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Approx.330 pages - Discusses clinical diseases of dogs and cats including those that impact major systems in the body, specimen collection, clinical examination, diagnosis, and medical interventions - Covers the etiology and epidemiology, physical examination abnormalities, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis, immunity and vaccination, and prevention of infectious diseases - Explores advances in diagnosis and treatment including molecular diagnostic techniques and therapies

Fluid therapy is one of the most important aspects of patient management in veterinary medicine, and this book provides guidelines for its safe implementation in clinical practice. It describes fluid compartments of the body and considers the factors that affect movement of administered water, electrolytes and colloids. It also covers characteristics of different fluid types, routes of fluid administration and how to approach fluid supplementation. Finally, this book provides information regarding both general application and monitoring of fluid therapy, as well as consideration of an assortment of specific clinical circumstances. This book: - Provides the tools necessary to develop an appropriate fluid therapy plan for any small animal patient. - Includes careful consideration of potential adverse effects associated with fluid therapy to help optimize safety and efficacy of fluid administration. - Contains numerous colour illustrations and is written by recognized experts from the USA. With multiple case study examples to help translate theory into practical advice, this valuable book provides a comprehensive and informative resource for veterinarians facing a range of clinical circumstances.

Health and welfare issues of brachycephalic (flat-faced) animals are one of the most pressing problems facing companion animals right now. Dogs, in particular, are suffering from a ‘brachycephalic crisis'resulting from a perfect storm where predispositions to an array of health issues are amplified by a population boom for certain brachycephalic breeds such as the French Bulldog and Pug. But yet, for many owners, these dogs represent the perfect companion: endearing personas and cute looks in a socially desirable package. So where is the truth in all of this? This book will equip veterinary professionals, animal welfare scientists, breeders and owners with the fuller story about brachycephalic health and welfare. The first half of the book provides the context of how and why we are in this crisis, offering in-depth historical, social, ethical, communication, nursing, welfare, epidemiological, genetics and international perspectives. The second half shifts towards the clinical arena, with chapters that cover the background, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the many unique healthcare needs of brachycephalic animals. Cutting-edge knowledge is shared on a range of disciplines including respiratory disease, ophthalmology, dermatology, dentistry, neurology, obesity, reproduction and anesthesia. With twenty chapters written by world-leading experts, lifetimes of experience and knowledge are condensed into the first book dedicated exclusively to brachycephaly in companion animals. This essential reference resource will inform, challenge and stimulate; it will open your mind to new opportunities for you to improve the welfare of brachycephalic animals by your personal and collective choices and actions. But prepare to be surprised: you may just find that your views on brachycephaly in companion animals will be changed forever.

Want access to this book online? The full book content is also available as part of VetConsult, an online subscription platform with a powerful search function. Find out more at www.wiley.com/learn/vetconsult and subscribe today at vetconsult.wiley.com/subscription. THE VERY LATEST INFORMATION ON DISEASES AND CLINICAL PROBLEMS IN DOGS AND CATS Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline, 7th Edition provides up-to-date information on feline and canine disease in the familiar, popular, and trusted 5-Minute Veterinary Consult format. This reference puts all the necessary information regarding common diseases and conditions in dogs and cats at the reader's fingertips. Covering 845 specific disorders, Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult is the most comprehensive and timely reference on canine and feline medicine available today. It is carefully designed for fast and easy access to vital and accurate information. The companion website allows the reader to access more than 350 downloadable client education handouts, as well as images and video clips. The book makes it easy to find essential details on: 845 different diseases and conditions, from amebiasis to zinc toxicosis Diagnosis Common treatments and prognoses Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline is the leading quick-access reference for veterinary practitioners and students everywhere.

This book discusses basic monitoring techniques that can be easily performed on emergency canine and feline patients in both first line emergency and primary care clinics. Techniques include blood pressure measurement, capnography, electrocardiography, pulse oximetry, and point of care monitoring ranging from the physical exam to bedside ultrasound and diagnostic tests such as PCV/TP, blood glucose and lactate. Each chapter begins with basic physiology as related to the monitoring technique, before reviewing how the piece of equipment used for monitoring works, pros and cons of the equipment, and limitations of the device. A simple, consistent layout for each chapter makes it easy to quickly locate information within the book. A final section in each chapter gives practical examples of how to use the monitoring technique in a clinical setting. The book also: - Emphasizes how physiology ties into what information each technique does (and does not) provide; - Includes pictures, tables, and diagrams to help explain concepts; - Delivers guidelines for rational interpretation of the results acquired. An important resource for both veterinary practitioners and students, this book provides a succinct approach to understanding the monitoring equipment used in emergency patients.

