Horse Owner's Veterinary Handbook
ISBN: 9780470126790 | 0470126795
Edition: 3rdFormat: Hardcover
Publisher: INGRAM PUB SERVICES
Pub. Date: 7/15/2008
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A fully updated edition of the classic equine health reference-an indispensable guide for every horse ownerChock-full of information, the latest edition of the trusted classic is organized to allow you to find what you need-with confidence and ease.A special Index of Signs and Symptoms is on the inside of the front cover for fast referral. Consult this if your horse exhibits any symptoms or unexplained behavior.A detailed Contents list outlines the organs and body systems that are the sites of disease.A General Index gives you a comprehensive g... MORE
| Introduction | |
| Emergencies | |
| Handling and Restraint | |
| Abdominal Pain (Colic) | |
| Burns | |
| Cardiovascular Collapse | |
| Dehydration | |
| Electric Shock | |
| Exertional Myopathy (The Tying-Up Syndrome and Azoturia) | |
| Heat Stroke | |
| Insect Stings, Spiders, and Scorpions | |
| Poisoning | ... MORE|
| Shock | |
| Snake and Lizard Bites | |
| Sudden Unexplained Death | |
| Parasites | |
| Internal Parasites (Worms) | |
| Controlling Internal Parasites | |
| External Parasites | |
| Controlling External Parasites | |
| Infectious Diseases | |
| Bacterial Diseases | |
| Viral Diseases | |
| Rickettsial Diseases | |
| Systemic Fungal Diseases | |
| Protozoan Diseases | |
| Antibodies and Immunity | |
| Vaccinations | |
| The Skin and Coat | |
| How to Avoid Coat and Skin Problems | |
| Sorting Out Skin Problems | |
| Abnormal Sweating | |
| Allergies | |
| Pyoderma | |
| Fungus Infections | |
| Seborrhea | |
| Environmental and Traumatic Skin Disorders | |
| Tumors and Cancers | |
| The Eyes | |
| Field of Vision | |
| The Eye Exam | |
| If Your Horse Has an Eye Problem | |
| The Eyelids | |
| Foreign Bodies and Chemicals in the Eye | |
| The Outer Eye | |
| The Eyeball | |
| The Tearing Mechanism | |
| The Cornea | |
| The Inner Eye | |
| The Blind Horse | |
| The Ears | |
| Ear Care | |
| The Pinna | |
| The Ear Canal | |
| The Middle and Inner Ear | |
| The Mouth | |
| Signs of Mouth Problems | |
| Problems in the Mouth | |
| The Teeth | |
| Taking Care of Your Horse's Teeth | |
| Dental Problems | |
| The Feet | |
| The Laminae | |
| The Elastic Tissues | |
| The Hoof as a Shock Absorber | |
| Hoof Care | |
| Putting on Horseshoes | |
| Natural Hoof Care | |
| Foot Wounds and Injuries | |
| Foot and Hoof Diseases | |
| Navicular Disease | |
| Laminitis (Founder) | |
| Equine Metabolic Syndrome | |
| The Musculoskeletal System | |
| Conformation and Soundness | |
| Lameness | |
| Tendon Injuries | |
| Bursitis | |
| Joint and Ligament Injuries | |
| Periostitis | |
| Developmental Orthopedic Diseases | |
| Arthritis | |
| Broken Bones | |
| Muscle Injuries and Diseases | |
| The Respiratory System | |
| Nasopharyngeal Endoscopy | |
| Signs of Nasal Irritation | |
| The Nasopharynx | |
| The Guttural Pouches | |
| The Soft Palate and Epiglottis | |
| The Throat | |
| The Larynx | |
| The Lower Respiratory System | |
| The Cardiovascular System | |
| Evaluating the Circulation | |
| Arrhythmias | |
| Congestive Heart Failure | |
| Cardiovascular Disease | |
| Vascular Diseases | |
| Anemia | |
| Equine Blood Types | |
| The Urinary System | |
| Signs of Urinary Tract Disease | |
| Diagnosing Urinary Tract Diseases | |
| Urinary Tract Infections | |
| Paralyzed Bladder | |
| Uroliths (Urinary Tract Stones) | |
| Kidney Failure | |
| Kidney Diseases | |
| The Nervous System | |
| The Neurological Examination | |
| Cranial Nerve Paralysis | |
| Peripheral Nerve Injuries | |
| Head Trauma | |
| Spinal Cord Problems | |
| Brain and Spinal Cord Infections | |
| Seizures | |
| The Digestive System | |
| The Esophagus | |
| The Stomach | |
| Peritonitis | |
| The Small Intestines | |
| Intestinal Obstructions | |
| Colic | |
| The Liver | |
| The Rectum and Anus | |
| Constipation | |
| Diarrhea | |
| Nutrition and Feeding | |
| Nutritional Requirements | |
| Feedstuffs | |
| How to Feed Your Horse | |
| Weight Gain and Loss | |
| Wood Chewing and Cribbing | |
| Forage Toxicities | |
| Sex and Reproduction | |
| The Mare | |
| The Estrous (Heat) Cycle | |
| Abnormal Heat Cycles | |
| Prepari | |
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Thomas Gore, DVM, has been practicing veterinary medicine for over thirty years. Growing up on a cattle ranch in the mountains of western Colorado, he has been caring for, and caring about, horses all his life.
Paula Gore, MT ASCP, began training colts when she was fifteen years old. Her equine experiences include racetrack work, an Arabian breeding facility, showing in both English and Western disciplines, competing in team penning, and cattle work.
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