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  • Respiratory Medicine, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 56-4
    • Jonathan D Dear
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Jonathan D. Dear brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Respiratory Medicine. Top experts discuss lymphoplasmacytic rhinitis: update and novel treatments; novel nasal tumor interventions; aerodigestive disease and impacts on airway health; nasopharyngeal disease: update on treatment recommendations; clinical use of biomarkers in lung disease; and more.

  • Gastroenterology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 56-3
    • M.Katherine Tolbert + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. M. Katherine Tolbert and Sara Jablonski bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Gastroenterology. Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders represent one of the most prevalent clinical presentations in small animal practice, with veterinarians routinely encountering conditions ranging from acute diarrhea to swallowing disorders and protein-losing enteropathies. As clinical approaches evolve, this issue serves as both an essential reference for managing today's cases and a roadmap for navigating future advances in companion animal gastroenterology.

  • Geriatrics, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 56-2
    • Mary Gardner
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Mary Gardner brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Geriatrics. As the pet population ages—with research showing that 43% of patients are now considered senior—it is alarming that nearly 50% never see their vet before the end. In this issue, top experts cover key issues such as managing chronic pain, mobility challenges, sensory decline, and co-morbidities while also addressing the importance of client education and support for stressed caregivers. Drawing on insights from our experiences and research, this issue offers real-world strategies to ensure that every geriatric case is met with effective, compassionate care for both the pet and their families.

  • Canine and Feline Arthrology and Arthroscopy

    • 1st Edition
    • Samuel Patrick Franklin + 2 more
    • English
    Get expert guidance on performing arthroscopy and advanced joint surgery in small animals! Canine and Feline Arthrology and Arthroscopy presents basic and advanced arthroscopic, arthroscopic-assiste... and state-of-the-art open techniques for the management of joint disease in dogs and cats. Clear discussions of relevant topics include equipment, diseases, anatomy, and surgical treatment options. Multiple techniques for the same condition highlight key differences and explore their advantages and disadvantages. This comprehensive approach empowers the surgeon to understand the options available for treating a diverse array of medical conditions.

  • Advances in Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 56-1
    • Helio Autran de Morais + 2 more
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Helio Autran de Morais, Kate Hopper, and Stephen P. DiBartola bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Advances in Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders. The issue is divided into three sections: the first section provides 16 Quick References on various key topics in the field; the second section contains articles on electrolyte and acid-base disorders; and the third section contains articles on fluid therapy.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Hot Topics in Emergency and Critical Care, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 55-3
    • Elisa M. Mazzaferro
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Hot Topics in Emergency and Critical Care. Top experts discuss topics such as crystalloids versus colloids: same controversy, new information; current standards and practices in small animal mechanical ventilation; extracorporeal therapies in the emergency room and intensive care unit; controversies of and indications for the use of glucocorticoids in the ICU and the emergency room; and more.

  • Small Animal Dermatology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 55-2
    • Bailey Brame + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Bailey Brame and Peter Canning bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Small Animal Dermatology. Top experts discuss areas of veterinary dermatology with recent developments in treatment or diagnosis, as well as emerging diseases, pathogens which are on the rise in North America, and clinical entities that are being seen more often. Articles cover key topics of interest to both general practitioners and veterinary specialists.

  • Update on Diagnosis and Treatment of Brain Tumors in Dogs and Cats, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 55-1
    • Helena Rylander
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Helena Rylander brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Update on Diagnosis and Treatment of Brain Tumors in Dogs and Cats. Top experts discuss current and innovative techniques in diagnosing and treating brain tumors, helping readers provide correct information and treatment options to pet owners. Topics include MRI of the brain; the use of intraoperative ultrasound in brain surgery; biopsy of brain lesions; radiation therapy for brain tumors in dogs and cats; and many more.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine, Part II, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 54-6
    • Christina V. Tran
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Christina V. Tran brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine, Part II. Top experts discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by the veterinary profession in meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse client base. A look back at the history of DEI efforts offers context for the ongoing need for systemic and organizational change. Articles also explore the connection between areas such as veterinary education, practice management, access to care, animal welfare, and leadership development in veterinary medicine through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine, Part I, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 54-5
    • Christina V. Tran
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Christina V. Tran brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine, Part I. Top experts discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by the veterinary profession in meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse client base. A look back at the history of DEI efforts offers context for the ongoing need for systemic and organizational change. Articles also explore the connection between areas such as veterinary education, practice management, access to care, animal welfare, and leadership development in veterinary medicine through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion.

