Veterinary medicine Books

Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAbout the Editors vii List of Contributors ix Preface xi Acknowledgements xiii 1 Learning to learn and its relevance to logical clinical problem-solving 1Ivan Newman 2 Introduction to logical clinical problem-solving 7Jill E. Maddison and Holger A. Volk 3 Vomiting, regurgitation and reflux 35Jill E. Maddison 4 Diarrhoea 55Jill E. Maddison and Lucy McMahon 5 Weight loss 73Jill E. Maddison 6 Abdominal enlargement 89Jill E. Maddison 7 Weakness 103Holger A. Volk, David B. Church and Jill E. Maddison 8 Fits and strange episodes 125Holger A. Volk 9 Sneezing, coughing and dyspnoea 153David B. Church 10 Anaemia 181Jill E. Maddison and Lucy McMahon 11 Jaundice 199Jill E. Maddison and Lucy McMahon 12 Bleeding 215Jill E. Maddison 13 Polyuria/polydipsia and urinary incontinence 237Jill E. Maddison and David B. Church 14 Gait abnormalities 261Holger A. Volk, Elvin R. Kulendra and Richard L. Meeson 15 Pruritus, scaling and otitis 285Andrea Volk 16 Problem-based approach to problems of the eye 305Charlotte Dawson 17 Problem-based approach to small mammals – rabbits, rodents and ferrets 323Joanna Hedley 18 Problem-based clinical reasoning examples for equine practice 353Michael Hewetson 19 Principles of professional reasoning and decision-making 391Elizabeth Armitage-Chan Index 407

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Anatomical Terms 2. Microscopy 3. Cell Anatomy 4. Exploring Tissues 5. The Integumentary System 6. The Skeletal System 7. The Muscular System 8. The Nervous System 9. Sense Organs 10. The Endocrine System 11. Blood, Lymph, and Lymph Nodes 12. The Cardiovascular System 13. The Respiratory System 14. The Digestive System 15. The Urinary System 16. The Reproductive System 17. Pregnancy, Development, and Lactation 18. Avian Anatomy Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisStress and Pheromonatherapy in Small Animal Clinical Behaviour is about how stress impacts on animal behaviour and welfare and what we can do about it, especially by using chemical signals more effectively. This readily accessible text starts from first principles and is useful to both academics and practitioners alike.Table of ContentsPreface vii Part I Principles and Concepts Underpinning the Management of Stress-related Behaviour Problems 1 1 How Animals Respond to Change 3 2 Affective Processes and the Organisation of Behaviour 37 3 Communication and Information Transfer 69 4 Assessment of the Problem-behaviour Patient 92 5 An Approach to the Management of Problem Behaviour 111 6 Principles of Pheromonatherapy 127 Part II Clinical Scenarios Involving the Management of Stress-related Behaviour Problems 147 7 Feline House-soiling Problems 149 8 Separation-related Behaviour Problems in Dogs 170 9 Sound Sensitivity 191 10 Travel-related Problems in Pets 215 11 Introducing the New Dog or Cat into the Home 225 12 Stress and Pheromonatherapy in the Veterinary Clinic 242 Appendix A 257 Appendix B 259 Glossary 264 Index 271

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Book SynopsisEntering the veterinary profession after leaving vet school is a challenging stage of the new vet's career. Finding the right first placement, fitting in with colleagues, adapting to the practice environment and understanding what's expected of you clinically, professionally, ethically and academically are all challenges that face the new graduate. Attrition rates and reports of dissatisfaction of new graduates are high and a matter of concern to the profession and it is recognised that extra support and guidance is needed. The New Vet's Handbook acts as a guidebook for newly qualified vets on personal and professional issues, covering employment options, interviews, mentoring, working with clients, patients and colleagues, consulting advice, dealing with euthanasia, record keeping, veterinary standards, training and CPD, career options, professional skills and avoiding pitfalls relating to social media, drugs and ethical issues. The book also covers topics specific to vets in small animal and large animal practice. Written in a supportive and lighthearted way The New Vet's Handbook aims to provide advice based on long held experience and reduce stress at a challenging time. It will be an essential read for newly qualified vets and final year vet students.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 2. Chemical Basis for Life 3. Anatomical Structure of the Cell 4. Physiology of the Cell 5. Tissues 6. Integumentary System 7. Skeletal System 8. Muscular System 9. Nervous System 10. Sense organs 11. Endocrine System 12. Blood, Lymph and Lymph Nodes 13. Immunity and Defense 14. Cardiovascular System 15. Respiratory System 16. Digestive System 17. Nutrients and Metabolism 18. Urinary System 19. Reproductive System 20. Pregnancy, Development and Lactation 21. Avian Anatomy and Physiology 22. Amphibian and Reptilian Anatomy and Physiology Glossary

