Arthropod-borne Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat

The book Arthropod-borne Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat is edited by Professor Michael Day, a living legend of veterinary science in the fields of immunology and clinical pathology. All veterinary practitioners in Europe should be familiar with this issue, even though they may have never encountered some of these diseases. For that reason, Arthropod-borne Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat is a must-have book for a practitioner’s professional library.

-- Nenad Milojković, DVM (Serbia), in FECAVA, June 2019

Arthropod-borne Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat is an invaluable resource for information on the clinical presentation, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of the major arthropod-borne diseases of dogs and cats. It also discusses an array of diagnostic techniques routinely available to veterinarians presented with these diseases. Illustrated in colour throughout, the book incorporates photographs of clinical cases, haematology, cytology, and gross and microscopic pathology, which aid in understanding the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases.

While its fundamental structure remains unchanged, this new edition adds a chapter on haemoplasma infections as well as a revised chapter on rare, and particularly viral, arthropod-borne diseases of dogs and cats. This edition is fully updated to reflect the changes and geographical spread of the diseases covered. New for this edition is the inclusion of a series of clinical case studies providing relevant examples of the diseases discussed. In short, the book provides an accessible guide to arthropod-borne infectious disease for veterinarians both in practice and training. With the effects of climate change and increasing international pet travel, this book is a useful addition to every small animal practitioner's library.