Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook

by Eldredge, Debra M.; Carlson, Liisa D.; Carlson, Delbert G.; Giffin, James M.; Adelman, Beth

• ISBN13: 9780470067857
• ISBN10: 0470067853
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-08-27
• Publisher: Howell Book House

Summary

The classic bestseller-expanded and updated The guide dog lovers have relied on for more than twenty-seven years, this handbook has been extensively revised to include the latest information on everything from canine healthcare to nutrition to holistic treatments. Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook, Fourth Edition, is the definitive guide for every dog owner. It puts vital information at your fingertips, with: An index of signs and symptoms to help you find information fast Clearly written, step-by-step directions for handling common canine ailments and problems A chapter on emergencies that explains what to do immediately for shock, broken bones, burns, dehydration, heat stroke, poisoning, insect stings and bites, wounds, and more Hundreds of photos and drawings that illustrate what to look for and what to do to provide the best care for your dog A glossary of terms With this guide, you'll know when to rush your pet to the vet and when you can begin treatment at home. You'll communicate more effectively with your vet. You'll have the latest information on every aspect of your dog's medical care when you need it. This is the hands-on reference you'll trust again and again.

Author Biography

Debra Eldredge, DVM, has won writing awards from both the Dog Writers Association of America and the Cat Writers' Association. Dr. Eldredge has practiced for more than twenty-five years at a small animal clinic. In addition, she is a regular columnist for Dogs in Review and is very active in the world of dog sports, participating in agility, flyball, and herding, just to name a few.

Liisa D. Carlson, DVM, runs Carlson Pet Hospital, which was started by her late father, Delbert G. Carlson. She contributed extensively to the second and third editions of Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook. The late James Giffin, MD, coauthored all previous editions of this guide.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Emergencies

Handling and Restraint

Artificial Respiration and Heart Massage

Shock

Acute Painful Abdomen

Broken Bones

Burns

Cold Exposure

Dehydration

Drowning and Suffocation

Electric Shock

Heat Stroke

Poisoning

Insect Stings and Bites

Snakebites

Wounds

Gastrointestinal Parasites

Deworming Puppies and Adult Dogs

How to Control Worms

Ascarids (Roundworms)

Hookworms (Ancylostoma)

Tapeworms

Whipworms

Threadworms (Strongyloides)

Other Worm Parasites

Infectious Diseases

Bacterial Diseases

Viral Diseases

Fungal Diseases

Protozoan Diseases

Rickettsial Diseases

Antibodies and Immunity

Vaccinations

Available Vaccines

Vaccination Recommendations

The Skin and Coat

The Dog's Coat

Avoiding Coat and Skin Problems

Beyond the Brush

Bathing

Sorting Out Skin Diseases

Fleas

Ticks

Other External Parasites

Using Insecticides

Lick Granuloma (Acral Pruritic Dermatitis)

Allergies

Disorders with Hair Loss

Pyoderma (Skin Infections)

Autoimmune and Immune-Mediated Skin Diseases

The Eyes

How Dogs See

What to Do if Your Dog Has an Eye Problem

The Eyeball

Eyelids

The Nictitating Membrane (Third Eyelid)

The Outer Eye

The Tearing Mechanism

The Cornea

The Inner Eye

Retinal Diseases

The Ears

Basic Ear Care

The Ear Flap

The Ear Canal

The Middle Ear

The Inner Ear

Deafness

The Nose

Signs of Nasal Irritation

The Nose

The Nasal Cavity

The Mouth and Throat

How to Examine the Mouth

Signs of Mouth and Throat Disease

The Mouth

Teeth and Gums

Taking Care of Your Dog's Teeth

The Throat

Salivary Glands

The Head

The Digestive System

Endoscopy

The Esophagus

The Stomach

Vomiting

Small and Large Bowels

Diarrhea

The Anus and Rectum

The Liver

The Pancreas

Feeding and Nutrition

The Respiratory System

Abnormal Breathing

The Larynx (Voice Box)

Coughing

Trachea and Bronchi

The Lungs

Tumors of the Larynx, Trachea, and Lungs

The Circulatory System

The Normal Heart

Heart Disease

Arrhythmias

Congestive Heart Failure

Heartworms

Anemia and Clotting Disorders

The Nervous System

Neurological Evaluation

Head Injuries

Brain Diseases

Hereditary Diseases

Seizure Disorders

Coma

Weakness or Paralysis

Spinal Cord Diseases

Peripheral Nerve Injuries

The Musculoskeletal System

Limping or Lameness

Bone and Joint Injuries

Inherited Orthopedic Diseases

Arthritis

Metabolic Bone Diseases

Vitamin and Mineral Supplements

The Urinary System

Signs of Urinary Tract Disease

Diagnosing Urinary Tract Diseases

Diseases of the Bladder and Urethra

Enlarged Prostate

Kidney Disease

Sex and Reproduction

The Basics of Genetics

Breeding Purebred Dogs

Mating Procedures

Artificial Insemination

Male Infertility

Female Infertility

Pseudocyesis (False Pregnancy)

Unwanted Pregnancy

Preventing Pregnancy

Diseases of the Female Genital Tract

Diseases of the Male Genital Tract

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