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Canine Good Citizen Test In A Day For Dummies
by Jack Volhard Wendy VolhardHelp your four-legged friend pass the Canine Good Citizen Test in a day? Easy!The AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program is one of the most rapidly growing programs in the American Kennel Club. With useful tips and quick fixes that will put a stop to all sorts of bad habits, Canine Good Citizen Test In A Day For Dummies helps owners build solid relationships with their dog based on positive reinforcement, trust, and obedience. This handy little guide gives you a better understanding of the test itself, the essential skills tested, and the benefits of this unique training program. It covers the test's requirements and various elements, and is packed with expert tips and advice for mastering all ten sections of the test. A detailed description of the entire test's requirements and elementsTips and tricks for mastering each the of 10 sections of the testThe do's and don'ts of taking the testOnline component takes you beyond the book with bonus content and featuresCanine Good Citizen Test In A Day For Dummies gives you everything you need to help your dog master the skills and proficiencies necessary to pass the AKC's Good Canine Test.
Canine Heaven
by Gary WoodsonCanine Heaven is an endearing story of hope fulfilled in the lives of Quito and Ben, two canine friends for life.Canine Heaven is based on Gary Woodson’s real-life experiences with two of his family’s nine dogs. It is told from the dogs’ perspective and is engaging and sweet and resonates with young readers. Canine Heaven is designed to help children identify with the life and longing of every dog to unite with a canine-loving family where they may live out their life happy and healthy. In Canine Heaven, two dogs – Quito and Ben – search for a new home after having been abandoned, again. Recognizing the poverty and frailty of Ben, Quito sets out on his own to find a dog-loving family who will adopt the two of them. Through a series of trials and disappointments, Quito meets a man in a cowboy hat whom he hopes will offer him and Ben a permanent home. When the man informs Quito that he already has six dogs and could not adopt him, Quito’s hopes are dashed. Why couldn’t he and Ben be as lucky as the other six dogs? Or, would an unexpected guest change this cowboy’s mind the following morning? Themes of friendship, perseverance, compassion and sacrifice abound as Canine Heaven celebrates the experience of coming home.
Canine Infectious Diseases: Self-Assessment Color Review (Veterinary Self-Assessment Color Review Series)
by Katrin Hartmann Jane SykesContains over 200 cases, covering every type of canine infectious disease Features international contributors Supplies the perfect companion to Self-assessment Color Review of Feline Infectious Diseases. This book covers all types of canine infectious diseases, including infections caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi. Over 200 clinical cases are presented randomly, as in practice, and cover the range of infectious diseases which affect all the organ systems of the dog. Featuring international expert contributors, the illustrated cases contain integrated questions and detailed explanatory answers.
Canine Internal Medicine: What's Your Diagnosis?
by Jon WrayA unique, case-based guide to diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions encountered in canine internal medicine Canine Internal Medicine: What's Your Diagnosis? is an ideal guide to how internal medicine cases are handled in the clinical setting. This text is part of an exciting series, which combines problem-based learning, case studies, and questions and answers. Designed for veterinarians in practice and students, the series presents material in a format designed to enhance critical thinking and understanding. Adopting a case-based approach, chapters are built around body systems and are directed by questions to test the reader's ability to interpret clinical history, illustrative images and diagnostic results in order to provide differential diagnoses, diagnostic plans and treatment options. Common pitfalls in diagnosis and management are discussed, and you will benefit from the experience of the author as a busy and experienced clinician. An innovative and interesting way to increase knowledge and skills in canine internal medicine, Canine Internal Medicine: What's Your Diagnosis? is an indispensable resource for veterinary students, veterinarians in small animal practice, and those studying for post-graduate qualification in small animal medicine.
Canine Lameness
by Felix Michael DuerrWritten by veterinarians across multiple disciplines with expertise in the canine musculoskeletal system, this book offers an easy-to-use guide for diagnosing lameness in dogs. Canine Lameness focuses on evaluation and diagnostic techniques, with descriptions of the most common reasons for lameness. Arranged by anatomical region, this approach complements the clinical assessment of a patient. Designed for ease of use, the book puts all the information needed to evaluate and diagnose a dog’s orthopedic status at the reader’s fingertips. Particular emphasis is placed on orthopedic examination, radiographic anatomy, and abnormal radiographic findings. Features of Canine Lameness: Offers a comprehensive guide to diagnosing musculoskeletal diseases causing lameness in dogs Brings clinical examination, diagnostic imaging, and relevant musculoskeletal anatomy together into a single resource Takes a logical, regions-based approach, outlining diagnostic steps and differential diagnoses for each specific area Focuses on commonly encountered conditions while highlighting critical diagnostic steps to ensure other, less common, differential diagnoses are not missed Includes access to a companion website with video clips demonstrating detailed steps of the examination, techniques, and lameness conditions Canine Lameness is an excellent resource for veterinarians and staff involved in the diagnosis of lameness in dogs, and will be of great benefit to all animal health professionals working in the area of canine orthopedics.
