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Introduction to Diseases, Diagnosis, and Management of Dogs and Cats offers an informative and practical resource for an in-depth understanding of the full range of clinical and infectious diseases that occur in dogs and cats. It provides systematic coverage on the pathogenesis of disease, disease manifestation, diagnosis, treatment, therapeutic management, and prevention. Organized into three main sections, the book begins with an overall introduction and general discussion on the diagnosis and management of clinical and infectious diseases. This section examines the biological systems of dogs and cats, covers clinical examinations and diagnosis methods, specimen collection, nutritional strategies, and health maintenance. Section 2 goes on to discuss a range of clinical diseases that can affect the health of dogs and cats which includes diseases that impact major systems in the body like the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, reproductive, endocrine, nervous, and urinary systems to name a few. It also delves into autoimmune conditions, behavioral orders, and common toxicological phenomenon that occur in dogs and cats and offers strategies for pain management and therapeutic drug intervention. Section 3 rounds out the book with coverage of bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infectious diseases. It explains the pathogenesis of disease, evaluation of the disease, identification of the pathogens and their severity to animals, disease manifestation in the animal, and preventive and treatment strategies to counteract the etiopathogenesis caused by several types of pathogens. With contributions from experts in the field, Introduction to Diseases, Diagnosis, and Management of Dogs and Cats features the latest advanced veterinary research for researchers, clinicians, and students engaged in researching and treating diseases in dogs and cats.
List of contents
1. General aspects of diseases of dogs and cats
2. Feeding and Nutrition of dogs and cats
3. Clinical Examination and diagnostic perspectives of dogs and cats
4. Electrolyte balance and fluid Therapy of dogs and cats
5. Autoimmune Diseases
6. Behavioral disorders
7. Diseases of Respiratory system
8. Urinary system
9. Reproductive system
10. Diseases of Cardiovascular system
11. Diseases of Reproductive system
12. Diseases of Endocrine system
13. Diseases of Nervous system
14. Diseases of Integument system
15. Diseases of Gastrointestinal system
16. Diseases of eye
17. Diseases of ear
18. Diseases of blood and hematopoietic diseases
19. Diseases of musculoskeletal system
20. Geriatric diseases
21. Diseases of hepatobiliary system
22. Toxicity in dogs and cats
23. Anesthesia and Pain Management in dogs and cats
24. Necropsy and Diagnostic evaluation of dogs and cats
25. Commonly Used Drugs in therapeutic application of dogs and cats
26. Dog and cat routine health care and management
About the author
Dr. Tanmoy Rana is currently an Assistant Professor in Veterinary Medicine, Ethics, and Jurisprudence at the Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, West Bengal, India. He has published articles in international journals, authored book chapters for edited works, and has made contributions in biochemical and molecular pharmacology, toxicology, and veterinary medicine. He has been involved in multidisciplinary research and education to promote the scientific basis of veterinary science and molecular medicine. Dr. Rana is a member of the West Bengal Veterinary Council, India, the Indian Society for Veterinary Medicine (ISVM), and the Indian Science Congress Association. He is an Associate Fellow of West Bengal Academy of Science and Technology, India. He is also an Associate Editor and editorial board member of various highly regarded international journals.
