Beschreibung:
Breed Predispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats, Third Edition provides a comprehensive exploration of current knowledge of breed predispositions based on rigorous examination of primary research. Incorporates the latest research, new testing methods, and newly-discovered predispositions and diseases Provides expanded information on genetics, epidemiology, and longevity Includes key characteristics of diseases, including pathogenesis, genetics, risks, and common presentations Indexes dogs and cats by breed, with listings of common inherited and predisposed disorders organized by body system Includes absolute and relative frequency/occurrence data for conditions, along with references to further information
Breed Predispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats, Third Edition provides a comprehensive exploration of current knowledge of breed predispositions based on rigorous examination of primary research.* Incorporates the latest research, new testing methods, and newly-discovered predispositions and diseases* Provides expanded information on genetics, epidemiology, and longevity* Includes key characteristics of diseases, including pathogenesis, genetics, risks, and common presentations* Indexes dogs and cats by breed, with listings of common inherited and predisposed disorders organized by body system* Includes absolute and relative frequency/occurrence data for conditions, along with references to further information
Authors biographiesForewordIntroductionAbbreviationsBasic and clinical geneticsEpidemiologyLongevityMethodsPart I: Dog breeds (needs to be expanded as per previous edition)Part II: Cat breedsPart III: Disease descriptionsReferences