Canine and Feline Iridology


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This is a course workbook for the Canine - Feline Iridology Correspondence course. The price includes: The full color course workbook, access to study videos, and a copy of the Canine - Feline Iridology chart which you can have printed and laminated for your practice.You need to register for this course by emailing [email protected] to acquire these materials included in the course cost. Working with the Canine and Feline Iridology Course Workbook, you will be able to study Dog and Cat Iridology. This course will help you learn to identify current health issues as well as genetic strengths and health predispositions of dogs and cats. You can assist your animal in maintaining optimum health by learning basic iris signs that can indicate when there may be a potential health issue. There is an important distinction between a Veterinarian and an Iridologist. A Veterinarian diagnoses and treats disease, and is the sole authority on what drugs or surgery may be required according to traditional medical practices. An Iridologist educates the client about genetic predispositions, potential health issues, areas of irritation and inflammation, and other acute processes that may be occuring in the body. The pet guardian can then contact a veterinarian to look into treatment or to investigate further.Iridology can help you make informed decisions of what mix of services you may need for optimum health of your dog or cat.We hope you enjoy this introduction to Canine and Feline Iridology.




Iridology for the Cat and Dog


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Iridology is a wonderful tool that gives you a better understanding of your cats and dogs health needs.




Iridology for the Dog and Cat Trilogy of Health


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Iridology helps us see and work on causes, imbalances, so that we are working with and supplementing the body healing and growing new healthy tissue, not just treating symptoms. In General herbs are plants that are used for food, flavor or medicine. By feeding the right nutrition along with clean water and proper digestion the animal with his anate ability can heal itself. Body reflexology will release the healing power of the lymphatic system. Energy and circulation is slowed down when there is a blockage in the body. A tender spot in any part of your body indicates congestion in the energy lines. Which could mean trouble in some area that may be far removed from the tender location. With this book we cover all three iridology, herbology and reflexology.




Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases


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Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases is a practical, up-to-date resource covering the most important and cutting-edge advances in the field. Presented by a seasoned educator in a concise, highly visual format, this innovative guide keeps you current with the latest advances in this ever-changing field. 80 case studies illustrate the clinical relevance of the major infectious disease chapters. - Well-organized Major Infectious Diseases chapters break down content by etiologic agent and epidemiology, clinical signs and their pathophysiology, physical examination findings, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis, immunity, prevention, and public health implications. - Over 80 case studies illustrate how the information provided can be applied in everyday practice. - Logical approach to laboratory diagnosis guides you through all the steps needed to accurately diagnose and treat viral, bacterial, fungal, protozoal, and algal diseases. - Practical protocols provided by expert clinicians guide you in the management of canine and feline patients suspected to have infectious diseases, including handling, disinfection, isolation, and vaccination protocols. - Over 500 full color images – geographic distribution maps, life cycle drawings, and hundreds of color photographs – visually illustrate and clarify complex issues. - Easy-to-understand tables and boxes make content quickly accessible, eliminating the need to sort through dense text for critical information in the clinical setting.




Canine and Feline Nutrition - E-Book


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How well can you answer pet owners' questions about proper diet and feeding? Canine and Feline Nutrition, 3rd Edition describes the role of nutrition and its effects upon health and wellness and the dietary management of various disorders of dogs and cats. By using the book's cutting-edge research and clinical nutrition information, you'll be able to make recommendations of appropriate pet food and proper feeding guidelines. Pet nutrition experts Linda P. Case, MS, Leighann Daristotle, DVM, PhD, Michael G. Hayek, PhD, and Melody Foess Raasch, DVM, provide complete, head-to-tail coverage and a broad scope of knowledge, so you can help dog and cat owners make sound nutrition and feeding choices to promote their pets' health to prolong their lives. Tables and boxes provide quick reference to the most important clinical information. Key points summarize essential information at a glance. A useful Nutritional Myths and Feeding Practices chapter dispels and corrects common food myths. New clinical information covers a wide range of emerging nutrition topics including the role of the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid families in pet health and disease management. Coverage of pet food safety and pet food ingredients includes both commercially and home-prepared foods and provides answers to pet owners’ questions on these topics. Completely updated content reflects the latest findings in clinical nutrition research. Information regarding functional ingredients and dietary supplementation provides a scientifically based rationale for recommending or advising against dietary supplements. Guidelines for understanding pet food formulations and health claims differentiate between "market-speak" and actual clinical benefits for patients, with practice advice for evaluating and selecting appropriate foods.




