A Colour Atlas of Companion Animal Parasites

A Colour Atlas of Companion Animal Parasites

Life Cycles and Morphological Identification

John W. McGarry, Hany M. Elsheikha and Suzanne Taylor
Hardback
November 2024
9781800627345
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  • Publisher
    CABI
  • Published
    27th November
  • ISBN 9781800627345
  • Language English
  • Pages 256 pp.
  • Size 7" x 10"
  • Images 600 annotated color photos
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A Colour Atlas of Companion Animal Parasites: Life Cycles and Morphological Identification illustrates how to identify common parasites of dogs, cats and horses using simple morphological features. It presents parasite life cycles in straightforward, accurate terms, and covers:

  • the general features of major arthropods, helminths and protozoa of dogs, cats and horses;
  • morphological identification of both adult parasites and their immature stages in tissues, with particular consideration given to differential identification;
  • major parasites of companion animals which may shift regions because of climate change, animal movement and other anthropogenic factors.
Parasite identification is fundamental, not only for planning treatment, prevention and management of parasitic disease, but also for surveillance of invasive exotic parasites and for monitoring the spread of endemic species. With 600 parasite specimens photographed and annotated as a quick reference resource, this book mirrors what a practitioner might view down a microscope, bringing the subject alive. It forms a complete and practical resource for all veterinary students, veterinarians, and anyone interested in parasite control.

Life-Cycles of Common Parasites of Companion Animals
1. Introduction to Parasite Life-Cycles
2. Parasites of Dogs and Cats
3. Parasites of Horses

Morphology of Parasites and their Stages in Tissues
4. Introduction to Morphology of Parasites and their Stages in Tissues
5. Ectoparasites of Dogs and Cats
6. Helminths of Dogs and Cats
7. Protozoa of Dogs and Cats
8. Ectoparasites of Horses
9. Helminths of Horses

Parasites and Vectors Associated with Companion Animal Importation
10. Parasites and disease vectors associated with companion animal importation

John W. McGarry

John McGarry is the author of some 60 publications, he has more recent interests in parasitic lungworms of companion animals, zoonotic helminths of wildlife and in forensic entomology, a pathology-related veterinary specialism unique to the Liverpool School of Veterinary Science.

Hany M. Elsheikha

Hany Elsheikha is an Associate Professor of Veterinary Parasitology at the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham. He is the author of more than 250 research and professional articles on parasite pathobiology and control.

Suzanne Taylor

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veterinary parasitology; parasite identification; practical identification of parasites; parasite control; equine parasitology; canine parasitology; feline parasitology; companion animal parasitology; pet parasites; arthropod parasite identification; helminth parasite identification; protozoa parasite identification