Textbook of Small Animal Surgery Slatter 3rd Edition

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By Douglas Slatter

Textbook of Small Animal Surgery Slatter offers explicit guidelines for evaluating patients, selecting the right operation, and implementing clinically proven procedures. It covers major topics relevant to the field such as oncology, ophthalmology, dentistry, the nervous system, the urinary and reproductive systems, and more. The up-to-date 3rd edition features an increased emphasis on decision-making algorithms and high-quality images that depict relevant anatomy, diagnostic features, and sequential steps in operative procedures. Expanded, detailed coverage assists the reader with learning and applying the latest surgical techniques.

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Small Animal Surgery: Errors and Complications in Surgery

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Contributors from three different continents and 17 countries, outstanding in their fields, lend a global perspective to the work.
Extensive, high-quality illustrations aid the reader in clear visualization of techniques, instrumentation, and diagnosis.
References for each chapter direct the reader to further sources of information.
An appendix of normal laboratory values for the dog and cat put this essential information within easy reach.
A cardiopulmonary resuscitation algorithm is printed on the inside front cover for quick and easy reference.
A quick guide to evaluation and initial stabilization of life-threatening cardiopulmonary complications is printed on the inside back cover for immediate access to crucial information.
The section on critical care has been expanded to include more complete information.
10 new section editors and 146 new contributors bring new insight to topics in their areas of expertise.
38 new chapters, including a chapter on arthroscopy, reflect current knowledge and advances.
Detailed coverage of surgery techniques present explicit, easy-to-follow guidelines and procedures.
An increased emphasis on decision-making algorithms makes the book even more clinically useful.
Each chapter has been thoroughly revised, providing the most comprehensive scope of coverage for each topic.

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The Giraffe: Biology, Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour

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By Bryan Shorrocks

The Giraffe: Biology, Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour Provides a comprehensive overview of one of nature’s most engaging mammals.

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Covers fossil history, taxonomy, genetics, physiology, biomechanics, behavior, ecology, and conservation
Includes genetic analysis of five of the six subspecies of modern giraffes
Includes giraffe network studies from Laikipia Kenya, Etosha National Park, Namibia andSamburu National Reserve, Kenya

Recommended Book:

The Behavioural Biology of Zoo Animals

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction to the giraffe

2. Origins

3. Present distribution and geographical races

4. Anatomy

5. Physiology

6. Individual behaviour

7. Individual ecology

8. Social networks, movement and population regulation

9. Conservation status and wildlife reserves

References

Index

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Textbook of Veterinary Physiological Chemistry, 3rd Edition

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By Larry Engelking

Bridging the gap between basic and clinical science concepts, the Textbook of Veterinary Physiological Chemistry, Third Edition offers broad coverage of biochemical principles for students and practitioners of veterinary medicine. The only recent biochemistry book written specifically for the veterinary field, this text covers cellular-level concepts related to whole-body physiologic processes in a reader-friendly, approachable manner. Each chapter is written in a succinct and concise style that includes an overview summary section, numerous illustrations for best comprehension of the subject matter, targeted learning objectives, and end of the chapter study questions to assess understanding.

With new illustrations and an instructor website with updated PowerPoint images, the Textbook of Veterinary Physiological Chemistry, Third Edition, proves useful to students and lecturers from diverse educational backgrounds. Sectional exams and case studies, new to this edition, extend the breadth and depth of learning resources.

Recommended Book:

Clinical Chemistry: Principles, Techniques, and Correlations 9th Edition

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Features:

Provides newly developed case studies that demonstrate practical application of concepts
Presents comprehensive sectional exams for self-assessment
Delivers instructor website with updated PowerPoint images and lecture slides to enhance teaching and learning
Employs a succinct communication style in support of quick comprehension

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Section I: Amino Acid and Protein Metabolism
Chapter 1: Chemical Composition of Living Cells

Chapter 2: Properties of Amino Acids

Chapter 3: Amino Acid Modifications

Chapter 4: Protein Structure

Chapter 5: Properties of Enzymes

Chapter 6: Enzyme Kinetics

Chapter 7: Protein Digestion

Chapter 8: Amino Acid Catabolism

Chapter 9: Transamination and Deamination Reactions

Chapter 10: Urea Cycle (Krebs-Henseleit Ornithine Cycle)