Vom Befund zur individuellen Behandlung Physiotherapie ist längst ein fester Bestandteil der modernen Tiermedizin. International tätige Spezialisten geben Ihnen in diesem Praxishandbuch einen umfassenden Überblick über gängige manuelle und apparative Techniken sowie deren Wirkungsweisen und Anwendungsmöglichkeiten. Im speziellen Teil werden problemorientierte Behandlungsansätze sowie die pathophysiologischen Grundlagen der wichtigsten Krankheitsbilder aus Neurologie, Orthopädie, innerer Medizin und Intensivmedizin vorgestellt. Diese Neuauflage legt einen besonderen Fokus auf Aspekte der Geriatrie und Schmerzbehandlung. Der systematische Aufbau mit Praxistipps und zahlreichen Abbildungen ermöglicht die Ausarbeitung individueller Therapiekonzepte unter Einbeziehung der Patientenbesitzer.

Help Your Dog Overcome Mobility Challenges – Starting Today. For some dogs, a reduction in physical ability happens quickly. For others, it occurs at birth or arrives with advanced age. Yet with the right help and support, your dog can still enjoy a full life and his canine independence. Sit. Stand. Go! How to help your dog overcome mobility challenges provides the answers you need to jumpstart your dog's mental and physical activity and restore the joy in his life. In Sit. Stand. Go! author Kate Titus calls on her years of experience working with mobility-challenged dogs to show you how to look at your dog with a fresh perspective, record your observations and present them in a meaningful way to your veterinary team.'Kate captures what it means to live with and love a mobility challenged dog. I am so impressed with this book it will be required reading for all my clients.'-Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt (Animal Physio),CAFCI, CCRT, Four Leg Rehab.

Practical guidance on managing chronic illnesses in small animals Chronic Disease Management for Small Animals provides a complete resource for the long-term care and therapy of canine and feline patients with incurable conditions. Offering practical strategies for successful management of chronic disorders, the book presents expert guidance on handling these ailments and the animals that they afflict. Written by leading experts in their respective fields, Chronic Disease Management for Small Animals takes a multidisciplinary approach to the subject, covering chronic diseases across many categories, including mobility, dermatology, ophthalmology, internal medicine, and more. The book is not meant to replace existing textbooks, but is designed to be used as a practical guide that educates the reader about the many therapeutic options for chronic disease management. Coverage encompasses: The impact that chronic disease has on the quality of life for both the patient and its owner Specific chronic diseases, outlining diagnostics, therapeutics, and quality of life concerns Hospice care and end of life, including client and pet needs, quality of life, cultural sensitivities, dying naturally, euthanasia, and death Chronic Disease Management for Small Animals is an essential reference for recently qualified and seasoned practitioners alike, supporting clinicians in making decisions and communicating with clients regarding long-term care. It is an ideal book for all small animal practitioners and veterinary students.

Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation This thoroughly revised and updated new edition offers a gold standard reference for all aspects of sports medicine and rehabilitation, encompassing basic science and integrated veterinary and physical therapy approaches. New chapters cover biological therapies, working dogs, and business management, and every chapter has been extensively revised and expanded with state-of-the-art information—providing an even greater wealth of evidence, expertise, and experience to this complex discipline. Presented in full color, with illustrations and photographs throughout and real-world case studies,the book is a detailed yet practical guide ideal for the clinical setting.Providing must-have information for anyone working with active dogs or rehabilitation patients, Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation offers enlightening chapters including: Locomotion and Athletic Performance; Canine Therapeutic Exercise; Canine Aquatic Therapy; Conditioning and Retraining the Canine Athlete; Veterinary Orthotics and Prosthetics; Diagnosis of and Treatment Options for Disorders of the Canine Spine; Rehabilitation for Geriatric Canine Patients; The Role of Acupuncture and Manipulative Therapy in Canine Rehabilitation; and much more.Presents current, state-of-the-art information on sports medicine and rehabilitation in dogsOffers perspectives from an international list of expert authorsCovers all topics related to veterinary care of the canine athlete and all active dogsIncludes illustrations and photographs throughout to demonstrate key conceptsProvides clinical cases that set the information in contextCanine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation is a complete resource for veterinarians, physical therapists,veterinary technicians, and anyone interested in working with canine athletes or in offering rehabilitation therapy in their practice.

