Infectious disease management in animal shelters

Infectious Disease Management in Animal Shelters" is a comprehensive guide to preventing, managing, and treating disease outbreaks in shelters. Emphasizing strategies for the prevention of illness and mitigation of disease, this book provides detailed, practical information regarding fundamental principles of disease control and specific management of important diseases affecting dogs and cats in group living environments. Taking an in-depth, population health approach, the text presents information to aid in the fight against the most significant and costly health issues in shelter care facilities

Contributors. Preface. Acknowledgments. Section 1: Principles of Disease Management. 1 Introduction to Disease Management in Animal Shelters (Kate F. Hurley and Lila Miller). 2 Wellness (Brenda Griffin). 3 Outbreak Management (Kate F. Hurley). 4 Sanitation and Disinfection (Glenda Dvorak and Christine A. Petersen). 5 Canine and Feline Vaccinations and Immunology (Laurie J. Larson, Sandra Newbury and Ronald D. Schultz). 6 Pharmacology (Virginia R. Fajt). 7 Necropsy Techniques (Patricia A. Pesavento). Section 2: Respiratory Diseases. 8 Feline Upper Respiratory Disease (Janet M. Scarlett). 9 Canine Kennel Cough Complex (Claudia J. Baldwin). 10 Canine Distemper Virus (Sandra Newbury, Laurie J. Larson and Ronald D. Schultz). 11 Canine Influenza (Cynda Crawford and Miranda Spindel). Section 3: Gastrointestinal Diseases 12 Feline Panleukopenia (Helen Tuzio). 13 Canine Parvovirus and Coronavirus (Leslie D. Appel and Stephen C. Barr). 14 Internal Parasites (Dwight D. Bowman). 15 Bacterial and Protozoal Gastrointestinal Disease (Michael R. Lappin and Miranda Spindel). Section 4: Dermatological Disease. 16 Dermatophytosis (Karen Moriello and Sandra Newbury). 17 Ectoparasites (Karen Moriello, Alison Diesel and Sandra Newbury). Section 5: Other Diseases. 18 Rabies (James C. Wright). 19 Feline Leukemia Virus and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (Julie K. Levy). 20 Feline Infectious Peritonitis (Catherine H. Mullin). 21 Vector-Borne Disease (Janet Foley). 22 Heartworms (C. Thomas Nelson). 23 Zoonosis (Jennifer Calder and Lila Miller). Index

Contributors -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Section 1: Principles of Disease Management -- 1 Introduction to Disease Management in Animal Shelters (Kate F. Hurley and Lila Miller). 2 Wellness (Brenda Griffin). 3 Outbreak Management (Kate F. Hurley). 4 Sanitation and Disinfection (Glenda Dvorak and Christine A. Petersen). 5 Canine and Feline Vaccinations and Immunology (Laurie J. Larson, Sandra Newbury and Ronald D. Schultz). 6 Pharmacology (Virginia R. Fajt). 7 Necropsy Techniques (Patricia A. Pesavento). Section 2: Respiratory Diseases -- 8 Feline Upper Respiratory Disease (Janet M. Scarlett). 9 Canine Kennel Cough Complex (Claudia J. Baldwin). 10 Canine Distemper Virus (Sandra Newbury, Laurie J. Larson and Ronald D. Schultz). 11 Canine Influenza (Cynda Crawford and Miranda Spindel). Section 3: Gastrointestinal Diseases 12 Feline Panleukopenia (Helen Tuzio). 13 Canine Parvovirus and Coronavirus (Leslie D. Appel and Stephen C. Barr). 14 Internal Parasites (Dwight D. Bowman). 15 Bacterial and Protozoal Gastrointestinal Disease (Michael R. Lappin and Miranda Spindel). Section 4: Dermatological Disease -- 16 Dermatophytosis (Karen Moriello and Sandra Newbury). 17 Ectoparasites (Kar…