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive book is an exploration of the history of veterinary medicine from the ancient world to the present as well as an examination of the development of man’s relationship with animals through early domestication, usage for food, fiber, traction, and transport to the current therapies and companion animals. The development of the discipline of veterinary medicine is explored through the transition from art to science and man’s deeper understanding of animals through research and investigation. It is now possible to read both the recorded 4000-year history of animal disease and veterinary development together with the story of the animal-human relationships and welfare as one cohesive text, with extensive backup. The book is organized so that it can be read in a linear manner, or for those researching a particular topic, by direct access to specific content. The species covered in detail are equine, bovine, ovine, caprine, porcine, canine, feline, avian, and aquatic, on every continent. The History of Veterinary Medicine and the Animal-Human Relationship is both an informative read and a definitive reference text for veterinary historians, veterinary history societies, veterinary librarians, and archivists.Table of ContentsPART I THE VETERINARY ART EVOLVES: 1 Egypt, Mesopotamia, The Levant and Persia ; 2 Greek (Aegean and Hellenic) Culture; 3 Carthage; 4 The Roman Empire; 5 The Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine); 6 Islamic Veterinary and Human Medicine Develops; 7 East Asia: China, Indo-China, Korea and Japan; 8 South Asia: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Tibet; 9 The Americas: North, Central, South; 10 Australasia: Australia and New Zealand; 11 Africa: South Africa and Colonial Countries PART II EUROPE DEVELOPS VETERINARY MEDICINE: 12 The Middle Ages and Renaissance; 13 The Scientific Basis for Veterinary Medicine Evolves; 14 Veterinary Schools in France, Europe, then Britain; 15 Veterinary Medicine Arrives in North America and Advances; 16 From the 19th to the 21st Centuries PART III DOMESTICATION, UTILISATION AND DISEASE HISTORIES: 17 Equine: Horse, Donkey and Mule; 18 Bovine: Cattle, Buffalo, Yak and Others; 19 Ovine: Sheep; 20 Caprine: Goat; 21 Porcine: Pigs and Peccaries; 22 Canine: Dogs; 23 Feline: Cats; 24 Avian Species: Poultry, Falcons, Parrots and Others; 25 Aquatic Species: Fish, Molluscs, Edible Snails and Frogs; 26 Other Species; Appendix 1 Animal Self-Medication; Appendix 2 Veterinary Journals and Periodicals; Appendix 3 Timeline of People and Events

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 1: Ferrets Chapter 2: Rabbits Chapter 3: Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas and Degus Chapter 4: Small Rodents Chapter 5: Marmosets and Tamarins Chapter 6: Hedgehogs Chapter 7: Sugar Gliders Chapter 8: Parrots and Related Species Chapter 9: Songbirds and Softbills Chapter 10: Lizards Chapter 11: Snakes Chapter 12: Tortoises and Turtles Chapter 13: Amphibians Chapter 14: Goldfish and Koi Chapter 15: Tropical Freshwater Fish Chapter 16: Tropical Marine Fish

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. General Pharmacology 2. Routes and Techniques of Drug Administration 3. Practical Calculations 4. Drugs Used in Nervous System Disorders 5. Drugs Used in Respiratory System Disorders 6. Drugs Used in Renal and Urinary Tract Disorders 7. Drugs Used in Cardiovascular System Disorders 8. Drugs Used in Gastrointestinal System Disorders 9. Drugs Used in Hormonal, Endocrine, and Reproductive Disorders 10. Drugs Used in Ophthalmic and Otic Disorders 11. Drugs Used in Skin Disorders 12. Anti-infective Drugs 13. Antiparasitic Drugs 14. Drugs Used to Relieve Pain and Inflammation 15. Therapeutic Nutritional, Fluid, and Electrolyte Replacements 16. Blood-Modifying, Antineoplastic, and Immunosuppressant Drugs 17. Immunologic Drugs 18. Miscellaneous Therapeutic Agents 19. Inventory: The Veterinary Technician's Role 20. Emergency Drugs NEW! Appendix A: Common Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Medicine Appendix B: Weights and Measures Appendix C: Antidotes Appendix D: Common Drugs: Approximate Dosages Appendix E: Listing of Drugs According to Functional and Therapeutic Classification Appendix F: Controlled Substances Information Summary Bibliography Glossary

