Management of Pregnant and Neonatal Dogs, Cats, and Exotic Pets
By Cheryl Lopate
Management of Pregnant and Neonatal Dogs, Cats, and Exotic Pets PDF 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.
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
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
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By Cheryl Lopate
