Handbook of Small Animal Practice

Swartout DVM, Margaret,Bright DVM, Ronald,Morgan DVM, Rhea V.

ISBN 10: 0721692826 / ISBN 13: 9780721692821

Published by Saunders, 2002

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Synopsis:

This is the most current and up-to-date book on practical veterinary medicine available!
The concise and easy-to-use format allows for quick and easy access to information. Each chapter follows the same format allowing for rapid reference to the various subjects and information required. The three co-editors ensure that consistency in style and format continues throughout the different sections and between contributors.
Consistent coverage of each disorder lets you know exactly what information is provided and where to find it. Sections include definition, cause(s), pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, and patient monitoring.
Primarily organised by body system, this thoroughly updated reference features a wide range of disorders including Cardiovascular, Neurologic, Reproductive, Dermatologic, Diseases of the Ear and Eye, Nutritional, Environmental Injuries, and more.
Valuable appendices include an expanded, easy-to-use drug formulary that is cross-referenced to relevant chapters. Plus, appendices on normal values, apothecary measures and equivalents, and recommended vaccination procedures are also included.

• Information is presented in an accessible and concise manner.
• Nineteen distinct sections and a logical outline format make finding information easier.
• Each disorder includes: definition, cause(s), pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, and patient monitoring.
• Features appendices on normal values, apothecary measures and equivalents, recommended vaccination procedures, and a drug formulary cross-referenced to the chapters of discussion.
• Discusses surgical treatments and briefly reviews surgical techniques.
• The drug formulary is expanded and easy to use.
• A bibliography of selected readings is included.

About the Author: Diplomate Rhea V. Morgan, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists; Director, Smokey Mountain Veterinary Services, Walland, TN; Ophthalmology Services at Village Veterinary Medical Center, Farragut, TN.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Handbook of Small Animal Practice
Publisher: Saunders
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Edition: 4th Edition