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART I Key Critical Care Concepts 1 Evaluation and Triage of the Critically Ill Patient 2 Physical Examination and Daily Assessment of the Critically Ill Patient 3 Hemostasis 4 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 5 Postcardiac Arrest Care 6 Classification and Initial Management of Shock States 7 SIRS, MODS, and Sepsis 8 Oxygen Toxicity 9 The Endothelial Surface Layer 10 Hyperthermia and Fever 11 Interstitial Edema 12 Patient Suffering in the Intensive Care Unit 13 Predictive Scoring Systems in Veterinary Medicine PART II Respiratory Disorders 14 Control of Breathing 15 Oxygen Therapy 16 Hypoxemia 17 Hypoventilation 18 Upper Airway Disease 19 Tracheal Collapse: Management & Indications for Tracheal Stents 20 Feline Bronchopulmonary Disease 21 Lower Airway Disease in Dogs 22 Pulmonary Hypertension 23 Pulmonary Edema 24 Pneumonia 25 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 26 Pulmonary Contusions and Hemorrhage 27 Pulmonary Thromboembolism 28 Chest Wall Disease 29 Pleural Space Disease 30 Respiratory Distress Look-Alikes PART III Advanced Respiratory Support 31 High Flow Nasal Oxygen 32 Mechanical Ventilation-Core Concepts 33 Mechanical Ventilation-Advanced Concepts 34 Jet Ventilation 35 Ventilator Waveforms 36 Anesthesia and Monitoring of the Ventilator Patient 37 Nursing Care of the Ventilator Patient 38 Discontinuing Mechanical Ventilation 39 Ventilator-induced Lung Injury 40 Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Part IV Cardiovascular Disorders 41 Mechanisms of Heart Failure 42 Ventricular Failure and Myocardial Infarction 43 Feline Cardiomyopathy 44 Canine Cardiomyopathy 45 Canine Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease 46 Blunt Cardiac Injury 47 Pericardial Diseases 48 Bradyarrhythmias and Conduction Disturbances 49 Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmias 50 Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias 51 Myocarditis 52 Cardiac Biomarkers 53 Systemic Hypertension 54 Cardiopulmonary Bypass PART V Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disturbances 55 Sodium Disorders 56 Potassium Disorders 57 Calcium Disorders 58 Magnesium and Phosphate Disorders 59 Traditional Acid-Base Analysis 60 Nontraditional Acid-Base Analysis 61 Hyperlactatemia 62 Urine Osmolality and Electrolytes PART VI Fluid Therapy 63 Assessment of Hydration 64 Assessment of Intravascular Volume 65 Crystalloids and Hemoglobin-Based Oxygen-Carrying Solutions 66 Colloid Solutions 67 Daily Intravenous Fluid Therapy 68 Shock Fluids and Fluid Challenge 69 Transfusion Medicine 70 Blood Types, Pretransfusion Compatibility, and Transfusion Reactions 71 Hemorrhagic Shock PART VII Endocrine Disorders 72 The Diabetic Patient in the ICU 73 Diabetic Ketoacidosis 74 Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome 75 Hypoglycemia 76 Diabetes Insipidus 77 Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion 78 Thyroid Storm 79 Hypothyroid Crisis in the Dog 80 Pheochromocytoma 81 Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency 82 Hypoadrenocorticism PART VIII Neurologic Disorders 83 Neurological Evaluation of the ICU Patient 84 Seizures and Status Epilepticus 85 Intracranial Hypertension 86 Tetanus 87 Hepatic Encephalopathy Part IX Infectious Disorders 88 Hospital-Associated Infections and Zoonoses 89 Febrile Neutropenia 90 Sepsis and Septic Shock 91 Bacterial Infections 92 Fungal Infections 93 Viral Infections 94 Canine Parvovirus Infection 95 Infective Endocarditis 96 Urosepsis 97 Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections 98 Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections 99 Multidrug-Resistant Infections 100 Infectious Disease Control in the ICU PART X Hematologic Disorders 101 Hypercoagulable States 102 Feline Aortic Thromboembolism 103 Platelet Disorders 104 Coagulopathy in the ICU 105 Management of the Bleeding Patient in the ICU 106 Anemia in the ICU 107 Dyshemoglobinemias 108 Acute Hemolytic Disorders PART XI Intraabdominal Disorders 109 Acute Abdominal Pain 110 Acute Pancreatitis 111 Acute Cholecystitis 112 Hepatitis and Cholangiohepatitis 113 Hepatic Failure 114 Portal Hypertension 115 Portosystemic Shunt Management 116 Acute Gastroenteritis 117 Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage 118 Regurgitation and Vomiting 119 Diarrhea 120 Peritonitis PART XII Urogenital Disorders 121 Acute Kidney Injury 122 Chronic Kidney Disease 123 Kidney Transplantation PART XIII Nutrition 124 Nutritional Assessment 125 Nutritional Modulation of Critical Illness 126 Enteral Nutrition 127 Parenteral Nutrition PART XIV Trauma 128 Traumatic Brain Injury 129 Wound Management 130 Thermal Burn Injury PART XV Anesthesia and Pain Management 131 Pain Assessment 132 Sedation of the Critically Ill Patient 133 Anesthesia in the Critically Ill Patient 134 Analgesia and Constant Rate Infusions 135 Physical Rehabilitation for the Critical Care Patient 136 Integrative Veterinary Medicine for the Intensive Care Unit Patient PART XVI Environmental Emergencies 137 Smoke Inhalation 138 Hypothermia 139 Heat Stroke 140 Drowning and Submersion Injury PART XVII Miscellaneous Disorders 141 Anaphylaxis 142 Gas Embolism 143 Subcutaneous Emphysema 144 Ocular Disease in the Intensive Care Unit 145 Critically Ill Neonatal and Pediatric Patients 146 Critically Ill Geriatric Patients PART XVIII Pharmacology 147 Catecholamines 148 Vasopressin 149 Antihypertensives 150 Pimobendan 151 Diuretics 152 Appetite Stimulants 153 Gastrointestinal Protectants 154 Antiemetics and Prokinetics 155 Opioid Agonists and Antagonists 156 Benzodiazepines 157 a2-Agonists and Antagonists 158 Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs 159 Gabapentin 160 Tramadol 161 Trazodone 162 Cannabinoid Medicine in Intensive Care Unit Patients 163 Anticonvulsants 164 Antiplatelet Drugs 165 Anticoagulants 166 Thrombolytic Agents 167 Hemostatic Drugs 168 Antiarrhythmic Agents 169 Inhaled Medications 170 Complications of Chemotherapy Agents 171 Antitoxins and Antivenoms PART XIX Antimicrobial Therapy 172 Antimicrobial Use in the Critical Care Patient 173 b-Lactam Antimicrobials 174 Aminoglycosides 175 Fluoroquinolones 176 Antifungal Therapy 177 Miscellaneous Antibiotics PART XX Extracorporeal Therapy 178 Renal Replacement Therapies 179 Apheresis 180 Extracorporeal Therapies for Blood Purification Part XXI Monitoring 181 Hemodynamic Monitoring 182 Cardiac Output Monitoring 183 Electrocardiogram Evaluation 184 Oximetry Monitoring 185 Colloid Osmotic Pressure and Osmolality 186 Coagulation and Platelet Monitoring 187 Viscoelastic Monitoring 188 Intraabdominal Pressure Monitoring 189 Point-of-Care Ultrasound in the ICU 190 Capnography 191 Intracranial Pressure Monitoring 192 Urine Output PART XXII Procedures 193 Peripheral Venous Catheterization 194 Intraosseous Catheterization 195 Central Venous Catheterization 196 Blood Film Evaluation 197 Endotracheal Intubation and Tracheostomy 198 Thoracocentesis 199 Thoracostomy Tube Placement and Drainage 200 Abdominocentesis 201 Arterial Catheterization 202 Blood Gas Sampling 203 Temporary Cardiac Pacing 204 Cardioversion 205 