ContributorsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsSection AIntroduction of diseases1. General aspects of introduction to diseases, diagnosis, and management of dogs and catsRanbir Singh Jatav, Aditya Pratap, Nitin Vaishnav, and Neha Sharma1. Introduction2. Diagnosis and management of various diseases of dog and cat2.1 General systemic condition2.2 Diseases of cardiovascular system2.3 Diseases of digestive system2.4 Diseases of respiratory system2.5 Diseases of urinary system2.6 Diseases of nervous system2.7 Deficiency diseases2.8 Dermatological disorder2.9 Endocrine disorder in dogs and cats 2.10 Neonatal diseases 2.11 Bacterial diseases 2.12 Viral disease2.13 Fungal disease of dogs and cats 2.14 Parasitic diseases of canine and feline 2.15 Protozoal diseases of dogs and cats 2.16 Hereditary diseases in dogs and cats 2. Biological system of dogs and cats and its clinical managementAvnish Kumar Gautam, Manoj Kumar Sinha, Sanjay Kumar Bharti, and Anil Kumar1. Introduction 2. Musculoskeletal system of dog and cat 2.1 Skull 3. Digestive system 3.1 Salivary glands 3.2 Pharynx 3.3 Esophagus 3.4 Stomach 3.5 Small intestine3.6 Large intestine3.7 Liver3.8 Pancreas4. Respiratory system5. Male reproductive organs of dog and cat6. Female reproductive organs of bitch and queen 7. Mammary glands 8. Urinary system 9. Endocrine system 10. Sense organ 10.1 Ear 10.2 Clinical importance of surface anatomy 11. Common disorders of dog and its clinical management 12. Common endoparasitic infestation in dogs and cats 13. Common disorders of cat and its clinical management 14. Vaccination schedule: Dogs and puppies 15. Feline vaccination schedule References 3. Nutritional strategies of dogs and catsAmitava Roy, Abhishek Pathak, Alok Mishra, and Tanmoy Rana1. What is nutritionally balanced dog food? 1.1 Balanced dog food should meet your dog's energy requirements 2. Protein in dog food 2.1 Sources of protein in dog food 2.2 What does crude protein mean? 2.3 How much protein does my dog need? 2.4 Can dogs be allergic to certain proteins?2.5 Taurine in cats3. Fat in dog food3.1 Sources of fat in dog and cat food4. Carbohydrates in dog food4.1 Fiber from carbohydrates4.2 Sources of carbohydrates4.3 How much carbohydrates require for dog?5. Vitamins in dog food5.1 Which vitamins do dogs need?5.2 Do dogs need vitamin supplements?6. Minerals in dog food6.1 Which minerals do dogs need?7. Water requirements for dogs8. Homemade balanced dog food?8.1 The right puppy food?9. Classification of pet food based on the nutrient content9.1 Complete food9.2 Complementary food9.3 Mixer biscuit9.4 Snack/treat10. Dog food recommendations for overweight dogs11. Nutritional strategy to prevent disease in healthy dogs and cats11.1 Feeding the healthy dog and cat11.2 How much to feed?11.3 How to feed?11.4 What to feed?References4. Clinical examination and diagnostic perspectives in dogs and catsManisha Mehra, Omprakash Singh, and Jaykumar Desai1. Introduction2. Noninvasive diagnostic tests3. Invasive pathology test3.1 Complete blood count (CBC)3.2 Blood biochemistry3.3 Blood parasites in dogs3.4 Urine analysis3.5 Dog and cat fecal examsReferences5. Maintenance of fluids, electrolytes, and acid-base therapy in dogs and catsAbhishek Pathak, Satya Pal Singh, Raktim Saikia, and Preeti Bisht1. Introduction2. Body Fluid compartments2.1 Total body water2.2 Extracellular fluid volume2.3 Intracellular fluid volume3. Regulation of electrolytes and body fluids3.1 Effective circulating volume or ECV3.2 Antidiuretic hormone3.3 Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone axis3.4 Atrial natriuretic factor (ANF)4. Physiology of acid-base balance4.1 Metabolic acidosis4.2 Respiratory acidosis4.3 Metabolic alkalosis4.4 Respiratory alkalosis4.5 Mixed acid-base imbalances4.6 Anion gap5. Assessment of imbalances5.1 Dehydration (water depletion)5.2 Overhydration (water excess)5.3 Sodium5.4 Potassium5.5 Chloride6. Clinical features of fluid and electrolyte balance6.1 History 6.2 Clinical signs7.
