Acknowledgments | p. xx |
Introduction | p. xxi |
Dogs | p. 1 |
Choosing the Right Dog for You | p. 3 |
Why Do You Want a Dog? | p. 4 |
What Type of Dog Do You Want? | p. 10 |
Do You Want an Indoor or Outdoor Dog? | p. 11 |
How Will Your New Dog Affect Existing Pets? | p. 12 |
Are You Willing to be a Responsible Pet Owner? | p. 13 |
Finding the Right Dog | p. 15 |
The Prepurchase Exam | p. 16 |
Dogproofing Your Home | p. 19 |
Your Dog's Outdoor Home | p. 20 |
Naming Your Dog | p. 21 |
Introducing Your Dog to Its New Home | p. 21 |
Rules of Play | p. 22 |
Traveling with Your Dog | p. 24 |
Training Your Dog | p. 27 |
Main Principles of Training | p. 28 |
Asserting Your Dominance | p. 31 |
Basic Commands | p. 32 |
Housebreaking Your Puppy | p. 36 |
Socializing Your Dog | p. 39 |
Solving Challenging Behaviors | p. 41 |
Preventive Health Care | p. 55 |
At-Home Physical Exam | p. 55 |
The ABCs of Immunity | p. 63 |
Staying Ahead of Internal Parasites | p. 66 |
Staying Ahead of Fleas and Ticks | p. 67 |
Preventing Canine Heartworm Disease | p. 72 |
Dental Care | p. 75 |
Feeding Your Dog | p. 77 |
Battling Obesity in Dogs | p. 84 |
Caring for the Canine Ear | p. 88 |
Maintaining a Healthy Skin and Coat | p. 92 |
Nail Trimming | p. 95 |
Expressing Anal Sacs | p. 96 |
Geriatrics: Caring for Your Older Dog | p. 97 |
Breeding Your Dog | p. 103 |
Puberty and the Reproductive Cycle | p. 103 |
Gestation | p. 108 |
The Birthing Process | p. 109 |
Care of Neonatal Puppies | p. 110 |
Elective Surgeries in Dogs | p. 117 |
The Facts Concerning Anesthesia | p. 117 |
Neutering | p. 119 |
Tail Dock and Dewclaw Removal | p. 121 |
Cosmetic Ear Trimming | p. 122 |
Postsurgical Care for Dogs | p. 123 |
Infectious Diseases | p. 125 |
Viral Diseases | p. 125 |
Bacterial Diseases | p. 138 |
Fungi and Yeast | p. 140 |
Parasitic Diseases | p. 145 |
Fleas | p. 145 |
Ticks | p. 146 |
Mites | p. 146 |
Lice | p. 150 |
Esophageal Worms | p. 150 |
Tapeworms | p. 151 |
Roundworms | p. 153 |
Hookworms | p. 155 |
Whipworms | p. 157 |
Threadworms | p. 158 |
Lungworms | p. 159 |
Heartworms | p. 159 |
Flukes | p. 164 |
Kidney Worms | p. 164 |
Coccidia | p. 164 |
Ehrlichiosis | p. 165 |
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever | p. 167 |
Lyme Disease | p. 167 |
The Immune System | p. 169 |
Anatomy and Physiology | p. 170 |
Immunosuppression | p. 173 |
Allergies and Autoimmune Disease | p. 173 |
The Cardiovascular and Hemolymphatic Systems | p. 175 |
Anatomy and Physiology | p. 175 |
Heart Disease and Heart Failure | p. 177 |
Anemia | p. 182 |
Bleeding Disorders | p. 183 |
The Respiratory System | p. 185 |
Anatomy and Physiology | p. 185 |
Rhinitis | p. 187 |
Tracheobronchitis | p. 187 |
Collapsed Trachea | p. 188 |
Pneumonia | p. 189 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | p. 190 |
Metastatic Lung Disease | p. 191 |
The Digestive System | p. 193 |
Anatomy and Physiology | p. 193 |
Gastrointestinal Response to Disease | p. 196 |
Disorders of the Teeth and Oral Cavity | p. 198 |
Esophageal Disorders | p. 206 |
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus Complex | p. 207 |
Gastrointestinal Ulcers | p. 209 |
Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis | p. 210 |
Intussusception | p. 210 |
Intestinal Obstructions | p. 211 |
Inflammatory Bowel Disease | p. 212 |
Colitis | p. 213 |
Anal Sac Disease | p. 214 |
Pancreatitis | p. 215 |
Hepatitis and Liver Disease | p. 217 |
The Urinary System | p. 221 |
Anatomy and Physiology | p. 221 |
