Main 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.

Contents:

Contributors vii Preface ix 1 Kennel Management and Nutrition of the Bitch and Her Offspring 1 Jill Cline 2 Cattery Management and Nutrition of the Queen and Her Offspring 15 Jill Cline 3 Reproductive Physiology of Canine Pregnancy and Parturition and Conditions of the Periparturient Period 25 Cheryl Lopate 4 Reproductive Physiology of Feline Pregnancy and Parturition and Conditions of the Periparturient Period 43 Daniele Zambelli 5 Assessment of Fetal Well-Being and Gestational Age in the Bitch and Queen 55 Cheryl Lopate 6 Neonatal Resuscitation: Canine and Feline 77 Cheri A. Johnson and Margret L. Casal 7 Canine Neonatal Physiology, Behavior, and Socialization 93 Cheryl Lopate and Kersti Seksel 8 Canine Neonatal Disorders 129 Margaret V. Root Kustritz 9 Feline Neonatal Physiology, Behavior, and Socialization 145 Daniele Zambelli 10 Feline Neonatal Disorders 159 Margaret V. Root Kustritz 11 Canine and Feline Congenital Defects and Genetic Counseling 169 Margret L. Casal 12 Management of Orphan Puppies and Kittens 207 Margret L. Casal 13 Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Rabbits 217 Cynthia R. Bishop and Mark E. Burgess 14 Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Cavies (Guinea Pigs) 239 Cynthia R. Bishop and Mark E. Burgess 15 Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of the Small Rodents (Hamsters/Gerbils/Rats/Mice) 259 Mark E. Burgess and Cynthia R. Bishop 16 Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Hedgehogs 273 Mark E. Burgess and Cynthia R. Bishop 17 Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Sugar Gliders 283 Mark E. Burgess and Cynthia R. Bishop 18 Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Chinchillas 295 Mark E. Burgess and Cynthia R. Bishop Index 309