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Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians - Elsevier on VitalSource
by Charles M. Hendrix Margi SiroisClearly presents the fundamentals of microbiology, hematology, urinalysis, immunology, parasitology, and cytology along with the laboratory procedures used to perform tests in these fields.Features the latest information on the most widely used tests, including complete blood count, urinalysis, and immunology assays.Features step-by-step procedure boxes, for quick mastery of essential skills.Extensive full-color illustrations enhance descriptions of normal and abnormal findings.New co-author Margi Sirois is a respected author and renowned speaker on laboratory procedures, particularly clinical pathology.Now in full-color with hundreds of vivid illustrations that demonstrate key concepts.New smaller size is more convenient and portable.Features expanded sections on laboratory safety and quality control, all routine CBC and coagulation tests, serum chemistry tests, electrolyte and endocrine function testing, innate and adaptive immune systems, bone marrow evaluation, and cytology sample collection and handling.New sections include the formation of blood cells, histograms produced by automated cell counters, bacterial and fungal morphology, microorganisms, molecular diagnostics, radioimmunoassay and fluorescent antibody (FA) testing, the physiology of immunity, and algorithms for the evaluation of cytology samples.Dozens of new chemistry, hematology, and microbiology boxes and tables synthesize essential information.Key Points summarize important concepts for quick review.
Laboratory Studies In Integrated Principles Of Zoology
by Allan Larson Cleveland P. Hickman Larry S. Roberts Helen I'AnsonLaboratory Studies in Integrated Principles of Zoology textbook.
Laboratory Techniques for Fish Disease Diagnosis
by Vikash Kumar Basanta Kumar DasThis book covers various aspects of fish health, disease identification and laboratory procedures. Each section of the book is detailed and includes practical information, step-by-step procedures and relevant illustrations and diagrams. The recent updates on fish disease diagnosis have been incorporated to address new techniques and technologies in the field. Fish disease diagnosis is primarily based on the color and characteristics in the image to target the infected area. It is an indispensable part of modern aquaculture, and rapid and real-time diagnosis is an essential part of the early and precise treatment of the diseases. As farmed fishes are affected by viruses, bacteria, parasites, metal pollution, and fishing damage, accurate disease diagnosis is crucial for effective management interventions. It often requires a combination of clinical expertise, advanced technology, and collaboration among healthcare professionals. This book is a comprehensive guide for students, researchers and professionals involved in fish disease diagnosis.
Laboratory Urinalysis and Hematology for the Small Animal Practitioner
by Carolyn Sink Bernard FeldmanThe main goal of this book is to provide an easily readable and accessible guide which we hope will be readily found on the laboratory bench and will be constantly open and used.
Labra-cadabra-dor's Revenge
by Walker Styles Ben WhitehouseThe tricky magician Labra-cadabra-dor puts Rider under a spell in this seventh Rider Woofson adventure.When the tricky Labra-cadrabra-dor breaks out of prison, Rider gears up to face his old nemesis. But this time Labra-cadabra-dor is one step ahead and zaps Rider under an evil spell. Will Rora and the PI Pack be able to uncover the secret behind the magic trick before the act is over? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Rider Woofson chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Labracadabra
by Hopkins Jessie Nelson Karen LeighZach isn't impressed with his new dog, Larry, at first. He'd hoped for a chocolate lab or a spaniel, not this funny looking mish-mash of a dog with a great long tail. And who names a dog "Larry," anyway? But Zach discovers that when Larry twirls that ridiculously long tail - Labracadabra! - amazing things happen. It's not very long before Zach knows that he and Larry will be Best Friends Forever! .
Labradoodle
by Mary Bloom Miriam Fields-BabineauA Designer Dog book dedicated to the world's most popular crossbred, Labradoodle celebrates the "breed" created from the pairing of a Poodle and a Labrador Retriever. Professional animal trainer and author Miriam Fields-Babineau presents a look at the origins of both parent breeds as well as a glance at the unique nature of a Doodle-the special characteristics of the Labradoodle that combine the best traits of both parent breeds. The book includes the International Labradoodle Association's standard for the Labradoodle as well as chapters on feeding, grooming, house-training and obedience. The final chapter of the book "Experience Labradoodle Fun" talks about all of the fun activities for owners and their Doodles, including agility, flyball, dancing with dogs, and more.
