Management of pregnant and neonatal dogs, cats, and exotic pets

Description

Management of Pregnant and Neonatal Dogs, Cats, and ExoticPets is a comprehensive yet practical reference on smallanimal neonatology. Covering reproductive physiology ofpregnancy and parturition, normal neonatology, and neonataldisorders in dogs, cats, and small exotic mammals, the book givesspecial emphasis to fetal well-being, parturition, normal physicalparameters, behavior, common disorders and defects, emergency care, and orphan management. Informationon nutritional and environmental considerations for both thedam and offspring is included, as well as guidance onoffering advice to breeders providing neonatal care athome. Well illustrated throughout, Management of Pregnant andNeonatal Dogs, Cats, and Exotic Pets is a complete resource forthe successful management of pregnant and newborn pets. Veterinary practitioners, students, technicians, and professionalbreeders all will find the book s how-to, clinically relevantapproach to small animal neonatology invaluable.