Parasites and pets : a veterinary nursing guide /
Hany M. Elsheikha, BVSc, MSc, PhD, FRSPH, PGCHE, FHEA, DipEVPC, University of Nottingham ; Ian Wright, BVS, MSc, MRCVS, Mount Veterinary Practice ; John McGarry, MSc, PhD, SFHEA, University of Liverpool.
- 1 online resource (x, 158 pages) : illustrations, charts
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to parasitology -- Parasites of the gastrointestinal system -- Parasites of the respiratory system -- Parasites of the cardiovascular system -- Parasites of the skin and muscles -- Parasites of the eye and nervous system -- Parasites of the urogenital system -- Key skills for the veterinary nurse in diagnostic parasitology -- Parasite control clinics -- Parasite control and pet travel.
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This book, inclusive of 10 chapters, focuses on important parasitic diseases of cats and dogs. Each chapter discusses parasitoses specific to organ systems, i.e., gastrointestinal system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, skin and muscles, eye and nervous system, and urogenital system. In addition, several chapters are devoted to the discussion of key skills in diagnostic parasitology, parasite control clinics and parasite control in relation to pet travel. With these contents, this book will be of valuable use to both veterinary nurses and students.