Defibrillation 206 Cerebrospinal Fluid Sampling and Interpretation 207 Urinary Catheterization 208 Urinary Diversion Techniques PART XXIII Intensive Care Unit Design and Management 209 Intensive Care Unit Facility Design 210 Management of the Intensive Care Unit 211 Client Communication, Grief, and Veterinary Wellness 212 Prevention of Compassion Fatigue and Burnout Appendices Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsZAWAM 10 - Potential Topics Final TOC forthcoming upon hand over; will be whittled down to fit 100 chapters from the 192 that are listed below. Leadership Update Risk-based quarantine Training programs in SE Asia Transferring veterinary techniques via training in developing countries Development of a regional wildlife health surveillance system Zoo and wildlife veterinarians as organizational leaders Diversity and Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians Palm oil and wildlife health Alternatives to Annual Preventive Medical Examinations Application of pressure-sensitive walkway and gait analysis for lameness detection in zoo animals Use of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) in zoo animal organs Use of ZIMS mega data ZIMS contributions to physical norms Recommendations for reintroductions Risk mitigation in reptile reintroducation programs Children's Zoo medicine and management Monitoring zoonoses Research study design Statistics for zoo and wildlife veterinarians Policy cooperation Geriatric Medicine Physical therapy for rehabilitating zoo animals Use of bio-loggers in wildlife medicine Common errors in understanding of tetrapod phylogeny End of Life decision processes Allometric monitoring of animal stress levels Designing an animal welfare questionnaire Review of animal welfare guidelines for zoos Veterinarians and the AZA Animal Welfare Guidelines Selected aspects of the Veterinary perspective on the implementation of zoo animal welfare An inexpensive way to monitor zoo animal welfare Complementary therapies for zoo medicine Approach to Orthopedic Surgery in Zoo Animals Approach to Minimal Invasive Surgery in Zoo Animals Pharmacokinetics Anesthesia monitoring Advantages of isofluorane vs. Sevofluorane Thiafentanil update Newer anesthetic combinations Use of local anesthesia in zoo species Avian analgesia Use of anxiolytics in zoo ruminants Anesthesia and hoof care Walkway to measure penguin gaits Use of radioisotopes to monitor feeding habits Effects of MRI on sea turtles and other species Use of Australian zoos and rehab centers to monitor for emerging diseases Development of a diagnostics lab in a developing country Infectious and parasitic diseases / emerging diseases CD in unusual species Cowpox in new species Yersinia in zoos Noninvasive monitoring of herpes viruses Hookworms and wildlife Migratory birds, tick-borne diseases and a changing climate Vaccination against TB Nipah virus Widespread disease in many species Integrated parasite management Larval drug sensitivity Brucella ceti in marine mammals Overview of Cl perfringens in zoo animals Leprosy as an emerging disease African Sine Fever Echinococcosis in zoo animals and wildlife One Health in the Arctic Effects of invasive Burmese pythons on the Everglades virus Yellow fever in South American primages Climate change in increasing wildlife and zoonotic infections in the Arctic Circumpolar Health Echinococcosis Development of an oral vaccine for white-nose disease in bats Semen banking for zoo vets Obstetrics & Gynecology in Zoo Mammals Assisted reproduction in reptiles Challenges in babirusa reproduction Pharmacology in invertebrates Staghorn coral reproduction Aquatic invertebrate medicine Antibiotic resistance in aquariums Assisted reproduction in endangered fish Fish neoplasia Fish medicine updates Harmful algal blooms Cane toad biology and eradication Veterinary input into amphibian Conservation programs Ultrasound of olmsteads Bd in salamanders Amphibian nutrition Amphibian pathology Medical aspects of a yellow-legged frog reintroduction Parannizziopsis australiensis in tuataras Snake implants techniques and safety Sea turtle topic Medical issues with Komodo dragons The effect of plastics (BPA, etc.) On reptile reproduction Effects of plastic contaminants on sea turtles New methods of reptile health assessment Parasites Current topics in reptile virology Sea turtle cold stunning Sea turtle rehabilitation Detection of Intranuclear Coccidiosis in turtles Firlavirus in reptiles Veterinary management of European pond turtle reintroductions Avian influenza Hemoparasites in raptors Veterinary input into sage grouse reintroductions Update on the status of vultures and NSAID regulations California condor program Pelican health Animal welfare and birds Bird flu in Asia Boripat Current thoughts on epidemiology of avian TB Avian analgesia Use of IV regional perfusion for treatment of avian foot infections Infectious diseases of Antarctic penguins - current and future threats Current thoughts on epidemiology of avian mycobacteriosis Avian neoplasia Philornis downsi and related species in birds African ground hornbill medicine Echidna nutrition Koala mortality Update on lumpyjaw in kangaroos Pangolin medicine Wildlife Reserves Pangolin confiscation medicine Medicine of giant armadillos Bat anesthesia Wildlife Trust Cardiomyopathy in fruit bats Small mammal Callitrichid preventive and general medicine IV anesthesia in great apes Training great apes for cardiac and physical exams Evaluation of the cause of death of gorillas in zoos Prosimian morbidity and mortality Veterinary Management of an orangutan rehabilitation center Granby gorilla, spider monkey, Callitrichid HSV1 Orangutan respiratory disease Yellow fever and primates Ecology of brucellosis in Arctic carnivores Management of Persian leopards Treatment of alopecia in Andean bears Cheetah liver disease diagnosis and treatment update Medicine of fossa (or seasonal dermatopathy in Fossa) Instituting a rabies control program in Ethiopia Veterinary medicine in the rehab of "dancing" bears in India Polar bear SSP Research program Black footed ferret program Maned wolf Arthritis in big cats Urine as a monitor of large carnivore health Mystic Aquarium Marine Dugong medicine Large whale euthanasia What can be learned from marine mammal strandings? Dolphin urolithiasis Sea otter Dental issues in marine mammals Dolphin lungworms Brucella in marine mammals Giraffe contraception Giraffe skin disease Pigmy hippo Wildlife/livestock interface in Kenya Ruminant intensive care TB in wild cape buffalo Lameness diagnosis in hoofstock Takin disease Giraffe foot problems Game farm management of white rhinoceroses Rhinoceros birth parameters Browsing rhinoceroses and iron storage disease - an update Care for orphaned rhinoceroses White rhino diet-induced infertility Enteroliths in equids Tapir disease update Development of an oral speculum for elephants EEHV diagnosis update Update on EEHV in Asia Use of corrective shoes in elephants Vital signs and parameters for newborn elephants AI in elephants Tusk fractures Elephant foot health and sand substrate Recommendations for elephant herds Proteome Micribiome Metabolomics Madagascar