Labradoodles (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)
by Joan Hustace WalkerAn essential guide for choosing, preparing for, raising, and training a healthy, well-behaved Labradoodle puppy or dog.While Labradoodles first came into existence when a breeder sought a service dog with the low-shedding coat of a poodle and the gentleness and trainability of a Labrador Retriever, Labradoodles have gone on to become a beloved member of the family for thousands of households.Learn tips and practical advice on:Housing and preparing for the arrival of your pupBasic care, including health care, nutrition, and groomingBehavior and characteristics common to the doodlePositive, reward-based training methodsWhether you're a new, first-time dog owner or want to brush up on your puppy-raising skills, The Complete Pet Owner's Manual on the Labradoodle has everything you need to make life with your delightful, funny, and smart dog comfortable and enjoyable—for you and the dog alike.With beautiful color photography, this also makes a great gift for Labradoodle lovers and owners!
Labrador Retriever
by Margaret A. GilbertThe experts at Kennel Club Books present the world's largest series of breed-specific canine care books. Each critically acclaimed Comprehensive Owner's Guide covers everything from breed standards to behavior, from training to health and nutrition. With nearly 200 titles in print, this series is sure to please the fancier of even the rarest of breeds.
Labrador Retriever (Breeders Best, A Kennel Club Book)
by Bauer KilgoreWhether you are seeing yellow, black or chocolate in your future, Breeders' Best Labrador Retriever promises to be a colorful and informative start for the first-time owner. Here is precisely what the new owner needs to know about life with a Labrador Retriever. From how to select a top-rate breeder and recognize a sound, healthy puppy to caring for and training the puppy, the author guides you every step of the way. Author Nona Kilgore Bauer, a celebrate authority on retrievers, offers sensible, helpful advice about house-training, sensible obedience training and effective problem solving, as well as responsible home care, health and veterinary concerns. This Breeders' Best book promises the best possible start with your new Labrador puppy.
Labrador Retriever (Smart Owner's Guide)
by Dog Fancy MagazineDedicated to the most popular dog in the world-a sporting dog with no equal and a companion above all else--the Labrador Retriever, this Smart Owner's Guide, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for his dog.<P><P> Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find user-friendly and entertaining.Each Smart Owner's Guide offers a description of the breed's character and physical conformation, historical overview, and its attributes as a companion dog. The reader will find informative chapters on everything he or she needs to know about acquiring, raising, and training this remarkable purebred dog, including: finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy; preparing for the puppy's homecoming, shopping for supplies, and puppy-proofing the home; house-training; veterinary and home health maintenance; feeding and nutrition; and grooming. Obedience training for basic cues (sit, stay, heel, come, etc.) and solving potential problem behaviors (barking, chewing, aggression, jumping up, etc.) are addressed in separate chapters, as are activities to enjoy with the dog, including showing, agility, therapy work, and more.Entertaining tidbits and smart advice fill up colorful sidebars in every chapter, which the editors call "It's a Fact," "Smart Tip," "Notable & Quotable," and "Did You Know?" Real-life heroes and rescue stories are retold in full-page features called "Pop Pups" and "True Tails." Recipes, training, and care tips are highlighted in the "Try This" feature pages.The Smart Owner's Guide series is the only series that offers readers an online component in which dog owners can join a breed-specific online club hosted by dogchannel.com. At Club Lab, owners of the breed can find forums, blogs, and profiles to connect with other breed owners, as well as charts and checklists that can be downloaded. More than just 20,000 pages of solid information, there's a host of fun to be had at the club in the form of downloadable breed-specific e-cards, screensavers, games, and quizzes.The Resources section of the book includes contact information for breed-related organizations and rescues, as well as practical guidance on traveling with dogs, identification, and locating qualified professionals to assist the dog owner, such as pet sitters, trainers, and boarding facilities. This information-packed Smart Owner's Guide is fully indexed.
Labrador Retriever: Most Popular (Big Dogs Rule!)
by Jessica RudolphDiscusses Labrador retrievers as search and rescue dogs, their history and appearance, training these dogs, and Labrador retrievers as pets.
