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  • 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.

  • Equine Infectious Diseases, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 39-1
    • Brett A. Sponseller
    • English
    In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.

  • Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat

    • 4th Edition
    • Gary Landsberg + 2 more
    • English
    Behavior Problems of the Dog & Cat, 4th Edition retains the highly practical approach that has proved so successful in previous editions, offering diagnostic guidelines, preventive advice, treatment guidelines and charts, case examples, client forms and handouts, and product and resource suggestions, along with details on the use of drugs and natural supplements to help optimize the behavior services offered in practice.

  • 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.

  • Ruminant Diagnostics and Interpretation, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 39-1
    • John Dustin Loy + 2 more
    • English
    In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.

  • Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians

    • 4th Edition
    • Thomas P. Colville + 1 more
    • English
    **2025 Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) Textbook Excellence "Texty" Award Winner****Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Veterinary Nursing & Technology**Start your veterinary technician education off on the right foot with Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians, 4th Edition. Combining expert clinical coverage with engaging writing and vivid illustrations, this popular text is the key to understanding the anatomic and physiologic principles that will carry you throughout your career. In addition to its comprehensive coverage of the diverse ways in which animal bodies function at both the systemic and cellular levels, this textbook features a variety of helpful application boxes, vocabulary lists, and Test Yourself questions in every chapter to ensure you have a firm grasp of anatomic structure and its relevance to clinical practice.

  • 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.

  • Integrative Medicine, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 38-3
    • Kevin K. Haussler
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Equine Practice, guest editor Kevin K. Haussler brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Integrative Medicine.

  • Animal Hospice and Palliative Medicine for the House Call Veterinarian

    • 1st Edition
    • Lynn Hendrix
    • English
    Gain the understanding you need to provide compassionate, end-of-life pet care. Animal Hospice and Palliative Medicine for the House Call Veterinarian provides an all-in-one guide to the skills and challenges related to this growing area of veterinary care. From setting up your business and performing your first in-home consultation to managing pain, performing in-home euthanasia, and providing grief support to the family, this book walks you through each step of care. Written by Dr. Lynn Hendrix, a leading expert and researcher in veterinary palliative medicine, this practical resource shows how to improve the quality of care for pets in the final stages of life.

  • Liver Abnormalities in Cattle, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 38-3
    • John T. Richeson + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Food Animal Practice, guest editor John T. Richeson brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Liver Abnormalities in Cattle.

  • 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.

  • Small Animal Critical Care Medicine

    • 3rd Edition
    • Deborah Silverstein + 1 more
    • English
    The 3rd edition of your #1 go-to resource for veterinary critical care, Small Animal Critical Care Medicine, has been significantly updated to focus specifically on diagnostic and management strategies for the sickest veterinary patients. It covers critical care medical therapy, monitoring, and prognosis — from assessment and stabilization through the entire course of intensive care treatment. To make therapeutic decisions easier, clear and practical guidelines address underlying clinical findings, pathophysiology, outpatient follow-up, and long-term care. Editors Deborah Silverstein and Kate Hopper, along with leading experts from the veterinary emergency and critical care profession, have created this indispensable resource to help you and your team provide the highest standard of care for your critically ill patients.

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

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 38-2
    • Stephen M. Reed
    • English
    In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.

  • 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.

  • Cirugía de tejidos blandos de pequeños animales

    Manuales clínicos de Veterinaria
    • 1st Edition
    • Juan Morgaz Rodríguez + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Este práctico manual abarca los procedimientos quirúrgicos de tejidos blandos más frecuentemente realizados en perros y gatos. Su estilo conciso y su organización sistemática, apoyados por una excelente iconografía, facilitan la consulta y la comprensión de las diferentes técnicas abordadas. El contenido está organizado en seis secciones: «Cirugía general», «Colocación de sondas y tubos», «Cirugía del aparato digestivo», «Cirugía del aparato urinario», «Cirugía del aparato reproductor» y «Cirugía de cabeza y cuello». Cada procedimiento es pormenorizado a través de descripciones paso a paso y numerosas imágenes en color, con información sistemática acerca de indicaciones, material e instrumental quirúrgico, técnica quirúrgica, consideraciones postoperatorias y pronóstico. Incluye numerosos cuadros destacados de consejos prácticos de la mano de cirujanos expertos y ofrece acceso a 18 vídeos que ilustran la realización de suturas y colgajos cutáneos. Desarrollado por grandes especialistas en cirugía de pequeños animales, el presente manual será de gran utilidad tanto para estudiantes de Veterinaria de último curso interesados en esta especialidad como para cirujanos con años de experiencia

  • 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.

