Marine Mammal Health and Disease

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Designed for veterinary practitioners, veterinary technicians, wildlife professionals, and students, the book combines foundational scientific knowledge with practical clinical guidance. It explores the anatomy, physiology, pathology, and diseases of cetaceans, pinnipeds, sirenians, sea otters, polar bears, and other marine carnivores, helping clinicians better understand disease mechanisms and improve patient care.

The book covers topics including:

• Marine mammal anatomy and physiology
• Marine mammal taxonomy
• Clinical examination and health assessment
• Diagnostic pathology
• Histopathology
• Cytology
• Cell and tissue pathology
• Mechanisms of disease
• Inflammatory diseases
• Infectious diseases
• Bacterial infections
• Viral infections
• Fungal diseases
• Parasitic diseases
• Nutritional disorders
• Toxicology
• Environmental contaminants
• Traumatic injuries
• Reproductive disorders
• Neoplastic diseases
• Comparative pathology
• Diseases of cetaceans
• Diseases of pinnipeds
• Diseases of sirenians
• Diseases of sea otters and marine carnivores
• Conservation medicine
• One Health and marine ecosystem health

Combining current scientific knowledge with practical veterinary applications, this book serves as an essential reference for diagnosing disease, understanding pathological changes, and supporting the health and conservation of marine mammals. It is equally valuable for clinicians working with managed-care animals and those involved in wildlife rehabilitation and conservation programs.

Who is this book for?

• Zoo veterinarians
• Wildlife veterinarians
• Marine mammal veterinarians
• Veterinary pathologists
• Veterinary students
• Wildlife rehabilitation professionals
• Marine biologists
• Veterinary technicians