<p><i>Breed Pred</i><i>ispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats, Third Edition</i> provides a comprehensive exploration of current knowledge of breed predispositions based on rigorous examination of primary research. </p><ul><li>Incorporates the latest research, new testing methods, and newly-discovered predispositions and diseases</li><li>Provides expanded information on genetics, epidemiology, and longevity</li><li>Includes key characteristics of diseases, including pathogenesis, genetics, risks, and common presentations</li><li>Indexes dogs and cats by breed, with listings of common inherited and predisposed disorders organized by body system</li><li>Includes absolute and relative frequency/occurrence data for conditions, along with references to further information</li></ul><p> </p>