  • Small Animal Endoscopy, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 54-4
    • Elsevier Clinics
    • Boel Fransson
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Boel A. Fransson brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Small Animal Endoscopy. Top experts discuss minimally invasive surgical (MIS) procedures which have come of age within the past several years, including surgical technique, case selection, outcome, and complications. Articles also cover the available technology to augment MIS, developments on skills training opportunities, and the future of veterinary robotic surgery.

  • Small Animal Oncology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 54-3
    • Craig Clifford + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Craig A. Clifford and Philip J. Bergman bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Small Animal Oncology. Top experts discuss updates in veterinary immunotherapy; new therapies in veterinary oncology; updates in lymphoma; updates in veterinary interventional radiology; precision-based medicine; and more.

  • Practice Management, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 54-2
    • Peter Weinstein
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Peter Weinstein brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Practice Management. Operating a successful small animal veterinary practice requires wide-ranging knowledge and familiarity with a multitude of issues. In this issue, top experts provide resources that help readers better understand the business of veterinary practice and the tools to help them decide to own a hospital, manage a practice, or more effectively lead a practice that they already own.

  • Ettinger’s Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine

    • 9th Edition
    • Stephen J. Ettinger + 2 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Veterinary Medicine**Now Ettinger’s trusted, all-in-one veterinary resource is even better! Trusted by small animal veterinarians for more than 50 years, Ettinger’s Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine adds new content on the field’s leading issues and trends to its unmatched, “gold standard” coverage of the diagnosis and treatment of medical problems of dogs and cats. Coverage begins with the basics of veterinary medicine, followed by sections on differential diagnosis for chief complaints and for clinicopathologic abnormalities, and continues with techniques, minimally invasive interventional therapies, critical care, toxicology, diseases by body system, and comorbidities. Clinical information is presented in a way that reflects the practitioner’s thought process. With each purchase of this two-volume print book, Ettinger’s includes access to a fully searchable eBook featuring more than 750 videos that bring procedures to life.

  • Canine and Feline Behavior, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 54-1
    • Carlo Siracusa
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Carlo Siracusa brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Canine and Feline Behavior. Top experts focus on the intersection between behavioral and physical health, keeping general veterinary practitioners and their needs in mind. The articles provide general practitioners with tools to detect behavior changes associated with physical disease, and to diagnose or rule out physical disease contributing to behavior problems before referring to a veterinary behavior specialist.

  • Advancements in Companion Animal Cardiology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 53-6
    • Joshua Stern
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Joshua Stern brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Advancements in Companion Animal Cardiology. Cardiovascular disease of companion animals has seen a boom in research productivity and novel therapies that make the future of cardiac care very bright. In this issue, top experts highlight advances in diagnosis and treatment for common cardiac diseases such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, mitral valve degeneration, and dilated cardiomyopathy.

  • Small Animal Theriogenology Volume 53, Issue 5, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 53-5
    • Bruce W. Christensen
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Bruce W. Christensen brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Small Animal Theriogenology. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as progesterone analysis in canine breeding management; genetic screening in a canine breeding program; body condition and fertility in dogs; medical management of the pregnant bitch; elective Cesarean sections; an updated perspective for advising clients on spay-neuter of their dogs; and more.

  • Rehabilitation Therapy, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 53-4
    • Molly J. Flaherty
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Molly J. Flaherty brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Rehabilitation Therapy. Top experts cover current and emerging areas of interest, with introductory material for the general practitioner as well as advanced material for the rehabilitation veterinarian. Topics include everything from pain management and manual therapies to more focused areas of special interest, such as rehabilitation therapy in palliative care.

  • Diabetes Mellitus in Cats and Dogs, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 53-3
    • Thomas K. Graves + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Thomas K. Graves and Chen Gilor bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Diabetes Mellitus in Cats and Dogs. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as hypoglycemia and autonomic failure in dogs; anesthetic considerations in dogs and cats with diabetes mellitus; insulin therapy in dogs and cats; hypersomatotropism and other causes of insulin resistance in cats; and more.

