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Physical Therapy and Massage for the Dog

Interest in canine massage and physical therapy has grown as greater emphasis is placed on the general fitness and agility of dogs as pets and as sporting animals. This book details the prevention management and treatment of movement and allied disorders. It encompasses detailed assessments treatment programmes that involve hands-on therapy along with dynamic remedial and strengthening techniques using exercise plans. Following succinct discussion of the relevant canine anatomy and physiology the authors provide chapters on each of the key topics: movement and muscles; exercise; preparation for sports performance; rehabilitation techniques; massage and physical therapy; and common relevant pathologies affecting dogs. Physical Therapy and Massage for the Dog is of interest to all those involved in canine welfare including veterinary practitioners veterinary students therapists dog owners and dog trainers.

GBP 35.99

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How to Raise a Puppy A Dog-centric Approach

How to Raise a Puppy moves away from the traditional approach to raising puppies focused on obedience and control and instead takes an holistic dog-centred approach. Drawing on research into how dogs naturally rear their young and how dogs have evolved to behave and spend their time it supports a new way of sharing our lives with our dogs. It also offers advice on dealing with some of the common challenges people experience with puppies and tips for managing adolescence. A much-needed resource for dog trainers veterinarians and behaviourists to recommend to clients this conveys a powerful message to help overcome all too common issues so many people have with their puppies. Packed with practical advice it offers an overdue puppy perspective with respect for a dog as a sentient being at its core. | How to Raise a Puppy A Dog-centric Approach

GBP 12.99

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Demystifying Dog Behaviour for the Veterinarian

The behaviour textbook that's been missing! - Dr Mandy Roshier University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science UK This practical guide for busy veterinarians demystifies the apparently complex nature of canine behaviour while simultaneously emphasising its importance. Authored by acclaimed veterinary behaviour consultant Kendal Shepherd the book provides practical knowledge of dog behaviour and an understanding of how to talk about it with clients. Shepherd shows how this can enhance the relationship between owner and pet and between dog and environment including the vet surgery as well as improve the vet’s own sense of fulfilment and enjoyment of practice. From a discussion on the true nature of obedience to stressing the importance of behavioural indicators when assessing pain and mental welfare and finally by reminding vets of their obligations under Dangerous Dogs legislation the emphasis is on the prevention of aggression throughout. Packed with anecdotes drawn from real-life cases easy to read and understand the principles explained can be effortlessly assimilated into the average consultation without the need for lengthy report-writing. | Demystifying Dog Behaviour for the Veterinarian

GBP 24.99

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Cadaver Dog Handbook Forensic Training and Tactics for the Recovery of Human Remains

Intended for those who train and handle cadaver dogs this book also encompasses information for those who work closely with them such as police death investigators and anthropologists. Its interdisciplinary approach is useful to any member of a forensic team who regularly participates in or evaluates the results of the human remains search effort. Cadaver Dog Handbook sets out the principles and procedures for the training and handling of dogs for the location of human remains. It explains scent theory and its applications introduces basic training and searching strategies/tactics and covers the legal and taphonomic issues associated with dog searches. Intended for those who train and handle cadaver dogs this book also encompasses information for those who work closely with them such as police death investigators and anthropologists. Its interdisciplinary approach is useful to any member of a forensic team who regularly participates in or evaluates the results of the human remains search effort. | Cadaver Dog Handbook Forensic Training and Tactics for the Recovery of Human Remains

GBP 66.99

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Veterinary Cytology Dog Cat Horse and Cow: Self-Assessment Color Review Second Edition

Key features: Full-colour with over 240 photomicrographs Covers the dog the cat the horse and the cow The new edition adds 89 brand new cases and updates all the existing content to ensure its continued relevance in practice Adds ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ at the end the book to further test the reader’s knowledge This highly visual book provides a comprehensive survey of cytological features and patterns as an aid to study revision and continuing education for veterinarians in practice and training. Illustrated in full-colour with over 240 photomicrographs the cases are presented randomly and appear as self-assessment questions with detailed explanatory answers. Species covered include the dog the cat the horse and the cow. The new edition adds 89 brand new cases and updates all the existing content to ensure its continued relevance in practice. It also includes ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ at the end the book to further test the reader’s knowledge. This fully-revised second edition continues to be an invaluable reference for veterinary practitioners veterinary students nurses and technicians. | Veterinary Cytology Dog Cat Horse and Cow: Self-Assessment Color Review Second Edition

GBP 39.99

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Cardiovascular Disease in Companion Animals Dog Cat and Horse

