DESCRIPTION:
Management of Pregnant and Neonatal Dogs, Cats, and Exotic Pets is a comprehensive yet practical reference on small animal neonatology. Covering reproductive physiology of pregnancy and parturition, normal neonatology, and neonatal disorders in dogs, cats, and small exotic mammals, the book gives special emphasis to fetal well-being, parturition, normal physical parameters, behavior, common disorders and defects, emergency care, and orphan management. Information on nutritional and environmental considerations for both the dam and offspring is included, as well as guidance on offering advice to breeders providing neonatal care at home. Well illustrated throughout, Management of Pregnant and Neonatal Dogs, Cats, and Exotic Pets is a complete resource for the successful management of pregnant and newborn pets. Veterinary practitioners, students, technicians, and professional breeders all will find the book""s how-to, clinically relevant approach to small animal neonatology invaluable.
CONTENTS:
1. Kennel Management and Nutrition of the Bitch and Her Offspring
2. Cattery Management and Nutrition of the Queen and Her Offspring
3. Reproductive Physiology of Canine Pregnancy and Parturition and Conditions of the Periparturient Period
4. Reproductive Physiology of Feline Pregnancy and Parturition and Conditions of the Periparturient Period
5. Assessment of Fetal Well-Being and Gestational Age in the Bitch and Queen
6. Neonatal Resuscitation: Canine and Feline
7. Canine Neonatal Physiology, Behavior, and Socialization
8. Canine Neonatal Disorders
9. Feline Neonatal Physiology, Behavior, and Socialization
10. Feline Neonatal Disorders
11. Canine and Feline Congenital Defects and Genetic Counseling
12. Management of Orphan Puppies and Kittens
13. Physiology of Pregnancy and Parturition: Rabbits
14. Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Cavies (Guinea Pigs)
15. Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of the Small Rodents (Hamsters/Gerbils/Rats/Mice)
16. Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Hedgehogs
17. Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Sugar Gliders
18. Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Chinchillas