  • Atlas of Normal Radiographic Anatomy and Anatomic Variants in the Dog and Cat

    • 3rd Edition
    • Donald E. Thrall + 1 more
    • English
    Make accurate diagnoses and achieve successful treatment outcomes with this highly visual, comprehensive atlas! Featuring a substantial number of new high-contrast images, Atlas of Normal Radiographic Anatomy and Anatomic Variants in the Dog and Cat, 3rd Edition, provides an in-depth look at both normal and non-standard subjects, along with demonstrations of proper technique and image interpretations. Expert authors Donald E. Thrall and Ian D. Robertson describe a wider range of "normal" as compared to other books — not only showing standard dogs and cats, but also non-standard subjects such as overweight and underweight pets and animals with breed-specific variations. Each body part is put into context with a description that helps explain why a structure appears as it does in radiographs, enabling you to appreciate variations of normal based on an understanding of basic radiographic principles.

  • Imaging of Systems Perspective in Beef Practice, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 38-2
    • Robin Falkner + 2 more
    • English
    In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.

  • Autoimmune Diseases in Domestic Animals

    • 1st Edition
    • Ian R. Tizard
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Veterinary Medicine**With nearly 100 different autoimmune diseases reported to occur in domestic animal species, this evidence-based clinical reference is a must-have for every veterinary practice! Autoimmune Diseases in Domestic Animals, from noted veterinary author Ian R. Tizard, sheds light on both common and rare conditions, including skin diseases, diabetes mellitus, thyroiditis, and hemolytic anemia. Convenient and portable, this single-source review addresses autoimmune diseases in dogs, cats, horses, and livestock species with comprehensive coverage of treatment protocols, diagnostic procedures, and the latest pathogenesis studies.

  • Georgi. Parasitología para veterinarios

    • 11th Edition
    • Dwight D. Bowman
    • Spanish
    Esta exhaustiva obra de referencia proporciona información plenamente actualizada sobre las infecciones por parásitos más habituales en medicina veterinaria. Aunque se centra sobre todo en los parásitos que infectan a rumiantes, caballos, cerdos, perros y gatos, también incluye aquellos organismos que suelen infectar a los animales de laboratorio y las especies exóticas. Incluye más de 600 excelentes fotografías e ilustraciones en color que ayudarán al estudiante a aprender cómo identificar y tratar fácilmente todo tipo de parásitos. Se abordan, entre otros temas, las enfermedades transmitidas por vectores, los fármacos antiparasitarios, el diagnóstico parasitológico e histopatológico y las vacunas. Como novedades destacan la actualización de los capítulos sobre vacunas, con la información más novedosa y las perspectivas de futuro; sobre enfermedades transmitidas por vectores; y el de diagnóstico parasitológico, con nuevas imágenes y láminas; incorpora apartados acerca de nuevos compuestos farmacológicos antiparasitarios de gran interés; y tablas de tratamiento farmacológico que incorporan información plenamente al día sobre fármacos, vacunas y parasiticidas.

  • 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.

  • Equine Urinary Tract Disorders, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 38-1
    • Thomas J. Divers
    • English
    In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.

  • Potbellied Pig Veterinary Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Kristie Mozzachio
    • English
    Provide preventive care and evidence-based treatment for potbellied pigs! Covering a subject that gets little or no attention in other veterinary references, Potbellied Pig Veterinary Medicine is today’s definitive guide to all aspects of care for these unique animals. Topics include everything from the physical examination to handling and restraint, common illnesses, diagnosis and treatment, vaccination protocols, behavior, husbandry, sedation, surgery, and much more. Written by Dr. Kristie Mozzachio, a potbellied pig specialist and toxicologic pathologist, this clinical reference is a must-have for every veterinary practice.

  • Raising Commercial Dairy Calves, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 38-1
    • R. M. Thornsberry + 2 more
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. R. M. Thornsberry, Alois (Al) F. Kertz, and Jim K. Drackley bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Raising Commercial Dairy Calves. Focusing on the care of commercial dairy calves and the commercial dairy calf industry, top experts in the field cover key topics such as predicting post-weaning dairy calf performance; the practicing veterinarian’s role in the veal calf industry; viral and bacterial causes of intestinal disease in young dairy calves: acceptable control measures; cryptosporidiosis; and more.

