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In the mid-twentieth century, modern humans took control of the reproductive processes. The sexual revolution has brought us the birth control pill and the artificial insemination of our herds. Humans are the first mammal to have their genitals at their fingertips and finally gain control over reproductive processes. Modern humans also gained control over the reproduction of livestock, including poultry. Meat for consumption in the factory industry...
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Sie lesen dieses Buch stellvertretend für Ihren Hund. Während Frauchen und Herrchen durch das Auftreten dieser Krankheit enorme Belastungen erleben, darf eines nicht vergessen werden. Er ist das wahre Opfer und der Patient in erster Linie. Hunde haben wie wir Menschen in den zurückliegenden Jahrzehnten an Lebenserwartung hinzugewonnen. Damit geht eine pathologische Beeinträchtigung ihrer besten Fähigkeiten einher. Auch bei unseren Vierbeinern...
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This is a basic dog care title. The topics include picking a pet, supplies for pets, puppy proofing homes, the major preventable diseases of dogs and the vaccines for these diseases, ticks and tick diseases, dental care, nutrition, spaying and neutering, pregnancy and delivery of pups, arthritis, finding lost dogs, emergency care, pet exams, senior pets, and a brief chapter on training.
This book is an excellent reference for new pet owners, families,...
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La obra ha sido concebida para que el especialista en pequeños animales tenga a mano una guía que le permita actualizar y ampliar su capacidad para interpretar los datos de laboratorio efectuados en perros y gatos, así como su habilidad para relacionarlos e integrarlos con la anamnesis, examen físico y otras pruebas complementarias. Tanto profesionales como estudiantes encontrarán respuestas claras y debidamente fundamentadas a las preguntas...
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St. Martin's Press
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2011
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viii, 243 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
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The veterinarian author relates stories revealing that llamas do not enjoy having their toenails trimmed, Scottish Highland cattle prefer each other to their medical caregivers, and amorous burros need to be neutered expediently.
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When vet Alex Tinson was plucked from the Australian outback to be chief vet in charge of the United Arab Emirates President's racing camels, he was given a mission: to make the camels the best in all of Arabia. Thirty years later he is still there, having become the world's leading camel vet while caring for a menagerie of unusual animals along the way. But this is more than a story about exotic creatures. It is about crossing boundaries of race...
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When The Vet Is Away: A Comprehensive Health Handbook For Cats is a must-have resource for feline lovers everywhere. This meticulously crafted guide offers a holistic approach to cat care, addressing every aspect of your cat's well-being from kittenhood to their golden years.This book is more than just a manual; it's a journey through the world of feline health and happiness. From understanding your cat's anatomy and decoding their unique language...
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A Paw Partnership charts a path toward hope and healing through partnerships between pet parents and the professionals who care for their pets.
Neha Taneja knew the statistics. From her vantage point as veterinary practice manager, she'd watched the industry take its toll on her peers. Now she, too, was on the brink of burnout. By stepping away from the profession, Taneja found the compelling perspective offered in A Paw Partnership: How the...
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Después de haber sido arrojado de un coche en movimiento en una autopista y rescatado de la perrera por Brian Porter y su esposa, Dexter tuvo una vida feliz en su familia de perros de rescate. Se hizo conocido como el "Perro de los Pájaros" por su amor a las aves silvestres que visitaban el jardín del autor todos los días, hasta que comenzó a interactuar con ellas. El 8 de junio de 2019, Dexter - un cruce de labrador y staffy - falleció después...
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Andrew writes his life story as a boy who becomes a Veterinary surgeon in a simple and informative style.
He charts the journey from student to retired vet in 25 chapters each of which is the title of a piece of contemporary pop music. His love of animals on this voyage come through vividly but the pressures of running his own business and managing with the day-to-day stress are not ignored. This book is a must read for all veterinary students about...
