Animal biology and care / S.E. Dallas.
Publication details: Oxford, UK ; Ames, Iowa : Blackwell Pub., c2006.Edition: 2nd editionDescription: ix, 294 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:- 9781405137959 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- 1405137959 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- 636.089 20 DAL
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CONTENTS
Section 1 Animal Biology
Chapter 1 Cells and Basic Tissue
Biology - the study of life and living organisms
Cells
Basic Tissue
Blood
Bone and cartilage
Muscular Tissue
Nervous Tissue
Chapter 2 Movement of materials within the body
Body fluid
Tissue and lymphatic system
Chapter 3 Body systems and functions
The heart and circulation
Respiratory system
Digestive system
Liver and pancreas
Urinary system
Nervous system
Endocrine system
Sense organs
Skin or integument
Skeleton
Reproductive system
Chapter 4 Basic genetics
Introduction
Cell division
Breeding
Chapter 5 Body as a whole
Body cavities
Homeostasis
Section 2 Animal Health and Husbandry
Chapter 6 Animal welfare
Welfare status
Legislation
Statutory organisations
Chapter 7 Basic health care
Health routines
Hygiene
Exercise
Tender loving care
Vaccination
Chapter 8 Disease transmission and control
Incubation of the disease
Entry into a new host
Infection
Resistance to infection
Methods of disease control
Chapter 9 Microbiology
Micro-organisms (microbes)
Bacteria
Viruses
Fungi
Protozoa
Chapter 10 Diseases of the dog and cat
Diseases of dogs
Diseases of cats
Immunity
Chapter 11 Zoonones
Dogs
Cats
Zoonones from other species
Prevention of zoonones
Chapter 12 Parasitology
External parasites
Internal parasites
Chapter 13 Hygiene
Disinfectants and antiseptics
Principles of disinfection
Disinfecting housing or surfaces
Chapter 14 Basic Nutrition
Protein
Carbohydrate
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
General considerations for feeding
Chapter 15 Handling
Holding procedures
Restraint procedures in the dog and cat
Chapter 16 Grooming and coat care
Dogs
Cats
Chapter 17 Pet Species Variation
General husbandry
Rabbits
Guinea pigs
Mice
Rats
Hamsters
Gerbils
Section 3 Nursing
Chapter 18 First aid and nursing
First aid
Evaluating situations
Initial management
Handling and transport
Recovery position
Life-saving techniques
Poisons
Insect stings
Bleeding or haemorrhage
Shock
Bone fractures
Wounds
Eye injuries
Chapter 19 Basic bandaging
Reasons for bandaging
Layers of a bandage
Aims of bandaging
Rules for bandaging
Chapter 20 The hospital environment
Environmental temperature
Hygiene and cleaning
Chapter 21 The hospitalised patient
Records and monitoring
Observation
Feeding and watering
Hygiene
Temperature control
Recumbent patients
Handling
Isolation and barrier nursing
Medication
Fluid therapy
Environmental enrichment
Chapter 22 Monitoring temperature, pulse and respiration
Temperature
Pulse
Respiration
Chapter 23 Pharmacy and the administration of drugs
Routes
Pharmacology and dispensing
Labels for drug containers
Handling and dispensing drugs
Drugs glossary
Chapter 24 Isolation and quarantine
Isolation
Quarantine
Appendix - Anatomy and Physiology Terminology
Medical terminology
Word use
Anatomical directions
Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-290) and index.
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