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Books in Veterinary science and veterinary medicine

Explore Elsevier's Veterinary Science & Medicine resources and stay up-to-date with the latest research and development in the field, including reference and learning materials for students in veterinary medicine, veterinary technology/nursing, and veterinary assisting educational programs, as well as practicing veterinarians. This content portfolio covers all areas of Veterinary Science & Medicine, including small animals, large animals, exotic animals, avian medicine, zoo and food animal medicine, anatomy, basic science, pharmacology, and laboratory medicine. Elsevier's full solution includes textbooks, reference titles, point-of-care manuals, dictionary, coloring book, drug guides, and more.

    • Complications in Equine Practice, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 41-3
      • Britta Leise
      • English
      In this issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice, guest editor Dr. Britta Leise brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Complications in Equine Practice. Top experts discuss complications from a wide range of conditions, diagnostic and surgical procedures, medical therapies, and disciplines. This issue aims to increase awareness among veterinarians working in equine practice of possible complications and what steps can be taken to prevent and address when they occur.
    • Small Animal Practice Client Handouts

      • 2nd Edition
      • Rhea V. Morgan
      • English
      Small Animal Practice Client Handouts, 2nd Edition includes 450 educational handouts that cover everything your clients need to know about their pet’s condition. Handouts include information on the disease, clinical signs, recommended diagnostic tests, treatment options, follow-up care, and ranges from basic descriptions of illnesses and frequent signs to preventive measures and expected outcomes - all on a single page. Handouts on 18 common procedures or techniques are also included in the book. An ebook is included with new print purchase and offers digital access to all the text, figures, and references, plus bonus images.
    • Welfare of Ruminant Animals, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 41-3
      • Lily Edwards-Callaway + 1 more
      • English
      In this issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Lily Edwards-Callaway and Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswei... bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Welfare of Ruminant Animals. Top experts discuss the latest advancements and challenges in ruminant welfare with in-depth articles on innovative practices, transport, euthanasia, housing, and the evolution of animal welfare.
    • Integrative Veterinary Medicine, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 55-6
      • Laurie Dohmen
      • English
      In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Laurie Dohmen brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Integrative Veterinary Medicine. Integrative veterinary medicine combines conventional veterinary practices with complementary and alternative therapies and is guided by the best available evidence. In this issue, top experts cover topics that help veterinarians emphasize preventive care, identify underlying imbalances, and reduce reliance on medications or invasive procedures, for a more personalized and effective approach to veterinary medicine for small animals.
    • Neonatology and Pediatrics, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 55-5
      • Sophie A. Grundy + 1 more
      • English
      In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Sophie A. Grundy and Autumn P. Davidson bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Neonatology and Pediatrics. Top experts discuss topics such as the orphan kitten; medical therapeutics from conception to puberty; pediatric neoplasia; the purpose bred dog; clinical management of upper respiratory tract infections in kittens; and more.
    • Veterinary Medical Terminology

      • 4th Edition
      • Dawn E. Christenson
      • English
      Organized by body system, this user-friendly textbook helps you quickly gain a solid understanding of veterinary terminology. Essential word parts and terms are presented in the context of basic anatomy, physiology, and disease conditions, enabling you to immediately apply new terms to practical clinical situations. A companion Evolve website features interactive exercises that reinforce your mastery of veterinary terminology, as well as audio clips to help you learn proper pronunciation. Learning exercises at the end of each chapter test your knowledge, challenging you to go beyond simple memorization and become fluent in the language of veterinary medicine. With the latest advancements in the field and all-new learning exercises throughout, Veterinary Medical Terminology, 4th Edition, is an essential resource for learning medical terms and understanding basic principles of veterinary medicine.
    • Anestesiología y cuidados intensivos

      Manuales clínicos de Veterinaria
      • 2nd Edition
      • María del Mar Granados Machuca + 2 more
      • Juan Morgaz Rodríguez + 2 more
      • Spanish
      Manuales clínicos de Veterinaria es una novedosa colección de guías prácticas que ofrecen a clínicos y estudiantes información concisa y clara acerca de las diferentes especialidades veterinarias, con especial énfasis en la toma de decisiones en el día a día de la práctica clínica. La nueva edición plenamente actualizada ofrece la información necesaria sobre las principales áreas de esta especialidad en diversas especies animales. Incorpora nuevos capítulos acerca de la clasificación y evaluación de dolor y el manejo integral del dolor perioperatorio y del dolor crónico en perros y gatos y en caballos; se incluye también, en la sección “Caballos”, un nuevo capítulo sobre anestesia en neonatos y potros. Esta obra ampliamente ilustrada con numerosas imágenes en color, está destinada a estudiantes de Veterinaria y graduados que quieran profundizar en sus conocimientos sobre anestesiología veterinaria. Asimismo, proporciona al clínico un recurso práctico para la toma de decisiones sobre qué procedimiento anestésico emplear en cada caso y en cada especie, de la mano de un equipo internacional de autores cuya experiencia abarca los campos de la clínica, la docencia y la investigación. Incluye una sección sobre aspectos generales como la valoración preanestésica, la estabilización y la monitorización del paciente, el control ácido-base y la ventilación mecánica; contenidos sobre una gran variedad de especies animales: perros y gatos, caballos, pequeños mamíferos, reptiles, aves, rumiantes y cerdos.
    • Hepatology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 55-4
      • Kate Aicher + 2 more
      • English
      In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Kate Aicher, João Cavasin, and Jonathan A. Lidbury bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Hepatology. Top experts highlight important topics in the field of small animal hepatology, areas of major recent advances. Topics cover cytological and histological evaluation of the liver; formulating diagnostic, therapeutic, and nutritional plans for common liver diseases of dogs and cats; newly discovered diseases such as domestic cat hepanavirus; and previously poorly characterized liver disorders, such as granulomatous hepatitis.
    • Mastitis in Ruminants, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 41-2
      • Patrick J. Gorden
      • English
      In this issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Patrick Gorden brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Mastitis in Ruminants. Top experts provide an up-to-date review of current concepts on prevention and treatment of ruminant mastitis, with additional articles on non-traditional therapies for clinical mastitis, small ruminant therapies, and diagnostics.
    • Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Equine Tendon and Ligament Injuries, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 41-2
      • Sushmitha Durgam
      • English
      In this issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice, guest editor Dr. Sushmitha Durgam brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Equine Tendon and Ligament Injuries. Top experts provide comprehensive and up-to-date guidance on tendon/ligament structure/extracellu... matrix composition and the role in tendon/ligament function. This issue covers injury mechanisms and biological process that warrant considerations for incorporating and developing therapeutics, cutting-edge diagnostic tools and modalities, and current medical and surgical therapies and rehabilitation strategies for managing tendon and ligament injuries.