Principles and Practices of Canine and Feline Clinical Parasitic Diseases

Principles and Practices of Canine and Feline Clinical Parasitic Diseases
Author: Tanmoy Rana
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2024-02-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1394158246

A comprehensive reference guide for specialists highlighting the parasitic diseases of dogs and cats with appropriate therapeutic strategy Parasitic diseases are a scourge for dogs and cats, and the impact of the numerous maladies associated with these diseases cannot be underestimated. For the clinician or researcher attempting to alleviate these symptoms, Principles and Practices of Canine and Feline Clinical Parasitic Diseases is a helpful, introductory practical guidebook that helps identify the parasites infecting these animals and suggests useful treatment strategies based on an appropriate diagnosis. Principles and Practices of Canine and Feline Clinical Parasitic Diseases comprehensively details its topic from symbiosis and parasitism, to therapeutics measures and control strategies, to the deleterious effect of parasites in various organs in dogs and cats. The book offers extensive information on management approaches, the most significant clinical findings, diagnostic approaches, disease prevention, and drug evaluation. As a reference, the guide provides systems for the identification of the pathogens and recognizes the severity and exhibition of disease manifestation. Principles and Practices of Canine and Feline Clinical Parasitic Diseases readers will also find: Preventative measures that can be utilized to prophylactically assure the continued health of the patient Chapters written by contributors with specialized knowledge in each particular subject presented The most up-to-date advanced research in the field of parasitic diseases Each chapter covers treatment schedules, details about the disease, and a management approach, using figures and line figures to aid in identification and treatment Principles and Practices of Canine and Feline Clinical Parasitic Diseases is ideal for undergraduates, postgraduates, researchers, academics, and industrialists interested in the various parasitic diseases and treatments. It is also extremely useful as a ready reference for scientists seeking to develop new anti-parasitic drugs.

Clinical Handbook of Feline Behavior Medicine

Clinical Handbook of Feline Behavior Medicine
Author: Elizabeth Stelow
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2022-11-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1119653045

Clinical Handbook of Feline Behavior Medicine Comprehensive resource offering practical and accessible guidance on managing behavior problems in cats Clinical Handbook of Feline Behavior Medicine provides a complete, easy-to-use reference to practical information on identifying, diagnosing, and treating behavior problems in cats. Designed to offer streamlined access to concrete guidance for managing feline behavior, the book offers diagnostic plans organized by clinical sign. Normal behavior is thoroughly described, to provide a better understanding of the abnormal, with the heart of the book devoted to advice for identifying, diagnosing, and treating specific behavior problems. The book describes the diagnostic process and covers treatment options for each problem. A companion website offers client education handouts to enhance compliance and video clips depicting presenting complaints. Sample topics covered in Clinical Handbook of Feline Behavior Medicine include: Normal feline social behavior, covering body language and other social communication, feline social structure, interactions with humans and other species, and social/behavioral development in the kitten Preventing behavior problems, covering feeding, litter box availability and care, scratching options, toys, and grooming Elimination problems, including the differentiation between urine marking and toileting, deducing the underlying causes, and elements of effects treatment plans Senior cats, covering feline cognitive decline, increased vocalization, sleep-wake cycle disturbances, disorientation, litterbox problems, and repetitive behaviors With its specific topical focus of behavior in felines, Clinical Handbook of Feline Behavior Medicine is a targeted and highly useful resource for any veterinarian seeing feline patients, assisting through all stages of treatment with easily accessible and understandable information.

25 Facts About House Cats

25 Facts About House Cats
Author: B. J. Deming
Publisher: Flight to Wonder Publishing
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2021-02-23
Genre: Pets
ISBN:

Not a listcicle, just a close look at house cats and a few parts of their world. Fluffy -- a domesticated steppe wildcat -- still has one paw in the wild, but some ten thousand years with us have changed this little member of family Felidae in subtle ways. Check out these 25 easy-to-understand essays on house cats, their history, and some details of our long journey together.

