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Exotics and Wildlife

  • 1st Edition
  • May 5, 2004
  • Caroline Gosden
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 5 4 1 5 - 9
Exotics and Wildlife: a manual of veterinary nursing care provides a hands-on approach to nursing exotic pets and wildlife common to the UK.The increasing popularity of exotic pets sees a wide variety of species pass through practices on a daily basis of which the care and management is the responsibility of the veterinary nurse. This change in pet ownership has been recognised and reflected in the updated curriculum of the veterinary nurse. Exotics and Wildlife: a manual of veterinary nursing links with the current S/NVQ syllabus, informing, preparing and teaching the veterinary nurse to deal with the variety of species they are likely to see in practice. Species covered include: rabbits, rodents, snakes, lizards, chelonia, cage and wild birds, birds of prey, bats, foxes, hedgehogs, squirrels, deer and badgers.

Veterinary Nursing Self-Assessment

  • 3rd Edition
  • May 5, 2004
  • Julie Elizabeth Ouston
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 8 7 8 1 - 2
Now in its third edition, Veterinary Nursing Self-Assessment Q&As has beenrewritten and updated to reflect the recent changes to the Veterinary NursingCurriculum and National Occupational Standards. Including new questions andstructure this ever popular book follows the revised content and organisation of thethird edition of the core text Veterinary Nursing.Veterinary Nursing Self-Assessment Questions and Answers is a valuable learningtool and supporting revision aid for Veterinary Nurses in gaining their qualifications

Veterinary Dental Techniques for the Small Animal Practitioner

  • 3rd Edition
  • April 14, 2004
  • Steven E. Holmstrom + 2 more
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 1 6 0 - 6 4 7 3 - 2
The third edition of Veterinary Dental Techniques continues to serve as an easy-to-use, practical guide to dental techniques and materials for the small animal practitioner. Covers a wide range of topics including examination and charting, routine and advanced periodontal care, endodontic treatment, orthodontics, dental anesthesia, and ergonomics.

Farm Animal Surgery

  • 1st Edition
  • January 15, 2004
  • Susan L. Fubini + 1 more
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 1 6 0 - 6 4 6 5 - 7
This is the only resource of its kind that provides practical field-tested surgical procedures for farm animals. Many procedures can safely be performed in the field as standing surgery using portable chutes that help keep the animals immobilized. Coverage includes key information on patient preparation, anesthesia concerns, fluid therapy, imaging options, and postoperative management.

Clinical Veterinary Toxicology

  • 1st Edition
  • December 10, 2003
  • Konnie Plumlee
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 0 5 8 3 4 - 6
This book covers all aspects of toxicology, including toxic diseases of large animals, small animals, and exotic pets. It provides key information on how poisons affect the body, how the body responds to a foreign substance, how poisonings are diagnosed, and how poisonings are treated. Coverage includes every organ system of every species of animal with details on each body system’s susceptibility to poison. Poisons affect animals differently depending on species, breed, age, gender, health status, and reproductive status. This resource addresses these differences, allowing the veterinarian to determine the class of toxicant, the mechanism of action, and the proper course of treatment. If confronted with an unknown poison, the information in this book will assist the veterinarian in formulating a list of potential poisons based on the clinical signs that the animal is exhibiting, and in choosing the appropriate tests to narrow the list to one or a few possible poisons.

Fluid Therapy for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians

  • 1st Edition
  • November 13, 2003
  • Paula Jane Hotston Moore
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 5 2 8 3 - 4
This book covers the NVQ Level III Part 2 syllabus making it an essential purchase for second year veterinary nursing students, however, will also be useful for veterinary nurses in practice. Practical tips are a feature of the book and topics covered include: different types of fluid therapy equipment, assessment of fluid balance and administration of fluid therapy.

Canine and Feline Endocrinology & REPROD

  • 3rd Edition
  • November 3, 2003
  • Edward C. Feldman + 1 more
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 1 6 0 - 6 4 5 7 - 2
This book provides complete, current information on pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of endocrine, metabolic, and reproductive diseases in dogs and cats. It also discusses the importance of testing procedures in endocrine and reproductive diseases, as well as cost-effective and expedient diagnostic protocols.

Really Useful Handbook of Reptile Husbandry

  • 1st Edition
  • October 1, 2003
  • Caroline Gosden
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 5 4 4 3 - 2
The keeping of exotic animals is becoming an increasingly popular aspect of pet ownership. Reptile owners are becoming more and more inexperienced as the popularity of these animals becomes more widespread. Vets and veterinary nurses are having to familiarise themselves with reptilian illnesses and husbandry issues without being experts themselves. Access to the answers for these complaints is an ongoing problem for the busy vet. This guide plus FREE CD-ROM, provide you with a quick, readily available and detailed answers to the increasing number of reptilian illnesses that are entering the veterinary practice waiting room.

300 Questions and Answers in Medical and General Nursing for Veterinary Nurses

  • 1st Edition
  • May 3, 2003
  • College of Animal Welfare
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 4 6 9 7 - 0
'300 Questions and Answers in Medical and General Nursing' has been published in response to repeated requests for self-test material in this subject - one of the areas that cause most difficulty in examination. This collection of multiple choice questions gives the student the opportunity to concentrate on specific areas of weakness with a focussed and comprehensive review programme in the subject of their choice.Compiled by a leading training centre, these questions are representative of the type of question likely to appear in the examination paper. By using this revision guide you will not only increase your understanding of the subject but also increase your chances of achieving success in the examination.

Feline Behavior

  • 2nd Edition
  • March 7, 2003
  • Bonnie V. Beaver
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 1 6 0 - 6 4 2 5 - 1
The new edition of this popular book covers all common behavior problems pertaining to the cat including the history of feline development to social and communicative behavior. The easily accessible format makes this an excellent book for both professionals and pet owners. Important areas of discussion are the cat's behavior and its changing role for humans, and the inclusion of new treatments as additional information is learned about cat behavior.

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