The Pet Lover's Guide to Canine Arthritis and Joint Problems
Published on 29. August 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-4160-2614-3 (ISBN)
Description
Does your devoted friend long to be active and playful again? Does your beloved dog have trouble lying down or getting up? If so, your pet may be one of many suffering from arthritis. This disease may keep your canine companion from participating in daily activities such as walking, running, and swimming. "The Pet Lover's Guide to Canine Arthritis", written by leading veterinary authors, tells you about the most common topics of joint disease in dogs, what causes them, and the latest information on treatment.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Approx. 200 illustrations (150 in full color)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 133 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4160-2614-3 (9781416026143)
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Content
Foreword Introduction Part I: Osteoarthritis in Your Dog Chapter 1: What is Osteoarthritis? Chapter 2: Signs of Osteoarthritis in Dogs Chapter 3: General Causes of Osteoarthritis in Dogs Chapter 4: General Diagnosis of Osteoarthritis Part II: Treatment of Osteoarthritis Chapter 5: Principle 1. Reduction and Control of Body Weight Chapter 6: Principle 2. Nutritional Supplementation Chapter 7: Principle 3. Moderation of Exercise Chapter 8: Principle 4. Physical Therapy Chapter 9: Principle 5. Medications for Osteoarthritis PART III: Specific Joints and Osteoarthritis Chapter 10: Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder Joint Chapter 11: Osteoarthritis of the Elbow Joint Chapter 12: Osteoarthritis of the Carpus (Wrist) Chapter 13: Osteoarthritis of the Hip Chapter 14: Osteoarthritis of the Knee Chapter 15: Osteoarthritis of the Hock Part IV: Dealing With Severe Osteoarthritis Glossary Appendix 1: The OA Medical Management Diary Index