The Feline Patient

The Feline Patient
Author: Gary D. Norsworthy
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 2299
Release: 2011-06-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0470961856

The Feline Patient, Fourth Edition maintains its tradition of providing a comprehensive yet accessible reference to feline diseases. Topics are arranged alphabetically within sections, allowing busy clinicians to rapidly find information on diagnostics and treatment options, all specific to the unique needs of cats. Now bigger and better than ever, the user-friendly Fourth Edition offers a wealth of reliable, up-to-date information for managing feline patients. This revision includes more than 500 additional clinical photographs and 84 new chapters, with significant expansions to the behavior, clinical procedures, and surgery sections. CT and MRI modalities have been added to the imaging section, already the most extensive collection of feline radiographs and ultrasounds in print. The Feline Patient, Fourth Edition is an essential resource for all practitioners seeing feline patients.

Problem-based Feline Medicine

Problem-based Feline Medicine
Author: Jacquie Rand
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 1494
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702024880

This focused resource covers all medical conditions that affect cats. Using a unique problem-based approach, it provides essential information for assessing presenting symptoms, reaching a differential diagnosis, and selecting the appropriate course of treatment for feline patients. A consistent format makes it easy to find information related to key signs and possible causative factors (graded to indicate how common each is), diagnosis, differential diagnosis (including tests where appropriate), treatment, prognosis, and prevention (where applicable) for each clinical condition. Unique problem-based approach discusses how to make a problem-based diagnosis. Concise, logical format makes this resource ideal for quick reference in the clinical setting. Covers every condition likely to be encountered in cats worldwide. Features a strong international contributor list of feline experts from North America, UK, Europe, and Australia A comprehensive drug formulary lists all drug treatments available for cats. A separate chapter on drugs in cats lists the problems veterinarians might encounter due to differences in feline metabolism.

SECRETS OF ELITE CAT BREEDING

SECRETS OF ELITE CAT BREEDING
Author: CHARLOTTE TABBY
Publisher: CHARLOTTE TABBY
Total Pages: 76
Release:
Genre: Pets
ISBN:

What are the secrets behind raising elite cats with extraordinary traits? How can you ensure the highest level of care and health for your feline companions? Are you ready to elevate your cat breeding skills to a professional level? Unlock the mysteries of advanced feline care, health, and breeding with this comprehensive guide designed for aspiring and experienced cat breeders. This book delves deep into the essential techniques and knowledge required to excel in the field of cat breeding, ensuring you can produce the finest specimens. Key Insights Include: · Feline Care and Wellness: Discover the best practices for maintaining your cats' health and happiness, including diet, exercise, and the perfect living environment. · Genetics and Selection: Learn to identify and select the most desirable genetic traits, creating superior breeding lines. · Advanced Breeding Techniques: Explore sophisticated breeding strategies and methods to maximize genetic potential while minimizing health risks. · Cat Health Management: Understand how to prevent and treat common diseases and genetic conditions, ensuring long-term health and vitality for your cats. · Breeding Business Management: Get expert advice on managing a successful breeding program, from facility organization to marketing and selling your kittens. This indispensable resource is perfect for anyone looking to master the art of cat breeding. With a blend of scientific knowledge and practical advice, this book equips you with everything you need to achieve outstanding results and ensure the highest level of care for your cats. Embark on your journey to excellence in feline breeding and care, and discover the secrets of elite cat breeding.

Genetics for Cat Breeders

Genetics for Cat Breeders
Author: Roy Robinson
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483160947

Genetics for Cat Breeders, Second Edition covers the considerable advances in the practical application of genetics to cat breeding. This book is divided into nine chapters and begins with a discussion of the elementary principles of heredity. The subsequent chapters deal with the practical aspects of feline reproduction and development and the main factors in the practice of cat breeding. Other chapters examine the genetics of feline color and coat variation and breeds. These topics are followed by a review on the problem of genetic defects in cats. The last chapters considers the importance of record keeping in animal breeding, including providing an accurate record of familial relationship, information upon the phenotype characteristics and breeding performance, and a source of data for future decisions. This book will be of great value to biologists, cat breeders, and researchers.

25 More Facts About House Cats

25 More Facts About House Cats
Author: B. J. Deming
Publisher: Flight to Wonder Publishing
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2021-02-25
Genre: Pets
ISBN:

How did cats evolve? It's a long and complicated story, but house cats are the purrfect way to get started. This book explores some of their history with us and looks at interesting facts about moggies as well as a few fancy breeds. It is the companion volume to "25 Facts About House Cats."