TY  - BOOK
AU  - Dallas,S.E.
TI  - Animal biology and care
SN  - 9781405137959 (pbk. : alk. paper)
U1  - 636.089 20
PY  - 2006///
CY  - Oxford, UK, Ames, Iowa
PB  - Blackwell Pub.
KW  - Veterinary medicine
N1  - 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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