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Veterinary Pharmacology and the Veterinary Technician 2. Pharmacy Procedures and Dosage Calculations 3. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics: The Principles of How Drugs Work 4. Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal Tract 5. Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System 6. Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System 7. Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System 8. Drugs Affecting the Nervous System: Analgesics, Tranquilizers, Sedatives, and Anesthetics 9. Drugs Affecting the Nervous System: Anticonvulsants and Behavior-Modifying Drugs 10. Antimicrobials 11. Disinfectants and Antiseptics 12. Antiparasitics 13. Antiinflammatory Drugs Answers to Self Assessment Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Restraint Principles 2. Knot Tying 3. Restraint of Cats 4. Restraint of Dogs 5. Restraint of Cattle 6. Restraint of Horses 7. Restraint of Sheep 8. Restraint of Goats 9. Restraint of Swine 10. Restraint of Rodents, Rabbits and Ferrets 11. Restraint of Birds Appendix 1: Gender Names Appendix 2: Physiologic Data Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisAnimal welfare has long been recognised as central to the role of the veterinary professional, but this is increasingly aligned with the welfare of humans and the broader environment in which we co-exist. This is the first book dedicated to the role of the veterinarian in One Welfare, a concept that recognises the interconnections between animal welfare, human wellbeing, and the environment. The book demonstrates, through a wide range of international case studies, why professional ethics and the use of good evidence is integral to this role. Contributors bring a rich variety of writings, each with their own perception of the role of the veterinarian in improving animal welfare and human wellbeing. One Welfare in Practice: The Role of the Veterinarian emphasises the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and solutions: it is essential that veterinary practitioners recognise when other professionals or disciplines need to be consulted to benefit both animals and humans. With its multiple, fascinating approaches to One Welfare, this book will inform and inspire the veterinarian to find areas where collaborative action reaps the greatest rewards. This unique book shows how veterinarians can and are contributing to improving animal and human welfare, offering practical advice as to how the profession can further engage in One Welfare in a range of settings.Trade ReviewThis is a valuable book that should give inspiration to many young idealistic veterinarians wanting to do ‘the right thing’. There is no doubt that the veterinary profession has a lot to contribute to policy within the general aims of One Welfare.John Webster, Professor Emeritus, University of Bristol, UKI would recommend this book to those with an interest in One Welfare. Although the focus is on the role of the veterinarian, it is clear throughout the book that vets cannot work in isolation and that solutions can only be found by communities and professions coming together and working towards shared goals. This book is likely to be of interest to all of us with an interest in animal, human and environmental health and well-being. It is likely to be of particular interest to veterinary students and recent graduates as it highlights the breadth of potentially diverse roles that veterinarians can have in promoting one health and welfare.Animal Welfare, Volume 32 , 2023 , e23Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. One Health and One Welfare. 2. Sustainability: The role of veterinarians in aligning animal, human and environmental well-being. 3. Climate change as an animal welfare problem: The role of the veterinarian. 4. Animal Welfare Aspects of Land Clearing. 5. Wildlife utilisation and One Welfare. 6. One Welfare and the management of vertebrate pest animals: A complex problem needing an interdisciplinary approach. 7. Managing welfare and wellbeing in animal disease control programmes. 8. Rabies control in Indonesia: Working together to protect animal and human welfare. 9. The role of One Welfare in development and nutrition security. 10. The laboratory animal veterinarian’s contribution to One Welfare. 11. Fish welfare and One Welfare - A veterinarian’s perspective. 12. Working Animals - One Health, One Welfare. 13. Cow shelters: Animal welfare, human wellbeing and the environment in an Indian context. 14. One Welfare approach to the sea transport of livestock.

