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- Australian Society for Parasitology
[26-10-2009] - Encouraging Owners to Seek Treatment for Canine Behavioural Problems: An Assessment of the Impact on the Relinquishment of Dogs
Izes, Aaron M, 2009
Explores measures such as free advice help lines, remote consultations and mandatory
post-adoption training classes to decrease relinquishment rates of dogs to shelters.
[26-10-2009] - The Effect of Maternal Deprivation and Isolation on Development of Abnormal Behaviour in Laboratory Rhesus Macaques
Gursahani, Alisha, 2009
Examines changes to the use of macaques in laboratory experimentation, to improve the welfare of the animals.
[26-10-2009] - The influence of social behaviours of gorillas in captivity on the maintenance of all-male groups in the long-term
Jiao, Leah, 2005
Looks at factors that influence the quality of life in all-male groups of captive gorillas.
[16-04-2009] - What has been discovered in the past twelve months that enhances the welfare of captive elephants?
Grassi, Tanya, 2002
Discusses the results of recent research that helps optimise the conditions for captive elephants. Such factors as elephant communication, reproduction and health are examined.
[14-04-2009]
Popular MeSH Terms: Cats
Total Results: 65
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Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats
This website is a summary of some of the information found in Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats compiled by the Committee on Animal Nutrition, US National Research Council and published by the National Academies Press in September, 2003. It looks at the vitamin and mineral needs of cats and also has a Frequently Asked Questions and "Did you know" page.
[13-02-2007]
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Recent Advances in Companion Animal Behavior Problems
Full text of electronic book edited by Professor K. A. Houpt, DVM Dipl ACVB and published by the International Veterinary Information Service, Ithaca NY, in 2000. Includes chapters on herbal remedies, feline urine spraying and feline aggression. Users need to register with IVIS to gain access. Registration is simple and free.
[13-02-2007]
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Canine and Feline Nephrology and Urology
This website by Katherine M. James of the Veterinary Information Network at Davis, California is comprised of lecture notes and slide presentations for students from various colleges and schools of Veterinary Medicine in the US. For further information there are links to both veterinary and human sites and articles specific to the kidney and lower urinary tract, to Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) and to general veterinary sites that have kidney information
[13-02-2007]
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Feline Retroviruses
Authored by V. Misra of the Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, USA, this site presents a case study associated with a tutorial on feline retroviruses presented by the author.
[13-02-2007]
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Virtual cat dissection
Website created by Pennsylvania State University. The site consists of a collection of labelled images and features sections on the external anatomy, the skeletal system, muscular system, respiratory system, digestive system, urogenital system, circulatory system, and nervous system.
[13-02-2007]
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Recent advances in small animal reproduction
Edited by P. W. Concannon et al. and published by International Veterinary Information Service, Ithaca NY, 2003. This is an electronic book featuring chapters covering many aspects of canine and feline reproduction. New chapters are constantly being added. Users need to register with IVIS to access the site. Registration is free.
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Cat Genome Project
Website of the Cat Genome Project, located at the National Cancer Institute / Frederick Cancer Research and Development Center, Frederick, MD. "Research focuses on development of the cat as an animal model for human hereditary disease, infectious disease, genome evolution, comparative research initiatives within the family Felidae, and forensic potential." The site includes details of genetic markers and genetic maps
[13-02-2007]
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Co-ordinating Cat Council of Australia Inc
Co-ordinating Cat Council of Australia Inc website
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Cardiopulmonary Arrest and Resuscitation: Basic Life Support in the Dog and Cat
Written by Wayne E. Wingfield, from the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, USA, this site is a tutorial on basic life support. Contents include: risk factors, warning signs and diagnosis of cardiopulmonary arrest, phases of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and goals, basic life support, and general guidelines for CPR in animals.
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Handling, restraint and physical examination of dogs and cats
Website created by Cheryl R. Dhein DVM MS of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University for the Animal handling and animal agriculture orientation (VM 568) course. The site includes practical instructions and images showing techniques and equipment used.
[13-02-2007]
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Normal Cat Anatomy
Produced by the College of Veterinary Science at Washington State University, USA, this site contains colour images of normal cat anatomy.
