Front Cover 1
Pediatrics 2
copyright 
3 
Contributors 4
Editor 4
Authors 4
Contents 6
Veterinary Clinics Of 
 
 
9 
Preface 10
Neonatal Resuscitation 12
Key points 12
Beyond the ABCs 18
When to stop resuscitation 19
Umbilical cord management 19
Husbandry: the first days 20
Warmth 22
Immunity 22
Groceries 24
Further readings 25
Pediatric Clinical Pathology 26
Key points 26
Introduction 26
Hematopoietic system 27
Clinical Implications 27
Urinary system 28
Clinical Implications 31
Hepatobiliary system 33
Clinical Implications 37
Lipids 37
Clinical Implications 38
Minerals 38
Clinical Implications 38
References 39
Pros, Cons, and Techniques of Pediatric Neutering 42
Key points 42
Introduction 42
Anesthesia and surgery 43
Benefits of gonadectomy 44
Societal 44
Behavioral 45
Medical 45
Mammary neoplasia 45
Pyometra 45
Benign prostatic hypertrophy 45
Testicular neoplasia 45
General considerations 46
Detriments of gonadectomy 46
Behavioral 46
Medical 46
Surgical complications 46
Obesity 47
Neoplasia 47
Orthopedic problems 47
General considerations 48
Summary 48
References 49
2013 Update on Current Vaccination Strategies in Puppies and Kittens 56
Key points 56
Basic immunology 57
Developing vaccine guidelines using risk assessment 58
Types of vaccines 59
General recommendations 60
Core canine pediatric vaccines 60
Distemper 60
Canine Adenovirus 66
Canine Parvovirus 66
Rabies 67
Noncore canine pediatric vaccines 67
Leptospirosis 67
Bordetella 68
Parainfluenza 68
Borreliosis 69
Measles 69
Canine Influenza Virus 70
Rattlesnake Vaccine 70
Canine, generally not recommended 70
Canine Corona Virus 70
Canine Adenovirus Type I 71
Core feline pediatric vaccines 71
Feline Panleukopenia Virus 71
Feline Herpesvirus I 71
Feline Calicivirus 72
Rabies 72
Feline Leukemia Virus 73
Noncore feline pediatric vaccines 73
Chlamydiosis 73
Bordetella 74
Feline, generally not recommended 74
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus 74
Feline Infectious Peritonitis 75
Adverse events associated with vaccines 76
Feline Injection-Site Sarcomas 76
Type I Hypersensitivity 79
Type II Hypersensitivity 80
Type III Hypersensitivity 80
Type IV Hypersensitivity 80
Special circumstances 80
Summary 81
References 81
Pediatric Nutrition 86
Key points 86
Introduction 86
Pregnant and lactating bitches 86
Prebiotics 87
Pediatric puppies: weaning to 6 months 88
Supplements that affect the immune system in puppies and kittens 89
Colostrum 89
Probiotics 91
Milk replacers for orphaned puppies and kittens 92
Summary 93
References 93
Pediatric Seizure Disorders in Dogs and Cats 96
Key points 96
Portosystemic shunts 97
Hydrocephalus 99
L-2 hydroxyglutaric aciduria 101
Lissencephaly 102
Granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis 102
Necrotizing encephalitis 104
Infectious diseases 105
Distemper 107
Neosporosis 108
Toxoplasmosis 108
Cryptococcosis 109
FIP 110
Epilepsy 111
Anticonvulsant choices 111
Phenobarbital 112
Bromide 113
Levetiracetam 113
Zonisamide 113
Gabapentin 114
Pregabalin 114
Felbamate 114
Benzodiazepines 115
Therapeutic monitoring 116
References 117
Canine Pediatric Dentistry 124
Key points 124
Normal deciduous dentition 124
Developmental anomalies in puppies 126
Microglossia and Ankyloglossia 126
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate 126
Delayed eruption of teeth 128
Persistent deciduous teeth 128
Endodontal disease in deciduous teeth 129
Exodontics of deciduous teeth 129
Normal Occlusion 130
Malocclusions 130
Commonly observed malocclusions 131
Treatment of malocclusions 133
Developmental anomalies in juvenile dogs 135
Dentigerous Cysts 135
Anatomic Anomalies 135
Abnormalities in Number of Teeth 137
X-linked Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia 138
Localized Enamel Hypoplasia 138
Generalized Enamel Hypoplasia 138
Intrinsic Tooth Discoloration 139
Oral tumors in juvenile dogs 139
Odontomas 139
Canine Papillomatosis 139
Canine Oral Papillary Squamous Cell Carcinoma 140
References 142
Successful Management Permitting Delayed Operative Revision of Cleft Palate in a Labrador Retriever 146
Key points 146
References 150
Pediatric Feline Upper Respiratory Disease 152
Key points 152
Introduction 152
Feline herpesvirus-1 infection 153
Feline calicivirus infection 154
Chlamydiosis 156
Bordetellosis 156
Mycoplasma infections 157
Streptococcus infections 157
Diagnosis 158
Treatment 159
Prevention 160
References 161
Diagnosis and Management of Urinary Ectopia 164
Key points 164
Supplementary data 173
References 174
Holistic Pediatric Veterinary Medicine 176
Key points 176
Holistic perspective 176
Individual Nature of Health and Disease 176
Progression of Disease 177
Treating Whole Patients 177
Description of common complementary and alternative veterinary medicine modalities 177
Traditional Chinese (Veterinary) Medicine 177
Traditional Chinese (veterinary) medicine terminology 178
Treatment using the traditional Chinese (veterinary) medicine model 178
Homeopathy 178
Law of similars 178
Medicinal (primary) action induces curative (counter) action 178
Medicine selection 179
Homeopathy definitions 179
Chiropractic Therapy 179
Manual Therapy 179
Treatment of diseases in pediatric patients 180
Gastroenteritis 180
Infection-associated gastroenteritis 180
Endoparasite-associated gastroenteritis 180
Helminth Infestations 181
Protozoal Infections 181
Treatment of Gastroenteritis 181
Homeopathics, Herbals and Nutritional Supplements 181
Adjunctive therapy 182
Infection-Associated Respiratory Disease 182
CIRD 182
Treatment of CIRD 182
Herbal supplements 183
Feline upper respiratory infections 183
Treatments for Feline Upper Respiratory Disease 183
Homeopathics, herbals and nutritional supplements 183
Dermatologic Disease 184
Otitis externa 184
Topicals and nutritional supplements 184
Demodicosis 184
Treatment of Demodicosis 184
Topicals and nutritional supplements 185
Flea allergy dermatitis 185
Natural Flea Control 185
Resources for veterinarians 185
References 186
Index 188