Animal Biology and Care

Description

The perfect study companion, Animal Biology and Care, 3rd Edition is specifically designed for students on animal care, animal nursing assistant and veterinary care assistant courses. This edition is fully updated with new course content, a refreshed design and colour illustrations throughout. Basic biological theory is introduced with diagrams for visual learners while photographs demonstrate the common practical procedures carried out by animal care assistants.

Key features include:

· New content on exotic species, recognising the increasing number of these animals kept as pets.
· Extensive coverage of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and recent advances in animal welfare.
· Written in line with course curricula, chapter summaries help you to remember key points and learning objectives.
· A companion website with interactive MCQs to help you test your knowledge.

Divided into three main sections covering animal science and genetics, health and husbandry and nursing procedures, this book will help lay the foundations for a successful career in animal care and management!

Table of contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Companion Website

Section 1 Animal Biology 1

Chapter 1 Cells and Basic Tissues 3

• Summary 3
• What is Biology? 3
• Cells 6
• Animal Tissues 6
• Blood 9
• Bone and cartilage 13
• Muscular tissue 14
• Nervous tissue 16

Chapter 2 Movement of Materials within the Body 17

• Summary 17
• Diffusion 17
• Osmosis 18
• Phagocytosis 19
• Active transport 19
• Body fluid 19
• Acids and bases in the body 20
• Tissue fluid and the lymphatic system 20
• The lymphatic system 21
• Functions of the lymphatic system 22

Chapter 3 Body Systems and Functions 24

• Summary 24
• The circulatory system 24
• The respiratory system 31
• The digestive system 40
• The urinary system 51
• The nervous system 53
• The endocrine system 59
• The sense organs 62
• The skin 66
• The skeleton 68
• The reproductive system 73
• Homeostasis 79

Chapter 4 Basic Genetics 81

• Summary 81
• What is genetics? 81
• Why is genetics important? 81
• Important events in the history of genetics 81
• Chromosomes, genes and DNA 82
• Genetic terms 83
• Cell division 83
• Breeding and genetics 87

Chapter 5 Body Areas 89

• Summary 89
• Thoracic cavity 89
• Abdominal cavity 89
• Pelvic region 90
• Cavity linings 90

Section 2 Animal Health and Husbandry 91

Chapter 6 Animal Welfare 93

• Summary 93
• Definition of animal welfare 93
• How is animal welfare assessed? 94
• Animal welfare legislation 95
• Animal welfare organisations 106
• Animal rights 107

Chapter 7 Basic Animal Health Care 108

• Summary 108
• Assessing the health status of an animal 108
• Factors affecting health status 112
• Prophylactic treatments 116
• Microchipping 116

Chapter 8 Disease Transmission and Control 118

• Summary 118
• How can disease be transmitted? 118
• Incubation of disease 122
• Infection 122
• Diagnosis of disease 123
• Basic animal treatments 124

Chapter 9 Basic Microbiology 127

• Summary 127
• Microbial terms 128
• Bacteria 128
• Viruses 132
• Fungi 132
• Protozoa 133

Chapter 10 Diseases of the Dog and Cat 135

• Summary 135
• Diseases of dogs 135
• Diseases of cats 141
• Immunity 148

Chapter 11 Zoonotic Diseases 149

• Summary 149
• Dogs 149
• Cats 150
• Zoonotic diseases from other species 150
• Prevention of zoonotic diseases 150

Chapter 12 Parasitology 152

• Summary 152
• Parasitology terms 153
• External parasites 153
• Ectoparasites in birds 160
• Ectoparasites in reptiles 160
• Internal parasites 161

Chapter 13 Hygiene 166

• Summary 166
• Disinfectants and antiseptics 166
• Terms relating to hygiene 167
• Disinfectants 167
• Antiseptics 172

Chapter 14 Basic Nutrition 174

• Summary 174
• Proteins 175
• Carbohydrates 177
• Fats/lipids 178
• Vitamins 178
• Minerals 179
• Water 181
• General considerations for feeding 182
• Life stages for nutrition of the dog and cat 182
• Nutritional differences between the dog and the cat 183
• Home-made diets 184
• Feeding guidelines 184
• Nutritional balance 185
• Dietary supplementation 185
• Growing puppies and kittens 186
• Adult 187
• Working dogs 187
• Senior dogs and cats 187
• Pregnancy 189
• How much should be fed? 190

Chapter 15 Handling 191

• Summary 191
• Possible reasons for handling 191
• Approaching an animal for handling 192
• Handling procedures 192
• Restraint procedures in the dog and cat 198

Chapter 16 Grooming and Coat Care 202

• Summary 202
• Reasons for grooming 202
• Main aims of grooming 203
• Grooming dogs 203
• Cats 220

Chapter 17 Other Animals Kept as Pets 225

• Summary 225
• Basic husbandry for other animals 225
• Small mammals 227
• Birds 252
• Fish 259
• Reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates 267

Section 3 Nursing 271

Chapter 18 First Aid and Nursing 273

• Summary 273
• First aid 273
• Evaluating situations requiring first aid intervention 274
• Poisons 282
• Insect stings 283
• Bleeding or haemorrhage 283
• Shock 285
• Heat stroke (hyperthermia) 287
• Hypothermia 288
• Bone fractures 289
• Wounds 290
• Types of wound 291
• Eye injuries 292

Chapter 19 Basic Bandaging 294

• Summary 294
• Reasons for bandaging 294
• Aims of bandaging 295
• Rules for bandaging 296
• Application 296

Chapter 20 The Hospital Environment 299

• Summary 299
• Environmental temperature in the hospital environment 300
• Hygiene and cleaning 301
• Routine room cleaning 302

Chapter 21 The Hospitalised Patient 308

• Summary 308
• Records and monitoring 308
• Observation 308
• Feeding and watering 309
• Hygiene 310
• Temperature control 311
• Recumbent patients 312
• Handling the hospitalised patient 312
• Welfare during hospitalisation 313
• Nursing models 313
• Isolation and barrier nursing 314
• Pathogenic resistance 314
• Medication 315
• Fluid therapy 315
• Environmental enrichment 315

Chapter 22 Monitoring Temperature, Pulse and Respiration 317

• Summary 317
• Temperature 317
• Pulse 320
• Respiration 322

Chapter 23 Pharmacy and the Administration of Drugs 325

• Summary 325
• Routes of administration 326
• Pharmacology and dispensing 327
• Handling and dispensing of drugs 330
• Drugs glossary 332

Chapter 24 Isolation and Quarantine 333

• Summary 333
• Isolation 333
• Quarantine 334
• Further Reading 337

Appendix: Anatomy and Physiology Terminology 341
Index 345