Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat

This indispensable resource explores the diagnosis and treatment of canine and feline infectious diseases. Disease coverage includes those caused by viruses, rickettsiae, chlamydias, mycoplasmas, bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, and unknown agents. Each disease is accompanied by discussions of diagnostic testing, indications and methods for sample collection and laboratory submission, interpretation of results, and performance of in-office diagnostic procedures. The book includes indications and pharmacologic considerations of antimicrobials used to treat various infections, with coverage of the clinical problems related to infectious diseases, such as environmental control of infections, immunodeficiency disorders, prevention of infection in communal environments, immunocompromised people and pets, and immunization. Also features a complete antimicrobial drug formulary, drug dosage tables, prescribing information, immunization recommendations, and a list of product manufacturers. Features An accompanying CD-ROM provides easy access to an extensive list of references for further research. A complete list of acronyms is located on the front cover for quick access to the meanings of all acronyms featured in the book. Provides complete and consistent prescribing information in easy-to-use drug dosage tables. A comprehensive drug formulary in the appendix provides key information on each drug to help adjust dosages on the basis of clinical and toxicologic data. What's New Includes coverage of newly discovered infectious agents of dogs and cats, including diagnosis and treatment considerations. Provides the latest information on foot and mouth disease virus infection. Contains up-to-date information on Australian bat lyssavirus infection in the Rabies chapter. Offers additional information on canine monocytic and granulocytic ehrlichiosis. This edition features full-color illustrations and a user-friendly layout.