Whether you need to know how progressive retinal atrophy differs between the Irish setter and the Siberian husky or you’ve been asked by a breeder for information on available DNA testing, you’ll find the answers in The Genetic Connection. A comprehensive collection of breed-specific diagnosis and treatment options, it’s a must-have resource for any client-service-centered hospital. Information is easy to find because it’s logically organized.
The Genetic Connection includes:
- Practical guidelines on canine health disorders and how they differ between breeds
- Comprehensive and fully referenced compilation of breed-specific data
- Helpful table of dog breeds and the conditions to which they are susceptible
New to this edition:
- Online companion database of genetic testing
- Chapter on genetic disorders in cats
- Updated information on the relationship between genetics and disorders throughout
- Fully reviewed by board-certified veterinary specialists
- New table that shows the connection between disorders, breed, mode of inheritance, and laboratory that provides genetic testing
Consider complementing your practice’s breed-specific medical protocols with client handouts containing wellness healthcare information for different breeds
“Dr. Ackerman did a fantastic job. This is a great book with excellent, easy-to-use information.”
Tanja Nuhsbaum DVM, MS, DACVO
“The Genetic Connection is a complete resource for the veterinary team and a must-have for every practice's library. It's chock full of the information we need to better understand the role genetics plays in the disease mode of inheritance, susceptibility, and manifestation, as well as genetic tests available.”
Shannon Pigott, CVPM, ACC
Softcover, 18 black-and-white illustrations, AAHA Press