Books in Veterinary medicine

Veterinary Clinical Pathology Secrets

1st Edition
May 25, 2004
Rick L. Cowell
English

Part of the popular SECRETS SERIES®, this all-new text provides essential, practical information for reviewing pathology commonly encountered in clinical situations. Organized by disorder type, it features numerous photos, a popular question-and-answer format, and a detailed index that makes it easy to find information quickly. In more than 50 chapters, expert contributors propose key questions and provide authoritative answers addressing the situations that confront small animal veterinarians every day.

Veterinary Anesthesia Drug Quick Reference

1st Edition
May 21, 2004
Cheryl A. Blaze + 1 more
English

This valuable reference is designed for quick access to clinically relevant anesthetic agents and techniques. This pocket reference contains anesthetic drugs, as well as those used perioperatively, descriptions and dosing information in commonly anesthetized species, and the various routes of administration commonly used in the practice of clinical veterinary anesthesia.

Exotics and Wildlife

1st Edition
May 5, 2004
Caroline Gosden
English

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

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

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

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 8, 2003
Konnie Plumlee
English

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

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

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

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.

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