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Feline Husbandry: Diseases and Management in the Multiple-Cat Environment. By Niels C. Pedersen. 1991. American Veterinary Publications, ISBN: 0-939674-29-7. 453 pages. Includes index. This is the book that every cat breeder should own. Within its eight chapters and appendix is information ranging from the history of the domestic cat, an overview of cat breeds, genetic principles and disorders, infectious diseased, reproduction, behavior, toxicology and nutrition. Also included is an invaluable chapter in cattery design and management, and an appendix with sample sales/breeding contracts. Each chapter includes additional references for further reading.
Feline Infectious Diseases. By Niels C. Pedersen. 1988. 404 pages. Includes index. American Veterinary Publications, ISBN: 0-939674-20-3 Divided into five sections (58 chapters), including viral, bacterial, parasitic, and mycoplasmal- and chlamydial-type diseases. Although I wish for a new edition, since medical information ten years old is most likely not ground-breaking any longer, Dr. Pederson remains one of the most respected authorities in the field of feline medicine. This book gives a thorough overview of the most common (and some less so) infectious diseases that affect cats. Each chapter covers a specific disease, and provides additional related references if further reading is desired. Overall, despite its age, a good reference text to have, and a handy companion to Feline Husbandry.
Handbook of Feline Medicine. Edited by Josephine Wills and Alice Wolf. 1993. 415 pages. Includes appendix and index. Pergamon Press, ISBN: 0-08-040830-3. An absolute must for any cattery operator or breeder, this practical handbook is sectioned into twenty-three chapters, covering every aspect of feline medicine. Detailed coverage is given to various disorders, arranged by body system, with an additional chapter covering infectious diseases. Separate chapters discuss handling, nutrition, behavioral problems, and husbandry practices. The text is illustrated with photographs, drawings and numerous tables and charts, and the appendix provides a very handy list of common abbreviations found throughout the text.
The Feline Patient: Essentials of Diagnosis and Treatment. By Gary D. Norsworthy, Mitchell A. Crystal, and Sharon K. Fooshee. 1998. 559 pages. Includes appendices and index. Williams & Wilkins, ISBN: 0-683-06556-4. Although it is written for veterinarians, this recent text is an outstanding reference source for the serious breeder or feline care giver. The book is arranged into two parts, Syndromes and Diseases, plus the appendices. More than 125 short chapters cover everything from fleas and stud tail to FIP and cardiomyopathy. Each chapter provides a brief but thorough description of the disorder, and includes methods of diagnosis and recommended treatments. At the end of each chapter is a short bibliography for more in-depth reading. The well-developed appendices include descriptions of standard testing procedures and normal laboratory values, and a drug formulary of most common pharmaceuticals.
Veterinary Drug Handbook, Third Edition. By Donald C. Plumb. 1999. 760 pages. Includes appendices and indexes. Iowa State University Press, $49.95 ISBN: 0-8138-2444-3 (Desk Edition). The most recent edition of this outstanding reference source is a must for the serious breeder's most basic library. The book contains detailed information for more than 370 drug monographs, including commonly used human drugs, as well as drugs approved for veterinary use. Arranged alphabetically, the drug monographs contain information on pharmacology and pharmacokinetics, uses and indications, dosages and forms available, and fully-referenced dosages by species. Each monograph also includes potential adverse effects, precautions, and contraindications. All drugs are indexed by generic and trade names, as well as by use or indication. The comprehensive appendix includes such information as conversion tables, reference laboratory values, abbreviations, and drug company information. Most useful as a reference tool, and in conjunction with regular veterinary care.
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