Chapter 11: Glutamine and Ammonia

Chapter 12: Nonprotein Derivatives of Amino Acids

Section II: Nucleotide and Nucleic Acid Metabolism
Chapter 13: Nucleotides

Chapter 14: Pyrimidine Biosynthesis

Chapter 15: Purine Biosynthesis

Chapter 16: Folic Acid

Chapter 17: Nucleic Acid and Nucleotide Turnover

Section III: Carbohydrate and Heme Metabolism
Chapter 18: Carbohydrate Structure

Chapter 19: Polysaccharides and Carbohydrate Derivatives

Chapter 20: Glycoproteins and Glycolipids

Chapter 21: Overview of Carbohydrate Metabolism

Chapter 22: Glucose Trapping

Chapter 23: Glycogen

Chapter 24: Introduction to Glycolysis (The Embden-Meyerhoff Pathway (EMP))

Chapter 25: Initial Reactions in Anaerobic Glycolysis

Chapter 26: Intermediate Reactions in Anaerobic Glycolysis

Chapter 27: Metabolic Fates of Pyruvate

Chapter 28: Hexose Monophosphate Shunt (HMS)

Chapter 29: Uronic Acid Pathway

Chapter 30: Erythrocytic Protection from O2 Toxicity

Chapter 31: Carbohydrate Metabolism in Erythrocytes

Chapter 32: Heme Biosynthesis

Chapter 33: Heme Degradation

Chapter 34: Tricarboxylic Acid (TCA) Cycle

Chapter 35: Leaks in the Tricarboxylic Acid (TCA) Cycle

Chapter 36: Oxidative Phosphorylation

Chapter 37: Gluconeogenesis

Chapter 38: Carbohydrate Digestion

Section IV: Vitamins and Trace Elements

Chapter 39: Vitamin C

Chapter 40: Thiamin (B1) and Riboflavin (B2)

Chapter 41: Niacin (B3) and Pantothenic Acid (B5)

Chapter 42: Biotin and Pyridoxine (B6)

Chapter 43: Cobalamin (B12)

Chapter 44: Vitamin A

Chapter 45: Vitamin D

Chapter 46: Vitamin E

Chapter 47: Vitamin K

Chapter 48: Iron

Chapter 49: Zinc

Chapter 50: Copper

Chapter 51: Manganese and Selenium

Chapter 52: Iodine and Cobalt

Section V: Lipid Metabolism

Chapter 53: Overview of Lipid Metabolism

Chapter 54: Saturated and Unsaturated Fatty Acids

Chapter 55: Fatty Acid Oxidation

Chapter 56: Fatty Acid Biosynthesis

Chapter 57: Triglycerides and Glycerophospholipids

Chapter 58: Phospholipid Degradation

Chapter 59: Sphingolipids

Chapter 60: Lipid Digestion

Chapter 61: Cholesterol

Chapter 62: Bile Acids

Chapter 63: Lipoprotein Complexes

Chapter 64: Chylomicrons

Chapter 65: VLDL, IDL, and LDL

Chapter 66: LDL Receptors and HDL

Chapter 67: Hyperlipidemias

Chapter 68: Eicosanoids I

Chapter 69: Eicosanoids II

Chapter 70: Lipolysis

Chapter 71: Ketone Body Formation and Utilization

Chapter 72: Fatty Liver Syndrome (Steatosis)

Section VI: Starvation and Excercise

Chapter 73: Starvation (Transition into the Postabsorptive Phase)

Chapter 74: Starvation (The Early Phase)

Chapter 75: Starvation (The Intermediate Phase)

Chapter 76: Starvation (The Late Phase)

Chapter 77: Exercise (Circulatory Adjustments and Creatine)

Chapter 78: Exercise (si1_e and RQ)

Chapter 79: Exercise (Substrate Utilization and Endocrine Parameters)

Chapter 80: Exercise (Muscle Fiber Types and Characteristics)

Chapter 81: Exercise (Athletic Animals)

Section VII: Acid-Base Balance

Chapter 82: The Hydrogen Ion Concentration

Chapter 83: Strong and Weak Electrolytes

Chapter 84: Protein Buffer Systems

Chapter 85: Bicarbonate, Phosphate, and Ammonia Buffer Systems

Chapter 86: Anion Gap

Chapter 87: Metabolic Acidosis

Chapter 88: Diabetes Mellitus (Metabolic Acidosis and Potassium Balance)

Chapter 89: Metabolic Alkalosis

Chapter 90: Respiratory Acidosis

Chapter 91: Respiratory Alkalosis

Chapter 92: Strong Ion Difference (SID)

Chapter 93: Alkalinizing and Acidifying Solutions

Chapter 94: Dehydration/Overhydration

Case Studies
Case Study #1: Ethylene Glycol

Case Study #2: Phosphofructokinase (PFK)

Case Study #3: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Endocarditis and Cardiac Ischemia

Case Study #4: Portosystemic Vascular Shunt (PSS)

Case Study #5: Diabetes Mellitus (DM)

Case Study #6: Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)

Appendix
Abbreviations
References
Index

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Management of Pregnant and Neonatal Dogs, Cats, and Exotic Pets

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By Cheryl Lopate

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.

