Breed Predispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats, Third Edition provides a comprehensive exploration of current knowledge of breed predispositions based on rigorous examination of primary research.
• Incorporates the latest research, new testing methods, and newly-discovered predispositions and diseases • Provides expanded information on genetics, epidemiology, and longevity • Includes key characteristics of diseases, including pathogenesis, genetics, risks, and common presentations • Indexes dogs and cats by breed, with listings of common inherited and predisposed disorders organized by body system • Includes absolute and relative frequency/occurrence data for conditions, along with references to further information