Small Animal Obesity, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, E-Book
Small Animal Obesity, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, E-Book

Author: Amy K. Farcas

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2016-08-12

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 032346291X

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This issue, guest edited by Kathryn Michel and Amy Farcas, focuses on Small Animal Obesity. Article topics include: Scope of the Problem/Perception by Owners/Vets; Physiology; New Areas of Research; Metabolic Effects of Obesity/Interaction with Endocrine Diseases; Impact on Cardio/Respiratory Disease; Impact on Ortho/Neuro Disease; Nutritional Assessment; Treatment-diet; Treatment- Environment/Behavior Modification; and more!

Small Animal Nutrition, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, E-Book
Small Animal Nutrition, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, E-Book

Author: Dottie P. Laflamme

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2021-04-01

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 0323778682

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This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Dr. Dottie Laflamme, is dedicated to Small Animal Nutrition. Topics in this issue include, but are not limited to, Discussing nutrition with clients; Pros and cons of commercial pet foods; Pros and cons of home-prepared and raw pet foods; Sustainability and pet food; Nutrition for pocket pets; The microbiome and how diet can influence it; Calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D; Senior pet nutrition and management; Update on obesity management; Nutritional management for patients with GI diseases; Nutritional management for patients with renal disease; Nutritional management for patients with cognitive and brain disorders; Nutritional Concerns for Cancer, Cachexia, and Frailty; and Nutritional management for intensive care, rehabilitation, and recovery.

Small Animal Orthopedic Medicine, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, E-Book
Small Animal Orthopedic Medicine, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, E-Book

Author: Felix Duerr

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2022-06-20

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0323987966

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In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Felix Duerr and Lindsay Elam bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Small Animal Orthopedic Medicine. Mobility and orthopedic challenges are common issues that can negatively impact the quality of life and overall health of small animal companion pets. This issue covers a wide range of topics to help practicing veterinarians identify, assess, treat, and manage orthopedic and mobility issues in pets. - Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including canine mobility maintenance and promotion of a healthy lifestyle; joint injection techniques and indications; platelet-rich plasma as an orthobiologic: physical rehabilitation; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on small animal orthopedic medicine, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Pediatrics, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, E-Book
Pediatrics, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, E-Book

Author: Autumn Davidson

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2014-03-28

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 0323287298

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This issue focuses on pediatric disorders in dogs anf cats. Topics will include: clinical pathology of dogs and cats, pediatric neutering, pediatric immunization, nutrition, seizure disorders, canine pediatric dentistry, pediatric feline upper respiratory disease, neonatal fading syndrome, holistic pediatric medicine, management of the cleft palate, and urinary ectopia.

Small Animal Theriogenology Volume 53, Issue 5, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, E-Book
Small Animal Theriogenology Volume 53, Issue 5, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, E-Book

Author: Bruce W. Christensen

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2023-08-04

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 0443182671

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In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Bruce W. Christensen brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Small Animal Theriogenology. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as progesterone analysis in canine breeding management; genetic screening in a canine breeding program; body condition and fertility in dogs; medical management of the pregnant bitch; elective Cesarean sections; an updated perspective for advising clients on spay-neuter of their dogs; and more. - Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including cardiac disease and screening in breeding dogs; nutrition for the pregnant bitch and puppies; canine neonate health; early puppy behavior: tools for later success; canine pyometra update; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on small animal theriogenology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Practice Management, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, E-Book
Practice Management, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, E-Book

Author: Peter Weinstein

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2024-02-02

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 0443131465

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In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Peter Weinstein brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Practice Management. Operating a successful small animal veterinary practice requires wide-ranging knowledge and familiarity with a multitude of issues. In this issue, top experts provide resources that help readers better understand the business of veterinary practice and the tools to help them decide to own a hospital, manage a practice, or more effectively lead a practice that they already own. - Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including what the future of veterinary practice looks like; digital marketing and social media; optimal team utilization leads to team retention; top ten practice management mistakes; workplace culture; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on practice management, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Congenital Abnormalities of the Skull, Vertebral Column, and Central Nervous System, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, E-Book
Congenital Abnormalities of the Skull, Vertebral Column, and Central Nervous System, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, E-Book

Author: Curtis Wells Dewey

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2016-02-18

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 0323416721

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This issue will focus on Congenital Deformities of the Brain and Spine. Articles include: Embryonic development of the central nervous system, Chiari-like malformation, Atlanto-occipital overlap (AOO) and other craniocervical junction anomalies, Congenital Hydrocephalus Intracranial arachnoid cysts and other cystic abnormalities of the brain, Atlantoaxial instability, Cystic abnormalities of the spinal cord, Hemivertebra and related malformations, and more!

Canine and Feline Behavior, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, E-Book
Canine and Feline Behavior, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, E-Book

Author: Carlo Siracusa

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2023-11-20

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0443129983

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In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Carlo Siracusa brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Canine and Feline Behavior. Top experts focus on the intersection between behavioral and physical health, keeping general veterinary practitioners and their needs in mind. The articles provide general practitioners with tools to detect behavior changes associated with physical disease, and to diagnose or rule out physical disease contributing to behavior problems before referring to a veterinary behavior specialist. - Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics, including cognitive changes associated with physical disease in dogs and cats (including aging and cognitive dysfunction); separation-related problems in dogs; behavior and fitness of working dogs; nutrition management of behavior problems; abnormal repetitive behavior in dogs; veterinary psychopharmacology; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on canine and feline behavior, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Working Dogs: An Update for Veterinarians, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, E-Book
Working Dogs: An Update for Veterinarians, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, E-Book

Author: Maureen Mcmichael

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2021-06-10

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 0323791131

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This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Drs. Maureen McMichael and Melissa Singletary, focuses on Working Dogs: An Update for Veterinarians. This issue is one of six issues published each year. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: Introduction to Working Dogs; Preventative Health Care and essential equipment needs; Anesthetic Considerations in Working Dogs; Dentistry for Working Dogs; Nutrition in Working Dogs; Current Rules and Regulations for Working Dogs; Canine Olfaction; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in Working Dogs; Herding and Sporting Dogs; Breeding Management and Production in Working Dogs; Development and Training for Working Dogs; Military Working Dogs; Operational Canines; and Assistance, Service, and Therapy Dogs.