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Books in Veterinary science and veterinary medicine

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

    • Small Animal Clinical Techniques

      • 2nd Edition
      • August 4, 2015
      • Susan Meric Taylor
      • English
      • eBook
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      See how to confidently care for small animal patients with Taylor’s clear instructions, procedural videos, and new images. Featuring more than 60 techniques and procedures, Small Animal Clinical Techniques, 2nd Edition provides a highly visual, step-by-step guide to the diagnostic and therapeutic clinical techniques essential to small animal practice. Each procedure walks you through the purpose, indications, contraindications and concerns, complications, special anatomy, equipment, restraint, and procedure techniques. And interactive learning modules on the companion website help you master the skills you need to succeed on the job.
    • Glaucoma, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 45-6
      • December 21, 2015
      • Stefano Pizzirani
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 4 1 3 6 0 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 4 1 3 6 1 9
      Dr. Stefano Pizzirani has assembled an expert panel of authors on the topic of small animal Glaucoma. Articles include: Functional anatomy of the outflow facilities,Epidemiol... of idiopathic canine glaucoma,Pathophysio... and classification of idiopathic canine glaucoma,Genetics of idiopathic canine glaucoma,Clinical signs,Medical treatment of idiopathic canine glaucoma,Ocular pathology in canine glaucoma,Feline Glaucoma, and more!
    • Current Therapy in Exotic Pet Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • December 14, 2015
      • Mark Mitchell + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 1 4 5 5 7 4 0 8 4 0
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 2 4 3 5 5 1
      This brand-new, full-color reference is a foundational text for veterinarians and veterinary students learning about companion exotic animal diseases. Organized by body system, Current Therapy in Exotic Pet Practice walks students through the most relevant information concerning the diagnosis and treatment of exotic animals — including the most relevant information on anatomy, physical examination, diagnostic testing, disease conditions, therapeutics, epidemiology of diseases, and zoonoses. Topics such as captive care, current standards of care for all exotic species, veterinary clinical epidemiology, and the effective prevention and management of infectious diseases are also included.
    • Jubb, Kennedy & Palmer's Pathology of Domestic Animals: Volume 2

      • 6th Edition
      • August 14, 2015
      • Grant Maxie
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 5 3 1 8 4
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 6 8 3 7 9
      With an emphasis on the disease conditions of dogs, cats, horses, swine, cattle and small ruminants, Jubb, Kennedy, and Palmer's Pathology of Domestic Animals, 6th Edition continues its long tradition of being the most comprehensive reference book on common domestic mammal pathology. Using a body systems approach, veterinary pathology experts provide overviews of general system characteristics, reactions to insult, and disease conditions that are broken down by type of infectious or toxic insult affecting the anatomical subdivisions of each body system. The sixth edition now boasts a new full-color design, including more than 2,000 high-resolution images of normal and abnormal organs, tissues, and cells. Updated content also includes evolved coverage of disease agents such as the Schmallenberg virus, porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, and the porcine deltacoronavirus; plus new information on molecular-based testing, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and in-situ hybridization, keep you abreast of the latest diagnostic capabilities.
    • August's Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine, Volume 7

      • 1st Edition
      • November 25, 2015
      • Susan E. Little
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 2 2 6 5 2 3
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 2 4 3 3 9 1
      Stay current with cutting-edge information from the leading feline experts! August’s Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine, Volume 7 takes the popular Current Therapy approach to the latest issues, advances, and therapies in feline care. The 103 new chapters are organized by body systems, making information easy to access, and include more than 800 new detailed photographs, diagrams, and MRI and ultrasound images. Discussions of scientific findings always emphasize clinical relevance and practical application. This edition addresses new topics ranging from feline obesity and food allergies to respiratory mycoplasmal infections. From feline expert Susan Little, with chapters written by more than 130 international specialists, this practical resource will be an invaluable addition to every small animal clinician's library.
    • Feline Behavioral Health and Welfare

