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McGraw-Hill

by Chris C. Pinney, DVM

ISBN 0-07-143395-3

eBook

820 pages {pdf}

The Complete Home Veterinary Guide by Chris C. Pinney, DVM

A complete guide to pet care for all types of domestic and exotic pets!



I N T R O D U C T I O N

Welcome to the Third Edition of The Complete Home Veterinary Guide, your one-stop resource for information on companion animal husbandry and health care.

This Third Edition has been completely updated and contains many new and exciting features, including a newly formatted and expanded section on pet first aid, a glossary of veterinary terms, a listing of the most common drugs and medications prescribed for pets, a section on injured or orphaned wildlife, and much, much more!

It’s no secret that pets are an integral part of our society today, as evidenced by the billions of dollars spent each year on food, supplies, housing, and pet care services. And of the over 60 million households that contain companion animals in this country alone, many are home to more than one pet, and oftentimes these pets are of differing species.Because of this, a resource was needed that contained information on a variety of companion animal species, all condensed into one easy-to-read volume.

Hence, The Complete Home Veterinary Guide, a comprehensive, up-to-date guide to caring for companion house pets, was created.The Complete Home Veterinary Guide is loaded with illustrations and covers important topics concerning husbandry and health care for all popular species of pets.

Written from a veterinary perspective, this book provides an objective “nutsand-bolts” look at pet care.

It doesn’t matter if you own one pet or multiple species of pets, The Complete Home Veterinary Guide covers them all.Here are just a few of the subjects presented and questions answered in this expanded Third Edition:

Simple steps that you can take to improve your pet’s mental health and well-beingMatching clinical signs and complaints to disease conditions in dogs and catsTen strategies for reducing pet care costs that you can implement todayHow to treat annoying behavioral problems in dogs and catsComplementary medicine and holistic approaches to pet careWhat to do if you find an injured or orphaned bird or wild animalThe vaccination controversy: What is a pet owner to do?How to treat skin challenges without steroidsThe universal warning signs of illness in pet birdsVital first-aid procedures, all of which could save your pet’s life somedaySeven ways to help our pets live longer and healthier livesProtecting your family and yourself from zoonotic (petborne) diseasesThe care and husbandry of exotic pets, from sugar gliders to tarantulasHow to maintain high water quality in aquariumsPart I of this book deals with dogs and cats.

Information ranging from selecting a pet to preventing disease is covered in this section.

Fighting fleas, managing allergies, and coping with various medical conditions such as arthritis and diabetes are just a few of the topics that will prove valuable to everone who owns one or more of these tried and true companions.The popularity of pet birds is quickly closing the gap on that of dogs and cats.

Part II covers important information regarding the selection, housing, feeding, and preventive health care of pet birds, as well as select diseases and disorders.There are even sections on hand raising baby birds and on emergency and first aid procedures for our feathered friends.

For those pet fanciers who prefer less conventional choices for companionship, Part III is where it’s at!

This section deals with exotic or alternative pets, including rabbits, guinea pigs, small rodents, chinchillas, prairie dogs, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, ferrets, miniature potbellied pigs, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. For tropical fish lovers, there’s also a chapter on aquarium maintenance and disease prevention in fish.Part IV presents a variety of topics of interest to pet owners.

You may have wondered how to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a dog or cat, or what to do if your pet swallows a poison.

Chapter 38 covers those and other important topics regarding emergencies and first aid procedures for dogs and cats.

In fact, this could very well be the most important section of the book, since, in emergency situations, timing is of the essence.

As a result, foreknowledge of the material presented in this chapter could very well save your pet’s life one day.Other interesting and useful information presented in this section includes caring for orphaned or injured wildlife, caring for the older pet, increasing your pet’s longevity, reducing stress and promoting mental wellness in pets, and understanding cancer in dogs and cats.

The chapter covering zoonotic diseases, or diseases that can be transmitted from pets to people, is sure to open some eyes!

Although the chances of transmission can be minimized through good preventive health care, many

pet owners fail to realize the importance of such care.

As a result, they can inadvertently place their health and, indeed, that of their families, in jeopardy.With the growth in popularity of holistic approaches to health care among people, it is no wonder that many satisfied followers are seeking such approaches for their pets.

As a result, therapies such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy, chiropractic, and nutritional medicine, as they relate to the health and wellbeing of our pets, are presented in Chapter 45.

What you read may surprise you!

Saving money seems to be first and foremost on everyone’s mind these days.

And by following the 10 superstrategies suggested in Chapter 46 for reducing the cost of pet ownership, you’ll quickly

realize that this book is one of the best investments you’ll ever make!

Of course, despite all the information mentioned above, this book is not designed to replace quality veterinary care for pets, but rather to supplement it.

If your pet is exhibiting signs of injury or illness, always consult your veterinarian.Remember: The sooner a correct diagnosis can be made by a qualified veterinarian, the greater the chances are for a successful treatment.

Now get set for an informative voyage into the world of pets with The Complete Home Veterinary Guide as your tour leader.

Regardless of your pet fancy, this book is sure to increase your “pet savvy” as well as enrich the relationship you have with your loving companion(s)!

C O N T E N T S

Introduction xixPart I Dogs and Cats 1

Chapter 2 Training Essentials 29

Chapter 3 Traveling with Your Dog or Cat 65

Chapter 4 Preventive Health Care 71

Chapter 5 Elective Surgeries in Dogs and Cats 115

Chapter 6 Infectious Diseases 125

Chapter 7 Parasitic Disease 159

Chapter 8 The Immune System 185

Chapter 9 The Cardiovascular and

Chapter 10 The Respiratory System 205

Chapter 11 The Digestive System 215

Chapter 12 The Urinary System 247

Chapter 13 The Reproductive System 261

Chapter 14 The Skin and Haircoat 273

Chapter 15 The Eyes and Ears 297

Chapter 16 The Musculoskeletal System 321

Chapter 17 The Nervous System 339

Chapter 18 The Endocrine System 353Part II Birds 369Chapter 19 Choosing the left Bird for You 371

Factors to Consider 371

Chapter 20 Avian Anatomy and Physiology 389

Chapter 21 Preventive Health Care 397

Chapter 22 Avian Diseases and Disorders 411

Chapter 23 General Treatment of Sick Birds 435Part III Exotic Pets 445Chapter 24 Rabbits 447

Chapter 25 Guinea Pigs 457

Chapter 26 Hamsters and Gerbils 467

Chapter 27 Mice and Rats 477

Chapter 28 Chinchillas 483

Chapter 29 Prairie Dogs 493

Chapter 30 Hedgehogs 501

Chapter 31 Sugar Gliders 509

Chapter 32 Ferrets 515

Chapter 33 Miniature Pot-Bellied Pigs 525

Chapter 34 Reptiles 537

Chapter 35 Amphibians 553

Chapter 36 Invertebrates 563

Chapter 37 Tropical Fish 575

Chapter 38 First Aid for Dogs and Cats 593

Chapter 39 Caring for Injured and Orphaned Wildlife 633

Chapter 40 Geriatrics: Caring for Your Older Pet 641

Chapter 41 Increasing Your Pet’s Longevity 651

Chapter 42 Reducing Stress and Promoting Mental

Chapter 43 Cancer in Companion Animals 663

Chapter 44 Zoonotic Diseases 685

Chapter 45 An Introduction to Holistic Pet Care 699

Chapter 46 Ten Super Strategies for Reducing the Cost of Pet Ownership 723

Appendix A Clinical Signs and Complaints in Dogs and Cats 733

Appendix B Medications for Dogs and Cats 749

Glossary 761

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