  • 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.

  • Essential Calculations for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians

    • 4th Edition
    • Terry Lake + 1 more
    • English
    Learn to easily master the types of veterinary nursing calculations you will face on the job with Essential Calculations for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians, 4th Edition. From basic arithmetic to dilutions and statistics, this useful text covers all aspects of calculations as applied to veterinary nursing. Readers will benefit from the text’s common-sense approach to clinical situations and complete the book knowing how to use calculations to determine dosage rates, anesthetic flow rates, radiography exposure rates, parenteral nutrition, and more. User-friendly features include simple language, detailed explanations, ample examples, and special author guidance so that content is easy to follow and understand. Plus, the text’s abundance of learning features — such as self-assessment questions, clinical hints, and tips — help clarify important concepts and ensure that you have mastered everything you need to make calculations in the day-to-day clinical environment.

  • 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.

  • The Equine Foot: Moving the Needle to Best Care, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 37-3
    • James A. Orsini
    • English

  • Honey Bee Veterinary Medicine, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 37-3
    • Jeffrey R. Applegate + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Food Animal Practice, Guest Editor Jeffery R. Applegate brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Honey Bee Veterinary Medicine. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as Apiculture, Diseases of the Honey Bee, Population Medicine, Immunology, Nutrition, 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

  • Veterinary Ophthalmic Surgery

    • 2nd Edition
    • Kirk N. Gelatt + 2 more
    • English
    Master animal eye surgery techniques with this comprehensive, step-by-step guide! Veterinary Ophthalmic Surgery, 2nd Edition is the resource of choice for all types of ophthalmic surgical procedures across all animal species. Not only does this book include illustrated guidelines and step-by-step procedures, but it also covers surgical instrumentation, the operating room, and the use of anesthesia. Each aspect of ophthalmic surgery is described, including pre-, intra- and post-operative details. Internationally recognized editors Galatt and Plumber are joined by a team of expert contributors in providing authoritative solutions to key issues in animal ophthalmic surgery. Whatever your specialty, this is the only eye surgery book you will ever need!

  • 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.

  • Management of Emergency Cases on the Farm, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 37-2
    • Isabelle Kilcoyne
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Equine Practice, guest editor Isabelle Kilcoyne brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Management of Emergency Cases on the Farm.

  • Lavin's Radiography for Veterinary Technicians

    • 7th Edition
    • Marg Brown + 1 more
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Veterinary Nursing & Technology**Develop a working knowledge of radiologic science as it applies to producing diagnostic-quality images — and prepare for the Veterinary Technology National Exam (VTNE) — with Lavin’s Radiography for Veterinary Technicians, 7th Edition! Written in a way that is easy to follow and understand, all aspects of imaging, including production, positioning, and evaluation of radiographs, are covered in this comprehensive text. All chapters have been thoroughly reviewed, revised, and updated with vivid color equipment photos, positioning drawings, and detailed anatomy drawings. From foundational concepts to the latest in diagnostic imaging, this text is a valuable resource for students, technicians, and veterinarians alike!

  • 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.

  • High Volume Spay and Neuter: A Safe and Time Efficient Approach

    • 1st Edition
    • Victoria Valdez
    • English
    Approaching high-volume spay and neuter as a separate discipline, this comprehensive reference addresses the unique challenges of this branch of shelter medicine. You will learn how to become faster at performing these procedures in a variety of settings, while still maintaining the safety of the patient. Safety is emphasized throughout with guidance on how to best treat patients with unknown medical histories and financial constraints that restrict the ability to do pre-anesthetic blood work. Special attention is given to considerations about surgical technique, as well as topics such as suture selection and size, suture pattern, patient order, medications, and aftercare. Coverage of mobile veterinary services examines how to provide low-cost spay and neuter to underserved communities with this emerging trend in the industry.

  • Ruminant Ophthalmology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 37-2
    • Annette M. O’Connor
    • English
    This issue of the Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice focuses on infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK). IBK is the most important ocular disease of cattle because of its impact on animal health, animal well-being, the antibiotic usage treatment required, and its effect on production. Top experts address Defining and Diagnosing Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis... Applying Concepts of Causal Inference, The Role of Environmental Factors in the Epidemiology, and more.

