Deafness in dogs and cats / George M. Strain, Professor of Neuroscience, Louisiana State University, USA.
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TextPublisher: Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK : CABI, 2011Copyright date: ©2011Description: 1 online resource (viii, 150 pages) : illustrations, chartsContent type: - text
- computer
- online resource
- Deaf dogs
- Deaf cats
- Deafness in animals
- Pets and Companion Animals
- Animal Anatomy and Morphology, (New March 2000)
- Animal Physiology and Biochemistry (Excluding Nutrition)
- Non-communicable Diseases and Injuries of Animals
- Cats
- Dogs
- Animal anatomy
- Animal physiology
- Deafness
- Ear diseases
- Ears
- Hearing impairment
- Hereditary diseases
- LL070
- LL400
- LL600
- LL860
- 636.7/08978 23
- SF992.D33 S77 2011eb
This book is a resource on the study of different causes of deafness in dogs and cats. Topics discussed are: anatomy of the auditory system; physiology of the auditory system; forms and mechanisms of deafness; hereditary deafness; later onset deafness; brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER); other tests of auditory function; and living with a deaf dog or cat. This book is intended for veterinarians, pet owners and breeders.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-146) and index.
Anatomy of the Auditory System -- Physiology of the Auditory System -- Forms and Mechanisms of Deafness -- Hereditary Deafness -- Later Onset Deafness -- Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER) -- Other Tests of Auditory Function -- Living with a Deaf Dog or Cat.
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