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Book SynopsisEnables students, trainers, riders and horse owners to understand the fundamental principles behind the behavior of horses and how to apply them in different situations in practice. This book looks at the constraints which apply to the modern horse because of its evolutionary history and the nature of the evolutionary process itself.Table of ContentsPreface vii Acknowledgements viii Part One: Understanding Behaviour Concepts 1 1 Approaches to the Study of Behaviour 3 What is behavior 3 Ethology versus psychology 6 A brief guide to conducting a behaviour study 9 Conclusion 15 Topics for discussion 16 References and further reading 16 2 Origins of Behaviour 18 An evolutionary approach to understanding behavior 18 Lamarck versus Darwin 19 Genes not individuals 22 Evolutionary throwbacks and genetic jumps 26 Adaptation and apparent stupidity in domestic horses 27 Evolution and the variety of behavior 29 Conclusion 31 Topics for discussion 31 References and further reading 32 3 The Evolutionary History of the Horse 33 Introduction 33 Early evolution of the horse 38 The arrival of Equus 43 The origins of the modern breeds 45 Domestication and its consequences 47 Topics for discussion 52 References and further reading 52 4 The Lifetime Development of Behaviour 53 Instinctive and learned behaviour, what is the difference? 53 Sensitive phases for specia1 times specific associations 56 Using play for better management 58 Using natural biases in development to improve management 60 Conclusion 65 Topics for discussion 65 References and further reading 66 Part Two: Mechanisms of Behaviour 67 5 The Processing, of Information 69 Introduction 69 The nervous system 69 Neural transmission 72 Central processing 80 Behavioural motivation 84 Autonomic and somatic nervous system 88 Topics·for discussion 89 References and further reading 90 6 The Special Senses 91 Sight 91 Hearing 99 Chemoreception 102 Cutaneous sensation 107 Topics for discussion 108 References and further reading 108 7 Communication and Social Organisation 110 Communication 110 Social organisation 125 The composition of the group 129 The social structure of the group 129 The dynamics of the group 133 How horses defend their resources 134 Conclusion 136 Topics for discussion 137 References and further reading 137 8 Sexual and Reproductive Behaviour of Horses 139 Basic genetic foundation of the individual’s sexuality 139 Normal mare specific behavior 140 Normal sexual specific behaviour l49 Modifiers of the genetic blueprint 153 Conclusion 160 Topics for discussion 160 References and further reading l60 Part Three: The flexibility of Behaviour and its Management 163 9 Learning and Training 165 Psychological processes 165 A few basic procedures 167 App1ying reinforcement to train new behaviours 176 Punishment and its problems 180 General guidelines to training new behaviours 182 Learning beyond a change in behaviour 183 Training techniques for problem behaviours 186 Conclusion 193 Topics for discussion 164 References and further reading 194 10 Welfare 196 Understanding welfare 196 What is right is not always the same as what is good 196 Measuring welfare 197 ls the domestic horse a fish out of water? 205 Stereotypies 210 Principles of treatment for stereotypies and other behaviour problems 220 Conclusion 224 Topics for discussion 224 References and further reading 225 Appendix 226 Index 227

