Management of Pregnant and Neonatal Dogs, Cats, and Exotic Pets (eBook, ePUB)

Redaktion: Lopate, Cheryl

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Management of Pregnant and Neonatal Dogs, Cats, and Exotic Pets is a comprehensive yet practical reference on small animal neonatology. Covering reproductive physiology of pregnancy and parturition, normal neonatology, and neonatal disorders in dogs, cats, and small exotic mammals, the book gives special emphasis to fetal well-being, parturition, normal physical parameters, behavior, common disorders and defects, emergency care, and orphan management. Information on nutritional and environmental considerations for both the dam and offspring is included, as well as guidance on offering advice to breeders providing neonatal care at home. Well illustrated throughout, Management of Pregnant and Neonatal Dogs, Cats, and Exotic Pets is a complete resource for the successful management of pregnant and newborn pets. Veterinary practitioners, students, technicians, and professional breeders all will find the book's how-to, clinically relevant approach to small animal neonatology invaluable.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 336
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Mai 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781118344620
• Artikelnr.: 38244384

Autorenporträt

The editor Cheryl Lopate, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACT, is a co-owner of Reproductive Revolutions, a reproductive specialty practice that caters to companion animals, and Wilsonville Veterinary Clinic, a seven-doctor general small animal practice.

Inhaltsangabe

Contributors vii
Preface ix
1 Kennel Management and Nutrition of the Bitch and Her Offspring 1
Jill Cline
2 Cattery Management and Nutrition of the Queen and Her Offspring 15
Jill Cline
3 Reproductive Physiology of Canine Pregnancy and Parturition and
Conditions of the Periparturient Period 25
Cheryl Lopate
4 Reproductive Physiology of Feline Pregnancy and Parturition and
Conditions of the Periparturient Period 43
Daniele Zambelli
5 Assessment of Fetal Well-Being and Gestational Age in the Bitch and Queen
55
Cheryl Lopate
6 Neonatal Resuscitation: Canine and Feline 77
Cheri A. Johnson and Margret L. Casal
7 Canine Neonatal Physiology, Behavior, and Socialization 93
Cheryl Lopate and Kersti Seksel
8 Canine Neonatal Disorders 129
Margaret V. Root Kustritz
9 Feline Neonatal Physiology, Behavior, and Socialization 145
Daniele Zambelli
10 Feline Neonatal Disorders 159
Margaret V. Root Kustritz
11 Canine and Feline Congenital Defects and Genetic Counseling 169
Margret L. Casal
12 Management of Orphan Puppies and Kittens 207
Margret L. Casal
13 Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of
Rabbits 217
Cynthia R. Bishop and Mark E. Burgess
14 Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of
Cavies (Guinea Pigs) 239
Cynthia R. Bishop and Mark E. Burgess
15 Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of
the Small Rodents (Hamsters/Gerbils/Rats/Mice) 259
Mark E. Burgess and Cynthia R. Bishop
16 Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of
Hedgehogs 273
Mark E. Burgess and Cynthia R. Bishop
17 Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of
Sugar Gliders 283
Mark E. Burgess and Cynthia R. Bishop
18 Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of
Chinchillas 295
Mark E. Burgess and Cynthia R. Bishop
Index 309