Current Progress in Canine Medicine - Hardcover

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Dogs are prone to many types of infectious and non-infectious diseases. Viral infections such as rabies endanger a dog's health and poses a risk to public safety. Canine diseases can be broadly classified into genetic diseases, skin diseases, tumors, infectious diseases and vestibular diseases. Infectious diseases can be further classified into bacterial diseases, viral diseases, fungal diseases and parasites. Some common bacterial diseases are kennel cough, lyme disease and echrlichiosis. Major fungal infections in canines include ringworm and fungal dermatitis. Parasites like fleas and ticks can prove to be harmful for dogs and humans alike. Antibiotics such as metronidazole and doxycycline are some common medications prescribed to canines for bacterial infections. Ketoconazole is another drug often given to get relief from fungal diseases. This book includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to canine medicine. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. This book is a vital tool for all researching or studying canine medicine as it gives incredible insights into emerging trends and concepts.

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