*Note that the supplementary electronic material for Chapters 26-40 will be available in the Support Material tab soon* This new edition of Cardiovascular Disease in Companion Animals authored by two leading experts in the field now covers the horse as well as the dog and cat. The comprehensive superbly illustrated book has been completely revised and expanded from the original Cardiovascular Disease in Small Animal Medicine. Five key sections provide clearly written overviews of normal cardiovascular structure and function pathophysiologic derangements and their manifestations clinical cardiology testing and interpretation and extensive guidance for cardiovascular disease diagnosis and management. A broad collection of clinical images graphics tables diagrams and a Summary Drug Tables for each species enhances the book’s utility as a practical clinical resource. Up-to-date references support the focus on cardiovascular diseases and reflect important developments in veterinary cardiology and practice. A valuable companion website contains videos and additional images to enhance each chapter. Since first publication in 2007 Dr Ware’s authoritative yet user-friendly guide to cardiovascular diseases in veterinary practice has been widely praised. This book contains even more illustrations of the highest quality. Coverage also includes diagnostic considerations for various clinical problems procedures and techniques for patient evaluation and detailed management strategies for congestive heart failure arrhythmias and other complications of cardiovascular disease. This second edition is a must-have for veterinary practitioners students interns residents and others with an in-depth interest in veterinary cardiology. | Cardiovascular Disease in Companion Animals Dog Cat and Horse

GBP 170.00

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How to Build a Puppy Into a Healthy Adult Dog

Dogs do not demonstrate discomfort or pain in a way that can be easily translated by us humans so we often miss that they are physically struggling. Understanding that making some very simple changes to our homes activities exercise regimes and how we train our puppies will have a massive positive impact on our dogs' lives. Using her world-renowned Galen Myotherapy knowledge and approach Robertson suggests and explains in detail how small profoundly important but easy to implement changes can improve the way we not only look after and develop our puppies but also how maintenance of this easy programme continues your puppy’s journey through into healthy adolescence and maturity. Environment exercise and activity habits have deep ongoing effects and How to Build a Puppy . into a healthy adult dog explores ways in which positive change can be integrated easily into our normal lives. The book culminates into a full programme called the Galen Myotherapy Puppy Physical Development Programme©. Including: A dedicated section on anatomy explaining in a functional way how everything in the body interrelates to form a functional moving structure Practical advice that is made logical and easy to interpret by the use of clear comparative descriptions as well as clear diagrams and pictures showing the movement and biomechanics of dogs Exercises and activities in a practical programme for all situations that can be followed to help build good foundations A full pictorial explanation of why so many 'traditional' exercise routines and activities are in fact incredibly damaging for our dogs This book will help canine professionals better advise their clients but also empower all readers to make their own changes as well as having a better all-round understanding to enable more pertinent questions from their vet breeder or puppy trainer. | How to Build a Puppy Into a Healthy Adult Dog

GBP 21.99

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Skin Diseases of the Dog and Cat

A Colour Handbook of Skin Diseases of the Dog and Cat was one of the first books to bring key information about skin diseases to clinicians in an easy-to-use problem-oriented format. This fully revised and updated Third Edition responds to the huge growth in knowledge about skin conditions over the last decade including the discovery of new conditions the development of new approaches to management and effective new treatment options. Chapters are organized based on symptoms each containing a decision tree giving basic and practical guidance. The clear user-friendly design provides one condition per page (or spread of pages). 13 chapters covering over 120 skin claw and ear conditions classified by their principle presenting sign. Concise systematically structured text covering definition aetiology and pathogenesis clinical features differential diagnoses diagnostic tests and management. Flow charts in each chapter to help clinicians get to the right diagnosis. Special focus on diseases affecting paediatric patients as well as chapters discussing paw ear and nasal planum diseases. Explanation of new treatments for atopic dermatitis. Over 350 superb colour photographs and diagrams mostly new for this this edition. A focus on clinical practice and the need to explain the disease to the owner. Up-to-date and fully referenced throughout. This practical book continues to provide an entirely comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of veterinary skin conditions in a format that is easily accessible for busy clinicians.

GBP 51.99

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Clinical Medicine of the Dog and Cat

The fourth edition of Clinical Medicine of the Dog and Cat remains the most extensively illustrated and practical small animal veterinary textbook on the market. It continues and expands on the revolutionary problem-based approach of the previous three editions with more than 1 100 clinical color photographs diagrams and tables. The book is divided into five color-coded sections—General Approach Diagnostic Techniques Disease of Specific Organ Systems Multisystemic Disorders and Elements of Therapy. For this edition: Case studies are integrated within the relevant chapters for ease of reference The first section on common medical problems now includes abdominal distension peripheral edema proteinuria regurgitation and seizures Chapters on thoracic and abdominal radiographs are now included in a unique new section on Diagnostic Techniques encouraging an integrated learning approach The third section contains detailed medical information covering most organ systems with several chapters completely rewritten and others comprehensively updated to include additional text and images Additional endoscopic radiographic CT and MRI images are included alongside clinical photographs; very few veterinary textbooks have such a rich emphasis on photographs Each section has a limited number of recommended updated references The practical information is presented with text tables and algorithms while each chapter is arranged to provide the definition of each disorder its clinical features the differential diagnoses the diagnostic methodology and the treatment and prognosis. The formatting has been improved to make this textbook easy to read and comprehend. The busy veterinarian or student is thus provided with a readily available resource of important clinical information in a clear brief manner. Written by board-certified experts the topics are carefully selected to make this a valuable resource for veterinary students as well as for general practitioners and small animal interns.

