This guide was created especially for individuals performing research with cats whose duties include animal facility management, animal husbandry, regulatory compliance, and technical procedures involved with their research. Basic information and common procedures are presented in detail.
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1 Important Biological Features |
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Anatomical and Physiological Features |
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29 | (12) |
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Regulatory Agencies and Compliance |
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Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) |
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Occupational Health and Zoonotic Diseases |
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36 | (5) |
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Basic Veterinary Supplies |
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42 | (2) |
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Feline Urological Syndrome (FUS) |
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Dermatophytosis (Ringworm) |
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Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) |
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Enteric Diseases (Diarrhea) |
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General Treatment of Dehydration |
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General Treatment of Anorexia |
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General Treatment of Open Skin Lesions |
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Disease Prevention Through Sanitation |
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Definitions Commonly Used in Animal Anesthesia |
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Choosing an Anesthesia Regimen |
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Pre-Anesthesia Evaluation |
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Pre-Anesthetic Medications |
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Suggested Anesthesia Regimes |
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5 Experimental Methodology |
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Administering Medicines and Compounds |
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Measuring Body Temperature |
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Cages and Research and Veterinary Supplies |
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Contact Information for Cages, Research, and Veterinary Supplies |
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| Bibliography |
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| Index |
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Brent J. Martin, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, USA.