Canine Parasites and Parasitic Diseases

Offers a concise summary of the most important parasites affecting dogs

Seppo Saari (Author), Anu Näreaho (Author), Sven Nikander (Author)

9780128141120, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 10 November 2018

287 pages
27.6 x 21.5 x 1.9 cm, 0.79 kg

Canine Parasites and Parasitic Diseases offers a concise summary, including the distribution, epidemiology, lifecycle, morphology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, prophylaxis and therapeutic measures on the most important parasites affecting dogs. The book includes their classification, structure, lifecycles, occurrence, and the diagnosis and treatment of infestations. Chapters are presented in a consistent and logical format with extensive use of tables, photographs and line drawings that help veterinarians and students quickly find answers to questions. The book informs on 100 different species of parasite related to the canine world and is is aimed not only at veterinary practitioners but also in dog enthusiasts, pharmacies and laboratories.

1. Introduction2. Protozoa3. Trematoda4. Cestoda5. Nematoda6. Acanthocephala7. Annelida8. Insecta9. Arachnida10. Crustacea11. Diagnostics12. Therapy and Control13. Immunology

Subject Areas: Medical parasitology [MMFP]