edited by Gillian Simpson
BSAVA Manual of Small Animal Reproduction and Neonatology describes the normal physiological basis of fertility and reproduction, and the approach to problems seen in practice.
Features:
- Male and female infertility in the dog and cat are fully discussed, along with mating and the techniques of artificial insemination in both species
- Sections on pregnancy, parturition and dystocia are followed by a detailed guide to the all-important care of the neonate, with considerations of congential problems and the role of infectious diseases and vaccination in young puppies and kittens
- Comprehensive sections on drug therapy and surgery for reproductive problems in the dog and cat are included
BSAVA Manual of Small Animal Reproduction and Neonatology is a practical book, fully illustrated and with a wealth of information to guide the reader through the approach to and treatment of reproductive disorders of small animals. It is a valuable and convenient source of reference for veterinary surgeons, veterinary students, veterinary nurses and all those involved in dealing with problems associated with the breeding of dogs and cats.
Contents
Introduction and Overview
- Physiology and endocrinology of reproduction in female dogs
- Physiology and endocrinology of reproduction in female cats
- The infertile female
- Conditions of the non-pregnant bitch
- The mammary gland
- Physiology and endocrinology of the male
- Problems in the male
- The infertile male
- Mating and artificial insemination in the dog
- Mating and artificial insemination in domestic cats
- Pregnancy diagnosis, abnormalities of pregnancy and pregnancy termination
- Parturition
- The neonate: congenital defects and fading pups
- Care of neonates
- Surgery of the genital tract
- Pharmacological control of reproduction in the dog and bitch
- Pharmacological control of reproduction in the cat
Index
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