Dog Health & Disease: Professional Manual ©2020

Dog Health & Disease: Professional Manual – PetFacts™

by Dr David M. Horan

BVSc MRCVS BSc PGDipEd TAE40110

Veterinarian, Biology Educator & Science Teacher

This Book contains essential information regarding the professional care and suited to Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Nurses, Animal Care Workers and anyone who works with animals as well as the average pet owner.

NB: Available NOW in these formats – Kindle eBook and Print on demand Paperback & HardCover.

Each title in the PetFacts™ Series is a Professional Manual as used in Training Organisations and day-to-day workplaces alike. These are essential texts for Veterinarians, VNs, Vet Technicians, Animal Attendants and anyone who works with animals as well as the average pet owner.

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CONTENTS

Introduction

Part A General Considerations

Topic 1 Definitions: health, disease, and related terms
Topic 2 The causes of disease
Topic 3 The agents of infectious diseases
Topic 4 The spread of infectious diseases
Topic 5 The prevention and control of infectious diseases

Part B Health Assessment

Topic 6 Health Assessment
Terminology
Topic 7 Signs of Ill Health in Dogs
Topic 8 The Clinical Examination
Topic 9 Distant Examination
Topic 10 Close Examination
Signs of ill-health
Topic 11 Examining the Patient – Cardinal Signs
Health Assessment Forms

Part C Disease Caused by Internal Factors

Topic 12 Canine hereditary and congenital diseases
Topic 13 Canine DNA Testing
Topic 14 Canine immunogenic diseases
Topic 15 Canine diseases due to nutrient deficiencies or metabolic defects
Table of Minerals & Vitamins
The Main Metabolic Diseases of Dogs
Topic 16 Canine neoplasia
Topic 17 Canine skin diseases: a summary
Topic 18 Other common canine diseases

Part D Disease Caused by External Factors

Topic 19 Canine diseases due to mechanical and thermal injuries
Topic 20 Canine diseases due to poisons and venoms
1. Poisons, classified by clinical effect
2. Venoms
Topic 21 Canine infectious diseases
Topic 22 Canine Parasitic diseases
Notes on Anthelmintics
Common Parasiticides

Part E W(O)HS Considerations

Topic 23 The zoonoses: a summary
Topic 24 Glossary of Pathology Terms

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Description

Description

Dog Health Disease: Professional Manual

You will find each of these texts Dog Health Disease: Professional Manual an extremely useful reference book and practical guide that you can carry with you on your phone or tablet so that it is available when and where you need it 24/7.

Dog Health Disease: Professional Manual

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This Book is an integral part of these courses:

PetSkills™ Animal Studies Certificate (Level 1) International Course

PetSkills™ Dog Walker Certificate (Level 1) International Course

PetSkills™ Doggy Day Carer Certificate (Level 1) International Course

PetSkills™ Dog Trainer Certificate (Level 1) International Course

PetSkills™ Puppy Preschool Leader Certificate (Level 1) International Course

PetSkills™ Dog Groomer Certificate (Level 1) International Course

PetSkills™ Pet Store Attendant Certificate (Level 1) International Course

PetSkills™ Kennel Attendant Certificate (Level 1) International Course

What’s in Our Courses:

Each Course is made up of 9 Units.

Each Unit includes a Theory and Practical Workbook that you complete and return to the Academy for Assessment.

The Theory part of the Unit is made up of a mixture of questions, exercises, assignments and/or reports.
The Practical part is made up of specially chosen skills – activities, worksheets, and/or projects – some have videos illustrating important aspects (Skills).
The Practical Assessment involves the student practising the skill with an animal care professional such as a Veterinary Surgeon or Kennel Manager in their location. Then Videoing the student undertaking the skills.
The only prerequisites are a computer (and internet connection), mobile phone or video camera, a professional to do the practical skills with, this book and, of course, enrolling in the course online.
All courses are available worldwide – in fact Globally!
All Responses must be in English.
On successful Completion of the course you get a certificate – Certificate Qualification (Certificate, Advanced Certificate or Diploma as appropriate) – that you can print off, suitable for framing.