Kidney Disease | p. 222 |
Urinary Incontinence | p. 224 |
Urolithiasis (Urinary Stones) | p. 225 |
Urinary Tract Infections | p. 227 |
The Reproductive System | p. 231 |
Anatomy and Physiology | p. 231 |
Accidental Mating (Mismating) | p. 233 |
False Pregnancy (Pseudopregnancy) | p. 234 |
Eclampsia | p. 235 |
Placental Subinvolution | p. 236 |
Vaginitis and Metritis | p. 237 |
Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia (Pyometra) | p. 238 |
Phimosis and Paraphimosis | p. 239 |
Prostate Disorders | p. 239 |
The Skin and Haircoat | p. 241 |
Anatomy and Physiology | p. 241 |
The Itchy Dog | p. 242 |
Hair Loss (Alopecia) | p. 248 |
Seborrhea | p. 251 |
Acanthosis Nigricans | p. 252 |
Bacterial Skin Disease | p. 252 |
Skin Lumps and Masses | p. 257 |
The Eyes and Ears | p. 261 |
The Eyes | p. 261 |
Anatomy and Physiology | p. 261 |
Corneal Ulcers | p. 263 |
Conjunctivitis | p. 265 |
Glaucoma | p. 266 |
Cataracts | p. 268 |
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye) | p. 268 |
Retinal Degeneration and Disease | p. 269 |
Prolapse of Third Eyelid Gland (Cherry Eye) | p. 271 |
Entropion | p. 271 |
Ectropion | p. 272 |
Masses Involving the Eyelids | p. 272 |
The Ears | p. 273 |
Anatomy and Physiology | p. 273 |
Otitis Externa | p. 275 |
Otitis Media and Interna | p. 279 |
Ruptured Eardrums | p. 280 |
Deafness | p. 280 |
Aural Hematomas | p. 281 |
The Musculoskeletal System | p. 283 |
Anatomy and Physiology | p. 283 |
Arthritis and Degenerative Joint Disease | p. 284 |
Patellar Luxation | p. 289 |
Torn Knee Ligaments (Cruciate Injuries) | p. 290 |
Hip Luxation | p. 292 |
Fractures | p. 292 |
Osteomyelitis | p. 293 |
Spondylosis Deformans | p. 293 |
Metabolic Bone Disease | p. 294 |
Myositis and Myopathies | p. 294 |
Hernias | p. 295 |
The Nervous System | p. 297 |
Anatomy and Physiology | p. 297 |
Seizures | p. 297 |
Paralysis | p. 302 |
Degenerative Disk disease | p. 303 |
Vertebral Instability (Canine Wobbler Syndrome) | p. 307 |
Myelopathies | p. 308 |
The Endocrine System | p. 309 |
Anatomy and Physiology | p. 309 |
The Use of Steroids in Veterinary Medicine | p. 311 |
Hypothyroidism | p. 314 |
Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's Disease) | p. 315 |
Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's Disease) | p. 317 |
Hyperparathyroidism | p. 318 |
Sex Hormone Imbalances | p. 319 |
Diabetes Mellitus | p. 320 |
Diabetes Insipidus | p. 322 |
Cats | p. 325 |
Choosing the Right Cat for You | p. 327 |
Why Do You Want a Cat? | p. 527 |
What Type of Cat Do You Want? | p. 331 |
Do You Want an Indoor or Outdoor Cat? | p. 331 |
How Will Your Existing Pets Be Affected? | p. 332 |
Are You Willing to be a Responsible Pet Owner? | p. 332 |
Finding the Right Cat | p. 332 |
Prepurchase Exam | p. 333 |
Introducing Your Cat to Its New Home | p. 336 |
Catproofing Your Home | p. 338 |
Naming Your Cat | p. 339 |
Traveling with Your Cat | p. 339 |
Training Your Cat | p. 343 |
Basic Training | p. 343 |
Litter Training Your Kitten | p. 344 |
Socializing Your Cat | p. 345 |
Solving Behavioral Challenges | p. 346 |
Preventive Health Care | p. 353 |
At-Home Physical Exam | p. 353 |
Immunizations | p. 361 |
Controlling Internal Parasites | p. 364 |
Controlling External Parasites | p. 364 |
Preventing Feline Heartworm Disease | p. 369 |
Dental Care for Cats | p. 370 |
Nutrition | p. 372 |
Managing and Preventing Obesity | p. 377 |
Skin and Coat Care | p. 378 |
Caring for the Older Cat | p. 381 |
Breeding Your Cat | p. 387 |