  • Ophthalmology in Small Animal Care, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 53-2
    • Bruce H. Grahn
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Bruce Grahn brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Ophthalmology in Small Animal Care. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as corneal pigmentation in small animals; eosinophilic keratoconjunctivitis in cats; canine episcleritis and granulomatous scleritis; canine blepharitis and eyelid neoplasia; and more.

  • Clinical Pathology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 53-1
    • Maxey L. Wellman + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Maxey L. Wellman and M. Judith Radin bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Clinical Pathology. Evaluation of clinical laboratory data is used daily in the diagnosis and monitoring of veterinary patients, and the field is rapidly expanding as new tests and technologies become available. This issue provides valuable, up-to-date information on current important topics in clinical pathology that are of interest to clinicians, veterinary students, and residents.

  • Vector-Borne Diseases, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 52-6
    • Linda Kidd
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Linda Kidd brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Vector-Borne Diseases. To protect companion animal and human health, it is important for veterinary practitioners to have an accurate and current understanding of the geographic distribution, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of vector-borne disease, and many recent studies document important changes in all of these factors. In this issue, experts in the field summarize this information in a succinct, clinically relevant way to help practitioners recognize and prevent these important diseases.

  • Innere Medizin der Kleintiere

    • 6th Edition
    • Richard W. Nelson + 2 more
    • German
    Das Werk ist der unentbehrliche Begleiter für Studium, Klinik und Praxis: Gegliedert nach Organsystemen und wichtigen klinischen Themenbereichen hält es alle relevanten Informationen zum schnellen Nachschlagen bereit. Der „Nelson“ kann mehr: Gute Orientierung dank der systematischen Gliederung der Kapitel: die richtige Interpretation; klinischer Symptome, wertvolle Entscheidungshilfen zur konkreten Diagnosestellung und die sichere Wahl der passenden Therapie. Über 900 Abbildungen und Flussdiagramme, die komplexe Inhalte anschaulich verdeutlichen. Tabellen und Übersichten, die wertvolle Informationen auf einen Blick zusammenführen und mit Icons verwandte Themengebiete kennzeichnen Online haben Sie Zugriff auf 68 (englischsprachige) Videos zu Untersuchungen und Diagnostik* (*Stand 08/2022, Angebot freibleibend)i(Stand August 202e haben Sie Zugriff auf zahlreiches (englischsprachiges) Video-MateriaUntersu... und Diagnostik.* Neu in der 6. Auflage: Alle Diagnose- und Therapieoptionen aktualisiert Verbesserte Übersichtlichkeit durch zusätzliche Info-Kästen, neue Fotos, Algorithmen und Tabellen Umstrukturierung bisheriger Kapitel für noch mehr Klarheit und Praxistauglichkeit Neues Kapitel zur Neonatologie Das Buch eignet sich für: Kleintierärzte Gemischtpraktiker Tiermedizin-Studiere...

  • Telemedicine, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 52-5
    • Aaron Smiley
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Aaron Smiley brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Telemedicine. Given the sudden and surprising challenges brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever for practicing veterinarians to be up to date on the current best practices surrounding telehealth and small animal care. In this issue, top experts in the field explore the many nuances of implementing telehealth in veterinary practice, providing readers with the latest best practices in several key areas.

  • Textbook of Rabbit Medicine

    • 3rd Edition
    • Molly Varga Smith
    • English
    Provide effective treatment of pet rabbits with this practical, evidence-based resource! Textbook of Rabbit Medicine, 3rd Edition provides authoritative coverage of the health and diseases of the domestic rabbit. Chapters follow a logical progression from basic rabbit science to clinical pathology, therapeutics, anesthesia, diseases and disorders by body system, and surgery. This edition is updated with the latest advances and techniques, and includes practical advice on topics such as vaccination, neutering and reproductive control, and behavior problems. Written by exotics specialist Molly Varga Smith, and drawing from clinical information from around the world, this book is a truly global resource in veterinary medicine.

