Management of Pregnant and Neonatal Dogs, Cats, and Exotic Pets

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.

Hallmark Features

• Covers kennel management and nutrition
• Includes information on the physiology of pregnancy and parturition, dystocia management and periparturient disorders
• Presents clinically relevant information on caring for both healthy and ill neonatal dogs, cats, and exotics during the first eight weeks of life
• Focuses on neonatal disorders, congenital defects, emergencies, behavior, and socialization
• Includes nearly 200 clinical photographs and illustrations to demonstrate the concepts discussed

Table of Contents

• Contributors
• Preface

1. Kennel Management and Nutrition of the Bitch and Her Offspring
   J. Cline
2. Cattery Management and Nutrition of the Queen and Her Offspring
   J. Cline
3. Reproductive Physiology of Canine Pregnancy and Parturition and Conditions of the Periparturient Period
   C. Lopate
4. Reproductive Physiology of Feline Pregnancy and Parturition and Conditions of the Periparturient Period
   D. Zambelli
5. Assessment of Fetal Well-Being and Gestational Age in the Bitch and Queen
   C. Lopate
6. Neonatal Resuscitation: Canine and Feline
   C.A. Johnson and M. Casal
7. Canine Neonatal Physiology, Behavior, and Socialization
   C. Lopate and K. Seksel
8. Canine Neonatal Disorders
   M. Root Kustritz
9. Feline Neonatal Physiology, Behavior, and Socialization
   D. Zambelli
10. Feline Neonatal Disorders
    M. Root Kustritz
11. Canine and Feline Congenital Defects and Genetic Counseling
    M. Casal
12. Management of Orphan Puppies and Kittens
    M. Casal
13. Physiology of Pregnancy and Parturition: Rabbits
    C. Bishop and M. Burgess
14. Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Cavies (Guinea Pigs)
    C. Bishop and M. Burgess
15. Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of the Small Rodents (Hamsters/Gerbils/Rats/Mice)
    M. Burgess and C. Bishop
16. Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Hedgehogs
    M. Burgess and C. Bishop
17. Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Sugar Gliders
    M. Burgess and C. Bishop
18. Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Chinchillas
    M. Burgess and C. Bishop

Author Information

Cheryl Lopate, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACT, is a co-owner of Reproductive Revolutions, a reproductive specialty practice that caters to companion animals, and Wilsonville Veterinary Clinic, a seven-doctor general small animal practice.