The laboratory canine / Garrett Field, Todd A. Jackson.

Contents

1 Important Biologi cal Features
Origin of the Dog
Dog Breeds
Dog Behavior
Anatomic and Physiologic Features of Dogs
Normative Values of the Dog
References

2 Husbandry
Housing
Facility Design Considerations
Room Construction Features (Macroenvironment)
Outdoor Housing
Cage Materials and Design (Microenvironment)
Cage Size Standards
Environmental Conditions
Animal Care
Nutrition and Water
Environmental Enrichment
Exercise Requirements
Sanitation
Daily Schedule
Weekly Schedule
Semimonthly Schedule
Room Sanitation Schedule
Sanitation Quality Assurance Monitoring
Animal Receipt
Animal Identification
Transportation
Record Keeping
Husbandry Records
References

3 Management
Regulatory Agencies and Compliance
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health, and
Office for Laboratory Animal Welfare
U.S. Food and Drug Administration and U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Good Laboratory Practice Regulations
The Association for Assessment and Accreditation of
Laboratory Animal Care International
State and Local Agencies
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
Occupational Health and Safety
Zoonoses
Rabies
Scabies
Intestinal Helminthes
Giardiasis
Infections Resulting from Bite Wounds
Human-Animal Bond
References

4 VETER INARY CARE
Preventative Health Program
Sources
Quarantine, Stabilization, and Acclimation
Colony Separation
Clinical Management
Basic Veterinary Supplies
The Physical Examination
Clinical Signs of Illness in Dogs
Common Clinical Problems
Viral Diseases
Canine Parvovirus
Canine Distemper
Canine Coronavirus
Rabies
Kennel Cough
Bacterial Diseases
Leptospirosis
Parasitic Diseases
Protozoa
Nematodes
Cestodes
Arthropods
Fleas
Mites
Lice
Ticks
Fungal Diseases
Miscellaneous Diseases and Conditions
Interdigital Cysts
Juvenile Polyarteritis Syndrome: Beagle Pain Syndrome
Cherry Eye
Dental Conditions
Obesity
Implant Problems
Traumatic Injuries
Behavioral Disorders
Treatment of Diseases
General Treatment of Diarrhea
General Treatment of Dehydration
General Treatment of Anorexia
Drug Dosages in Dogs
Disease Prevention Through Sanitation
Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Sedation
Common Definitions
Principles of General Anesthesia
Stages of Anesthesia
Stage I: Voluntary Excitement
Stage II: Involuntary Excitement or Delirium
Stage III: Surgical Anesthesia
Stage IV: Medullary Paralysis and Respiratory Arrest
Assessment of the Depth of Anesthesia
Respiration
Cardiovascular
Reflexes
Ocular
Preanesthetic Management
Characteristics of Commonly Used Preanesthetics
Choosing an Anesthetic Regimen
Characteristics of Commonly Used Injectable Anesthetics
Principles of Gas Anesthesia
Characteristics of Commonly Used Gas Anesthetics
Principles of Local Anesthesia
Aseptic Surgery
Facilities, Features, and Equipment
Endotracheal Intubation
Personnel
Preoperative Preparation
Operating Room Procedures
Postsurgical Management
Guidelines for the Assessment of Signs of Pain in Animals
Blood Donors
Euthanasia
Signs of Morbidity (State of Disease or Illness) in Animals
Selected Criteria for Euthanasia of Moribund (State of Dying)
Animals
References

5 Experimental Methodology
Canine Handling and Restraint
Mechanical Restraint Devices
Sample Collection Methods
Blood Collection
Urine Collection
Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection
Collection of Feces
Bone Marrow Collection
Test Article/Compound Administration Techniques
Formulation Guidelines
Volume Guidelines
Oral Dosing
Injection Sites
Implantable Osmotic Minipumps
Telemetry
Necropsy
References

6 Resources
Organizations
Publications
Books
Periodicals
Electronic Resources
Canine Sources
Transportation Services/Resources
Laboratory Services
Feed
Equipment
Sanitation
Cages, Research, and Veterinary Supplies

Includes bibliographical references and index.