  • Small Animal Orthopedic Medicine, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 52-4
    • Felix Duerr + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Felix Duerr and Lindsay Elam bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Small Animal Orthopedic Medicine. Mobility and orthopedic challenges are common issues that can negatively impact the quality of life and overall health of small animal companion pets. This issue covers a wide range of topics to help practicing veterinarians identify, assess, treat, and manage orthopedic and mobility issues in pets.

  • Hot Topics in Small Animal Medicine, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 52-3
    • Lisa Powell
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Lisa Powell brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Hot Topics in Small Animal Medicine. This issue is an eclectic compilation of some of the most popular topics among readers of this Clinics series. Top experts in the field provide updates on the latest advances and developments in several key areas of importance for small animal practitioners.

  • Soft Tissue Surgery, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 52-2
    • Nicole J. Buote
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Nicole J. Buote brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Soft Tissue Surgery. Many of the common illnesses and injuries occurring in cats and dogs are in a soft tissue organ. In this issue, top experts in the field provide comprehensive coverage of many of the key surgeries a practicing veterinarian might be expected to perform.

  • Canine and Feline Cytopathology

    A Color Atlas and Interpretation Guide
    • 4th Edition
    • Rose E. Raskin + 2 more
    • English
    Canine and Feline Cytopathology: A Color Atlas and Interpretation Guide, 4th Edition provides a comprehensive overview of diagnostic cytopathology for companion animals, covering all body systems and fluids. Rapidly resolve diagnostic challenges with this guide to specimen collection and evaluation, featuring more than 2,400 photomicrographs that show cytology of normal structures to contrast and support identification of cytopathology of inflammatory, hyperplastic, and neoplastic lesions. Enhancements to this edition include hundreds of new images with crisper quality and truer colors; new chapters on the pancreas and ear; updated, contemporaneously referenced information for all chapters; expanded listing for neoplastic and infectious disease testing, quality assurance, and reporting; and access to a fully searchable enhanced eBook with new print purchase. Written by seasoned veterinary cytopathologists and award-winning educators Rose Raskin, Denny Meyer, and Katie Boes, with contributions from 20 international experts, this reference offers clear, practical guidelines to sampling procedures, slide preparation, and interpretation leading to diagnoses and/or classification of the cytopathologic findings. Anticipate the expected and expect the unexpected with this atlas, which vividly illustrates the expected cytologic elements associated with the organ system and provides abundant examples of unexpected cytopathologic findings.

  • Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 52-1
    • Alexander M. Reiter
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, Guest Editor Alexander M. Reiter brings his considerable expertise to the topic of veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as the role of technicians and hygienists, Diagnostic Imaging of Oral and Maxillofacial Anatomy and Pathology, Oral Microbiome in Dogs and Cats and Judicious Use of Antibiotics, and more.

  • Diagnostic Imaging: Point-of-care Ultrasound, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 51-6
    • Gregory R. Lisciandro + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Drs. Gregory R. Lisciandro and Jennifer M. Gambino, will cover Diagnostic Imaging: Point-of-care Ultrasound. This is one of six issues each year. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: Lung Ultrasound Fundamentals, "Wet versus Dry" Lung, Signs of Consolidation; Lung Ultrasound for Pulmonary Contusions; Lung Ultrasound for Pneumothorax; Ultrasound of the Diaphragm; Focused Cardiac Ultrasound in the Cat; Focused Cardiac Ultrasound in the Dog; TFAST Accurate Diagnosis of Pleural and Pericardial Effusion, Caudal Vena Cava; AFAST Target-organ Approach and Fluid Scoring System; Ultrasound of the Emergency Renal Patient; Hallmark Sonographic Signs of Ileus, Pneumoperitoneum and Right Upper Quadrant Disease; Thromboembolic Disease; Musculoskeletal; Ocular Abnormalities and Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter; and Global FAST for Patient Monitoring and Staging

  • Effective Communication in Veterinary Medicine, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 51-5
    • Christopher A. Adin + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Drs. Christopher A. Adin and Kelly D. Farnsworth, will cover Effective Communication in Veterinary Medicine. This is one of six issues each year. This issue will provide insights on the most critical and contemporary issues facing veterinary practitioners—from compassion fatigue to the use of social media. The material can be applied by veterinarians both inside and outside the workplace. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: Generational Difference in the Team, Intercultural Communication with Clients, Valuing Diversity in the Team, Compassion Fatigue, Suicide Warning Signs and What to Do, Performance Evaluation for Underperforming Employees, Leading and Influencing Culture Change, Veterinary Clinical Ethics and Patient Care Dilemmas, The Mentor-Mentee Relationship, and Communicating Patient Quality and Safety in Your Hospital.

