BSAVA / VPIS Guide to Common Canine and Feline Poisons

Author: BSAVA / VPIS
Publisher: BSAVA
ISBN: 9781905319459
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 184

Book Description
This book presents thumbnail sketches of pertinent information relating to poisoning of small animal pets by commonly encountered substances, plants and other items. For each agent, information is given on toxicology, clinical effects, appropriate first aid and subsequent management and prognosis. This is to enable veterinary surgeons and their staff to give appropriate guidance over the telephone or in person, to clients that suspect their animals may have been poisoned. A ‘traffic light’ system indicates the level of concern and urgency

Ferret Medicine and Surgery

Author: Cathy Johnson-Delaney
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1498707882
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 545

Book Description
The text is currently the most up-to-date book on ferret medicine and as such, would be an important addition to the library of veterinary practices seeing these lively, curious and fun-loving pets. Aidan Raftery, Veterinary Record 17 March 2018 Ferrets are becoming increasingly popular as pets, rivalling rabbits as the third most favoured domestic pet after dogs and cats. Ferret Medicine and Surgery discusses the veterinary aspects of this incredible little creature. The book covers ferret medicine and common surgeries, providing a comprehensive reference for the veterinary practitioner. Each chapter of disorders is designed to be inclusive and includes cross references to other chapters throughout as well as some highlights of anatomy and physiology as a review. The format allows easy access to information providing answers to problems that arise in practice. Thoroughly illustrated with high-quality photographs and line drawings, the book is designed to provide quick, concise information of immediate use to the practitioner.

Small Animal Toxicology Essentials

Author: Robert H. Poppenga
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 081381538X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 355

Book Description
Providing a ready reference for the initial triage, collection of diagnostic samples, and management of a poisoning case, Small Animal Toxicology Essentials focuses on the most common poisons encountered by companion animals. From prevention to evaluation, monitoring, and treatment, the book is a guide for veterinary technicians to differentiate between significant and insignificant exposures and effectively manage animal poisonings. Emphasizing clinical signs, differential diagnoses, and case management, the book begins with the principles of veterinary toxicology, such as terminology, history-taking, and decontamination. The second half of the book is devoted to specific toxicants, including plants, metals, drugs, and household poisons. A companion website at www.wiley.com/go/poppenga provides review questions in Word and color images available for download into PowerPoint. Small Animal Toxicology Essentials is a useful resource for veterinary technicians, especially those with a interest in emergency and critical care, and veterinary technician students, as well as practicing veterinarians looking for an introduction to toxicology.

Common Clinical Presentations in Dogs and Cats

Author: Ryane E. Englar
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119414601
Category : Medical
Languages : de
Pages : 2349

Book Description
Common Clinical Presentations in Dogs and Cats ist ein verlässliches Referenzwerk zum schnellen Nachschlagen der wichtigsten Informationen, um Erkrankungen bei Hunden und Katzen zu diagnostizieren. Häufige klinische Zustände lassen sich anhand des problemorientierten Ansatzes erkennen. Diagnose und Behandlungspläne werden eingeführt. Das Buch ist sowohl für Studenten der Veterinärmedizin als auch Kliniker ein nützliches Nachschlagewerk mit 78 Kapiteln, die die verschiedenen Körpersysteme beschreiben. Jedes Kapitel konzentriert sich auf die Hauptbeschwerden, erläutert mögliche Diagnosen und bestimmt den klinischen Pflegeansatz. Eine Fülle von Illustrationen, klinischen Fotos und Zeichnungen veranschaulichen die präsentierten Konzepte. Common Clinical Presentations in Dogs and Cats ist ein wichtiges Referenzwerk mit den folgenden Merkmalen: - Kliniker erhalten schnellen Zugriff auf Detailinformatione, um gängige Erkrankungen bei Hunden und Katzen zu erkennen und korrekt zu diagnostizieren. - Präsentiert die Informationen nach den jeweiligen klinischen Anzeichen und zu dem entsprechenden Körpersystem. - Alle Kapitel sind einheitlich aufgebaut und ermöglichen so das schnelle Nachschlagen. - Beinhaltet Farbfotos und Zeichnungen zur Veranschaulichung der Symptome. Common Clinical Presentations in Dogs and Cats richtet sich an Veterinärmediziner für Kleintiere und Studenten der Veterinärmedizin, ist als Referenzwerk für die Praxis konzipiert und vermittelt das notwendige Fachwissen, um eine Vielzahl von Erkrankungen verlässlich zu diagnostizieren.

Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult

Author: Jean-Pierre Lavoie
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470961198
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 913

Book Description
Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Equine, Second Edition is a concise, comprehensive resource for all topics related to equine medicine. Now fully revised and updated, this authoritative quick reference provides thorough coverage of practical information, arranged alphabetically for efficient searching. Bringing together the expert knowledge of 175 contributors, the popular Five-Minute Veterinary Consult format allows rapid access to complete coverage of nearly 500 diseases and conditions seen in the horse. This reference is an essential tool for students and practicing veterinarians to quickly diagnose and treat equine patients.

BSAVA Pocketbook for Veterinary Nurses

Author: Emma Gerrard
Publisher: BSAVA
ISBN: 9781910443880
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
The BSAVA Pocketbook for Veterinary Nurses offers quick access to key information on a wealth of procedures. In this second edition, editor Emma Gerrard has built on the excellent work of Louise O’Dwyer to reflect the expanding responsibilities of the profession whilst retaining handy features, such as emergency doses and a ruler on the inside covers. Notable additions include: Surgical and anaesthetic checklists, pain scales for dogs, cats and rabbits, dental recording charts, and PROTECT ME information on antimicrobial resistance. Key points Expanded and updated to cover more aspects of modern veterinary nursing. Arranged in alphabetical order and cross-referenced for ease of use. Provides convenient access to condensed knowledge from a range of BSAVA titles. Over 70 full-colour illustrations bring life to radiographic positioning, bandaging and more. Retains the practical design of the first edition, with emergency doses and a ruler on the inside covers.

Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Pets

Author: Simon J. Girling
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470680520
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 329

Book Description
From budgies and cockatiels to chipmunks and chinchillas, ourinterest in exotic pets has rocketed in recent years. With thehouse rabbit being the UK's third most commonly kept pet after thecat and dog, and sales in small mammals, reptiles and birdscontinuing to grow, exotic pets have now become a specialist areaof veterinary practice in their own right. Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Pets is the first book toaddress the need for a definitive reference book devoted entirelyto the principles and applications of nursing exotic species.Developed from a City and Guild's course, it not only covershusbandry, nutrition and handling, but also explores anatomy andchemical restraint, and provides an overview of diseases andtreatments.

Handbook of Small Animal Toxicology and Poisonings

Author: Roger W. Gfeller
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780323012461
Category : Cats
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This time-saving, pocket-size guide offers a thorough understanding of toxicology that is essential to diagnosing and treating the complex problems resulting from toxin ingestion, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in animals. The 2nd edition covers patient assessment and treatment techniques, as well as information on over 100 categories of toxic agents. Discussions of each agent include its uses, mechanism, pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, common products containing the agent, and acute and long-term treatment. A new avian section makes this edition even more comprehensive and clinically useful. Over 1,000 toxic agents are discussed, offering a thorough presentation of toxicology relevant to veterinary practice. An easy-to-use alphabetical organization with section tabs for quick reference makes information easy to locate in any setting. Detailed diagnostic and treatment information is presented in an appealing, visually accessible approach. A greater emphasis on the ingestion of human medications addresses this common concern in detail. Additional plant and chemical toxins are discussed to highlight potential poisonings seen in veterinary practice. A new avian section focuses on specific considerations for treating birds. Redesigned icons draw attention to important points and sections to improve the text's readability. A four-page, full-color insert features approximately 24 color photographs of poisonous plants for quick identification. All content has been reviewed by board-certified toxicologists to ensure that it is up-to-date and accurate. A second color throughout makes the icons more readable, the design more inviting, and critical information more accessible.

Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Author: Jim E. Riviere
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118855884
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 3248

Book Description
Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Tenth Edition is a fully updated and revised version of the gold-standard reference on the use of drug therapy in all major veterinary species. Provides current, detailed information on using drug therapies in all major domestic animal species Organized logically by drug class and treatment indication, with exhaustive information on the rational use of drugs in veterinary medicine Includes extensive tables of pharmacokinetic data, products available, and dosage regimens Adds new chapters on pharmaceutics, ophthalmic pharmacology, food animal pharmacology, and aquatic animal pharmacology Includes access to a companion website with the figures from the book in PowerPoint

Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion

Author: Lynn Hovda
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119036526
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 984

Book Description
Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Toxicology, Second Edition puts all the information needed to rapidly and accurately manage poisonings in small animal patients at the clinician's fingertips. Provides concise, bulleted information focused on the most important facts needed when treating a poisoned cat or dog Carefully organized for ease of use in an emergency, with important toxicants arranged alphabetically within categories Details clinically relevant information on the most common toxicants encountered by small animals Presents a wealth of color photographs to aid in plant identification Includes 14 new topics to this edition covering cyclosporine A, sleep aids, tacrolimus, bath salts, synthetic marijuana, poisonous lizards, imidacloprid, spring bulbs, and sodium monofluoroacetate