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Dogs have a reputation for being man's (and woman's) best friend and canine popularity is growing stronger than ever. This book filled with step-by-step guidelines, surprising tips and tricks, and canine insights, all designed to ensure your four-legged chum enjoys a long, healthy life. Paw through the pages of Fit Dog and discover how to be truly your dog's best pal. Find out how to stretch your budget without sacrificing the quality of care for your dag; outsmart your misbehaving dog by re-channelling his need to dig or chew in more acceptable ways; learn what to do in emergency situations and how to administer pet first aid; and realise how to make smart nutritional choices to help prevent your dog from turning into an overweight chowhound! Meer info

Epilepsy is one of the most familiar chronic neurological diseases and is a common yet challenging presentation in veterinary surgeries. This book covers seizure pathogenesis, classifications, diagnostic investigations, emergency treatments and longer term treatments, with a large section on pharmacological intervention. Filling a considerable gap in the veterinary literature, it includes tables and charts for quick reference during emergencies. Seizures can be very distressing to animals and owners, yet not all seizures are the result of epilepsy, a neurological condition. This book discusses how to distinguish between epileptic and non-neurological seizures, and provides case studies to illustrate different occurrences of epilepsy. Meer info

Andrew Gardiner and Maggie Raynor have joined forces to produce this valuable learning aid for students on canine college and veterinary courses and those working in animal care and welfare. Students are asked to label or colour various parts of the canine body in a succession of exercises covering every part of the dog and every aspect of its structure. Throughout there are revision notes, clinical pointers and tips on learning. Meer info

Manual of Diagnostic Cytology of the Dog and Cat is the ideal quick reference for the busy veterinarian in first opinion practice. It describes techniques for obtaining good quality cytological diagnostic specimens, and guides you through the interpretation of cytological findings.

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Just like humans, dogs can suffer from epilepsy. It's often described as an "electrical storm" in the brain, when millions of nerve cells fire together resulting in a seizure. These fits can vary from mild to severe, and can be dangerous for the dog and distressing for the owner to witness. Thankfully, there's a lot that can be done to help dogs with the disease live a full and happy life. Meer info

Originally released back in 1995, Your Athletic Dog was a finalist for Best Video from the Dog Writers Association of America. This groundbreaking video was ahead of its time. Clothier went beyond the traditional structural approach to look at the role of functional movement as an aspect of athletic ability. Meer info

Featuring unparalleled full-color illustrations and detailed descriptions, Miller and Evan's Anatomy of the Dog, 5th Edition　makes it easy to master the intricate details of canine morphology. Content has been updated throughout the text to reflect the latest knowledge regarding the development, structure, and function of the canine body. Chapters in the text are logically organized by body system and written by expert anatomists　who lend their extensive knowledge of particular structures. Meer info

Radiography of the Dog and Cat: Guide to Making and Interpreting Radiographs offers a comprehensive guide to producing high-quality radiographs and evaluating radiographic findings. Meer info

Many veterinary practitioners consider neurology to be one of the more difficult specialties, yet it is an area that just requires a logical and systematic approach. The latest edition of this popular Manual has been thoroughly overhauled and updated, while retaining the practical emphasis to aid information retrieval. Part 1 of this Manual describes the increasing availability of additional diagnostic tests such as MRI, which has greatly advanced this discipline but this does not devalue the importance of “the neurological examination”.DVD contained in this new edition features 100 videoclips as the one shown left. This example shows positional strabismus: A dog exhibiting a right-sided positional strabismus suggestive of ipsilateral vestibular disease. As the head is moved a variable positional nystagmus is seen, which has a fast phase to the left when horizontal, compatible with right-sided disease. (See page 195 in the Manual). Meer info