      • 1st Edition
      • August 6, 2015
      • Ilona Rodan + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 1 4 5 5 7 7 4 0 1 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 5 5 7 7 4 0 2 9
      Learn to manage the physical and psychological well-being of your feline patients with Feline Behavioral Medicine: Prevention and Treatment. From house soiling problems to aggression, this all-new reference offers detailed guidance on assessing, treating, and preventing the full spectrum of feline behavioral problems. Material is organized by both topic and life stage for quick access to the information you need. Plus its incorporation of patient education materials, instructive images, and the latest AAFP guidelines, makes it an invaluable addition to any vet clinician’s library. "This book ... will undoubtedly become THE reference in that very specific field." Reviewed by: Fabienne Dethioux on behalf of Royal Canin: Vets Today, January 2016
    • Joint Disease in the Horse

      • 2nd Edition
      • August 13, 2015
      • C. Wayne McIlwraith + 3 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 1 4 5 5 7 5 9 6 9 9
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 3 5 2 8 9 5
      Dr. McIlwraith’s Joint Disease in the Horse, 2nd Edition is the only book to give you a full account of equine joint disease, combining a thorough, up-to-date survey of scientific advances with a practical guide to both medical and surgical treatments. With contributions from nationally and internationally recognized pioneers in the field, this groundbreaking text offers an overview of joint structure and function and translates the latest information on basic joint pathobiology into practical application for the clinician. Step-by-step guidance on injection techniques and medications, along with a survey of practical arthroscopic surgery and developments, make it a truly indispensable reference for all equine veterinarians treating sports and racing horses.
    • Clinical Echocardiography of the Dog and Cat

      • 1st Edition
      • April 18, 2015
      • Eric DURRIEU DE MADRON + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 3 1 6 5 0 7
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 3 1 6 5 1 4
      Covering both classical modalities of echocardiography and newer techniques, Clinical Echocardiography of the Dog and Cat shows how to assess, diagnose, and treat canine and feline heart disease. A clinical approach demonstrates how these modalities may be used to acquire images, and then how you can recognize and identify patterns, relate them to different diseases, and manage patient care with those findings. The print book includes a companion website with 50 videos of cardiac ultrasound exams and procedures. Written by veterinary cardiology specialists and echocardiographers Eric de Madron, Valerie Chetboul, and Claudio Bussadori, this indispensable echocardiology resource is ideal for general practitioner veterinarians as well as specialists, including cardiologists and radiologists.
    • Jubb, Kennedy & Palmer's Pathology of Domestic Animals: Volume 3

      • 6th Edition
      • August 16, 2015
      • Grant Maxie
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 5 3 1 9 1
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 6 8 3 1 7
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 6 8 3 2 4
      With an emphasis on the disease conditions of dogs, cats, horses, swine, cattle and small ruminants, Jubb, Kennedy, and Palmer's Pathology of Domestic Animals, 6th Edition continues its long tradition of being the most comprehensive reference book on common domestic mammal pathology. Using a body systems approach, veterinary pathology experts provide overviews of general system characteristics, reactions to insult, and disease conditions that are broken down by type of infectious or toxic insult affecting the anatomical subdivisions of each body system. The sixth edition now boasts a new full-color design, including more than 2,000 high-resolution images of normal and abnormal organs, tissues, and cells. Updated content also includes evolved coverage of disease agents such as the Schmallenberg virus, porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, and the porcine deltacoronavirus; plus new information on molecular-based testing, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and in-situ hybridization, keep you abreast of the latest diagnostic capabilities. "a core text in veterinary pathology"Reviewed by: Alexander Stoll, on behalf of Wikivet, November 2015
    • Veterinary Neuroanatomy and Clinical Neurology

      • 4th Edition
      • July 10, 2014
      • Alexander de Lahunta + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 5 5 7 4 8 5 7 0
      Covering the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the nervous system, Veterinary Neuroanatomy and Clinical Neurology, 4th Edition helps you diagnose the location of neurologic lesions in small animals, horses, and food animals. Practical guidelines explain how to perform neurologic examinations, interpret examination results, and formulate effective treatment plans. Descriptions of neurologic disorders are accompanied by illustrations, radiographs, and clinical case examples with corresponding online video clips depicting the actual patient described in the text. Written by veterinary neuroanatomy and clinical neurology experts Alexander de Lahunta, Eric Glass, and Marc Kent, this resource is an essential tool in the diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders in the clinical setting.