Practical Transfusion Medicine for the Small Animal Practitioner, Second Edition provides clinically oriented guidance on all aspects of blood banking, compatibility testing, and patient blood management for dogs and cats. Presents procedures for blood collection, processing, and storage in the veterinary setting Describes blood components and their key uses Provides an overview of blood collection techniques and systems, emphasizing popular configurations for veterinary blood products Offers concise and comprehensive guidelines for veterinary professionals to ensure the overall quality of the service Includes access to a companion website with full-color images from the book available in PowerPoint

Monitoring and Intervention for the Critically Ill Small Animal: The Rule of 20 offers guidance for assessing the patient, interpreting diagnostic test results, and selecting appropriate monitoring procedures. Based on Rebecca Kirby's time-tested Rule of 20, with a chapter devoted to each item on the checklist Provides comprehensive guidance for monitoring a critically ill small animal patient Emphasizes the interplay of each parameter with one another Designed for fast access on the clinic floor, with potentially life-saving ideas, tips, lists and procedures Presents tables, schematics, algorithms, and drawings for quick reference

Pain Management in Small Animal Medicine describes and clearly illustrates the difficulties and choices facing veterinarians in identifying and treating pain, in addition to providing an account of the neurobiological mechanisms responsible for the pain. Expanded from the author's previous work, Chronic Pain in Small Animal Medicine, this volume us

Handbook of Canine and Feline Emergency Protocols, Second Edition offers practical step-by-step guidance to managing emergency cases in small animal practice. Presenting more than 165 complete protocols for triaging, stabilizing, and managing emergent patients, the book is designed for fast access in an emergency situation, with tabs to make it easy to flip to the relevant section. An ideal resource for veterinary practitioners seeking a quick reference for dog and cat emergencies, this Second Edition provides enhanced imaging information to increase the book's diagnostic usefulness and full updates throughout. Logically organized alphabetically by category of emergency, the book includes useful chapters on procedures, shock, toxicology, and trauma in addition to a procedures chapter. Video clips, additional images, review questions, formula calculations, and quick reference guides are available on a companion website. Handbook of Canine and Feline Emergency Protocols, Second Edition provides a user-friendly daily reference for any small animal practitioner.

Bridging the gap between human physical therapy and veterinary medicine, Canine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, 2nd Edition provides vets, veterinary students, and human physical therapists with traditional and alternative physical therapy methods to effectively evaluate and treat dogs with various debilitating conditions. Coverage includes treatment protocols for many types of cutaneous, neurologic, and musculoskeletal injuries to facilitate a faster and more complete recovery.'Overall, this book is an extensive text for anyone interested in pursuing canine rehabilitation and physical therapy'Reviewed by: Helen Davies, University of Melbourne on behalf of Australian Veterinary Journal, March 2015 - Invaluable protocols for conservative and postoperative treatment ensure the successful healing of dogs and their return to full mobility. - Printable medical record forms on the companion website, including client information worksheets, referral forms, orthopedic evaluation forms, and more, can be customized for your veterinary practice. - Six completely updated chapters on exercising dogs define the basic principles of aquatic and land-based exercise and how they may be applied to dogs, as well as how physical therapy professionals can adapt common'human'exercises to dogs. - Numerous chapters on therapeutic modalities, including therapeutic lasers, illustrate how physical therapy professionals can adapt common'human'modalities to dogs. - Physical examination chapters offer comprehensive information on orthopedics, neurology, and rehabilitation. - New chapters keep you up to date with coverage of joint mobilization, rehabilitation of the athletic patient, biomechanics of rehabilitation, and physical therapy for wound care. - A companion website includes 40 narrated video clips of various modalities and exercises used to correct problems with lameness, hip disorders, and gait analysis, plus downloadable and printable orthopedic, neurologic, and physical rehabilitation forms, in addition to a client information worksheet, referral form and letter, and a daily flowsheet form.

