By Cheryl Lopate
Management of Pregnant and Neonatal Dogs, Cats, and Exotic Pets is a comprehensive yet practical reference on small animal neonatology.ย 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,ย common disorders and defects,ย emergency care, and orphan management.ย Information onย nutritional and environmental considerations for both the dam and offspringย is included, as well as guidanceย on offering advice toย 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.ย Veterinary practitioners, students, technicians, and professional breeders all will find the bookโs how-to, clinically relevant approach to small animal neonatology invaluable.
Features
Features:
- Covers kennel management and nutrition
- Includes information on the physiology of pregnancy and parturition, dystocia management and periparturient disorders
- Presents clinically relevant information on caring for both healthy and ill neonatal dogs, cats, and exotics during the first eight weeks of life
- Focuses on neonatal disorders, congenital defects, emergencies, behavior, and socialization
- Includes nearly 200 clinical photographs and illustrations to demonstrate the concepts discussed
Table of Contents
Table of Contents:
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Kennel Management and Nutrition of the Bitch and Her Offspring
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Cattery Management and Nutrition of the Queen and Her Offspring
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Reproductive Physiology of Canine Pregnancy and Parturition and Conditions of the Periparturient Period
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Reproductive Physiology of Feline Pregnancy and Parturition and Conditions of the Periparturient Period
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Assessment of Fetal Well-Being and Gestational Age in the Bitch and Queen
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Neonatal Resuscitation: Canine and Feline
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Canine Neonatal Physiology, Behavior, and Socialization
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Canine Neonatal Disorders
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Feline Neonatal Physiology, Behavior, and Socialization
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Feline Neonatal Disorders
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Canine and Feline Congenital Defects and Genetic Counseling
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Management of Orphan Puppies and Kittens
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Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Rabbits
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Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Cavies (Guinea Pigs)
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Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of the Small Rodents (Hamsters/Gerbils/Rats/Mice)
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Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Hedgehogs
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Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Sugar Gliders
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Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Chinchillas
Index