  • Manual clínico del perro y el gato

    Manuales clínicos de Veterinaria
    • 3rd Edition
    • Pilar Muñoz Rascón + 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. Este práctico «libro de bata» se distingue por su formato conciso, con numerosos esquemas y tablas en los que se compendia la información esencial sobre el diagnóstico y tratamiento de las enfermedades más habituales del perro y el gato. Amplio abordaje que incluye temas generales (exploración, fluidoterapia, nutrición, etc.), capítulos dedicados a sistemas orgánicos (sistema digestivo, cardiovascular, respiratorio, etc.) y temas específicos como diagnóstico por imagen, anestesia, urgencias y farmacología. Nuevo formato enteramente en color con un nuevo capítulo sobre alteraciones del comportamiento así como diagnósticos y tratamientos actualizados. La tercera edición del exitoso Manual clínico del perro y el gato, exhaustivamente revisada y actualizada, mantiene su objetivo de proporcionar un acceso fácil y rápido a una información útil en las situaciones más frecuentes de la clínica veterinaria. Esta obra está dirigida a estudiantes de los últimos cursos del grado en Veterinaria, así como a veterinarios y veterinarias que inicien su actividad en la clínica de pequeños animales.

  • Working Dogs: An Update for Veterinarians, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 51-4
    • Maureen Mcmichael + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Drs. Maureen McMichael and Melissa Singletary, focuses on Working Dogs: An Update for Veterinarians. This issue is one of six issues published each year. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: Introduction to Working Dogs; Preventative Health Care and essential equipment needs; Anesthetic Considerations in Working Dogs; Dentistry for Working Dogs; Nutrition in Working Dogs; Current Rules and Regulations for Working Dogs; Canine Olfaction; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in Working Dogs; Herding and Sporting Dogs; Breeding Management and Production in Working Dogs; Development and Training for Working Dogs; Military Working Dogs; Operational Canines; and Assistance, Service, and Therapy Dogs.

  • Small Animal Nutrition, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 51-3
    • Dottie P. Laflamme
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Dr. Dottie Laflamme, is dedicated to Small Animal Nutrition. Topics in this issue include, but are not limited to, Discussing nutrition with clients; Pros and cons of commercial pet foods; Pros and cons of home-prepared and raw pet foods; Sustainability and pet food; Nutrition for pocket pets; The microbiome and how diet can influence it; Calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D; Senior pet nutrition and management; Update on obesity management; Nutritional management for patients with GI diseases; Nutritional management for patients with renal disease; Nutritional management for patients with cognitive and brain disorders; Nutritional Concerns for Cancer, Cachexia, and Frailty; and Nutritional management for intensive care, rehabilitation, and recovery.

  • Forelimb Lameness, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 51-2
    • Kevin Benjamino + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Drs. Kevin P. Benjamino and Kenneth A. Bruecker, will focus on Forelimb Lameness. This is one of six issues each year. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: Gait Analysis and Kinematics, Assessment of orthopedic versus neurologic causes of gait change, Common pathology associated with the digits and metacarpal regionCarpal injuries: from fractures to hyperextension injuries, Physeal injuries and angular limb deformities, The Shoulder Joint and Common Abnormalities, Common neoplastic diseases affecting the thoracic limb, Cervical spondylomyelopathy, IVDD and brachial plexus (peripheral nerve) injuries, Juvenile disease processes affecting the forelimb, Advanced Imaging of the forelimb, Soft tissue injuries affecting the forelimb, Rehabilitation for forelimb injuries, and Elbow Dysplasia.