Labrador Retrievers (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)
by Joan Hustace WalkerEverything you need to know about choosing, training, and caring for your Labrador Retriever puppy or dog.Labrador Retrievers are America's favorite dog breed for a reason: they're friendly, athletic, lovable, even-tempered, and eager to please, making them the perfect family dog, hunting companion, guide dog, and more. Packed with color photos and invaluable advice, The Complete Pet Owner's Manual for Labrador Retrievers is a great resource for first-time or inexperienced pet owners.You'll learn:What makes a Lab such a great family dog and how to choose the right one from a breeder or rescueNutrition and basic care for raising a healthy LabHealth issues commonly found in LabsHow to use positive, reward-based training and socialization methods to raise a confident, well-behaved pupAlso makes a wonderful gift for the Lab lover in your life!
Labrador Retrievers Are the Best! (The Best Dogs Ever)
by Elaine LandauWhat's that dog with the short thick coat, energetic nature, and peppy personality? It's the Labrador retriever! Labs love to play, and they are always eager to please. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever--and it's easy to see why. If you're a Lab fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its waterproof fur and webbed feet that help it swim to its history as a fishing dog in Newfoundland, Canada. You'll also want to find out how to care for the Lab. So check out this go-to guide Lab lovers--and learn all about why Labs are the best breed there is!
Labrador on the Lawn (Animal Ark #38)
by Ben M. BaglioAt Animal Ark, Mandy Hope helps her parents treat animals of all shapes and sizes. Even outside the clinic, Mandy can't resist helping any animal in need. Mandy and James are staying with her parents at a vacation house in the Lake District when they spot a mischievous Labrador on the lawn. James's dog, Blackie, is thrilled to have found a friend, but with no identification or collar, how will the Hopes find her owner? And why does she seem so at home in the cottage?
Lacey's Story: A Puppy Tale (A Puppy Tale)
by W. Bruce CameronLacey's Story is another delightful Puppy Tale from #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the A Dog's Purpose Series, W. Bruce Cameron!Lacey is a very special dog with a very important purpose. After an accident, Lacey must get used to being followed around everywhere by a funny cart with wheels. Sometimes it makes her go too fast or in the wrong direction! But that doesn’t stop Lacey from having fun with her human girl Wenling and her best dog friend, Cooper. And when a tornado strikes, putting Wenling’s and Cooper’s families in danger, only Lacey and her cart can save the day.The latest addition to the successful Puppy Tales series by #1 New York Times bestselling author W. Bruce Cameron is the inspiring and joyful story of a special needs pet who overcomes adversity and learns to live her best life after she is fitted with a mobility cart.Adorable black-and-white illustrations by Richard Cowdrey bring Lacey and her world to life. A discussion and activity guide at the end of the book will help promote family and classroom discussions about Lacey's Story and the insights it provides about humankind's best friends.More Tales from W. Bruce Cameron!FROM STARSCAPE:THE PUPPY TALES SERIES:Ellie's Story / Bailey's Story / Molly's Story / Max's Story / Lily's Story / Shelby's Story / Toby's Story / Bella's Story / Cooper's Story / Lacey's StoryTHE LILY TO THE RESCUE SERIES:Lily to the Rescue / Lily to the Rescue: Two Little Piggies / Lily to the Rescue: The Not-So-Stinky Skunk / Lily to the Rescue: Dog Dog Goose / Lily to the Rescue: Lost Little Leopard / Lily to the Rescue: The Misfit Donkey / Lily to the Rescue: Foxes in a Fix / Lily to the Rescue: The Three BearsTHE DOGS WITH A PURPOSE SERIES:Zeus: Water Rescue / Ripley: Fire Station FiveFROM FORGE:THE DOG'S PURPOSE SERIES:A Dog's Purpose / A Dog's Journey / A Dog's PromiseTHE DOG'S WAY HOME SERIES:A Dog's Way Home / A Dog's CourageOTHER TITLES FROM FORGE:Love, Clancy: Diary of a Good DogA Dog's Perfect ChristmasThe Dogs of ChristmasThe Dog MasterEmory's GiftTHE RUDDY MCCAN SERIES:The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man / Repo Madness / The Midnight Dog of the Repo ManAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Lad of Sunnybank (Perennial Bestsellers Ser.)
