Veterinary Medicine Handbook for the Prevention and Treatment of Dog and Cat Diseases

Author: Wang Xiangsheng
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book is currently one of the most comprehensive resources in China focusing on canine and feline herbal medicine. It is divided into 6 chapters and 14 sections. The first two chapters primarily introduce the pharmacological effects, functions, flavors, and usage methods of common Western and traditional Chinese medicines. They briefly cover the selection, storage, and precautions for purchasing, storing, and using medications, as well as additional practical tips such as setting up a small pet medicine box. The following four chapters mainly include sections on the anatomical and physiological characteristics of dogs and cats, diagnostic and treatment techniques for canine and feline diseases, disease and herbal medicine treatments for dogs and cats, as well as nutritional needs and feed formulations for dogs and cats. In the section on disease and herbal medicine treatments, the book emphasizes the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, parasitic diseases, internal medicine diseases, surgical and obstetric diseases, and skin diseases. For each condition, it provides a selection of preferred prescriptions and herbal formulas, ranging from 3 to 5 for some to over 20 for others. These include single formulas, combined formulas, folk remedies, classic formulas, new formulas, traditional formulas, and conventional formulas, offering valuable references and options for healthcare professionals, pet enthusiasts, and others. The book features up-to-date content, is richly illustrated, detailed, concise, and highly practical, making it particularly suitable for healthcare professionals at different levels in pet hospitals, veterinarians, military (police) dog health and sanitation personnel, and for learning and improvement. It is also an excellent reference for professionals in veterinary hospitals, research institutions, and veterinary pharmaceutical factories.