| 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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