[13-02-2007]
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Hyperthyroidism in the Cat
Part of the Pet Health Topics series published by the College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University. Fact sheet, aimed at pet owners, giving brief information on the symptoms and treatment of the disease
[13-02-2007]
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Enteral Nutrition Calculator For Dogs and Cats
Created by W. E. Wingfield and R. A. Bowen, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, USA, this site provides a nutrition calculator for dogs.
[13-02-2007]
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Max's House - S.T.A.R.T. II Save The Animals Rescue Team
Max\'s House is the home of S.T.A.R.T. II, \"a nonprofit, humane organization dedicated to alleviating the plight of thousands of homeless and abandoned cats and dogs\". The site hosts a large collection of articles written by veterinarians, and other experts in the field, covering all aspects of feline care and medicine.
[13-02-2007]
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Cat Info
Authored by Dr Michael Richards, DVM, and hosted by the VetInfo Service, this site contains an alphabetical index of cat related information including information on cat diseases, behaviour and care.
[13-02-2007]
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Companion and Exotic Animal Parasitology
This is an electronic book edited by D. D. Bowman, MS PhD and published by the International Veterinary Information Service. It includes chapters on canine respiratory system parasites, baylisascaris procyonis, strongyloidiasis, filaroides infections, and tick-borne ehrlichiae and rickettsiae. Users need to register with IVIS to gain access. Registration is simple and free.
[13-02-2007]
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Enteral Nutrition Calculator For Dogs and Cats
Created by W. E. Wingfield and R. A. Bowen, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, USA, this site provides a nutrition calculator for cats.
[13-02-2007]
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Anatomically Correct: The Online Cat Dissection.
Made by the "ThinkQuest Team 15401" this U.S. site provides detailed images of the dissection of a cat by a veterinarian and has been produced to assist the teaching and learning of anatomy.
[13-02-2007]
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Feline Reproduction - Pregnancy
Authored by Dr Michael Richards, DVM, and hosted by the VetInfo Service, this page provides brief information, extracted from a frequently asked questions and answers page, on feline pregnancy.
[13-02-2007]
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Feline Genome Project
"The Feline Genome Project is an effort to develop feline specific genetic tools and resources to improve feline and human health. Using the cat as an animal model, the Feline Genome Project hopes to elucidate the genes controlling simple and complex traits and diseases that are found in the cat and other species. General population dynamics of breed and domestic cat evolution are also a focus of the project." It is based at the University of California: Davis.
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Feline Control Council of Victoria Inc
Feline Control Council of Victoria Inc website
[13-02-2007]
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Cardiopulmonary Arrest and Resuscitation: Basic Life Support in the Dog and Cat
Written by Wayne E. Wingfield, from the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, USA, information includes: risk factors, warning signs and diagnosis of cardiopulmonary arrest, phases of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and goals, basic life support, and general guidelines for CPR in animals. The article includes selected references.
[13-02-2007]
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Feline Leukemia Virus FAQ
A site published by cat enthusiast Erin Miller, with assistance from James Golczewski, PhD, and Edwin Barkdoll, DVM, the purpose of this page is to provide answers to frequently asked questions about the Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV), including its treatment and vaccinations. The FAQ is not currently updated.
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Zoology 225 Video Dissection Guide
Web pages and multi-media presentations of cat dissection created by the University of Alberta, Canada to supplement the Zoology 225 course. The video presentations require the installation of Quicktime software. This can be freely downloaded from the site.
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Feline diabetes
Website aimed at owners of diabetic cats. Features a collection of articles on all aspects of caring for a diabetic cat.
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Veterinary Diet Manual
This website, created by the Ohio State University Veterinary Hospital aims to provide veterinary nutrition information for veterinary students, technicians and clinicians colleagues. The dietary tables and database provide provide nutritional information for dogs and cats.
[13-02-2007]
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Feline Emergency Drug Calculator
Created by W.E. Wingfield, from Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, USA, the feline emergency drug calculator is designed to provide help in the management of severe veterinary emergencies.
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Diseases and conditions: Feline
Collection of links to resources on feline infectious diseases published by Microbes.info: the microbiology information portal.
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Reproductive physiology of bitches and artificial insemination with fresh semen
This resource was written by Dr Rob Löfstedt, BVSc MS Dip ACT, Professor, Department of Health Management, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. This continuing education (CE) resource covers a bitch's cycle, ovulation prediction, LH surge, expected levels of fertility, detecting ovulation methods, semen collection and evaluation, and an outline of artificial insemination in dogs.