GBP 130.00

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Ear Nose and Throat Diseases of the Dog and Cat

Ear Nose and Throat Diseases of the Dog and Cat is the ultimate reference for veterinarians and other professionals trying to diagnose and treat both common and less frequently diagnosed diseases and conditions of the ear nose and throat. The book is divided into four sections: The Ear The Nose The Throat and Surgery of the Ear Nose and Throat. Each of the first three sections begins by discussing anatomy and physiology and then reviews a wide variety of diagnostic procedures including video-endoscopic examination of the external ear canal nose and throat radiography and advanced imaging and histopathological examination of biopsy samples. Chapters in each of the three sections then provide a detailed and extensive review of the diseases of the pinna external ear canal middle ear and inner ear – nasal planum nasal cavities and sinuses and nasopharynx – pharynx and larynx. The final section opens with a chapter on perioperative management with subsequent chapters that cover surgery of the ear nose and throat. Extensively referenced and including nearly 500 color illustrations to assist in diagnosis and treatment the book is an invaluable resource for both veterinarians in training and in practice for the accurate diagnosis and management of diseases of the ear nose and throat.

GBP 42.99

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Detector Dogs and Scent Movement How Weather Terrain and Vegetation Influence Search Strategies

Dogs detect scent from a source that is carried to them in a plume by the wind. The most important tool for a detector dog handler to have on searches is a knowledge of scent plume movement or scent dynamics (the science of scent movement). Such knowledge resides primarily in scientific journals that are largely inaccessible to detector dog handlers and written in language that is difficult to understand. Detector Dogs and the Science of Scent Movement: A Handler’s Guide to Environments and Procedures retrieves reviews and interprets the results of pertinent scientific research on scent dynamics and presents these results in terms that are easier for handlers to understand. Information on the physiology of the dog’s nose their sense of smell and the properties of scent provide the essential information on the process of scenting. The composition of training aids for explosives narcotics human remains and other sources is discussed. Recommendations are made on the use of training aids their placement during training and the resulting availability of scent. Potential problems and handler errors in the use of training aids are also examined. The characteristics of scent plumes and how wind influences their movement are a key focus of the book. The primary task for the handler is to get the dog into the scent plume so that the dog can detect the scent and follow it to the source the handler seeks. As such a knowledge of scent and scent plume movement will vastly improve the ability of the handler to accomplish this task. The influence of weather and physical settings such as terrain vegetation ground cover soil and water on scent movement are examined in detail. Strategies for searching detecting and locating sources in all physical settings are presented. Specific effects associated with hills and mountains fields and forests bare soils and soils covered by vegetation different soil types and lakes and rivers are examined in detail. This includes specific recommendations are made about weather and physical settings that result in higher probability of success on searches. Detector Dogs and the Science of Scent Movement will be a vital resource for K9 handles in the private and public sectors—including in Homeland Security law enforcement and military settings—as well as a useful guide for lawyers forensic and investigative professionals who need to better understand K9 operations. | Detector Dogs and Scent Movement How Weather Terrain and Vegetation Influence Search Strategies

GBP 44.99

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Canine Infectious Diseases Self-Assessment Color Review

Contains over 200 cases covering every type of canine infectious disease Features international contributors Supplies the perfect companion to Self-assessment Color Review of Feline Infectious Diseases. This book covers all types of canine infectious diseases including infections caused by viruses bacteria parasites and fungi. Over 200 clinical cases are presented randomly as in practice and cover the range of infectious diseases which affect all the organ systems of the dog. Featuring international expert contributors the illustrated cases contain integrated questions and detailed explanatory answers. | Canine Infectious Diseases Self-Assessment Color Review

GBP 36.99

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Moriello’s Small Animal Dermatology Fundamental Cases and Concepts Self-Assessment Color Review

Karen Moriello's seminal book has been completely updated to create a true two-volume set highlighting fundamental and advanced concepts. This revised edition by Dr. Darren Berger Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Iowa State University includes all new cases on the essential concepts of small animal dermatology accompanied by nearly 300 new images. The guide uses a case-based format to deliver a general overview of dermatology of the dog and cat providing a reference that mirrors the way veterinarians will encounter different scenarios at random in real-life practice. It uses self-assessment problems to review the most common skin diseases encountered every day plus some more obscure diseases that a veterinarian will face. The cases vary in complexity with coverage ranging from those confronted daily to the most difficult and serious cases. Answers fully explore the disease/disorder in question. The book will appeal to candidates preparing for examinations and to practitioners in their continuing education. | Moriello’s Small Animal Dermatology Fundamental Cases and Concepts Self-Assessment Color Review