kurz und knapp: Kompakter Ratgeber für ein komplexes Krankheitsbild Neueste Studienergebnisse zum Arzneimitteleinsatz (NSAID, Chondroprotektiva, ergänzende Behandlungen) Patientenorientierte Therapieempfehlungen unter Berücksichtung von Diäten, Bewegungskonzepten und Physiotherapie Schritt für Schritt durch Diagnostik und Therapie Die Behandlung von Osteoarthritis-Patienten ist vielschichtig und komplex. Chirurgische und konservative Maßnahmen müssen gegeneinander abgewogen werden. Ein breites Spektrum an pharmakologischen Wirkstoffen sowie verschiedene begleitende Maßnahmen wie Gewichtskontrolle oder Bewegungsprogramme ergänzen sich. Das vorliegende Buch erklärt multimodale Behandlungskonzepte der Osteoarthritis und hilft, evidenzbasiert sinnvolle patientenorientierte Entscheidungen zu treffen. Schritt für Schritt und reich illustriert erklären die Autoren die wichtigen pathophysiologischen Grundlagen, die Diagnostik und die Therapiemöglichkeiten unter Berücksichtigung neuester Studienergebnisse. Ein sehr konkreter Ratgeber für jede Kleintierpraxis!

Interest in canine massage and physical therapy has grown as greater emphasis is placed on the general fitness and agility of dogs, as pets and as sporting animals.In this book the authors are concerned with the prevention, management and treatment of movement and allied disorders. It encompasses detailed assessments, treatment programmes that invo

- 20 new chapters have been added - New topics include a list of toxicants affecting body systems, management of toxins in pregnancy, diagnostic toxicology, bacterial toxins, and cosmetic/toilet articles - Snake-bite injuries are treated in two separate, expanded chapters: Pit Vipers and Coral Snakes - Section on pharmaceuticals includes bromides, anticonvulsants, tricycle antidepressants, monoamine oxidize inhibitors, B-adrenergic toxicities, and vitamins A and D - Additional specific toxicants are covered, including Amitraz, hydramethylon, ethanol, mercury, toad toxins, poisonous frogs, salamanders, newts and venomous arthropods•Additional specific toxicants are covered, including Amitraz, hydramethylon, ethanol, mercury, toad toxins, poisonous frogs, salamanders, newts and venomous arthropods.

Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation offers a gold-standard, comprehensive reference on all aspects of sports medicine and rehabilitation for all dogs. Written by an outstanding group of leaders in the field, the book covers topics ranging from biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, and common orthopedic conditions of the canine athlete to in-depth rehabilitation and integrative therapies for all dogs. Each chapter includes case studies and numerous color images to demonstrate the concepts discussed. Encompassing basic science and integrated veterinary and physical therapy approaches, Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation is a complete resource for veterinarians, physical therapists, veterinary technicians and anyone interested in working with canine athletes or in offering rehabilitation therapy in their practice.

The leading reference for the diagnosis and management of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances in small animals, Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders in Small Animal Practice, 4th Edition provides cutting-edge, evidence-based guidelines to enhance your care of dogs and cats. Information is easy to find and easy to use, with comprehensive coverage including fluid and electrolyte physiology and pathophysiology and their clinical applications, as well as the newest advances in fluid therapy and a discussion of a new class of drugs called vaptans. Lead author Stephen DiBartola is a well-known speaker and the'go-to'expert in this field, and his team of contributors represents the most authoritative and respected clinicians and academicians in veterinary medicine. - Over 30 expert contributors represent the'cream of the crop'in small animal medicine, ensuring that this edition provides the most authoritative and evidence-based guidelines. - Scientific, evidence-based insights and advances integrate basic physiological principles into practice, covering patient evaluation, differential diagnosis, normal and abnormal clinical features and laboratory test results, approaches to therapy, technical aspects of therapy, patient monitoring, assessing risk, and prediction of outcomes for each disorder. - Hundreds of tables, algorithms, and schematic drawings demonstrate the best approaches to diagnosis and treatment, highlighting the most important points in an easy-access format. - Drug and dosage recommendations are included with treatment approaches in the Electrolyte Disorders section. - Clear formulas in the Fluid Therapy section make it easier to determine the state of dehydration, fluid choice, and administration rate and volume in both healthy and diseased patients. - Updated chapters cover the latest advances in fluid therapy in patient management, helping you understand and manage a wide range of potentially life-threatening metabolic disturbances. - Expanded Disorders of Sodium and Water chapter includes information on a new class of drugs called vaptans, vasopressin receptor antagonists that may soon improve the ability to manage patients with chronic hyponatremia. - Hundreds of new references cover the most up-to-date advances in fluid therapy, including renal failure and shock syndromes.