Recommended Book:

Canine Reproduction and Neonatology

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:

Kennel Management and Nutrition of the Bitch and Her Offspring
Cattery Management and Nutrition of the Queen and Her Offspring
Reproductive Physiology of Canine Pregnancy and Parturition and Conditions of the Periparturient Period
Reproductive Physiology of Feline Pregnancy and Parturition and Conditions of the Periparturient Period
Assessment of Fetal Well-Being and Gestational Age in the Bitch and Queen
Neonatal Resuscitation: Canine and Feline
Canine Neonatal Physiology, Behavior, and Socialization
Canine Neonatal Disorders
Feline Neonatal Physiology, Behavior, and Socialization
Feline Neonatal Disorders
Canine and Feline Congenital Defects and Genetic Counseling
Management of Orphan Puppies and Kittens
Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Rabbits
Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Cavies (Guinea Pigs)
Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of the Small Rodents (Hamsters/Gerbils/Rats/Mice)
Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Hedgehogs
Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Sugar Gliders
Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Chinchillas

Index

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The Equine Hospital Manual

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By Kevin Corley and Jennifer Stephen

The must-have resource drawing together all aspects of hospital care of the horse and specialist techniques in equine medicine. Written by a team of over 30 international experts working at the cutting edge of equine medicine and surgery. The emphasis is on practical, easy-to-access information, with a sound basis in evidence based medicine and full references for further enquiry.

The Equine Hospital Manual covers the range of procedures used on hospitalized adult horses and foals from the simple to the advanced. The book is liberally illustrated with photographs and line drawings.

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Equine Bandaging, Splinting and Casting Techniques

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Features:

Basic skills including physical examination, blood collection, and bandaging
Advanced skills including mechanical ventilation, lung biopsy and cardiac output measurement
Designing and setting up an equine hospital
Biosecurity
Therapeutic drugs used in horses and their doses
Nutrition for hospital patients, including TPN and PPN
Fluid therapy – choices, amounts and pitfalls
Anaesthesia – equipment, techniques and post-operative care including analgesia
Covers the range of procedures used on hospitalized adult horses and foals, from the simple to the advanced
Written by a team of over 30 international experts working at the cutting edge of equine medicine and surgery
The emphasis is on practical, easy-to-access information
Provides information on therapeutic drugs used in horses and their doses
Liberally illustrated and fully referenced

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

1. Procedures In the Adult Horse.

2. Procedures in the Neonatal Foal.

3. Hospital Design and Organisation.

4. Anaesthesia.

5. Nutritional Management of the Hospitalised Horse.

6. Common Treatments.

7. Common Problems Encountered in the Hospitalised Horse.

8. Monitoring and Treating the Coagulation System.

9. Monitoring and Treating the Cardiovascular System.

10. Monitoring and Treating the Respiratory System.

11. Monitoring and Treating the Gastrointestinal System.

12. Monitoring and Treating the Liver.

13. Monitoring and Treating the Urogenital System.

14. Monitoring and Treating the Neurological System.

15. Monitoring and Treating Common Musculoskeletal Problems in Hospitalised Horses.

16. Management of Horses with Problems of the Integument.

17. Monitoring and Treatment of Eyes.

18. Physiotherapy.

19. Appendices.

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The Encyclopedia of Farm Animal Nutrition

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By M. F. Fuller

The Encyclopedia of Farm Animal Nutrition deals with the whole of farm animal nutrition, embracing a wide range of disciplines, including physiology, biochemistry, veterinary medicine and feed technology. The encyclopedia contains approximately 2000 entries from 90 contributors. These entries range from short definitions to more discursive articles, all entries are fully cross-referenced to aid further research. The encyclopedia covers every type of farm animal found in both developing and developed countries, including cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens, goats, horses, fish, deer, buffaloes, rabbits and camelids, as well as ducks, turkeys, ostriches and other birds.

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Covers the whole of farm animal nutrition across multiple disciplines: physiology, biochemistry, veterinary medicine, feed technology.
Approximately 2000 entries from 90 contributors.
Entries range from short definitions to discursive articles.
Fully cross-referenced to aid further research.
Covers every type of farm animal found in developing and developed countries (cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens, goats, horses, fish, deer, buffaloes, rabbits, camelids, ducks, turkeys, ostriches, and other birds).

