Cats

Ear, Nose, Throat, and Tracheobronchial Diseases in Dogs and Cats
Author: Anjop Venker-van Haagen
Publisher: Schlütersche
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2010-12-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3899930932

Ear, Nose, Throat, and Tracheobronchial Diseases in Dogs and Cats is the first textbook to provide a complete overview of all ENT diseases, both common and rare. It includes such problems as inflammation of the outer ear, deafness, nasal discharge, swallowing disorders, and cough. Detailed and up to date clinical information gives insight into ENT function and dysfunction for teachers and researchers, veterinarians in practice and veterinary students. Six chapters give key information on functional considerations, aetiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, and therapy of ENT disorders. Special diagnostic and imaging techniques are described in detail. Approximately 180 top quality illustrations emphasize and supplement the specific features of the diseases and disorders described in the text. A detailed index gives easy access to the content of this book. This unique textbook will provide a highly useful and informative reference guide to everyday practice, based on the author¿s 35 years as a specialist in ear, nose, throat, and tracheobronchial diseases in companion animals.

Introduction to Diseases, Diagnosis, and Management of Dogs and Cats

Introduction to Diseases, Diagnosis, and Management of Dogs and Cats
Author: Tanmoy Rana
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 654
Release: 2023-11-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0443185492

Approx.330 pages Discusses clinical diseases of dogs and cats including those that impact major systems in the body, specimen collection, clinical examination, diagnosis, and medical interventions Covers the etiology and epidemiology, physical examination abnormalities, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis, immunity and vaccination, and prevention of infectious diseases Explores advances in diagnosis and treatment including molecular diagnostic techniques and therapies