The new edition of the hugely successful Emergency Procedures for the Small Animal Veterinarian gives you all the information you need to form a diagnosis quick and accurately, establish a prognosis and recommend treatment for a patient suffering and illness, injury or toxic event.Easy-to-read bullet-point text gives quick access to the most essential information needed to treat emergency cases quickly and efficiently. Loads of practical appendices of commonly used drugs and supplements, drugs in special circumstances (e.g. safe drugs in pregnancy, drugs to avoid in renal failure, etc.), clinical chemistry and laboratory data, conversion tables, and many more, are included for easy reference to essential data.With step-by-step coverage of cardiopulmonary emergencies, trauma gastrointestinal emergencies, toxicological events, a greatly expanded chapter on exotic pets, and much more, Emergency Procedures for the Small Animal Veterinarian gives you the facts you need to help you save more lives faster!All you need to know to manage every small animal emergency case you will encounterMany excellent and practical appendices of drugs, poisons, lab data, haematology Takes the diagnosis-prognosis-treatment approach to every emergency situationEasy-to-access format, with concise text and lots of listsDivided into organ systems, making it easy to locate information in a hurryHandy information on what to tell the owner in emergency injury situationsExpanded chapter on Emergencies in Exotic SpeciesText updated throughoutInformation on drugs is updatedNew cover design to make the new edition stand out Flexicover to protect the book against heavy usage - this is not a book that will remain on the shelves

Confidently utilize the rapidly growing selection of pharmaceuticals used to treat small animals. Small Animal Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 2nd Edition helps you understand both the therapeutic uses of common pharmaceuticals and the pharmacology behind them, giving you all of the information you need to design and modify dosing regimens, identify factors that cause drugs to fail, and anticipate adverse drug reactions. Comprehensive approach emphasizes the use of drugs for prevention as well as treatment. Clear, consistent organization makes it easy to find the information you need when you need it. Dosage tables help you find essential pharmaceutical information at a glance. Pharmacogenetics chapter helps you understand how to use this emerging science to find the right dose for each patient, optimizing efficiency and minimizing toxicity. Routes of administration and sample pharmaceutical calculations provide fast, efficient access to comprehensive drug administration all in one inclusive resource. Multiple chapters on Antimicrobial Drugs and Antimicrobial Therapy highlight the impact of antimicrobial resistance on current practice.

The first edition of the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Haematology and Transfusion Medicine was a leader in its field, and this new edition has been eagerly awaited. The basic principles of haematology, which form the core of the Manual, have been updated to include new diagnostic procedures and new treatment strategies. New authors provide a fresh perspective on some topics and there are new chapters on anaemia of inflammation and neoplasia, non-regenerative anaemia, and vascular thrombosis. The author panel is comprised of internationally recognized specialists from Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia. These have worked together with the Editors to produce an essential book for the veterinary practice.

Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases and Parasitology, Second Edition takes a user-friendly alphabetical format to cover a wide spectrum of canine and feline infectious diseases and parasite-related disorders. Part of the popular Five-Minute Veterinary Consult series, it includes information on many specific organisms and diseases, from amebiasis and Ehrlichiosis to rabies and ticks. The text also provides extensive differential diagnostic lists, as well as information on drugs, dosages, toxicity, treatment options, diagnostic testing, immunization recommendations, and cytological appearance. The Second Edition presents three new chapters on canine influenza, sarcoptic mange, and staphylococcal pyoderma. Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases and Parasitology, Second Edition is an ideal quick reference for veterinary professionals and students.

Presentazione a cura di Bruno PeironeLa fisioterapia veterinaria segue i medesimi principi applicati in quella umana, e si pone gli stessi obiettivi: riportare il paziente alle condizioni fisiche ottimali il prima possibile promovendone la guarigione, accorciando i tempi di degenza, accelerando i processi di guarigione di tessuti lesionati, prevenendo le complicanze e favorendo il raggiungimento ed il mantenimento di una qualità di vita migliore per il paziente che, in questo caso, è l'animale di affezione. Come qualsiasi altra pratica medica, la fisioterapia deve essere eseguita dal veterinario e deve tenere conto di numerosi fattori: l'età dell'animale, la sua struttura fisica, lo stato della muscolatura, le eventuali patologie e la metodica chirurgica utilizzata.

