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This Guide combines high-quality imagery and illustrations, access to a suite of procedural videos and clear, comprehensive step-by-step techniques to provide an essential resource for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in small animal practice. All procedures have been fully reviewed and updated, and four new procedures have been added, including cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and wet-to-dry dressings. With alphabetised procedures, clear layout and references to further information, the third edition of the Guide is a valuable reference for vets, vet nurses, graduates and experienced clinicians alike. Details of how to access the specially commissioned high definition videos that are accompany the guide are provided in the book.

This workbook is intended to be a bridge between classroom learning and clinical training; to improve patient care and clinician confidence in practice. Common presentations in small animal practice are presented as real-world case studies while the reader is guided through work-up, critical thinking and problem solving to run the consultation efficiently. Key concepts of anatomy, physiology, radiology, clinical pathology, medicine and surgery are covered and readers are guided through history-taking and diagnostics to perform an effective consultation. Cases discussed include vaccinating the new kitten, castrating the new puppy, the puppy with diarrhoea, the blind cat, the head-shaking dog, the itchy dog. Categories of complaints covered include body weight, urinary problems, the digestive system, respiratory issues, eye problems, skin and soft tissue complaints, cardiovascular, reproductive, aural and neurological complaints. The aim is to present a problem-first approach and to encourage readers to think like clinicians rather than students by instilling a case-based problem solving approach.

The Formulary provides an alphabetical list of drugs available for veterinary use in dogs and cats. This new edition includes new drug monographs, including additional chemotherapeutic agents. Other additions include updated information on antibacterial use and a flowchart to clarify the prescribing cascade.

This new guide provides a daily reference for all members of the veterinary team. Presented in an easy-to-read instructional format, it gives practical information on pain management for small animals, including cats and dogs, birds, rabbits and exotic pets, with an emphasis on patient welfare and evidence-based medicine. The early chapters lay the foundations, including the physiology of pain, acute and chronic pain, pharmacological treatment and physical treatment. The remaining chapters focus on particular pain scenarios, such as dental pain and cancer pain, using authors'perspectives and case examples to enhance guidelines.

This quick-reference book, invaluable for new graduates and experienced practitioners alike, provides practical information on the important drugs, tests and procedures most commonly encountered in small animal practice. Notes pages are provided throughout to allow readers to adapt their own versions to suit their particular area of practice. The second edition continues to draw on the widely acclaimed BSAVA manuals, guides and formulary, taking into account updates and additions, in order to reflect advances in the veterinary industry. Information to aid diagnostic work-up in emergency cases has been significantly expanded, and many drugs have been added and updated to mirror the 9th edition of the BSAVA Small Animal Formulary. Noteworthy additions include pain scoring scales, guidance on the management of common poisoning incidents, and information on suture patterns and sizes taken from the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Surgical Principles.

The BSAVA Small Animal Formulary continues to be one of the Association's most valued practical resources for veterinary surgeons. Part A, devoted to cats and dogs, includes doses and other species specific information, with references where available, and useful appendices including sedation and chemotherapy protocols.

A handy pocket reference book for the busy practising vet providing a differential diagnosis guide to common conditions, The Handbook of Symptoms in Dogs and Cats is an invaluable practice resource ideal as a quick look-up guide during consultation. The book allows vets to look up a condition and identify the cause of the problem through a list of symptoms. It includes: 100 Main symptoms and their differential diagnoses and 100 laboratory findings, their standard values and analysis and diagnostic pathways for each symptom along with numerous tables for finding the confirming diagnosis. This practical and up-to-date manual is an indispensable companion for all small animal medicine veterinarians as well as for students of veterinary medicine Translated from Leitsymptome und Leitbefunde bei Hund und Katze: Differenzialdiagnostischer Leitfaden 3rd Ed, published by Schattauer.

This new edition builds on the practical structure of its predecessor, with chapters arranged anatomically. Individual joints, the long bones, the skull and the spine are dealt with in discrete sections while soft tissues, bones and joints are considered more generally. The manual has been thoroughly revised and updated, while new chapters dedicated to imaging modalities such as CT, MRI and ultrasonography broaden the scope of the manual. Indications for use and illustrations add depth to this relatively new area of musculoskeletal imaging. Techniques and findings are explained clearly, ensuring that the content is accessible to veterinarians of all levels.

