A comprehensive reference guide for specialists highlighting the parasitic diseases of dogs and cats with appropriate therapeutic strategy Parasitic diseases are a scourge for dogs and cats, and the impact of the numerous maladies associated with these diseases cannot be underestimated. For the clinician or researcher attempting to alleviate these symptoms, Principles and Practices of Canine and Feline Clinical Parasitic Diseases is a helpful, introductory practical guidebook that helps identify the parasites infecting these animals and suggests useful treatment strategies based on an appropriate diagnosis. Principles and Practices of Canine and Feline Clinical Parasitic Diseases comprehensively details its topic from symbiosis and parasitism, to therapeutics measures and control strategies, to the deleterious effect of parasites in various organs in dogs and cats. The book offers extensive information on management approaches, the most significant clinical findings, diagnostic approaches, disease prevention, and drug evaluation. As a reference, the guide provides systems for the identification of the pathogens and recognizes the severity and exhibition of disease manifestation. Principles and Practices of Canine and Feline Clinical Parasitic Diseases readers will also find: Preventative measures that can be utilized to prophylactically assure the continued health of the patient Chapters written by contributors with specialized knowledge in each particular subject presented The most up-to-date advanced research in the field of parasitic diseases Each chapter covers treatment schedules, details about the disease, and a management approach, using figures and line figures to aid in identification and treatment Principles and Practices of Canine and Feline Clinical Parasitic Diseases is ideal for undergraduates, postgraduates, researchers, academics, and industrialists interested in the various parasitic diseases and treatments. It is also extremely useful as a ready reference for scientists seeking to develop new anti-parasitic drugs.

Leeches are parasites that feed off the blood of many animals, including people. Living in freshwater, salt water, and even on land, these bloodsuckers are always looking for their next meal. Find out about the many kinds of leeches, their anatomy, habitats, and favorite meals. A fact spread highlights some of the more disgusting features of leeches.

Medicinal leech therapy has undergone a renaissance in recent years, both in terms of how well the effects of using leeches are understood,and in the discovery of new clinical applications that have resulted in remarkable outcomes. This timely book introduces the basic principles of using leeches in clinical practice, and clearly sets out the methodology and potentialapplications. Emphasis is given to those areas of medicine where scientific studies have already provided firm evidence of success -- treatment of arthrosis and pain is already benefiting from this highly effective therapy.Excellent instructions for the use of leeches cover the full spectrum of possible applications, while the encouraging new developments in research are also addressed. This valuable guide for physicians to this important therapy comes from the acknowledged experts in the field.

In this book author comprises the possible indications of leech therapy along with procedures, safety concerns, historical perspective, surgical operative standards, and contraindication of the same described in traditional system of medicine. This book covers the following titles:SN Title Page No.1 Introduction 10-132 History of Leech Therapy 14-223 Leech Therapy in Unani:Historical perspective 234 Natural History of Leech therapy 24-255 Definition of Hirudotherapy 26-286 Leech Taxonomy and Morphology 29-307 The Biology of Leech Feeding 31-328 Clinical Practice of Leech Therapy 33-359 Leech Therapy for Arthritis 36-3710 Leech Therapy for Cardio-vascular Diseases 38-4311 Leech Therapy for Alopecia 44-4512 Leech Therapy for Infantile Cerebral Palsy 46-4913 Leech Therapy for Hepatitis 50-5114 Leech Therapy for Endometriosis 52-5315 Leech Therapy for Dental Issues 54-5616 Leech Therapy for Digestive System Diseases 5717 Leech Therapy for Drug,Alcohol Detox 58-6018 Leech Therapy for Eye Diseases 61-6719 Leech Therapy for Sport Injuries 68-7120 Leech Therapy for Migraine/headaches 7221 Leech Therapy for Urological Issues 73-7422 Leech Therapy in Gynecology 75-7623 Other conditions suitable for Leech Therapy 77-8624 The Mechanics of Leech Therapy 87-9325 Safety concerns regarding Leech Therapy 94-10026 Leech therapy: Is it safe? 101-0527 The Benefits of Leech Therapy and its Effects 106-1228 Standard Operative Procedures 113-1629 Procedure of Leech therapy 117-2430 Complications 125-3031 Conclusion 131-3232 References 133-35

Indian officials estimate that over half a million families lose crops or property to wild elephants a year. Akshu Atri, born and raised in Buxa Tiger Reserve, is one such victim. Elephants have destroyed his kitchen, regularly take over half of his annual crop yield, and have even killed some of his neighbours. Akshu could hate elephants, but he doesn't - neither does his family nor most of their community. By telling Akshu's story - of his childhood destitution, family tragedies, romantic pursuits, entanglements with poachers and smugglers, and his tumultuous rise out of poverty - What's Left of the Jungle unravels the complex affection that rural Indians have for jungle wildlife. Akshu's story can help us understand both why some of the tropics' most crowded landscapes still host the world's most stunning wildlife - and what we might need to do to keep it that way.