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

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 37-1
    • Patricia Harris + 1 more
    • English
    Guest edited by Drs Megan Shepherd and Patricia Harris, this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Equine Practice will cover several key areas of interest related to Equine Nutrition. This issue is one of three selected each year by our series Consulting Editor, Dr. Thomas Divers. Articles in this issue include but are not limited to: What all Veterinarians need to know about equine nutrition, How to avoid getting on the wrong side of the regulatory authorities, How to approach a nutritional investigation/assess... Forage based nutrient deficiencies and toxicities, How can nutrition help with GIT based issues, Nutritional considerations when dealing with an underweight adult or senior horse, Nutritional considerations when dealing with an obese adult or senior horse, Nutrition and muscle, Nutrition and the broodmare, How safe and efficacious are certain neutraceuticals really, and more.

  • 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.

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

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 37-1
    • Cynthia Wolf + 1 more
    • English
    Guest edited by Dr. Michelle A. Kutzler and Dr. Cynthia Wolf, this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Food Animal Practice will cover several key areas of interest related to Small Ruminants. This issue is one of three selected each year by our series Consulting Editor, Dr. Robert A. Smith. Articles in this issue include but are not limited to: Abdominal imaging in small ruminants-liver, spleen, gastrointestinal tract and lymph nodes, Imaging of the urinary and reproductive tract in small ruminants, Pain management in small ruminants, Management of urologic conditions in small ruminants, Hematologic conditions of small ruminants, Management of reproductive diseases in male small ruminants, Resuscitation Compression for Newborn Sheep, Estrus synchronization in the sheep and goat, Udder health for dairy goats, Update on lentiviruses in small ruminants, Reindeer veterinary care for small ruminant practitioners, Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) and CWD in cervids, Secure sheep & wool supply, Animal welfare concerns for small ruminant producers, Hysteroscopic imaging in camelids, and more.

  • Small Animal Surgical Nursing

    • 4th Edition
    • Marianne Tear
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Veterinary Nursing & Technology**Master the veterinary technician's role and skills in surgical assisting! Small Animal Surgical Nursing, 4th Edition helps you learn the protocols and techniques you need to work together with the veterinarian as a smoothly functioning surgical team. Clear guidelines are provided in areas such as surgical instruments and procedures, anesthesia, patient monitoring, preoperative and postoperative care of the animals, pain management, and client education. This edition is updated throughout and includes timed instrument identification exercises on the Evolve website. Written by well-known educator Marianne Tear, this comprehensive resource ensures that you are highly competent in performing all of the vet tech’s surgical responsibilities.

  • 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.

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

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-3
    • Edward T. Earley + 2 more
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Equine Practice, guest edited by Drs. Edward Earley, Robert Baratt, and Stephen S. Galloway, is focused on Equine Dentistry and Oral Surgery. This is one of three issues each year selected by the series consulting editor, Dr. Thomas Divers. Article topics include: History of Equine Dentistry; Oral Endoscopy; Dental Floating; Standing Sedation and Analgesia; Radiology Interpretation; Imaging: Computed Tomography Interpretation; Oral Extraction Techniques; Alternative Extraction Techniques; Standing Surgical Extraction Techniques; Sinus Surgery; Extraction Complications; and Nasal Endoscopy: Treating Bullae Disease and Sinus Disease.

  • 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.

  • Toxicology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-3
    • Steve M. Ensley
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Food Animal Practice, guest edited by Dr. Steve Ensley and Dr. Tim Evans, focuses on Toxicology. Topics include: Hepatotoxic Plants that Poison Livestock; Plant-induced photosensitivity and dermatitis in livestock; Plant-induced reproductive disease, abortion and teratology in livestock; Myotoxic and cardiovascular toxic plants; Toxic plants that damage the gastrointestinal and urinary systems and miscellaneous toxic plants; Diagnostic guidelines for ruminant toxicosis; The use of blood/liver analysis to evaluate trace mineral status in ruminant livestock; Water quality for cattle; Biofuels coproducts tolerance and toxicology for ruminants; Ruminant mycotoxicosis; Commercial and industrial chemical hazards for ruminants; Safety of antibiotic drugs in food animals: comparison of findings from preapproval studies and postapproval experience in the United States with safety information in published literature; Treatment of animal toxicosis: a regulatory perspective, Selenium toxicosis; Sulfur toxicosis; Lichen toxicosis caused by Xanthoparmelia; Fescue/ergot toxicosis in ruminants; and Cu toxicosis in small ruminants and camelids.

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