The Genetic Connection: A Guide to Health Problems in Purebred Dogs

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About The Genetic Connection: A Guide To Health Problems

Product Description The most comprehensive collection of breed-specific diagnosis and treatment options available, this is a vital resource for any client-service-centered hospital. Whether you need to know how progressive atrophy differs in the Irish setter and the Siberian husky, or a breeder asks for information on DNA testing, you'll find answers in this book. The resource includes practical guidelines on diagnosing and treating canine health disorders; a comprehensive, fully referenced compilation of breed specific data; and helpful tables of dog breeds and the conditions to which they are susceptible. Fully reviewed by board-certified veterinarians, the information is easy to read and logically organized alphabetically by body system. New to the second edition: - Chapter on genetic disorders in cats - Updated information on the relationship between genetics and disorders throughout - New tables that show the connection between disorders, breed, mode of inheritance and which labs provide genetic testing About the Author Dr. Lowell Ackerman is a board-certified veterinary specialist, an award-winning author, an international lecturer, and a renowned expert in veterinary practice management. His vision is to develop resources for veterinarians and pet owners that elevate the standard of care for dogs and cats. Over his long veterinary career, Dr. Ackerman has been engaged in specialty practice, primary-care practice, academia, consulting, industry, and teaching. He has authored/co-authored many books, book chapters and journal articles, and has lectured extensively on topics in both medicine and management.