Recommended Book:

Animal Nutrition 8th Edition

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

The encyclopedia of farm animal nutrition: A-E.
The encyclopedia of farm animal nutrition: F-J.
The encyclopedia of farm animal nutrition: K-O.
The encyclopedia of farm animal nutrition: P-T.
The encyclopedia of farm animal nutrition: U-Z.

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The Encyclopedia of Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare

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By Daniel S. Mills, Jeremy N. Marchant-Forde, Paul D. McGreevy, David B. Morton, Christine J. Nicol, Clive J.C. Phillips, Peter Sandøe and Ronald R. Swaisgood

The Encyclopedia of Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare. Welfare research has established a range of scientific indicators of stress, welfare and suffering in animals that can be applied to all aspects of improving their welfare through good housing and management, and the topic continues to grow in importance among both professionals and the public.

The practical focus of this authoritative, comprehensive encyclopedia aims to promote the understanding and improvement of animals’ behaviour without compromising welfare. Under the editorial direction of Professor Daniel Mills, the UK’s first specialist in veterinary behavioural medicine, over 180 international experts have contributed a wealth of fully cross-referenced entries from concise definitions to detailed short essays on biological, practical, clinical and ethical aspects of behaviour and welfare in domestic, exotic, companion and zoo animals.

Recommended Book:

Domestic Animal Behaviour and Welfare, 5th Edition

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

1: Abandoned Animals

2: Breeding

3: Central Nervous System

4: Confinement

5: Dominance

6: Environment

7: Feeding

8: Grazing Behaviour

9: Hierarchy

10: Immune Systems

11: Laying Hen Housing

12: Maternal Behaviour

13: Nursing

14: Operant Tests

15: Parental Behaviour

16: Rearing Environment

17: Sexual Behaviour

18: Slaughter

19: Transport

20: Ultrasound

21: Vision

22: Wildlife Management

23: Zoo

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The Diversity of Fishes, 2nd Edition

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By Gene S. Helfman, Bruce B. Collette, Douglas E. Facey and Brian W. Bowen

The Diversity of Fishes, 2nd Edition represents a major revision of the world’s most widely adopted ichthyology textbook. Expanded and updated, the second edition is illustrated throughout with striking color photographs depicting the spectacular evolutionary adaptations of the most ecologically and taxonomically diverse vertebrate group. The text incorporates the latest advances in the biology of fishes, covering taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, biogeography, ecology, and behavior. A new chapter on genetics and molecular ecology of fishes has been added, and conservation is emphasized throughout. Hundreds of new and redrawn illustrations augment readable text, and every chapter has been revised to reflect the discoveries and greater understanding achieved during the past decade. Written by a team of internationally-recognized authorities, the first edition of The Diversity of Fishes was received with enthusiasm and praise, and incorporated into ichthyology and fish biology classes around the globe, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The second edition is a substantial update of an already classic reference and text.

Recommended Book:

The Histology of Fishes

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Related videos selected by the authors
Updates to the book since publication
Instructor resources
A chance to send in feedback

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Part I Introduction.

1. The science of ichthyology.

2. Systematic procedures.

Part II Form, Function, and Ontogeny.

3. Skeleton, skin, and scales.

4. Soft anatomy.

5. Oxygen, metabolism, and energetics.

6. Sensory Systems.

7. Homeostasis.

8. Functional morphology of locomotion and feeding.

9. Early life history.

10. Juveniles, adults, age, and growth.

Part III Taxonomy, Phylogeny, and Evolution.

11. A history of fishes.

12. Chondrichthyes: Sharks, skates, rays, and chimaeras.

13. Living representatives of primitive fishes.

14. Teleosts at last I: bonytongues through anglerfishes.

15. Teleosts at last II: spiny-rayed fishes.

Part IV Zoogeography, Habitats, and Adaptations.

16. Zoogeography.

17. Fish genetics.

18. Special habitats and special adaptations.

Part V Behavior and Ecology.

19. Fishes as predators.

20. Fishes as prey.

21. Fishes as social animals: reproduction.

22. Fishes as social animals: aggregation, aggression, and cooperation.

23. Cycles of activity and behavior.

24. Individuals, populations, and assemblages.

25. Communities, ecosystems, and the functional role ofn fishes.

Part VI The Future of Fishes.

26. Conservation.

References.

Index

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Toxic Plants of North America, 2nd Edition

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Toxic Plants of North America, Second Edition is an up-to-date, comprehensive reference for both wild and cultivated toxic plants on the North American continent. In addition to compiling and presenting information about the toxicology and classification of these plants published in the years since the appearance of the first edition, this edition significantly expands coverage of human and wildlife—both free-roaming and captive—intoxications and the roles of secondary compounds and fungal endophytes in plant intoxications.

