Comprehensive Health Care for Dogs

by McKay, James E.; Charlesworth, Chris

• ISBN13: 9781559717830
• ISBN10: 1559717831
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-02-01
• Publisher: Natl Book Network

Summary

-- Covers health maintenance issues for the entire life span of a dog.
-- Identifies common ailments, from minor to life threatening, and discusses recommended treatments.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(8)
Ear conditions
Aural haematoma	8	(2)
Deafness	10	(2)
Otitis	12	(2)
Ear flap wounds	14	(1)
Ear mites	15	(2)
Eye conditions
Conjunctivities	17	(1)
Abnormal tear production	18	(1)
Corneal ulceration	19	(1)
Glaucoma	20	(1)
Cataract	20	(1)
Blindness	21	(2)
Eating and drinking
Bad breath or halitosis	23	(1)
Worn and broken teeth and abscesses	24	(2)
Retained teeth	26	(1)
Difficulty swallowing	26	(2)
Diabetes mellitus	28	(2)
Vomiting	30	(1)
Flatulence	31	(1)
Diarrhoea	32	(1)
Cystitis	33	(1)
Enteritis	34	(1)
Constipation	35	(1)
Renal failure	36	(1)
Urinary incontinence	37	(1)
Anal sac disease	38	(2)
Movement
Lameness	40	(2)
Arthritis	42	(1)
Spondylosis	42	(1)
Paralysis	43	(1)
Degenerative disc disease	44	(2)
Fractures	46	(2)
Dislocation	48	(1)
Poor exercise tolerance	49	(1)
Vertebral instability	50	(1)
Hip dysplasla	50	(3)
Breathing and circulation
Contagious respiratory disease	53	(1)
Chronic bronchial disease	54	(1)
Rhinitis	55	(1)
Collapsed trachea	56	(1)
Pneumonia	57	(1)
The circulatory system	58	(1)
Heart problems	59	(1)
Mitral insufficiency	60	(1)
Cardiomyopathy	61	(1)
Other heart problems	62	(1)
Anaemia	63	(2)
The skin
Alopecia	65	(1)
Fleas	66	(1)
Mites	67	(1)
Ticks	68	(2)
Food allergies	70	(1)
Ringworm	71	(1)
Pyoderma	72	(1)
Seborrhoea	73	(2)
Male dog problems
Aggression	75	(1)
Sexual behaviour	76	(1)
Anorchia and cryptorchidism	76	(1)
Testicular tumour	77	(1)
Anal adenoma	78	(1)
Prostate problems	78	(2)
Bitch problems
The bitch's reproductive system	80	(1)
Pseudo pregnancy	81	(1)
Pyometra	82	(1)
Mammary cancer	83	(1)
Mastitis	84	(1)
Eclampsia	85	(1)
Nymphomania	86	(1)
Metritis	86	(1)
Vaginal prolapse or hyperplasia	87	(1)
Vaginitis	88	(1)
Misalliance	88	(1)
Toxocara canis	89	(2)
Problems suffered by elderly dogs
Senility	91	(1)
Coat problems	92	(1)
Incontinence	93	(1)
Liver failure	94	(1)
Tooth decay	94	(1)
Obesity	95	(1)
Other medical disorders
Behaviour problems	96	(1)
Physiological problems	97	(1)
Cancer	98	(1)
Cushing's disease	99	(1)
Epilepsy	100	(1)
Euthanasia	101	(2)
Accidents and emergencies
Quick reference	103	(1)
Emergency techniques	104	(2)
Serious injuries	106	(4)
Major injuries and dangerous conditions	110	(7)
Minor injuries	117	(3)
The first aid kit	120	(4)
Index	124	(4)
Acknowledgements	128