by Albert Payson TerhuneThese are the adventures of the most famous and best-loved dog in American fiction. For decades readers of all ages have thrilled to the tales of the wonder collie, Lad, as he roams the Terhune country home at Sunnybank. While Lad plays the lead, he is given able support by a most engaging cast, which includes Rameses the raccoon and Zat the crow. Albert Terhune's keen appreciation of canine instinct, intelligence, and sixth sense helps evoke from every reader the special sympathy that has existed between dog and man since the world's beginning. Coming from the pen of a master storyteller, Lad of Sunnybank has earned a permanent place on the shelves and in the hearts of dog fanciers and adventure lovers everywhere.
Lad: A Dog
by Albert Payson Terhune Sam SavittLad, a courageous and dignified 80-pound collie, lived in The Place. The Place was thick with woods, abounding with squirrels to chase, and a cool lake in which to plunge -- a beautiful kingdom -- and Lad was its undisputed king. Lad's loyalty to his chosen Master and Mistress knew no bounds. The stories in this book are all about Lad. Some will make you laugh out loud, some will make you cry. And when the book comes to its conclusion, you will know one thing for sure -- that Lad was a dog with a soul . . .
Lads Before the Wind: Adventures in Porpoise Training
by Karen Pryor Konrad LorenzIn this book the reader learns almost as much about human behavior as about porpoise behavior. Starting from scratch, with a report on operant conditioning in one hand and a bucket of fish in the other, Karen Pryor learned to train porpoises, learned to train trainers, and gradually came to be recognized as an international authority on whale and porpoise behavior and training. Lads Before the Wind takes its title from Herman Melville ("They are the lads that always live before the wind. They are accounted a lucky omen"). Karen Pryor draws on her eight years as head trainer at Hawaii's Sea Life Park and Oceanic Institute. Working with entirely new species of whales and porpoises (at least new for training purposes), she and her team pioneered in logical and behavioral research.
Lady Grayl: Owl With a Mission
by Robert W. Nero"This is the story of a man and his owl. But what a man and what an owl! The owl is one of our planet’s most beautiful and elusive beings, an enchanting spook, a feathered spirit from some ancient world. "The man is Robert Nero, his name synonymous with that of the Great Gray Owl, his love affair with the species spanning twenty-five years. For me, a non-professional adrift in a sea of biologists, it is heartening to find in Dr. Nero not just the able scientific mind but also a sense of wonder, undiminished by the years. Perhaps it is the mortality of all living things that makes them exquisite to him, for he writes of their brief beauty in poetry and prose. His words remind us of joys we once knew, of worlds to which we have grown blind. "What a privilege it is to share a time on Earth with a man like this, and to call him friend." - Katherine McKeever, The Owl Foundation, Vineland, 1994 "Bob Nero, one of Canada’s finest nature writers, has done it again! His fifth book, about Lady Grayl, is a personal account, something close to a love story. For nine years, since the rescue of a starving runt owlet from a wild brood, he has taken his beautiful owl, Lady Grayl, to countless schools and public meetings to preach the gospel of conservation. She and Bob are well-known throughout Manitoba, and beyond. "Bob’s careful observations of this imprinted owl supplement his 25 years of research into Great Gray Owls in the wild. Six sensitive poems and numerous photographs depict the owl in many moods and settings. This book will rank along with Bernd Heinrich’s acclaimed One Man’s Owl, which dealt with an imprinted Great Horned Owl, and will be of special interest to all who have been fortunate enough to see Lady Grayl." - C. Stuart Houston, University of Saskatchewan
Lady Lollipop
by Dick King-SmithThe author of Babe, The Gallant Pigoffers another winner with this tale of a bright pig and her canny young keeper 'training' a spoiled princess. Lollipop is no ordinary pig. According to her young trainer, Johnny Skinner, she's the smartest pig in the entire kingdom. When people stare into Lollipop's bright, intelligent eyes, it somehow changes them for the better. But can Lollipop win over the spoiled Princess Penelope - and her not-so-pig-friendly parents, the King and Queen? Dick King-Smith's tale about a special pig - and some memorable humans, too - will delight his legions of loyal fans!