Puberty and the Reproductive Cycle | p. 387 |
Gestation | p. 389 |
The Birthing Process | p. 390 |
Care of Neonatal Kittens | p. 392 |
Elective Surgeries in Cats | p. 399 |
Anesthesia | p. 399 |
Neutering | p. 400 |
Declawing | p. 402 |
Postsurgical Care for Cats | p. 404 |
Infectious Diseases | p. 405 |
Viral Diseases | p. 405 |
Bacterial Diseases | p. 424 |
Fungi and Yeast | p. 424 |
Parasitic Diseases | p. 429 |
Fleas | p. 429 |
Ticks | p. 430 |
Mites | p. 430 |
Tapeworms | p. 431 |
Warbles | p. 433 |
Roundworms | p. 433 |
Hookworms | p. 434 |
Lungworms | p. 435 |
Heartworms | p. 435 |
Coccidia | p. 436 |
Cytauxzoonosis | p. 437 |
Hemobartonellosis | p. 437 |
The Immune System | p. 439 |
Immunosuppression | p. 439 |
Allergies and Autoimmune Disease | p. 440 |
The Cardiovascular and Hemolymphatic Systems | p. 441 |
Feline Cardiomyopathy | p. 441 |
Arrhythmias | p. 444 |
Arterial Thromboembolism | p. 445 |
Anemia | p. 445 |
Bleeding Disorders | p. 447 |
The Respiratory System | p. 449 |
Rhinitis | p. 449 |
Nasopharyngeal Polyps | p. 450 |
Nasal Foreign Bodies | p. 450 |
Feline Asthma | p. 451 |
Pneumonia and Pleural Effusion | p. 452 |
The Digestive System | p. 453 |
Gastrointestinal Response to Disease | p. 453 |
Disorders of the Teeth and Oral Cavity | p. 455 |
Esophageal Disorders | p. 460 |
Hairballs | p. 462 |
Gastrointestinal Ulcers | p. 463 |
Food Allergies | p. 464 |
Eosinophilic Enteritis | p. 464 |
Inflammatory Bowel Disease | p. 465 |
Linear Foreign Bodies | p. 466 |
Intestinal Obstructions | p. 467 |
Bacterial Enteritis | p. 467 |
Colitis | p. 468 |
Feline Megacolon | p. 469 |
Feline Liver Disease | p. 470 |
Pancreatitis | p. 472 |
The Urinary System | p. 475 |
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease | p. 475 |
Kidney Disease | p. 480 |
The Reproductive System | p. 483 |
Anatomy | p. 483 |
Accidental Mating (Mismating) | p. 484 |
Metritis and Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia Complex | p. 485 |
The Skin and Haircoat | p. 487 |
The Itchy Cat | p. 487 |
Hair Loss (Alopecia) | p. 491 |
Feline Miliary Dermatitis | p. 000 |
Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex | p. 492 |
Stud Tail | p. 493 |
Bacterial Infections | p. 493 |
Feline Neurodermatitis | p. 495 |
Feline Solar Dermatitis | p. 495 |
Skin Lumps and Masses | p. 496 |
The Eyes and Ears | p. 499 |
The Eyes | p. 499 |
Corneal Ulcers | p. 500 |
Conjunctivitis | p. 502 |
Cataracts | p. 503 |
Glaucoma | p. 503 |
Entropion and Ectropion | p. 505 |
Eyelid Masses | p. 505 |
The Ears | p. 505 |
Otitis Externa | p. 506 |
Ear Mites | p. 507 |
Otitis Media and Otitis Interna | p. 508 |
Ruptured Eardrums | p. 509 |
Nerve Deafness | p. 509 |
The Musculoskeletal System | p. 511 |
Arthritis and Degenerative Joint Disease | p. 511 |
Hip Luxation | p. 513 |
Fractures | p. 514 |
Osteomyelitis | p. 515 |
Metabolic Bone Disease | p. 516 |
Mucopolysaccharidosis | p. 517 |
Myositis | p. 517 |
Hypokalemic Myopathy (Potassium Depletion) | p. 518 |
Hernias | p. 518 |
The Nervous System | p. 521 |
Paralysis | p. 521 |
Seizures | p. 523 |
Vestibular Disease | p. 524 |
Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome | p. 526 |
Feline Ischemic Encephalopathy | p. 526 |
The Endocrine System | p. 529 |
Hyperthyroidism | p. 529 |
Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's Disease) | p. 531 |
Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's Disease) | p. 532 |
Hyperparathyroidism | p. 532 |
Diabetes Mellitus | p. 533 |