Chronic pain is unlike acute pain, it lasts beyond the time necessary for healing and resists normal treatment. No one patient feels pain in the same way and yet in veterinary medicine the patient's gain is generally assessed based on a single standard. This book is written for the veterinary health care professional seeking a greater depth of knowledge in the mechanisms of pain accompanying chronic disease states, and the potential targets for treatment.

Companion animals are undergoing previously uncontemplated treatments and surviving what would once have been rapidly fatal conditions. This manual is aimed at the whole veterinary team, drawing on all their skills to help patients achieve as full a function and quality of life as possible after surgery, trauma or disease, and to manage chronic conditions effectively for the benefit of the animal, owner and the practice team. The principles of rehabilitation, supportive and palliative care are detailed in the introductory chapters. The science behind pain and its management, clinical nutrition and physical therapies is explored, and the clinical applications are reviewed with reference to published evidence. A unique feature of this manual is the case-based scenarios that demonstrate how the principles of rehabilitation can be put into practice. The cases cover such diverse topics as elbow arthritis in an elderly cat to inflammatory bowel disease in a dog. Expert guidance enables the reader to construct a complete care plan for the patient.

As more is learned about the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis, we are also becoming more aware of how to implement treatments. This book takes an evidence-based approach to the canine patient with osteoarthritis, pursuing the objective of the best available medicine by a variety of means—multiple drugs, agents, adjuncts and delivery methods. Appreciating that surgical intervention may initially be required, particularly for stabilizing a joint, the major focus in this work is the conservative management of osteoarthritis. A clear and visual approach is taken with the overlapping of two three-pointed triangles of management: medical and non-medical.

You just heard the words no dog owner ever wants to hear... your dog has cancer. Suddenly you are faced with making a frenzy of life and death decisions for your beloved friend, while fighting back the tears. Should I do chemo? What about holistic medicine? What about surgery? Do I change his diet? Organic or medicinal? Should I euthanize? Experts predict that half of all dogs will get some type of cancer in their lifetimes with 80 percent of dogs over the age of 10 dying from the disease. The grim statistics go on and on. But the good news is that for every dog that passes away, there are thousands of stories of survival yet to be told.'42 Rules to Fight Dog Cancer'is a compilation of real stories, told by real people about their successful battle against dog cancer. The book is rooted in the thought that through the collective knowledge of dog owners everywhere, we will be closer to eradicating this disease. Filled with concrete tips that you can start using immediately, 100% of the author's proceeds will be donated to dog-related causes. Aimee Quemuel is an avid animal advocate and founder of FightDogCancer.com, a community driven information source and social network. FightDogCancer.com not only creates a community where dog owners can share tips and advice, post pictures and simply just vent about the journey, but also leverages the power of information to raise money for dog cancer charities.

Maladie de civilisation, l'obésité est une affection multifactorielle devenue courante en médecine vétérinaire : elle touche plus d'un tiers des animaux de compagnie. C'est grâce à un examen clinique attentif et à des investigations complémentaires accessibles en pratique courante qu'il est possible d'apprécier la gravité de la maladie. Le vétérinaire doit sensibiliser les propriétaires aux dangers de l'obésité, et prescrire des mesures de traitement individualisées, si possible choisies en fonction de l'étiologie supposée. Cet ouvrage pratique, illustré de nombreux tableaux et schémas, rappelle les aspects épidémiologiques de l'obésité (prévalence du surpoids et de l'obésité, facteurs de risque) et les éléments de physiopathologie qui permettent d'établir le bon diagnostic et de conseiller la thérapeutique la plus adaptée (traitements médicamenteux et diététiques, activité physique, médecines alternatives, chirurgie...). Les conseils aux propriétaires sont également clairement énoncés, permettant au praticien de donner un message précis. Les praticiens et étudiants vétérinaires disposent, avec cet ouvrage rédigé par un auteur référent en la matière, d'un outil efficace pour soigner l'obésité et prévenir la prise du poids chez le chien.