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Nutrition support service
This website, created by the Ohio State University Veterinary Hospital aims to provide veterinary nutrition information for veterinary students, technicians and clinicians colleagues.
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Feline Health Information
Collection of articles on feline health, diseases, and bevaiour published by Cornell Feline Health Center - College of Veterinary Medicine - Cornell University
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A guide to hematology in dogs and cats
Electronic book edited by Dr A.H. Rebar et al and published by IVIS, Ithaca NY, 2004. New chapters are regularly being added. Users must register with IVIS to access this resource. Registration is free.
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ARKdb Cat Mapping Database
Website of the Cat Genome Mapping Project maintained by the Roslin Institute, UK. "The ARKdb database system provides comprehensive public repositories for genome mapping data from farmed and other animal species, providing a resource similar in function to that offered by GDB or MGD for human or mouse mapping data respectively. Data stored includes details of loci and markers, references/papers, authors, genetic linkage map assignments, cytogenetic map assignments, experimental techniques, PCR primers and conditions and any other data pertaining to genome mapping.
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New South Wales Cat Fanciers Association
New South Wales Cat Fanciers Association
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Zoology 225 Video Dissection Guide
Web pages and multi-media presentations of cat dissection created by the University of Alberta, Canada to supplement the Zoology 225 course.
[13-02-2007]
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Companion and Exotic Animal Parasitology
This is an electronic book edited by D. D. Bowman, MS PhD and published by the International Veterinary Information Service. It includes chapters on feline respiratory system parasites and gastro-intestinal parasites of cats . Users need to register with IVIS to gain access. Registration is simple and free.
[13-02-2007]
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Cat Fanciers' Association: Breeds
Part of the Cat Fanciers' Association website, this section provides information on breed profiles, history, colours, and genetics.
[13-02-2007]
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Diabetes & glucose control
Collection of articles published by PetEducation.com, a website hosted by Race Foster DVM and Marty Smith DVM. All articles are written by veterinarians and areas covered include: signs, diagnosis and types of diabetes mellitus, hypoglycemia, blood glucose profiles, insulin administration and proper usage, and dietary therapy.
[13-02-2007]
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NetVet's Cat Page
This information gateway contains links to a variety of cat related sites on the web. The site links are listed under the following broad subject headings: pet cats, big cats, commercial and other.
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The Feline Advisory Bureau: Information for cat owners
The Feline Advisory Bureau (FAB) is an organisation based in the United Kingdom dedicated to the cat and its veterinary care. Over 60 information sheets on a broad range of cat related issues can be accessed from this page. Listed titles include chlamydial infection in cats; feline leukaemia virus - FeLV and euthanasia as well as other more general titles such as feline flea control.
[13-02-2007]
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A guide to hematology in dogs and cats
Electronic book edited by Dr A.H. Rebar et al and published by IVIS, Ithaca NY, 2004. New chapters are regularly being added. Users must register with IVIS to access this resource. Registration is free.
[13-02-2007]
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PetEducation.com - Cats
Website created by veterinarians Race Foster DVM and Marty Smith DVM. The cats section features articles on physiology, diseases and parasites, behaviour, and nutrition.
[13-02-2007]
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Recent Advances in Small Animal Reproduction
Elecronic texbook published by P.W. Concannon et al and published by IVIS. Chapters cover a wide range of topics on canine and feline reproduction. Users need to register to access this resource. Registration is free.
[13-02-2007]
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Nutrient Requirements of Cats
Compiled by the Committee on Animal Nutrition, US National Research Council, this is a fully searchable online textbook published by the National Academy of Press in 1986. The book covers nutrient requirements, formulated diets for cats, food constituents and composition of feeds.
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World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Congress Proceedings
The WSAVA World Congress is held annually , hosted by a member association under the auspices of the WSAVA. Congress proceedings cover a wide range of small animal medicine topics and are available for the 2001 to 2005 Congresses
[13-02-2007]
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Carnivore dissection
Part of the Web-Based Veterinary Anatomy Instruction created by the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota. "A web site intended for veterinary students studying Veterinary Anatomy at the University of Minnesota. Study objectives, terminology, commentary, and 10-12 labeled cadaver images with captions are presented for each of 25 labs devoted to carnivore (dog/cat) dissection."