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The trouble with lions is that while you are conducting a pregnancy test, you need to be equally, if not more, aware of what you can learn from the lion's other end. That is one lesson that Jerry Haigh brings home in this fascinating collection of stories about working with wild animals in Africa. Conversational in tone, conservational in theme-you will be right beside Jerry, wife Jo, and a colourful cast of vets, guides, and wardens as they scour...
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En el presente trabajo se ofrece un estudio metódico y funcional centrado en el sistema circulatorio periférico. Sin desechar el enfoque clásico -evidente soporte del conocimiento médico actual- este libro permite profundizar en algunos de los mecanismos comunes a todas las respuestas neurocirculatorias que se observan en los organismos que se estudian y se tratan desde la medicina veterinaria.
El recorrido de estas páginas permitirán al lector...
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Esta es la historia de Cassie: una perrita de rescate que tenía poco más de dos años cuando se unió a la familia de rescates de Brian y Juliet, habiendo tenido ya tres dueños anteriores en su corta vida. La pequeña terrier pronto se abrió camino en los corazones de la familia, y sus payasadas y su actitud sobredimensionada le valieron rápidamente los apodos de'El hurón loco' y'La bruja malvada del Oeste'. Cassie puede describirse mejor como...
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Dogs are wo-man's best friend. Dogs are family. We love them and they loves us back-unconditionally. Like we humans, dogs get ailments. They may experience anxieties and stress. As they age, dogs suffer aches and pains, just like we do. So we take our canine friend to the local veterinarian to tend to their ailment. Often, the Vet prescribes medication-a powerful pharmaceutical, which is usually effective, although not always. Pharmaceuticals, like...
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Esta obra, dedicada a los animales de compañía, proporciona respuesta a todas las preguntas sobre salud que se puede plantear el propietario de uno de estos animales. Aquí encontrará todo tipo de informaciones al respecto:
- consejos prácticos para el día a día;
- actuaciones que se pueden llevar a cabo en situaciones de emergencia;
- prevención y control veterinario.
Los autores, con gran experiencia en la práctica veterinaria, desarrollan...
56) The Diseases of the Dog and Their Treatment: Containing Information on Fevers, Inflammation, Man
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This book contains a comprehensive guide to the diseases and ailments of dogs, with information on fevers, inflammation, mange, and other common problems. This comprehensive and timeless text includes a wealth of invaluable information for those with a practical interest in the management and care of these wonderful animals, and it would make for a great addition to collections of related literature. The chapters of this book include: "Kennel Management...
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De toute antiquité, la médecine et la philosophie, unies comme deux sœurs, ont travaillé à la recherche du principe qui anime le monde vivant…
Nous basant sur les derniers travaux scientifiques, nous essayerons de déterminer la force unique, cause de la vie, l'Irritabilité, qui pourrait bien n'être au fond qu'une des forces du principe découvert par Newton ; enfin nous chercherons à établir l'action de cette propriété dans la pathogénie…...
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Is your new puppy making your house into a disaster area?
Tired of the smell, the cleaning bills, and the frustration of housebreaking a puppy through trial and error?
Well say goodbye to the mess-your obedient, housebroken pet can be yours in just 7 days!
There's nothing quite as frustrating as struggling to housebreak a new puppy.
It's by far the most annoying, least fulfilling part of pet ownership. The housebreaking process causes stress that...
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The Spirit of Animal Healing is the follow up to Dr. Marty Goldstein's bestselling book on holistic veterinary medicine, The Nature of Animal Healing.
It is chock full of the very latest integrative medical knowledge (which combines conventional therapies with complementary and alternative medicine). Coupled with the vast amount of specialized expertise and learning Dr. Marty has gained from his own practice over the past 45-years, the book takes...
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"...Each breed of chicken listed in the field guide is thoroughly described and is illustrated by color photos. The book tells you all about the bird, detailing each breed's particular usefulness, adaptation to climate, coloration, number of eggs typically laid, foraging ability, temperament, and unique qualities. There are fun facts about varieties of chickens, as well as information about color and comb varieties, rare breeds, classification, and...
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