Lady Miss Penny Goes To Lunch (Lady Miss Penny #1)
by Maya RodaleLearn to dine out like the (usually) well-behaved pup the Lady Miss Penny, as she shares her 10 Restaurant Rules in this delightfully unruly story of dinner dos and don'ts!The Lady Miss Penny loves doing all sorts of things with her best friend, Milady but she loves going out to eat the most! Lady Miss Penny knows just how to behave at a restaurant. She can SIT, STAY, and PLAY like the very best pup. But when Lady Miss Penny invites all her animal friends to dinner at the fancy restaurant, she has to teach them all the Restaurant Rules from scratch. And they're not very good at following the rules...Who knew table manners could be so fun? Lady Miss Penny's comical dos and don'ts are sure to bring giggles as kids learn to recite her catchy 10 Restaurant Rules!
Lady Roseanne: Book 15 (Horses of Half Moon Ranch #15)
by Jenny OldfieldMatt's new girlfriend, Lauren, has gone on a study trip and left her beautiful horse, Lady Roseanne, at Half-Moon Ranch. Keen to impress, Matt pays lots of attention to the appaloosa mare. So he loses it big-time when he finds lovely Lady covered in cuts and scratches. He blames the new wrangler, Karina Cooper but Kirstie suspects someone or something else is to blame ...
Lady Takes the Case (Manor Cat Mystery #1)
by Eliza CaseyWhen a dinner party turns deadly, the feisty Lady Cecilia Bates and intuitive cat Jack are on the case, in this first entry to an exciting new historical-mystery series.England 1912. Danby Hall is the only home Lady Cecilia Bates has ever known. Despite the rigid rules of etiquette and her mother the Countess of Avebury's fervent desire to see her married off, Lady Cecilia can't imagine life anywhere else. But now, with an agricultural depression sweeping the countryside, the Bates family's possession of the hall is suddenly in peril. A possible solution arrives in the form of the imperious American heiress Annabel Clarke. The Earl and Countess of Avebury are determined that Cecilia's brother, Patrick, will win Annabel's hand in marriage—and her fortune along with it. To help the lackluster Patrick in this pursuit, the Bates and their staff arrange a grand house party upon the heiress's arrival. When a guest dies after sipping from a glass meant for Annabel, it's clear the Bates have a more poisonous problem on their hands than a lack of chemistry. As the scandal seizes Danby, Cecilia sets out to find the culprit, with help from Annabel's maid, Jane, and Jane's curiously intelligent cat, Jack. After the poison that someone had stashed away inside the manor is discovered, Cecilia is left with two possibilities: Either a resident of Danby snapped and tried to kill the arrogant heiress, or the threat is coming from one of their guests, who would love to see the Bates family's decline become permanent.
Lady Vanishes (The Rachel Alexander and Dash Mysteries)
by Carol Lea BenjaminA PI goes undercover with her pit bull partner as a dog therapist in a crime novel from a Shamus Award–winning author &“canine fans will relish&” (Publishers Weekly). When Lady, the beloved therapy dog of the Harbor View residential home goes missing, private investigator Rachel Alexander and her dog Dash slip in easily as the new service dog and trainer, though figuring out who murdered Harbor View&’s owner is not so simple. Dash brings order and calm to Harbor View&’s residents, but Rachel is deeply disturbed when her client and chief source of clues is badly injured in an &“accident.&” Suddenly the stakes are even higher—for Rachel, Dash, and the ensemble of eccentric residents they have come to care for . . . &“A snappy pace and . . . a tough mystery.&” —Booklist &“Indispensable for readers who love man&’s best friend right back. Human-watchers will find the psychology sound.&” —Kirkus Reviews Praise for the Rachel Alexander and Dash Mysteries &“One of the best private eye series around.&” —Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Fool Me Once &“Her high quality of prose and convincing way with dialogue may surprise and delight new readers.&” —Chicago Sun-Times &“Rachel Alexander is someone who holds your interest and makes you keep turning the pages.&” —Nevada Barr, New York Times–bestselling author of Flashback &“A serious approach to the canine crime-writing niche. . . . [Dash] is nevertheless a dependably entertaining companion among murder and mayhem.&” —Rocky Mountain News &“Benjamin&’s work [is] first rate.&” —The Plain Dealer