Medical, Genetic and Behavioral Risk Factors:

Purebred Dogs and Cats: A Quick Reference Guide

In Medical, Genetic and Behavioral Risk Factors of Purebred Dogs and Cats: A Quick Reference Guide, Ross D. Clark, DVM gives insights on the hereditary and congenital diseases common to purebred dogs and cats listed according to breed. The condition as well as description and signs for each disease are included for easy identification.

The pages of this book are divided into three columns. The left hand column contains the breed of the dog or cat plus any synonyms for that breed. It also contains the different organ systems that serve as headings for the various conditions. The middle column contains a list of conditions either documented or reported anecdotally for that breed. When available, an abbreviation indicating the mode of inheritance is included. The third column contains a brief definition of the condition and whether a DNA test is available. A select list of references is included.

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