More than 2,700 new literature citations document identification of previously unknown toxicants, mechanisms of intoxication, additional reports of intoxication problems, and significant changes in the classification of plant families and genera and associated changes in plant nomenclature. Toxic Plants of North America, Second Edition is a comprehensive, essential resource for veterinarians, toxicologists, agricultural extension agents, animal scientists, and poison control professionals.

Horse Owner’s Guide To Toxic Plants

Recommended Book:

Horse Owner’s Guide to Toxic Plants

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Features:

Presents comprehensive, detailed toxicologic information on wild and cultivated toxic plants found in North America
Offers information on both animal and human intoxications
Brings together information on plant morphology and distribution, associated disease problems, disease genesis, clinical signs, pathologic changes, and treatment approaches
Provides information on additional toxic species and explanations of taxonomic revisions in plant classification and nomenclature
Incorporates additional information relevant to small and exotic animal practices
Includes more than 1,000 images illustrating plant features and distributions, principal toxicants, and pathways of intoxication; a glossary of toxicological, botanical, and chemical terms; and a comprehensive index

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Adoxaceae
Agavaceae
Aloaceae
Amaranthaceae
Anacardiaceae
Annonaceae
Apiaceae
Apocynaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Araceae
Araliaceae
Asteraceae
Berberidaceae
Boraginaceae
Brassicaceae
Calycanthaceae
Campanulaceae
Cannabaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Celastraceae
Chenopodiaceae
Convolvulaceae
Coriariaceae
Crassulaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Cupressaceae
Cycadaceae
Dennstaedtiaceae
Ebenaceae
Equisetaceae
Ericaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Fabaceae
Fagaceae
Fumariaceae
Gelsemiaceae
Ginkgoaceae
Hypericaceae
Iridaceae
Juglandaceae
Juncaginaceae
Lamiaceae
Lauraceae
Liliaceae
Linaceae
Malvaceae
Meliaceae
Nitrariaceae
Oleaceae
Oxalidaceae
Papaveraceae
Phyllanthaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Pinaceae
Plantaginaceae
Poaceae
Polygonaceae
Primulaceae
Pteridaceae
Ranunculaceae
Rhamnaceae
Rosaceae
Rubiaceae
Rutaceae
Sapindaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Solanaceae
Taxaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Urticaceae
Verbenaceae
Viscaceae
Zamiaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Families with Species of Questionable Toxicity or Significance
Identification of Toxic Plants

Appendix A. Plant Taxa Listed by Their Principal Adverse Effects and Main Organs Affected
Appendix B. Plants of Concern for Dogs, Cats, and Other Pets
Glossary
Index

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Toxicology of Reptiles

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By Susan C. M. Gardner and Eva Oberdorster

Toxicology of Reptiles Book cohesively summarizes much of the cutting-edge research taking place in fields such as reptilian endocrinology, neurophysiology, immunology, and ecology. It also addresses conservation needs along with the complications often associated with population studies. The text is easy to synthesize and apply in the evaluation and understanding of potential risks to reptiles from environmental contaminants.

This book provides a comprehensive description of the current state of knowledge of reptilian toxicology from the perspective of target organ systems. It covers major contaminant classes within each chapter, focusing on those of greatest concern. The authors highlight the most pressing information gaps, and propose priority directions for further advancement in the fields of reptilian biology, wildlife and environmental toxicology, conservation, and ecological risk assessment.

Recommended Book:

Ecotoxicology of Amphibians and Reptiles 2nd Edition

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Summarizes cutting-edge research in reptilian endocrinology, neurophysiology, immunology, and ecology
Explores the use of tissue residues in reptile ecotoxicology
Provides tools for assessing the contaminant exposure and resulting effects in reptiles
Examines hepatic, renal, and adrenal toxicology
Presents the information from a target organ perspective
Covers neurological, genotoxic, toxicological, reproductive, and developmental effects

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Introduction to Reptilian Toxicology
Global Threats Affecting the Status of Reptile Populations
Use of Tissue Residues in Reptile Ecotoxicology: A Call for Integration and Experimentalism
Tools for Assessing Contaminant Exposure and Effects in Reptiles
Hepatic, Renal, and Adrenal Toxicology
Developmental and Reproductive Effects
Neurotoxicology and Behavioral Effects in Reptiles
Immunotoxicology and Implications for Reptilian Health
Reptilian Genotoxicity
Reptile Ecotoxicology: Studying the Effects of Contaminants on Populations
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