A practical reference for the general veterinary clinician, Small
Animal Pediatrics: The First 12 Months of Life compiles into a
single location the latest information in the rapidly developing
field of canine and feline pediatrics. Editors Michael Peterson,
DVM, MS, and Michelle Kutzler, DVM, PhD, DACT are joined by more
than 40 expert contributors in providing coverage from prenatal
care to one year of age. For ease of use, the text is divided into
four sections. A General Considerations section opens the book by
covering prenatal care of the bitch and queen, birth, normal
physical examinations, growth, husbandry, nutrition, care of
orphans, neonatal mortality, behavior, emergency and critical care,
and immunology. The second section, Common Infectious Diseases,
covers bacterial, viral, fungal, rickettsial, and parasitic
infections. The third section describes diagnostic and therapeutic
approaches to the young patient including radiology, ultrasound,
aesthetic and surgical considerations, pain management,
pharmacology, and clinical pathology. Finally, the fourth section
covers a variety of organ systems with discussions on normal
development, congenital conditions, and acquired diseases. The text
also includes information that is usually difficult to find,
including a pediatric formulary, care of orphan puppies, clinical
pathology values, prenatal care, and normal growth and development
guidelines. This book will be a significant asset to any veterinary
library! Offers a practical, clinically oriented resource for the
unique diagnostic and treatment challenges posed by pediatric and
juvenile animal patients. Includes comprehensive coverage of all
special problems encountered in pet management from birth through
the first 12 months of life. Provides clear, step-by-step
guidelines for important clinical procedures and techniques for the
most vulnerable of small animal patients. Covers procedures such as
intraosseous catheterization and fluid therapy, venipuncture, and
tube feeding. Includes guidelines for designing and implementing a
successful pediatric wellness program tailored to your own
practice. Discusses infectious diseases in young animals, zoonotic
potential, and human public health concerns. Provides key new
information on puppy and kitten behavioral development including
guidance for prevention and intervention for problem behaviors, the
leading cause of pet euthanasia. Includes guidelines for kennel and
cattery health management as well as shelter medicine health
considerations. Discusses controversial health and ethical issues
in veterinary pediatrics, such as ear cropping, tail docking,
declawing, and early spay/neuter surgery (including both pro and
con positions). Includes the latest recommendations for nutritional
care of healthy and "special needs" puppies and kittens as well as
the post-parturient and nursing dam. Offers an easy-to-use,
well-organized format for quick and easy access to the most
relevant information.
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