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Book SynopsisAims to show how to achieve the highest standards in your competition horses. This book is useful for horse enthusiasts and students, as well as experienced trainers.Trade Review"The authors have created an excellent resource for undergraduate, graduate and even veterinary students. For the horse, owner, trainer and equine clinician, this text is a great resource to pull out when one is interested in a more clear understanding of advance integrative and applied aspects of the field of equine exercise physiology and equine sports medicine." (The Veterinary Journal, 2005)Table of ContentsForeword. Acknowledgements. Part I The Raw Materials. 1 Introduction. 2 Energetics of exercise. 3 Muscles. 4 Connective tissue. 5 The respiratory system. 6 The cardiovascular system. Part II Exercise and Training Responses. 7 Muscular responses. 8 Skeletal responses. 9 Respiratory responses. 10 Cardiovascular responses. 11 Aspects of physiological stress and fatigue. 12 Thermoregulation. 13 Introduction to biomechanics. Part III Applications of Exercise Physiology. 14 The demands of equestrian sport. 15 Training principles. 16 Training facilities. 17 Practical training. 18 Exercise testing. 19 Indicators of performance. 20 Feeding performance horses. 21 Transport. References. Further reading. Index.

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Book SynopsisExotic Small Mammal Care and Husbandry is a practical reference for assessing, handling, and treating small exotic animals in the veterinary clinic. Covering common species such as mice, hamsters, rabbits, and ferrets, the book focuses on nursing care, giving veterinary staff the information they need to work with these less-common patients. With information on basic anatomy, preventative care, and common diseases, Exotic Small Mammal Care and Husbandry provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of caring for small exotic mammals and communicating with owners.Trade Review"Short of acquiring clinical books featuring only a single species, this book is thorough enough that it would be a valuable addition to the library of any veterinary professional interested in exotic small mammals." (National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America , 2011) "Overall, this book is a great source of information for veterinary technicians and assistants who frequently work with small mammals. The text is very easy to use, and could also be used to provide information to clients who need help with husbandry. It is small, concise, and to the point without a bunch of statistics or unnecessary text to muddle through. This text would be a great addition to any general or exotic practice, or for the veterinary technician's library. Veterinarians and other staff members may also benefit from having this book on their shelf of easy-to-reach reference material." (VSPN, June 2010) "There is certainly something for anyone with an interest in exotics to be found within these pages, and it will be most useful for veterinary nurses and pet owners. It should be judged as an excellent starter guide for exotic veterinarians, with good coverage of basic procedures and disease processes, thus meriting its place on most veterinary practice bookshelves." (Veterinary Record, November 2010) This is a useful book for those in the veterinary field. It provides a great deal of information for various species in a well-organized manner." (Doody's, October 2010) "Exotic Small Mammal Care and Husbandry is a fine basic reference for handling and treating small animals in the vet clinic. It covers everything from mice and hamsters to ferrets and focuses on housing, nutrition and diseases. Basic anatomy and preventative care are included in a fine easy approach many a pet owner will also appreciate." (The Midwest Book Review, June 2010)Table of ContentsAcknowledgments vii 1 Introduction 3 2 Enrichment 11 3 Preventive Medicine 21 4 Rabbits 49 5 Ferrets 61 6 Mice 73 7 Rats 81 8 Gerbils 93 9 Hamsters 103 10 Guinea pigs 115 11 Chinchillas 125 12 Degus 137 13 Hedgehogs 143 14 Sugar Gliders 157 15 Opossums 169 Index 175 Color plate appears between pages 80 and 81

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Book SynopsisA Professional's Guide to Feline Behaviour is an invaluable resource for the feline professional, yet written in such an accessible way that it would be of interest to anyone who shares their life with a cat and wants to gain a deeper understanding of their behaviour.The book is presented in easy-to-navigate sections, each packed with practical advice and the colour illustrations, tables and graphics throughout make it approachable for every type of reader.What this guide offers: A greater understanding of cats and how to meet their needs. How to recognise and mitigate negative emotions and deal with challenges that cats face both at home and particularly in the workplace. How to analyse feline behaviour accurately, with a view to designing a tailored behaviour modification plan. Comprehensive information on common, and not so common, problematic feline behaviours. The fundamentals of learning theory, with step-by-step training guides. Real-life case studies, accompanied by behaviour plans that integrate clinically proven methods to help manage or resolve a range of behaviour issues. Written by Caroline Clark, a Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist and RCVS listed veterinary nurse, this well-researched book draws from her knowledge and professional experiences, offering a unique insight into feline behaviour.

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Book SynopsisNow in its third edition, Veterinary Hematology: Atlas of Common Domestic and Non-Domestic Species continues to offer veterinarians and veterinary technicians an essential guide to veterinary hematology. Comprehensive in scope, the atlas presents the fundamentals of both normal and abnormal blood cell morphologies, with coverage of a wide range of species, including dogs, cats, horses, ruminants, llamas, rats, mice, nonhuman primates, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, amphibians, and reptiles. Designed as a useful and accessible guide, the updated third edition presents more than 300 color images and includes a new chapter that describes the best techniques for using hematology instruments.The authorsnoted experts on the topicclearly show how to identify and interpret the hematological changes that may occur in a variety of species. In addition, a companion website offers a wealth of additional hematological images. This vital atlas: Provides an updateTrade Review“The third edition of Veterinary Hematology: Atlas of Common Domestic and Non-Domestic Species continues to include the wide variety of species featured in the second edition and also provides an introduction to amphibian hematology…. This book will be particularly helpful when an unfamiliar cell or morphological variant is encountered during blood smear evaluation because it is sufficiently concise to allow users to scan the relevant chapter and find a matching image…. This atlas is ideal for veterinarians and veterinary students and technicians who are seeking a broad introduction to blood smear evaluation of companion, farm, laboratory, and exotic animals. It will also be beneficial for experienced hematologists who occasionally evaluate blood smears from uncommon species.” - JAVMA, Mar 15, 2020, Vol.256, No.6Table of ContentsPreface vii About the Authors ix About the Companion Website xi Chapter 1 Hematopoiesis 1 Chapter 2 Normal Red Blood Cell Morphology 11 Chapter 3 Variations in Red Blood Cell Morphology 15 Chapter 4 Red Blood Cell Inclusions and Parasites 25 Chapter 5 Normal White Blood Cell Morphology 31 Chapter 6 Variations in White Blood Cell Morphology 45 Chapter 7 White Blood Cell Inclusions and Parasites 51 Chapter 8 Platelets 55 Chapter 9 Lymphoproliferative and Myeloproliferative Disorders 57 Chapter 10 Miscellaneous Findings 67 Chapter 11 Avian Hematology 71 Chapter 12 Reptilian and Amphibian Hematology 83 Chapter 13 Integration of Blood Film and Hematology Analyzer Cytograms 99 Appendix A Semiquantitative Grading Scheme for Evaluation of Red Blood Cell Morphology 107 Appendix B Semiquantitative Grading Scheme for Evaluation of Neutrophil Toxicity 109 Glossary 111 Bibliography 115 Index 117