[13-02-2007]
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A concise guide to infectious and parasitic diseases of dogs and cats
Electronic book edited by G.R. Carter, DVM MS DVSc, and published by IVIS, Ithaca NY in 2003. Includes chapters discussing internal and external parasitic diseases, antimicrobial drug dosages and major infectious diseases. Users need to register with IVIS to gain access. Registration is free.
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Carnivore dissection
Collection of 25 lab introductions published by the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine for the Veterinary Gross Anatomy course. Each lab consists of lab objectives, anatomical terms, instructor commentary, and dissection images.
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Feline heartworm disease
Part of the American Heartworm Society website. Provides details on the clinical signs, diagnosis, serology, treatment, and prevention of heartworm in cats.
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Cat Genome Resources
Website hosted by the National Center for Biotechnology Information provides access to a collection of cat genome resources.
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Cat Protection Society of NSW
Cat Protection Society of NSW
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Cat Specialist Group
\\\"The Cat Specialist Group consists of the world\\\'s leading scientists and wildlife managers involved with the 36 species of wild cats in more than 50 countries. It is one of over 100 similar groups of scientists and other specialists from all over the world forming part of the Species Survival Commission of the World Conservation Union (IUCN).\\\" Their Web site provided information on various species of wild cats and the threats each species faces. The information is organised by region and species, as well as by category of vulnerability. The site is illustrated with a number of images.
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Clinical Neurology in Small Animals: Localization, Diagnosis and Treatment 2nd Edition
Electronic textbook edited by C.H. Vite and K.G. Braund and published online by International Veterinary Information Service (IVIS). The book features sections on neuroanatomical localisation and syndromes, etiological categories of neurological diseases, neurodiagnostic techniques, and special therapeutic techniques. The complete textbook is freely available online, however it is necessary to register with IVIS first. Registration is free.
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Virtual cat
Virtual Cat was designed and developed at Delaware County Community College. It is a collection of dissection images and is divided into sections on the digestive, muscular, circulatory, urogenital, and respiratory systems.
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Feline hyperthyroidism
Article published by Long Beach Animal Clinic. Discusses the symptoms and diagnosis of the disease and treatment options (radioactive iodine, drug therapy and surgery)
[13-02-2007]
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Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats
This website is a summary of some of the information found in Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats compiled by the Committee on Animal Nutrition, US National Research Council and published by the National Academies Press in September, 2003. It looks at the vitamin and mineral needs of dogs and also has a Frequently Asked Questions and "Did you know" page.
[13-02-2007]
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Cats
Collection of resources on the care, behaviour, biology and diseases of domestic cats.
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Recent advances in controlling feline urine spraying
Thomas, Meagan, 2002
Animal welfare essay. Recent advances in controlling feline urine spraying.
[28-02-2007]
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The effects of housing on the stress levels of cats boarding at catteries and animal shelters
Wearne, Chris, 2000
Animal welfare essay. The effects of housing on the stress levels of cats boarding at catteries and animal shelters.
[28-02-2007]
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Indoor-housing of the Domestic Cat (Felis silvestris catus): a question of welfare
Gibb-Cumming, Veronica Victoria, 2006
Animal welfare essay. Indoor-housing of the Domestic Cat (Felis silvestris catus): a question of welfare
[28-02-2007]
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Recent advances in the use of clomipramine in urine marking in cats
Leibel, Suzanne, 2005
Animal welfare essay. Recent advances in the use of clomipramine in urine marking in cats. Cat Protection Society Prize Winner 2005
[28-02-2007]
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Management of Cats with Inappropriate Elimination
Wong, Aileen, 2007
Animal Welfare Essay: briefly explores the causes of inappropriate elimination in cats and outlines the importance of environmental modification in management of the problem. Successful management can result in a reduction in the number of cats being relinquished to shelters.
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Assessment of pain in cats
Bigby, Sarah, 2007
Animal Welfare Essay: Outlines the problems in recognising the often subtle signs of pain in cats, and in asssessing pain. Looks at using a behavioural scoring system to reliably assess pain in cats.
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Animals
This is the animals page.
[16-09-2008]
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Detection of Pain in the Domestic Cat
Wong, Lai Yin Lilian, 2008
Examines recent discussions of pain assessment.
[12-01-2009]
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