The Genetic Connection: A Guide to Health Problems in Purebred Dogs"'The Genetic Connection' is a complete guide to breed-related medical problems in purebred dogs and cats. Comprehensive but conveniently divided by body systems, this book presents conditions by breed, genetic testing availability, and prevalence data, as well as a new chapter dedicated to feline breed-related genetic disorders." - From back cover. |
Contents
The Basics of Inheritance | 1 |
Urinary System Disorders Congenital Renal Disease Ectopic Ureter | 9 |
Cardiovascular System Disorders | 29 |
Dental Disorders | 39 |
Dermatologic Conditions | 45 |
Endocrine Disorders | 65 |
Digestive System Disorders | 73 |
Portosystemic Shunts | 79 |
Dysmyelinogenesis | 143 |
Myelodysplasia | 149 |
Ophthalmologic Disorders | 159 |
Reproductive Problems | 183 |
Respiratory Disorders | 187 |
Urinary System Disorders | 189 |
Genetic Conditions in Cats | 199 |
Conditions Table | 209 |
Hemolymphatic Disorders | 83 |
Deficiency Hemophilia | 85 |
Immunologic Disorders | 95 |
Metabolic Disorders | 103 |
Musculoskeletal Disorders | 115 |
Osteochondrosis | 129 |
Nervous System Disorders | 137 |
Respiratory Disorders Brachycephalic Syndrome Hypoplastic Trachea Laryngeal Paralysis Pulmonary Fibrosis Tracheal Collapse | 221 |
187 | 229 |
List of Abbreviations | 259 |
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About the Author | 329 |
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The Genetic Connection: A Guide to Health Problems in Purebred Dogs Lowell J. Ackerman No preview available - 1999 |
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