The 5 Minute Veterinary Consult


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Every day, you are faced with a deluge of common and not-so-common problems. The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline offers authoritative coverage and timely answers to all your questions. It is a clinical reference loaded with practical information from leading experts in small animal practice. This text is an important resource you can use every day. A quick reference resource of internal medicine in canine and feline health, the book includes: over 700 specific disorders...contributions from nearly 300 leading authorities in the field...and 17 section editors covering every specialty of small animal practice. The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline is broken into three major sections. The Problems is a concise, targeted focus on primary signs and symptoms for fast and accurate recognition. The Laboratory offers profiles that give easy access to indications, interpretations, and pitfalls of each study to help you make better decisions and save time and money. The Diseases alphabetically lists every common condition you manage in the dog and cat, as well as less common ones, so you, ll be prepared no matter what shows up in your waiting room. All the major topics are listed alphabetically in a consistent one- or two-page format. Excellent appendices provide a convenient one-stop location for conversion tables, lab values, and drug information.




Canine and Feline Nutrition


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Describes the role of nutrition and its effects upon health and wellness and the dietary management of various disorders of dogs and cats.




Canine and Feline Nutrition and Dietetics


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The centrality of nutrition in the state of health of pets has emerged only in recent years, both to prolong their life expectancy and to prevent the onset of serious diseases such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, or liver lipidosis. The goal of this book is that each veterinarian can clearly answer the questions that are most frequently asked by the owners:Which type of food to choose? How to navigate between the different products on the market?The text also provides real recipes to be proposed in synergy with the nutritional handbooks of various food manufacturers, to consciously choose and be able to compare the nutritional characteristics of different products on the market.Nutrition is a fundamental aspect of the relationship between owners and pets and for this reason, the text also gives great importance to aspects related to behavior and alimentary disturbances on an emotional basis.




Canine and Feline Nephrology and Urology


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This is a Pageburst digital textbook; The prevalence of urinary tract diseases and disorders in small animal practice is higher than ever. The 2nd edition of Canine and Feline Nephrology and Urology makes it easy to find the information you need to accurately diagnose and manage diseases and disorders of the urinary tract in dogs and cats. Its concise outline format features practical clinical content, line drawings that clearly illustrate the initiation and progression of disease, photographs that demonstrate the clinical appearance of various lesions, and tables and boxes that offer essential information at a glance. Expert authors Dennis J. Chew, Stephen P. DiBartola, and Patricia Schenck keep you current with revised and brand-new content based upon the latest studies and evidence-based medicine, helping you prevent and most effectively manage kidney, bladder, and related conditions. Outline format with concise, clinically focused content helps you quickly and easily find the information you need to accurately diagnose and effectively manage urinary tract diseases and disorders. Practical clinical tips and guidelines including algorithms, FAQs, and case management recommendations. Special boxes highlight key information at a glance. Concise, need-to-know information about renal and lower urinary tract pathophysiology provides essential background for clinical application. Evidence-based coverage of hot topics such as the relationship between behavioral stressors and urinary tract disease, treatments for idiopathic cystitis, and dietary modifications for the prevention and treatment of urinary tract problems helps you provide the latest and best care for your patients.




Canine and Feline Dermatology Drug Handbook


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This comprehensive handbook summarizes dermatological drugs for feline and canine patients. It covers oral, topical and injectable medications suitable for cats and dogs. Vital information given for each drug includes: indications, contraindications, mechanism of action, dosage, formulations, side-effects, drug interactions and monitoring. Both American and European trade names are provided alongside generic names for ease of reference. The book is divided into 4 sections. The first covers systemic dermatological agents. The second section presents topical dermatological agents. The third section covers allergen-specific immunotherapy. The fourth section lists dermatological conditions and the drugs commonly used to treat each disease, and directs the reader to the information on those drugs. Canine and Feline Dermatology Drug Handbook is an essential reference for quick daily use in a clinical setting. Ideal for veterinarians in first opinion practice as well as those specializing in dermatology. KEY FEATURES Lists drugs alphabetically for treatment of dermatological diseases in dogs and cats Covers oral, topical and injectable drugs Includes both American and European trade names Written by dermatology and pharmacology specialists Presented in an easy-to-use reference format