Health and Welfare of Brachycephalic (Flat-faced) Companion Animals:A Complete Guide for Veterinary and Animal Professionals

Health and Welfare of Brachycephalic (Flat-faced) Companion Animals:A Complete Guide for Veterinary and Animal Professionals

近距离短头颅伴侣动物的健康与福利：兽医与动物专业人士完全指南
畜牧、兽医科学基础学科

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发货周期：预计5-7周发货

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Edited by Rowena Packer and Dan O’Neill

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CRC Press

出版时间

2021年07月15日

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9780367207243

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408

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254 x 178 mm (7 x 10)

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英文

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5 分

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Health and welfare issues of brachycephalic (flat-faced) animals are one of the most pressing problems facing companion animals right now. Dogs, in particular, are suffering from a ‘brachycephalic crisis’ resulting from a perfect storm where predispositions to an array of health issues are amplified by a population boom for certain brachycephalic breeds such as the French Bulldog and Pug. But yet,;for many owners, these dogs represent the perfect companion: endearing personas and cute looks in a socially desirable package. So where is the truth in all of this? This book will equip veterinary professionals, animal welfare scientists, breeders and owners with the fuller story about brachycephalic health and welfare. The first half of the book provides the context of how and why we are in this crisis, offering in-depth historical, social, ethical, communication, nursing, welfare, epidemiological, genetics and international perspectives. The second half shifts towards the clinical arena, with chapters that cover the background, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the many unique healthcare needs of brachycephalic animals. Cutting-edge knowledge is shared on a range of disciplines including respiratory disease, ophthalmology, dermatology, dentistry, neurology, obesity, reproduction and anesthesia. With twenty chapters written by world-leading experts, lifetimes of experience and knowledge are condensed into the first book dedicated exclusively to brachycephaly in companion animals. This essential reference resource will inform, challenge and stimulate; it will open your mind to new opportunities for you to improve the welfare of brachycephalic animals by your personal and collective choices and actions. But prepare to be surprised: you may just find that your views on brachycephaly in companion animals will be changed forever.

Introduction: The brachycephalic boom - where are we now and how have we got here? Rowena M. A. Packer and Dan G. O’Neill PART 1 A historical perspective of brachycephalic breed health and the role of the veterinary profession Alison Skipper Flat-faced fandom: Why do people love brachycephalic dogs and keep coming back for more? Rowena M. A. Packer Ethical challenges of treating brachycephalic dogs Anne Quain, Siobhan Mullan and Paul McGreevy Discussing brachycephalic health with current and prospective dog owners Zoe Belshaw and Sean Wensley Nurses and the brachycephalic patient - practical considerations and the role of veterinary nurses in improving brachycephalic health Kate Price The epidemiology of brachycephaly - prevalence and risk factors of common disorders, and implications of changing demographics Dan G. O’Neill The genetics of brachycephaly, population genetics and current health testing for brachycephalic breeds David Sargan International and national approaches to brachycephalic breed health reforms Brenda N. Bonnett, Monique Megens, Dan G. O’Neill and Ake Hedhammar PART 2 Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) - Clinical assessment and decision making Jane Ladlow and Nai-Chieh Liu Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) - Surgical management and post-operative management Michael S. Tivers and Elizabeth Leece Ophthalmology in practice for brachycephalic breeds Marian Matas Riera Dermatological problems in the brachycephalic patient Hilary Jackson and Deborah Gow Dental and Oral Health for the Brachycephalic Companion Animal Fraser Hale Brain disorders associated with brachycephaly Clare Rusbridge and Penny Knowler Vertebral malformations and spinal disease in brachycephalic breeds Steven De Decker and Rodrigo Gutierrez-Quintana Obesity and weight management of brachycephalic breeds Eleanor Raffan Reproduction in brachycephalic companion animal species Aoife Reid, Laura Cuddy and Dan G. O’Neill Anaesthesia for the brachycephalic patient Frances Downing and Rebecca Robinson Conclusion: Can a brachycephalic dog be a healthy dog, and how do we achieve this? Dan G. O’Neill and Rowena M. A. Packer

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