GBP 39.99

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Human Scent Evidence

During the last decade a significant number of scientific studies have supported the use of human scent as a biometric tool and indicator of the presence or absence of an individual at a crime scene. These findings even extend to conducting scent identification line-ups with suspects. Human Scent Evidence focuses on some of these recent advances in the use of human scent as forensic evidence and as an identifier. Topics include:Various theories of human odor productionThe variability stability and persistence of human scent Historical aspects of the use of human scent in police work in the United States and internationallyCurrent trends in scent collection techniques including devices materials and storage protocolsChemical aspects of the evaluation of human scent including instrumental methods for odor detection and analysisThe legal significance of human scent evidence resultsCanine scent work from multiple search categories as described in the Scientific Working Group on Dog and Orthogonal detector Guidelines (SWGDOG)Human scent evidence may be of critical use in many cases where other types of evidence such as DNA fingerprints or fibers are not readily available. As such it can be a valuable tool in forensic investigations. With examples from North and South America and Europe this book draws upon an extensive literature review of past and current research and is enhanced with findings from the authors’ own research. It concludes with a glimpse of the future direction of human scent evidence in the forensic field and its application as a biometric and diagnostic tool.

GBP 62.99

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Creating Games with Unreal Engine Substance Painter & Maya Models Textures Animation & Blueprint

Description: This tutorial-based book allows readers to create a first-person game from start to finish using industry-standard (and free to student) tools of Maya Substance Painter and Unreal Engine. The first half of the book lays out the basics of using Maya and Substance Painter to create game-ready assets. This includes polygonal modeling UV layout and custom texture painting. Then the book covers rigging and animation solutions to create assets to be placed in the game including animated first-person assets and motion-captured NPC animations. Finally readers can put it all together and build interactivity that allows the player to create a finished game using the assets built and animated earlier in the book. • Written by industry professionals with real-world experience in building assets and games. • Build a complete game from start to finish. • Learn what the pros use: construct all assets using the tools used at industries across the world. • All software used are free to students. • When complete students will have a playable version of an FPS game. Jing Tian Li is a graduate of China’s Central Academy of Fine Arts and New York’s School of Visual Arts where he earned an MFA in Computer Art. He currently is an Assistant Professor of 3D Animation & Game Design at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio Texas. Kassandra Arevalo is an instructor of 3D Animation & Game Design at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio Texas. She previously worked as an animator at Immersed Games. Matt Tovar is an industry veteran animator. He has worked at Naughty Dog Infinity Ward and Sony Interactive on such games as The Last of Us Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and most recently Marvel’s Avengers with Crystal Dynamics. He is an Assistant Professor of 3D Animation at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio Texas. | Creating Games with Unreal Engine Substance Painter & Maya Models Textures Animation & Blueprint

GBP 56.99

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Creating Games with Unity Substance Painter & Maya Models Textures Animation & Code

This tutorial-based book allows readers to create a first-person game from start to finish using industry-standard (and free to student) tools of Unity Substance Painter and Maya. The first half of the book lays out the basics of using Maya and Substance Painter to create game-ready assets. This includes polygonal modeling UV layout and custom texture painting. The book then covers rigging and animation solutions to create assets to be placed in the game including animated first-person assets and motion-captured NPC animations. Finally readers can put it all together and build interactivity that allows the player to create a finished game using the assets built and animated earlier in the book. • Written by industry professionals with real-world experience in building assets and games • Build a complete game from start to finish • Learn what the pros use: construct all assets using the tools used at game studios across the world • All software used are free to students • When complete students will have a playable version of an FPS game Jingtian Li is a graduate of China’s Central Academy of Fine Arts and New York’s School of Visual Arts where he earned an MFA in Computer Art. He currently is an Assistant Professor of 3D Animation & Game Design at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio Texas. Adam Watkins is a 20-year veteran of 3D education. He holds an MFA in 3D Animation and a BFA in Theatre Arts from Utah State University. He currently is the Coordinator and Professor of the 3D Animation & Game Department at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio Texas. Kassandra Arevalo is an instructor of 3D Animation & Game Design at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio Texas. She previously worked as an animator at Immersed Games. Matt Tovar is an industry veteran animator. He has worked at Naughty Dog Infinity Ward and Sony Interactive on such games as The Last of Us Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and most recently Marvel’s Avengers with Crystal Dynamics. He is an Assistant Professor of 3D Animation at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio Texas. | Creating Games with Unity Substance Painter & Maya Models Textures Animation & Code