  • Advances in Gastroenterology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 51-1
    • Frederic Gaschen
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Dr. Frédéric P. Gaschen, focuses on Advances in Gastroenterology. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: Esophagitis, Gastroprotective therapy¸ Gastric motility disorders in dogs and cats, Aerodigestive diseases in dogs, Digestive diseases in brachycephalic dogs, Acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome in dogs, From bench top to clinics: How to use new tests to diagnose and treat dogs with chronic enteropathies, Differentiating IBD from alimentary lymphoma in cats, Canine protein-losing enteropathies and systemic complications, Impact of GI microbiome changes in canine and feline digestive diseases, Dietary and nutritional approaches for the management of chronic enteropathy in dogs and cats, Value of probiotics in canine and feline gastroenterology, and Fecal microbiota transplantation in the dog.

  • The Cat

    Clinical Medicine and Management
    • 2nd Edition
    • Susan E. Little
    • English
    Comprehensive in scope and exclusively devoted to feline medical care, Dr. Susan Little's The Cat: Clinical Medicine and Management, 2nd Edition, is an essential resource for providing complete, state-of-the-art care to cats. Authoritative, clinically focused information is enhanced by full-color images, tables, boxes, algorithms, key points, and more — all in an easy-to-understand, quick-reference format. Dr. Little and her expert contributors address the unique concerns and challenges facing any practitioner providing care for cats, including the latest advances in feline medical diagnosis and management and the clinical applications to everyday practice. An eBook version, included with print purchase, provides access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. The eBook also offers convenient video lessons and client handouts.

  • Emergency and Critical Care of Small Animals, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 50-6
    • Elisa Mazzaferro
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro, focuses on Emergency and Critical Care of Small Animals. This is one of six issues each year. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Small Animals; Transfusion Medicine in Small Animals; Extracorporeal Therapies in the ER and ICU; Respiratory Emergencies; Ocular Emergencies in the Small Animal Patient; Biosecurity Measures in Small Animal Practice; Albumin Therapy in Critical Illness; Canine Parvoviral Enteritis; Therapeutic Strategies in IMHA; Use of Antithrombotics in Critical Illness; Use of Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Clinical Practice; Use of Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Clinical Practice; Resuscitative Strategies for the Small Animal Trauma Patient; Use of Thromboelastography in Clinical Practice; Nutritional Support of the Critical Patient; Update on Anticonvulsant Therapy for the Small Animal Patient; Total Intravenous Anesthesia for the Small Animal Critical Patient; and Cageside Ultrasound in the ER and ICU.

  • Small Animal Diagnostic Ultrasound

    • 4th Edition
    • John S. Mattoon + 2 more
    • English
    Every clinician that has an interest in veterinary diagnostic imaging should have this reference! Small Animal Diagnostic Ultrasound, 4th Edition provides in-depth coverage of the latest techniques, applications, and developments in veterinary ultrasonography. It shows how ultrasonography can be an indispensable part of your diagnostic workup for everything from cardiac and hepatic disease to detached retinas and intestinal masses. All-new content on internal medicine is integrated throughout the text, addressing disease processes and pathologies, their evaluation, and treatment. Written by expert educators John S. Mattoon, Rance K. Sellon, and Clifford R. Berry, this reference includes access to an Expert Consult website with more than 100 video clips and a fully searchable version of the entire text.

  • Feline Practice: Integrating Medicine and Well-Being (Part II), An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 50-5
    • Margie Scherk
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Dr. Margie Scherk, is the second of two issues on Feline Practice: Integrating Medicine and Well-Being. Topics in this issue include, but are not limited to: Nutrition and risks of weight and muscle loss; Importance of maintaining muscle and weight: controversies in what to feed; Nutrition: How to feed; Nutrition: assessing requirements and current intake; Stem cell therapy and cats; Complex disease management: managing a cat with comorbidities; Hyperaldosteronism in cats, Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism in cats; Updates in feline diabetes; Feline pancreatitis; Triaditis; Hypertension in cats; Feline gallbladder diseases; Oral health and disease; and Newly recognized neurological entities.