Canine Olfaction Science and Law: Advances in Forensic Science, Medicine, Conservation, and Environmental Remediation
by Tadeusz Jezierski John Ensminger L. E. PapetThe value of the canine nose is well-documented, and working dogs are being utilized for their olfactory skills in an increasing number of fields. Not only are dogs used by police, security, and the military, but they are also now used in forensic science, in medical detection of disease, in calculating population trends of endangered species and e
Canine Protection (Shelter of Secrets #4)
by Linda O. JohnstonEvading danger… With a long-ago love.When Harper Morsley is attacked by a vicious online stalker, her only refuge is Chance Animal Shelter—a haven for humans who secretly need help, too. But with Harper&’s reputation as an investigative journalist who might be sniffing out a story, only cop turned dog maven Bryson Crague is on her side. He believes her even if his past relationship with Harper disintegrated. With her life at risk, can Harper find her true second chance…at love?From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Shelter of Secrets series:Book 1: Her Undercover RefugeBook 2: Guardian K-9 on CallBook 3: Undercover Cowboy DefenderBook 4: Canine ProtectionBook 5: Canine Refuge
Canine Refuge (Shelter of Secrets)
by Linda O. JohnstonRescue dogs brought them together…And a rescue dog might save his life When vet tech and aspiring novelist Janna Welles recognizes Nolan Hoffsler, she needs to know why a bestselling crime writer is hiding out at Chance Animal Shelter. His resolve to hide his true identity weakens as they discuss her manuscript and share a few irresistible kisses. Still, she knows he doesn&’t totally trust her… Until he reveals that the latest threat against his life pits his survival against the lives of people he loves. It&’s up to Janna—and her Australian shepherd mix, Wizzy—to stop Nolan from sacrificing himself to protect others.From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Shelter of Secrets series:Book 1: Her Undercover RefugeBook 2: Guardian K-9 on CallBook 3: Undercover Cowboy DefenderBook 4: Canine ProtectionBook 5: Canine Refuge
Canine Sports & Games: Great Ways to Get Your Dog Fit and Have Fun Together!
by Kristin Mehus-RoeGet your dog off the leash and in on the game. Organized games are a wonderful way to bond with your pet while giving him the mental stimulation and physical exercise he needs. <P><P>Kristin Mehus-Roe has games for all types of dog personalities and abilities, complete with rules, equipment lists, safety reminders, and much more. Teach your energetic pooch how to play flyball and your water-loving retriever to enjoy an afternoon of dock jumping. You and your dog have never had so much fun!
Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
by Janet B. Van Dyke Chris ZinkCanine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Second Edition offers a thoroughly revised and updated new edition of this gold standard reference for all aspects of sports medicine and rehabilitation, encompassing basic science and integrated veterinary and physical therapy approaches. Presents current, state-of-the-art information on sports medicine and rehabilitation in dogs Offers perspectives from an international list of expert authors Covers all topics related to veterinary care of the canine athlete and all active dogs Includes illustrations and photographs throughout to demonstrate key concepts Provides clinical cases that set the information in context
Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
by Janet B. Van Dyke Chris ZinkComprehensive reference on all aspects of sports medicine and rehabilitation in dogs, presenting the latest research through a clinical approach Grounded in the latest scientific literature, Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Third Edition, presents the state of the art in sports medicine and rehabilitation in dogs, offering practical advice and strategies for examining, treating, and managing canine athletes, working dogs, and companion dogs. The book features more than 500 clinical photographs, radiographs, and line drawings throughout to demonstrate key concepts. New chapters in this revised and updated Third Edition, including the work of 34 new authors, discuss the multimodal approach to managing osteoarthritis, interventional pain management, assistive devices, newly recognized issues specific to working dogs such as police and assistance dogs, the current status of the business of sports medicine and rehabilitation, and more. Chapters from the previous edition have been extensively revised to reflect the latest science. Written by 57 leading international experts in the field, including 34 new authors, Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation explores: Locomotion and athletic performance, musculoskeletal structure and physiology, the role of nutrition in performance and rehabilitation, and imaging in canine sports medicineManual therapy, physical modalities, therapeutic exercise, aquatic therapy, and conditioning and retrainingAssistive devices, orthotics, prosthetics, biological therapiesInterdisciplinary collaboration, acupuncture, spinal manipulation, and rehabilitation options for geriatric patientsVeterinary diagnosis and treatment and evaluation and rehabilitation for disorders of the thoracic limb, pelvic limb, spine, and neurologic system Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation is an essential reference for veterinarians, physical therapists, veterinary technicians, and anyone interested in working with canine athletes or offering rehabilitation therapy in their practice, including sports medicine specialists and dog handlers.
Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
by M. Christine Zink Janet B. Van DykeCanine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation offers a gold-standard, comprehensive reference on all aspects of sports medicine and rehabilitation for all dogs. Written by an outstanding group of leaders in the field, the book covers topics ranging from biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, and common orthopedic conditions of the canine athlete to in-depth rehabilitation and integrative therapies for all dogs. Each chapter includes case studies and numerous color images to demonstrate the concepts discussed.Encompassing basic science and integrated veterinary and physical therapy approaches, Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation is a complete resource for veterinarians, physical therapists, veterinary technicians and anyone interested in working with canine athletes or in offering rehabilitation therapy in their practice.
Canine Tracking Guide
by Don AbneyCanine Tracking Guide details the two most common uses of the canine nose: following blood trails for wounded game and tracking humans (from lost children and missing hikers, to escaped convicts). The author explains the concept of human scent and how the amazing canine nose functions and then elaborates on the basic training principles, commands, exercises and patterns used in tracking work. Whether a reader is working with hunting dogs, police dogs, cadaver dogs or competition dog, this guide offers the correct information needed for every tracking pursuit.
Canine and Feline Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease
by Rebecca A. Johnson Lindsey B. C. Snyder Carrie A. SchroederA fully updated new edition of the only text solely focused on anesthesia of dogs and cats with co-existing disease The revised Second Edition of Canine and Feline Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease expands and updates the only book solely dedicated to practical anesthetic techniques for dogs and cats with co-existing disease. The book now includes additional images in full color, new discussions of cutting-edge drugs and techniques, and updated chapters and information throughout. This text provides in-depth and clinically-useful information that can easily be incorporated into the progressive companion animal practice. It offers more than 200 new images and 4 new chapters focusing on urogenital concerns, genetic diseases, nociceptive disorders, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation and post-resuscitation care. It is intuitively organized by body system to allow for quick and easy reference. Key features: Presents concise, yet comprehensive anesthetic considerations and management plans for dogs and cats with co-existing disease and patients with altered physiology Explores commonly-encountered disease processes and their anesthetic management, including cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, neurologic, endocrine, and hepatic diseases, among others Highlights important physiologic alterations encountered in neonatal, pregnant, and geriatric patients and their implications for anesthetic management Includes access to a companion website with relevant clinical videos at www.wiley.com/go/johnson/canine Canine and Feline Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease is a must-have reference for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary students seeking a one-stop resource for anesthetic techniques in veterinary patients with co-existing disease and/or altered physiology.
Canine and Feline Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease
by Lindsey B.C. Snyder Rebecca A. JohnsonCanine and Feline Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease is the first book to draw together clinically relevant information on the anesthetic management of dogs and cats with existing disease conditions. Providing a detailed reference on avoiding and managing complications resulting from concurrent disease, the book offers a ready reference for handling anesthesia in patients with common presenting diseases. Organized by body system, Canine and Feline Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease is designed to allow the reader to quickly find and apply advice for anesthetizing patients with specific conditions. Each chapter presents in-depth, practical information on the special considerations before, during, and after sedation and anesthesia of a patient with a given disease. Canine and Feline Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease is a useful reference for general practitioners, veterinary students, specialists in a variety of areas, and veterinary anesthesiologists alike.
Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
by Debbie Martin Julie Shaw"Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses "provides the veterinary technician with a solid foundation in behavioral medicine. Designed as a daily resource for interacting with and educating pet owners, the book familiarizes readers with the behavioral, mental, and emotional needs of dogs and cats. "Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses" offers a complete guide to the technician's role in behavioral preventive services and how to assist the veterinarian with behavioral intervention. Covering the roles of animal behavior professionals, normal development of dogs and cats, and the human-animal bond, the book includes correlations from human mental health care throughout. The book encompasses learning theory, preventive behavioral services, standardized behavior modification terms and techniques, and veterinary behavior pharmacology. "Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses "is an essential resource for veterinary technicians to realize their full potential and become a pivotal component of the behavioral health care team for canine and feline patients.
Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
by Debbie Martin Julie K. ShawCanine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses A complete and modern guide to the veterinary technician’s role in behavioral preventive services This fully revised second edition of Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses presents a comprehensive, up-to-date guide for veterinary technicians and nurses seeking to understand their patients on a deeper level, implement preventive behavior medicine, and assist veterinarians with behavioral interventions. The book provides a grounding in the behavioral, mental, and emotional needs of dogs and cats, and offers an invaluable daily reference for daily interactions with patients and clients. Along with brand-new coverage of Fear Free® veterinary visits, the authors have included discussions of animal behavior and development, communication, behavior modification, problem prevention, and behavior solutions. A companion website offers more than 50 video tutorials, multiple choice questions, PowerPoint slides, and appendices. This Second Edition also provides: A thorough introduction to the role of veterinary technicians in animal behavior Comprehensive explorations of canine and feline behavior and development Discussion of the complexities and richness of the human-animal bond Details on implementing emotionally protective practices into the veterinary and husbandry care Practical strategies for learning and behavior modification, problem prevention, behavior solutions, and communication and connection amongst the animal behavior team Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is an essential reference for veterinary technicians and nurses, and will also benefit veterinary technology and nursing students seeking comprehensive information about an increasingly relevant topic.
Canine and Feline Dermatology Drug Handbook
by Sheila M. Torres Sandra N. Koch Donald C. PlumbThis comprehensive handbook summarizes dermatological drugs for feline and canine patients. It covers oral, topical and injectable medications suitable for cats and dogs. Vital information given for each drug includes: indications, contraindications, mechanism of action, dosage, formulations, side-effects, drug interactions and monitoring. Both American and European trade names are provided alongside generic names for ease of reference.The book is divided into 4 sections. The first covers systemic dermatological agents. The second section presents topical dermatological agents. The third section covers allergen-specific immunotherapy. The fourth section lists dermatological conditions and the drugs commonly used to treat each disease, and directs the reader to the information on those drugs.Canine and Feline Dermatology Drug Handbook is an essential reference for quick daily use in a clinical setting. Ideal for veterinarians in first opinion practice as well as those specializing in dermatology.KEY FEATURESLists drugs alphabetically for treatment of dermatological diseases in dogs and cats Covers oral, topical and injectable drugs Includes both American and European trade names Written by dermatology and pharmacology specialists Presented in an easy-to-use reference format
Canine and Feline Epilepsy
by Fiona James Luisa De Risio Holger Volk Simon PlattEpilepsy is one of the most familiar chronic neurological diseases and is a common yet challenging presentation in veterinary surgeries. This book covers seizure pathogenesis, classifications, diagnostic investigations, emergency treatments and longer term treatments, with a large section on pharmacological intervention. Filling a considerable gap in the veterinary literature, it includes tables and charts for quick reference during emergencies. Seizures can be very distressing to animals and owners, yet not all seizures are the result of epilepsy, a neurological condition. This book discusses how to distinguish between epileptic and non-neurological seizures, and provides case studies to illustrate different occurrences of epilepsy.
Canine and Feline Epilepsy: Diagnosis and Management
by Simon Platt Luisa De RisioEpilepsy is one of the most familiar chronic neurological diseases and is a common yet challenging presentation in veterinary surgeries. This book covers seizure pathogenesis, classifications, diagnostic investigations, emergency treatments and longer term treatments, with a large section on pharmacological intervention. Filling a considerable gap in the veterinary literature, it includes tables and charts for quick reference during emergencies. Seizures can be very distressing to animals and owners, yet not all seizures are the result of epilepsy, a neurological condition. This book discusses how to distinguish between epileptic and non-neurological seizures, and provides case studies to illustrate different occurrences of epilepsy.
Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology: Honoring the Human-Animal Bond
by Alice Villalobos Laurie KaplanCanine and Feline Geriatric Oncology: Honoring the Human-Animal Bond, Second Edition provides a complete clinical approach to the most common neoplasias in geriatric dogs and cats. Provides the tools needed to diagnose and treat aging pets with cancer and to help clients make the best decisions for themselves and their animals Addresses the "what-ifs" that often arise during interactions with clients of aging pets with cancer and helps to determine when a pet should enter the hospice phase Features many vignettes and real-life case studies to demonstrate the issues faced by clinicians and owners dealing with older dogs and cats with cancer and end-of-life issues Fully updated and expanded with new and revised information, including new knowledge on palliative and hospice care and self-care techniques for carers
Canine and Feline Liver Cytology
by Carlo MasserdottiCANINE AND FELINE LIVER CYTOLOGY Specialist reference with practical guidance on liver pathology in a clinical and anatomical context Canine and Feline Liver Cytology is a practical and highly illustrated manual with detailed descriptions of cytological features of hepatic diseases and numerous high-quality illustrations to aid in reader comprehension. The primary aim of the text is to describe the correlation of cytological findings with pathological processes in order to provide useful information to clinicians in management of hepatic diseases. Canine and Feline Liver Cytology includes information on: General bases for interpretation of hepatic cytology, covering limits of cytology, value of cytology for a definitive diagnosis, and relationship with clinical data A specific reversible injury to hepatocytes, covering hepatocellular swelling, steroid induced hepatopathy, hepatocellular steatosis, and feathery degeneration Irreversible injury to hepatocytes, covering necrosis and apoptosis, and inflammation, covering neutrophilic, eosinophilic, macrophagic, and lymphoplasmacytic inflammation Intra and extracytoplasmic pathologic accumulation, covering lipofuscin, copper, iron, eosinophilic granules, protein droplet, bile, and amyloid Chronic hepatic diseases, with focus on cytological features of fibrosis Diseases of biliary tract and gallbladder Neoplastic diseases, covering epithelial, mesenchymal and round cell tumors Canine and Feline Liver Cytology enables readers to interpret all the cytopathological changes in liver pathology and the relationship with clinical primary and secondary causes, eventually with histopathological diagnosis, making it a highly valuable resource for veterinary practitioners and students.
Canine and Feline Respiratory Medicine
by Lynelle R. JohnsonA fully updated edition of the essential comprehensive resource on diagnosing and treating respiratory diseases in dogs and cats Canine and Feline Respiratory Medicine, Third Edition is a thorough, comprehensive reference for respiratory medicine in dogs and cats. Focusing on the entire respiratory tract, the book presents detailed coverage of diagnostics and therapeutics. Now fully updated to incorporate the latest clinical data and case studies, this Third Edition continues to be an indispensable resource for all small animal veterinary practitioners involved with respiratory disease. Covering a wide range of respiratory diseases, the book draws on extensive research and clinical practice. Readers of the third edition of Canine and Feline Respiratory Medicine will also find: Clinical photographs and illustrations accompanying every major concept discussedNew clinical case examples for diseases in specific locations of the respiratory tract and new sections in almost every chapterDiscussion of the full range of disease processes Canine and Feline Respiratory Medicine is ideal for any veterinary practitioner or specialist with an interest in respiratory disease, including internal medicine specialists and residents.
Canine and Feline Respiratory Medicine (The\clinics: Veterinary Medicine Ser. #Volume 44-1)
by Lynelle R. JohnsonThis comprehensive reference provides readers with everything they need to know about diagnosing and treating canine and feline respiratory disease. Significantly updated and expanded, it focuses on localization of disease, efficient diagnostic testing, and appropriate therapy. With more images, discussion, and diagrams, this Second Edition includes more detail and new information throughout, particularly in the areas of antimicrobial guidelines, anti-fungal therapies, and ant-viral medications in cats. Logically organized for ease of use in the practice setting, Canine and Feline Respiratory Medicine, Second Edition features problem-based learning to enhance working knowledge of the topics discussed. Chapters cover localization of disease, respiratory diagnostics, respiratory therapeutics, nasal disorders, and diseases of airways. Sections on parenchymal disease; pleural and mediastinal disease; and vascular disorders are also presented. Offers a complete guide to the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory conditions in canine and feline patients—now expanded to include more detailed and advanced information Focuses on localization of disease, diagnostic testing, and appropriate therapy Thoroughly updated with new antimicrobial guidelines, the latest information on anti-fungal therapy, and new advances in ant-viral medications in cats Includes many new images and topics for discussion Features problem-based learning exercises to support a working understanding of the topics discussed Canine and Feline Respiratory Medicine is an essential resource for veterinary internal medicine specialists, general practitioners, and veterinary students.
Canine and Feline Skin Cytology: A Comprehensive and Illustrated Guide to the Interpretation of Skin Lesions via Cytological Examination
by Francesco AlbaneseThis book discusses canine and feline skin cytology and the importance of this diagnostic tool in interpreting skin lesions. With more than 600 clinical and cytological color pictures, it explains the cytological patterns observed in all cutaneous inflammatory and neoplastic lesions in cats and dogs, as well as cutaneous metastasis of non-primary skin neoplasms. The first part of the book describes cell morphology and cytological patterns, providing an overview of the normal structure of the skin. In the second chapter, readers learn how to choose the best techniques for different types of lesions. Further chapters present the cytological findings in the main inflammatory and neoplastic skin diseases. By focusing on the macroscopic aspects of the lesions from which the cells are collected, it helps readers to interpret cytological specimens. The final chapter explores the cytology of cutaneous metastasis from internal organs or accessory glands. This book offers veterinary students and practitioners alike an essential diagnostic tool.