Birds | p. 537 |
Choosing the Right Bird for You | p. 539 |
Factors to Consider | p. 539 |
Taming and Training Your Pet Bird | p. 547 |
Proper Nutrition | p. 549 |
Housing Your Pet Bird | p. 552 |
Avian Anatomy and Physiology | p. 557 |
The Digestive System | p. 557 |
The Respiratory System | p. 558 |
The Urogenital System | p. 559 |
The Endocrine, Circulatory, and Nervous Systems | p. 560 |
The Musculoskeletal System | p. 560 |
The Integumentary System | p. 560 |
Vision and Hearing | p. 562 |
Preventive Health Care | p. 565 |
Preventing Injury or Accidental Poisoning | p. 567 |
Restraint | p. 568 |
At-Home Physical Exam | p. 570 |
Nail Trimming | p. 574 |
Beak Care | p. 575 |
Feather Clipping | p. 575 |
Bathing | p. 577 |
Avian Reproduction | p. 579 |
"Sexing" Your Bird | p. 579 |
Proper Breeding Conditions | p. 581 |
Breeding Finches and Canaries | p. 581 |
Breeding Budgerigars | p. 584 |
Breeding Cockatiels | p. 585 |
Breeding Parrots | p. 586 |
Reproductive Challenges | p. 588 |
Avian Diseases and Disorders | p. 589 |
Respiratory Tract Diseases | p. 590 |
Digestive System Diseases | p. 592 |
Neurologic Disorders | p. 596 |
Cardiovascular Diseases | p. 597 |
Endocrine Malfunctions | p. 598 |
Eye Disorders | p. 598 |
Ear Problems | p. 599 |
Disorders of the Skin and Feathers | p. 599 |
Hormone-Induced Feather Loss | p. 599 |
Musculoskeletal Disorders | p. 603 |
Reproductive Disorders | p. 607 |
Infectious Diseases | p. 608 |
Bacterial Infections | p. 611 |
General Treatment of Sick Birds | p. 613 |
Care for Sick Birds | p. 613 |
Tube Feeding | p. 614 |
Hand-Raising Baby Birds | p. 618 |
Emergency and First Aid Procedures in Birds | p. 619 |
Exotic Pets | p. 623 |
Rabbits | p. 625 |
Restraint | p. 625 |
Housing | p. 626 |
Nutrition | p. 628 |
Reproduction | p. 629 |
Preventive Health Care | p. 629 |
Diseases and Disorders of Rabbits | p. 631 |
Guinea Pigs | p. 635 |
Restraint | p. 636 |
Housing | p. 636 |
Nutrition | p. 637 |
Reproduction | p. 637 |
Preventive Health Care | p. 638 |
Diseases and Disorders of Guinea Pigs | p. 639 |
Hamsters and Gerbils | p. 645 |
Restraint | p. 646 |
Housing | p. 647 |
Nutrition | p. 648 |
Reproduction | p. 649 |
Preventive Health Care | p. 650 |
Diseases and Disorders of Hamsters and Gerbils | p. 650 |
Mice and Rats | p. 655 |
Restraint | p. 655 |
Housing | p. 657 |
Nutrition | p. 000 |
Reproduction | p. 657 |
Preventive Health Care | p. 658 |
Diseases and Disorders of Mice and Rats | p. 658 |
Chinchillas | p. 661 |
Restraint | p. 662 |
Housing | p. 662 |
Nutrition | p. 665 |
Reproduction | p. 666 |
Preventive Health Care | p. 666 |
Diseases and Disorders of Chinchillas | p. 667 |
Prairie Dogs | p. 671 |
Restraint | p. 673 |
Housing | p. 673 |
Nutrition | p. 674 |
Reproduction | p. 674 |
Preventive Health Care | p. 675 |
Diseases and Disorders of Prairie Dogs | p. 675 |
Hedgehogs | p. 679 |
Restraint | p. 680 |
Housing | p. 681 |
Nutrition | p. 682 |
Reproduction | p. 682 |
Preventive Health Care | p. 683 |
Diseases and Disorders of Hedgehogs | p. 683 |
Ferrets | p. 687 |
Restraint | p. 688 |
Housing | p. 688 |
Nutrition | p. 689 |
Reproduction | p. 690 |
Preventive Health Care | p. 691 |
Diseases and Disorders of Ferrets | p. 693 |
Miniature Pot-Bellied Pigs | p. 697 |
Restraint | p. 698 |
Housing | p. 699 |
Training | p. 699 |
Nutrition | p. 699 |
Reproduction | p. 700 |
Preventive Health Care | p. 700 |
Diseases and Disorders of Miniature Pot-Bellied Pigs | p. 702 |
Reptiles | p. 709 |