  • Feline Practice: Integrating Medicine and Well-Being (Part I), An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 50-4
    • Margie Scherk
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Dr. Margie Scherk, is the first of two issues on Feline Practice: Integrating Medicine and Well-Being. Topics in this issue include, but are not limited to: Analgesia; Feline Chronic Pain and Degenerative Joint Disease; Feline Neuropathic Pain; Inevitability of Feline Aging: Meeting Physical, Psychological, and Psychoemotional Needs; Stress and Feline Health (Idiopathic Cystitis and the Pandora Syndrome); Environment and Feline Health At Home and in the Clinic; Behavior Problem or Problem Behavior?; Behavior as an Illness Indicator; News in FeLV; Understanding FIP - Update on Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment; New Tests in Feline Medicine; Dermatophytoses/Nasa... Planum Diseases; Ethical Questions in Feline Medicine (Declawing, Housing, Prolonging Life); and Incorporating Genetics into Clinical Feline Practice.

  • Cunningham. Fisiología veterinaria

    • 6th Edition
    • Bradley G. Klein
    • Spanish
    Obra de referencia en fisiología veterinaria cuya finalidad es introducir al estudiante en los principios y los conceptos de la especialidad, dar a conocer la fisiopatología y las técnicas de resolución de problemas y ayudarle a comprender el modo en el que los conceptos clave de la fisiología se relacionan con la práctica clínica. Cuenta con numerosos recuros didáctico como los cuadros de casos clínicos que ayudan a aplicar los principios y los conceptos fisiológicos al diagnóstico y el tratamiento de los pacientes veterinarios, y las preguntas de autoevaluación al final de cada capítulo, que evalúan la comprensión del texto. En esta nueva edición participan nuevos colaboraodres que aportan sus perspectivas y experiencias no sólo en el campo de la fisiología sino en otros como la neurociencia, la biología celular, la biología molecular, la inmunología y varias especialidades clínicas. La página web Evolve suministra recursos en lengua inglesa que acompañan ese texto, entre lo que resaltan las animaciones actualizadas que facilitan el aprendizaje con la presentación visual de funciones y enfermedades.

  • Small Animal Euthanasia, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 50-3
    • Beth Marchitelli + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Drs. Beth Marchitelli and Tami Shearer, focuses on Small Animal Euthanasia: Updates on Clinical Practice. This is one of six issues each year. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: historical perspective of euthanasia in veterinary medicine, the science of transitional states of consciousness and euthanasia, the physiology of death, pharmacological methods: an update on optimal pre-sedation and euthanasia solution administration, common and alternative routes of euthanasia solution administration, standardization of data collection to document adverse events associated with euthanasia, factors contributing to the decision to euthanize: diagnoses, clinical signs and triggers, euthanasia decision making: a collaboration between pet owners and veterinary professionals, euthanasia from the veterinary client's perspective: psychosocial contributors to euthanasia decision-making, and communication and euthanasia- beyond open ended questions

  • Canine and Feline Respiratory Medicine, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 50-2
    • Lynelle Johnson
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Dr. Lynelle Johnson, is an update on Canine and Feline Respiratory Medicine. This is one of six issues each year. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: updates on pulmonary function testing in small animals, laryngeal disease in dogs and cats, chronic rhinitis in the cat, feline aspergillosis, canine nasal disease, update on feline asthma, canine chronic bronchitis, tracheal and airway collapse in dogs, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in west highland white terriers, bacterial pneumonia in dogs and cats, and exudative pleural diseases in small animals.

  • Minimally Invasive Fracture Repair, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 50-1
    • KARL C. Maritato + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Drs. Karl Maritato and Matthew Barnhart, focuses on Minimally Invasive Fracture Repair. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: Biomechanics of Fracture Fixation; Challenges in Minimally Invasive Fracture Repair; Minimally Invasive Osteosynthesis Fracture Reduction Techniques; Percutan... Pinning for Fracture Repair; Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis Techniques for the Humerus; Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis Techniques for the Radius and Ulna; Minimally Invasive Osteosynthesis (MIO) Techniques of the Femur; Minimally Invasive Osteosynthesis Techniques for Articular Fractures; Unique Differences of Minimally Invasive Fracture Repair in the Feline; Perioperativ... Imaging in Minimally Invasive Osteosynthesis; Inte... Nails for Minimally Invasive Osteosynthesis; Mini... Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis Techniques for Tibia and Fibula; Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis Techniques for Meta-bones; Minimall... Invasive Osteosynthesis Techniques for Sacroiliac Luxation; and Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis Techniques for Arthrodesis.