Diseases of the Urinary System
Chapter 24 Diseases of the Urinary System THE FERRET Older ferrets may exhibit signs of renal failure, as do other animals. Urinary calculi, once common, are rarely seen because of…
Diseases of the Eye
Chapter 63 Diseases of the Eye As in other species, eye problems in sheep and goats should be considered an emergency. Eye conditions can deteriorate rapidly, and quick attention can…
Diseases of the Endocrine System
Chapter 62 Diseases of the Endocrine System As in other species, the endocrine system of sheep and goats exerts some level of control over many metabolic processes. Fortunately, relatively few…
Diseases of the Urogenital System
Chapter 36 Diseases of the Urogenital System The urinary system of the bird is composed of two kidneys located along the dorsal body wall, two ureters, and the cloaca. There…
Sheep and Goat Husbandry
Chapter 60 Sheep and Goat Husbandry Although some may find it odd to include a section on sheep and goats in a book devoted to companion animals, more and more…
Diseases That Affect the Neonate
Chapter 57 Diseases That Affect the Neonate FAILURE OF PASSIVE TRANSFER Failure of passive transfer is a condition where a foal does not receive adequate amounts of immunoglobulins from the…
Diseases of the Urinary System
Chapter 59 Diseases of the Urinary System Primary urinary tract problems are rare in horses because of the pH of the urine, the sterility of the system, and the fact…
Diseases of the Respiratory System
Chapter 58 Diseases of the Respiratory System Respiratory diseases are a problem for horse owners because of their effect on animal performance. A slight respiratory problem may cause a small…
Diseases of the Reproductive System
Chapter 56 Diseases of the Reproductive System Of all our domestic animals, it appears that successful reproduction is most difficult in the mare. Even with all the advances in reproductive…
Diseases of the Nervous System
Chapter 55 Diseases of the Nervous System Nervous system diseases have a large impact on the equine industry. Neurologic diseases can progress from fairly minor (alteration in gait and performance)…
