{"product_id":"small-animal-pediatrics-michael-e-peterson-9781416048893","title":"Small Animal Pediatrics: The First 12 Months of Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eA practical reference for the general veterinary clinician, \u003cb\u003eSmall Animal Pediatrics: The First 12 Months of Life\u003c\/b\u003e compiles into a single location the latest information in the rapidly developing field of canine and feline pediatrics. Editors Michael Peterson, DVM, MS, and Michelle Kutzler, DVM, PhD, DACT are joined by more than 40 expert contributors in providing coverage from prenatal care to one year of age. For ease of use, the text is divided into four sections. A \u003ci\u003eGeneral Considerations\u003c\/i\u003e section opens the book by covering prenatal care of the bitch and queen, birth, normal physical examinations, growth, husbandry, nutrition, care of orphans, neonatal mortality, behavior, emergency and critical care, and immunology. The second section, \u003ci\u003eCommon Infectious Diseases\u003c\/i\u003e, covers bacterial, viral, fungal, rickettsial, and parasitic infections. The third section describes diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to the young patient including radiology, ultrasound, aesthetic and surgical considerations, pain management, pharmacology, and clinical pathology. Finally, the fourth section covers a variety of organ systems with discussions on normal development, congenital conditions, and acquired diseases. The text also includes information that is usually difficult to find, including a pediatric formulary, care of orphan puppies, clinical pathology values, prenatal care, and normal growth and development guidelines. This book will be a significant asset to any veterinary library!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a \u003cb\u003epractical, clinically oriented resource\u003c\/b\u003e for the unique diagnostic and treatment challenges posed by pediatric and juvenile animal patients.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes \u003cb\u003ecomprehensive coverage of all special problems\u003c\/b\u003e encountered in pet management from birth through the first 12 months of life.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides \u003cb\u003eclear, step-by-step guidelines\u003c\/b\u003e for important clinical procedures and techniques for the most vulnerable of small animal patients.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers procedures such as \u003cb\u003eintraosseous catheterization and fluid therapy, venipuncture, and tube feeding\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes \u003cb\u003eguidelines for designing and implementing a successful pediatric wellness program\u003c\/b\u003e tailored to your own practice.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses \u003cb\u003einfectious diseases\u003c\/b\u003e in young animals, zoonotic potential, and human public health concerns.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides key new information on \u003cb\u003epuppy and kitten behavioral development\u003c\/b\u003e including guidance for prevention and intervention for problem behaviors, the leading cause of pet euthanasia.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes \u003cb\u003eguidelines for kennel and cattery health management\u003c\/b\u003e as well as shelter medicine health considerations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses \u003cb\u003econtroversial health and ethical issues\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ein veterinary pediatrics\u003c\/b\u003e, such as ear cropping, tail docking, declawing, and early spay\/neuter surgery (including both pro and con positions).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes \u003cb\u003ethe latest recommendations for nutritional care of healthy and \"special needs\" puppies and kittens\u003c\/b\u003e as well as the post-parturient and nursing dam.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers an \u003cb\u003eeasy-to-use, well-organized format\u003c\/b\u003e for quick and easy access to the most relevant information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael E. 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