Do you know what to do if your dog is stung by a bee, breaks a leg or goes into shock? Learn how to distinguish a minor affliction from a true emergency and how to address the situation. Written by a veterinarian for the layman, First Aid for Dogs will help you handle an emergency with the best advice for your dog's health and safety. It contains detailed information on everything from how to assemble a first aid kit to how to give your dog CPR. First Aid for Dogs includes a cross-referenced index in the front of the book for quick access to the problem. Informative illustrations and photographs simplify the application of successful first aid.

Dentistry has now become an important part of everyday veterinary practice. Small Animal Dentistry provides the practical advice needed to carry out routine dentistry procedures in general practice. With over 400 colour pictures and special sections on practical tips and trouble-shooting, this practical manual is an essential easy-access reference tool. Designed as a ‘how-to-do'book to ease you through all of the dental procedures carried out in practice. Colour pictures are used throughout for clarity and to aid navigation through the book. The combination of step-by-step descriptions and clear illustrations enable you to perform procedures with confidence. Small Animal Dentistry is suitable for veterinary students and veterinary practitioners.

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. - Presents a complete and practical approach to dental examination and charting, routine and advanced periodontal care, endodontic treatment, restorative dentistry, orthodontics, fracture fixation, anesthesia and analgesia - Features step-by-step instructions with clear illustrations for successfully planning and treating a wide spectrum of dental procedures - All chapters have been completely revised and updated with the most current information - Includes helpful home-care and post-operative instructions for clients - Consistently formatted chapters include general comments, indications, contraindications, and advantages and disadvantages for all techniques and dental materials - Offers guidelines for starting or expanding a dental department for your practice - Contains an in-depth discussion of the wide range of equipment and instruments that will allow you to provide the highest standard of dental care for your patients - Provides recommendations for the care and maintenance of your dental operatory - Includes a completely updated appendix of manufacturers and sources of dental materials - New chapter on oral surgery - New chapter on starting and marketing a dental department in a veterinary practice - Didactic descriptions of incidence, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and diagnosis has been added to each chapter - Illustrations have been added to the section on pathology

This manual provides an easy guide to pain management for the veterinary practitioner. Beginning with pain terminology, it goes on to describe to physiology of pain, management strategies, various drugs and techniques, and the management of specific conditions and procedures. Strategies for the treatment of pain are reviewed, with an overview of the mechanisms by which pain is perceived and the principles of pain management. The drugs used in the treatment of acute and chronic pain are discussed as well as the specific techniques used to control intra- and post operative pain in dogs and cats. Published by Teton New Media USA and distributed by CRC Press outside of North America.

This guide to laboratory procedure in transfusions for dogs and cats provides easily accessible, clinical information regarding the collection, storage, and use of blood and blood products in the small animal patient. It includes step-by-step procedures for the separation of whole blood into components, along with ahow to for establishing a

Can people have authentic social relationships with speechless animals? What does your dog mean to you, your understanding of yourself, and your perceived and actual relationships with other s and the world? What do you mean to your dog? In Understanding Dogs, sociologist and faithful dog companion Clinton R. Sanders explores the day-to-day experiences of living and working with domestic dogs. Based on a decade of research in veterinary offices and hospitals, dog guide training schools, and obediences classes -- and colored with his personal experiences and observations at and outside home with his own canine companions -- Sanders's book examines how everyday dog owners come to know their animal companions as thinking, emotional, and responsive individuals. Linking animal companionship with social as well as personal identity, Understanding Dogs uses detailed ethnographic data in viewing human and animal efforts to understand, manipulate, care for, and interact with each other. From nineteenth-century disapproval of what was seen as irresponsibly indulgent pet ownership among the poor to Bill Clinton's caring and fun-loving image and populist connection to the'common person'as achieved through his labrador companion Buddy, Sanders looks at how dogs serve not only as social facilitators but also as adornments to social identity. He also reveals how, while we often strive to teach and shape our dogs'behavior, dogs often teach us to appreciate with more awareness a nourishing meal, physical warmth, a walk in the woods, and the simple joys of the immediate moment. Sanders devotes chapters to the specialized work of guide dog trainers; the problems and joys experienced by guide dog owners; the day-to-day work of veterinarians dealing with the healing, death, and euthanizing of their animal patients; and the everyday interactions, assumptions, and approaches of people who choose, for various reasons and in various ways, to spend their lives in the company of dogs. Understanding Dogs will interest those who live and work with animals as well as those studying the sociology of human-animal interactions.