Care of Snakes | p. 709 |
Restraint | p. 710 |
Housing | p. 711 |
Nutrition | p. 713 |
Shedding | p. 713 |
Care of Lizards | p. 714 |
Restraint | p. 714 |
Housing | p. 715 |
Nutrition | p. 718 |
Care of the Pet Chelonian | p. 719 |
Restraint | p. 719 |
Housing | p. 720 |
Nutrition | p. 721 |
Preventive Health Care for Reptiles | p. 721 |
Diseases and Disorders of Reptiles | p. 722 |
Amphibians | p. 725 |
Restraint | p. 727 |
Housing | p. 728 |
Nutrition | p. 731 |
Preventive Health Care | p. 731 |
Diseases and Disorders of Amphibians | p. 732 |
Invertebrates | p. 735 |
Tarantulas and Scorpions | p. 735 |
Restraint | p. 736 |
Housing | p. 738 |
Nutrition | p. 740 |
Molting | p. 741 |
Preventive Health Care | p. 741 |
Hermit Crabs | p. 741 |
Restraint | p. 742 |
Housing | p. 742 |
Nutrition | p. 743 |
Molting | p. 744 |
Preventive Health Care | p. 744 |
Diseases and Disorders of Invertebrates | p. 744 |
Tropical Fish | p. 747 |
Getting Started | p. 749 |
Water Quality Control | p. 752 |
Selecting Fish for Your Aquarium | p. 756 |
Diseases and Disorders of Tropical Fish | p. 759 |
Other Interesting Pet Topics | p. 763 |
An Introduction to Holistic Pet Care | p. 765 |
Botanical (Herbal) Medicine | p. 767 |
Nutritional Medicine | p. 772 |
Homeopathy | p. 774 |
Chiropractic Care | p. 779 |
Acupuncture | p. 782 |
Ten Super Strategies for Reducing the Cost of Pet Ownership | p. 789 |
Increasing Your Pet's Longevity | p. 797 |
Zoonotic Diseases | p. 803 |
Animal Bites and Scratches | p. 803 |
Rabies | p. 804 |
Intestinal Worms | p. 808 |
Heartworms | p. 809 |
Ringworm | p. 810 |
Infectious Diarrhea | p. 810 |
Toxoplasmosis | p. 811 |
Leptospirosis | p. 811 |
Flea-and Tickborne Illnesses | p. 811 |
Mites | p. 813 |
Psittacosis | p. 813 |
Control Summary | p. 813 |
Cancer in Companion Animals | p. 817 |
Tumor Definition and Types | p. 818 |
Benign Tumors | p. 818 |
Causes, Occurrence, and Diagnosis of Cancer in Pets | p. 820 |
Treating Cancer in Pets | p. 824 |
Specific Types of Neoplasia in Dogs and Cats | p. 828 |
First Aid for Dogs and Cats | p. 839 |
What to Do in an Emergency Situation | p. 839 |
First Aid Kit and Home Remedies | p. 842 |
First Aid Techniques for Dogs and Cats | p. 845 |
Administering Oral Medications | p. 845 |
Allergic Reactions | p. 846 |
Application of Dressings and Bandages | p. 849 |
Artificial Respiration and Cardiopulmonary Resucitation | p. 849 |
Bleeding, Deep Wounds, and Punctures | p. 855 |
Breathing Difficulties and Choking | p. 858 |
Burns | p. 860 |
Chemical Burns to the Eye | p. 864 |
Chest Wounds | p. 864 |
Circulatory Shock (Shock) | p. 866 |
Constipation | p. 868 |
Cuts and Lacerations; Bleeding Toenails | p. 870 |
Dehydration | p. 872 |
Diarrhea | p. 873 |
Drowning | p. 875 |
Electrical Shock | p. 876 |
Eye Disorders and Injuries | p. 877 |
Eye Foreign Bodies, Scratches, and/or Bleeding | p. 877 |
Eye Prolapse (Eye out of Socket) | p. 879 |
Fishhooks | p. 880 |
Heat Stroke | p. 881 |
Hypothermia and Frostbite | p. 883 |
Ingestion of a Foreign Substance or Object | p. 885 |
Insect Stings and Spider Bites | p. 887 |
Intestinal and Abdominal Injuries and Pain | p. 888 |
Lameness and Fractures | p. 890 |
Nosebleed | p. 892 |
Poisoning | p. 892 |
Salivation (Drooling) | p. 897 |
Seizures (Convulsions) | p. 898 |
Snakebite | p. 900 |
Straining to Urinate (Urinary Obstruction) | p. 902 |
Trauma | p. 902 |
Unconsciousness | p. 906 |
Vomiting | p. 907 |
Index | p. 909 |
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