Infectious Diseases of the Dog & Cat

Completely revised and updated, the 2nd Edition of this wellknown text provides the student and the practicing small animal veterinarian with a thorough but practical reference for clinical management of infectious diseases of the dog and cat. Now emphasizes new developments in prevention and treatment for many of the more established diseases. This edition contains discussion of new diseases such as hantavirus infection, feline adenovirus infection, and feline ehrlichiosis. Also features information on new vaccines for lyme disease, feline leukemia, canine coronavirus infection and much more! Explores recently discovered diseases, including Hantavirus infection, feline adenovirus infection, and feline ehrlichiosis.Appendices provide useful information on Immunization, Laboratory Testing for Infectious Disease, Drug Dosages and more. Offers more thorough discussions of diseases that were discovered just prior to publication of the first edition, such as feline immunodeficiency virus infection and canine acidophil cell hepatitis.Discusses several new vaccines for Lyme disease, feline leukemia virus infection, and canine coronavirus infection. Presents new therapeutic agents, such as newer penicillin derivatives and the fluorquinolones and erythromycin derivatives.Reviews new therapies for treating leishmaniasis, cryptosporidiosis, and deep mycoses. New chapters on Kennel and Cattery Management and Immunocompromised people with pets.Arranged by organ system and etiologic agents for easy referral.