Examination and Treatment Methods in Dogs and Cats 2nd Edition is an essential pocket-sized reference for the busy veterinary practitioner. The book is organized in a quick look-up format with step-by-step diagrams and punchy, concise text, ideal for any clinical environment. Each entry covers a standard procedure that is carried out in everyday small animal practice – whether that is restraining patients, taking a blood or tissue sample, performing an endoscopy, taking an X-ray, or carrying out a biopsy – and provides a step-by-step pictorial guide on how to do so, accompanied by easy to read text – ideal for quick access before a procedure or during a consult. The contents are organized by body system, and include examination methods in: cardiology, respiratory medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, urology, gynaecology, andrology, orthopedics, neurology, ophthalmology, otology and dermatology. The book also includes extensive sections on giving injections, catheter use, transfusions, inhalation techniques, parenteral nutrition, drainage, flushes and bandaging. Covering a vast array of standard veterinary procedures, this is an ideal support guide from an established veterinarian, with extensive experience in veterinary practice. It is also an invaluable resource for the veterinary practitioner and veterinary student. This is the English translation of the German work Untersuchungsund Behandlungsmethoden bei Hund und Katze 2 Auflage which was published by Schattauer 2014. ©

This guide provides practical, step-by-step guidance on how to perform the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures commonly carried out in small animal veterinary practice. Routine clinical examination of the major body systems, and protocols for the management of selected emergencies, are also described. In addition to the actual technique, each procedure has information on indications and contraindications, equipment required, and potential complications, together with the editors'own hints and tips.

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Concise, problem-oriented, and accessibly designed, the Pocket Handbook focuses on the essentials of medicine and surgery of the dog and cat. The book's helps start the process of case management and resolution. It includes tips and hints on interpretation of physical signs, diagnostic tests, and management of common presenting conditions. The book

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

Saunders Solutions in Veterinary Practice consists of a series of practical handbooks on selected medical topics on specific veterinary problems. Case-based, this series is aimed at the small animal veterinary practitioner who has qualified less than 10 years and needs quick access to information and wants to increase his/her confidence on handling that range of cases that cover the spectrum that lies between the simple routine first opinion case and the referral.Saunders Solutions in Veterinary Practice provides additional knowledge that leads to improved skills and practice for veterinary practitioners. Not only practitioners, but also veterinary students nearing the end of their course will find this series very useful to brush up their knowledge in a particular area. The volumes are also written with the veterinary nurse in mind with a particular interest in a specific topic, using'Nurse Boxes'in the text to guide them to the specific information they need.•new approach: clinical cases offering examination, treatment options, clinical tips relevant for the general small animal veterinary practitioner – all case descriptions based on common template•offers synoptic, easy accessible and essential information•provides essential information on selected topics •authorship ensures accuracy of information•relevant to all general practitioners•written to increase the skill and practice the general veterinary practitioner•intend to meet CPD-need, but focus on: differential diagnosis and practical case handling•offers self-assessment features at the end of every chapter making it relevant for veterinary students as well•broad readership: practitioners and students indicated in the text by'Notes for Vets'; nurses indicated in the text by'Notes for Nurses'and pet owners indicated in the text by'Notes for Pet Owners'•handy format with flexi cover•species covered to be limited to cats, dogs and rabbits•full colour throughout

Omówienie 53 zbiegów, które każdy lekarz weterynarii powinien umieć wykonać w czasie swojej codziennej praktyki lekarskiej. Ponad 600 kolorowych fotografii ukazujących topografię opisywanych struktur oraz technikę przeprowadzania zabiegów. Płyta DVD z filmami przedstawiającymi przebieg określonych procedur.''Chociaż nic nie zastąpi doświadczenia, szczególnie w przypadku zawodów medycznych, to znajomość i dokładne wskazówki postępowania opisane w podręczniku są na pewno najlepszą drogą do przezwyciężenia obaw przed stosowaniem określonych technik badania i metod leczenia.''Roman Lechowski, Redaktor naukowy wydania polskiego.

Part of the popular ‘Notes On'series, this book is full of practical advice and information on diagnosing and treating common dermatological problems in small animals. The rapid reference format is designed to help you locate information as quickly as possible. Information on common dermatological complaints is offered in different ways to meet a variety of needs. Firstly a problem-orientated perspective is provided, and then a disease-based perspective looking at what underlying problems cause particular diseases. This is followed by a section that looks at dermatological disease by anatomical location, and a section that outlines different treatments. •Supplemented with full-colour photographs throughout to aid diagnosis •Detailed flow-diagrams illustrate the problem-orientated approach •Text is laid out in note form for ease of reference This book is ideal for veterinary students, new practitioners and established professionals who need a quick refresher

Domine os procedimentos clínicos essenciais com o passo a passo em vídeos e fotos. Semiotécnica de Pequenos Animais é um livro inédito porque, além do texto organizado por sistemas para referência rápida e dezenas de técnicas clínicas, traz um exclusivo conteúdo online com 25 vídeos dos principais procedimentos de semiotécnica e algumas das técnicas mais desafiadoras, tornando-se uma um guia visual para as técnicas clínicas essenciais na prática de pequenos animais.

Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care is a condensed handbook with concise bullet points and alphabetically-organized topics. Using the popular Five-Minute Veterinary Consult format, the book provides rapid access to up-to-date information in the fast-paced emergency room or critical care environment. Topics have been pulled from the Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline and expanded to include more information, valuable clinical images, and useful diagrams, with many other chapters completely new to this book. With more than sixty-five expert chapter authors, the book offers reliable information to help promote quick decision making in diagnosing and treating emergency conditions. This clinical companion serves as an ideal purchase for general veterinary practitioners and students, veterinary technicians, and hospital and emergency clinic staff.

Podręcznik ten powstał w odpowiedzi na rosnące zainteresowanie zwierzętami egzotycznymi. Czytelnik znajdzie w nim wiele istotnych informacji na temat biologii, hodowli, a także diagnostyki i leczenia poszczególnych gatunków zwierząt. W książce opisane zostały główne grupy zwierząt egzotycznych, między innymi ryby ozdobne, płazy, węże, jaszczurki, ptaki i małe gryzonie. W jednym z rozdziałów autorzy dzielą się praktycznymi radami, w jaki sposób wyposażyć i jak przygotować gabinet do badania zwierząt egzotycznych. Pozycja z pewnością będzie bardzo przydatna dla lekarzy weterynarii specjalizujących się w leczeniu zwierząt egzotycznych, a także dla lekarzy prowadzących praktyki mieszane.

Questo volume, risultato della collaborazione dei più noti esperti a livello mondiale, unisce ad un alto valore scientifico la praticità di consultazione. La gastroenterologia del cane e del gatto è un argomento cruciale sia per la rilevanza numerica dei casi che si presentano nella pratica clinica sia per l'enorme sviluppo delle metodologie diagnostiche e degli approcci terapeutici. Per questo motivo, alla trattazione delle varie patologie del tratto gastrointestinale è stata affiancata la discussione delle modalità diagnostiche e dei principali problemi clinici che il medico veterinario si trova ad affrontare più di frequente durante l'esercizio della attività quotidiana.

The only book of its kind with in-depth coverage of the most common exotic species presented in practice, this comprehensive guide prepares you to treat invertebrates, fish, amphibians and reptiles, birds, marsupials, North American wildlife, and small mammals such as ferrets, rabbits, and rodents. Organized by species, each chapter features vivid color images that demonstrate the unique anatomic, medical, and surgical features of each species. This essential reference also provides a comprehensive overview of biology, husbandry, preventive medicine, common disease presentations, zoonoses, and much more. Other key topics include common health and nutritional issues as well as restraint techniques, lab values, drug dosages, and special equipment needed to treat exotics. - Brings cutting-edge information on all exotic species together in one convenient resource. - Offers essential strategies for preparing your staff to properly handle and treat exotic patients. - Features an entire chapter on equipping your practice to accommodate exotic species, including the necessary equipment for housing, diagnostics, pathology, surgery, and therapeutics. - Provides life-saving information on CPR, drugs, and supportive care for exotic animals in distress. - Discusses wildlife rehabilitation, with valuable information on laws and regulations, establishing licensure, orphan care, and emergency care. - Includes an entire chapter devoted to the emergency management of North American wildlife. - Offers expert guidance on treating exotics for practitioners who may not be experienced in exotic pet care.

Now in smaller format paperback, this book contains over 400 clinical cases, grouped broadly by subject, presented by means of over 800 color photographs of the highest quality, plus detailed captions focusing on key pointers to diagnosis and treatment. The underlying, yet unspoken, theme of the book is that the clinician's eye, thought processes and judgment will always be central to successful clinical practice.

Meticulously organized by body system for optimal readability and ease of reference, the 3rd edition of this best-selling manual provides quick, comprehensive, and practical guidance on evaluating and managing a full range of common medical and surgical conditions encountered in small animal practice. Medical chapters discuss etiology, clinical signs, diagnoses and treatment, while surgical chapters discuss anatomy, preoperative considerations, procedures and postoperative care. It also contains an entire section devoted to avian and exotic pets and a comprehensive drug formulary. - A consistent outline format provides easy access to information on etiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment for each disease or disorder, as well as anatomy, preoperative conditions, techniques, and postoperative care for surgical procedures. - Key Points draw attention to helpful tips and key concepts. - Includes a comprehensive section covering diagnosis, treatment, and surgery for avian and exotic pets. - Features new chapters that cover key topics such as physical therapy and rehabilitation, pain management, vaccination guidelines, and syncope. - Includes the latest information on drugs and clinical equipment throughout.