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Book SynopsisManual of Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery, Second Edition is an updated edition of the popular and highly visual, step-by-step guide to common surgical procedures, including tips and tricks on how to perform surgery faster and easier, written by a highly respected soft tissue surgeon.Table of ContentsContents Contributors xi Acknowledgements xiii Preface xv Section 1: Surgery of the Skin 1 1. Primary Wound Closure 3 2. Lumpectomy and Primary Closure 15 3. Basic Flaps 25 4. Tension-Relieving Techniques 35 5. Full-Thickness Mesh Grafts 45 6. Caudal Superficial Epigastric Axial Pattern Flap 55 7. Mastectomy 61 8. Open Wound Management with a Tie-Over Bandage 73 Section 2: Abdominal Procedures 79 9. Abdominal Incisions 81 10. Umbilical Hernia 93 11. Inguinal Hernia 97 12. Diaphragmatic Hernia 103 13. Splenectomy 111 14. Abdominal Lymph Node Biopsy 117 15. Peritonitis 121 Section 3: Surgery of the Digestive System 131 16. Liver Biopsy 133 17. Pancreatic Biopsy 143 18. Gastrotomy 149 19. Gastrostomy Tube Placement 155 20. Incisional Gastropexy 165 21. Intestinal Biopsy 177 22. Intestinal Foreign Bodies 185 23. Intestinal Resection and Anastomosis 193 24. Enterostomy Tube Placement 203 25. Colopexy 211 26. Rectal Polyp Resection 215 Section 4: Surgery of the Reproductive Tract 221 27. Prepubertal Gonadectomy 223 28. Feline Castration 231 29. Canine Castration 239 30. Cryptorchid Castration 249 31. Prostatic Biopsy 255 32. Prostatic Omentalization 259 33. Ovariohysterectomy and Ovariectomy 265 34. Cesarean Section 283 35. Pyometra 289 36. Episiotomy 295 37. Episioplasty 299 Section 5: Surgery of the Urinary Tract 305 38. Renal Biopsy 307 39. Nephrectomy 315 40. Cystotomy 319 41. Cystostomy Tube Placement 327 42. Urethrotomy 333 43. Scrotal Urethrostomy 339 44. Perineal Urethrostomy in Cats 345 45. Urethral Prolapse 355 Section 6: Perineal Procedures 361 46. Anal Sacculectomy 363 47. Perineal Hernia 371 48. Rectal Prolapse 381 49. Tail Amputation 387 Section 7: Surgery of the Head and Neck 395 50. Oronasal Fistulas 397 51. Lateral Ear Canal Resection 407 52. Vertical Ear Canal Resection 415 53. Mandibular Lymph Node Excision 423 54. Sialoceles 429 55. Stenotic Nares 439 56. Elongated Soft Palate 447 57. Feline Thyroidectomy 457 Section 8: Tube Placement 467 58. Esophagostomy Tube Placement 469 59. Tracheostomy Tube Placement 477 60. Thoracostomy Tube Placement 485 61. Finger-Trap Suture 497 Section 9: Limb and Digit Procedures 503 62. Onychectomy 505 63. Dewclaw Removal 519 64. Toe Amputation 525 65. Rear Limb Amputation 531 66. Forelimb Amputation 545 Section 10: Ophthalmic Techniques 553 67. Enucleation 555 68. Prolapsed Gland of the Third Eyelid 563 69. Entropion Correction 571 70. Temporary Tarsorrhaphy 579 71. Eyelid Wedge Resection 583 Appendix: Absorbable Suture Materials 589 Index 591

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Book SynopsisThe Fourth Edition of Practical Lambing and Lamb Care offers a complete revision and update to this comprehensive and practical resource to all aspects of lambing and lamb care. Offers a thoroughly revised edition of this practical guide to all aspects of lambing and lamb care Presents an authoritative resource for anyone involved in the care of pregnant ewes and newborn lambs, especially sheep farmers and veterinarians ? Written by leading authors in the field Includes information on health problems, abortion, lambing management, obstetrics and much more Table of ContentsPreface to the Fourth Edition vii 1 General Lambing Management 1 2 Specific Causes of Lamb and Kid Mortality 37 3 Husbandry and Health Planning to Prepare for Lambing or Kidding: Ensuring Pregnancy in Ewes and Does 61 4 Husbandry and Health Planning to Prepare for Lambing: Nutritional Management of Pregnant Ewes and Does 87 5 Husbandry and Health Planning to Prepare for Lambing: Health Management of Pregnant Ewes and Does 101 6 Identifying Unwell Ewes and Lambs, Does and Kids 129 7 Legislation 139 Index 155

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgements xi About the Companion Website xiii 1 Concepts and Mechanisms of General Anaesthesia 1 2 Patient Safety 7 3 Pain 19 4 Sedation and Premedication: Small Animals 55 5 Injectable Anaesthetic Agents 77 6 Analgesic Infusions 95 7 Intravascular Catheters/Cannulae: Some Considerations and Complications 99 8 Inhalation Anaesthetic Agents 117 9 Anaesthetic Breathing Systems and Airway Devices 139 10 Anaesthetic Machines, Vaporisers, and Gas Cylinders 167 11 Anaesthetic Machine Checks 187 12 Local Anaesthetics 191 13 Local Anaesthetic Techniques for the Head: Small Animals 205 14 Local Anaesthetic Techniques for the Limbs: Small Animals 215 15 Miscellaneous Local Anaesthetic Techniques: Small Animals 237 16 Local Anaesthetic Techniques: Horses 243 17 Muscle Relaxants 259 18 Monitoring Animals during General Anaesthesia 279 19 Troubleshooting Some of the Problems Encountered in Anaesthetised Patients 307 20 Inadvertent Peri-operative Hypothermia 313 21 Blood Gas Analysis 321 22 Lactate 337 23 Fluid Therapy 347 24 Electrolytes 377 25 Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System 393 26 Shock, SIRS, MODS/MOF, Sepsis 401 27 Gastric Dilation/Volvulus (GDV) 423 28 Equine Sedation and Premedication 427 29 Equine Heart Murmurs 443 30 Equine Anaesthesia 445 31 Equine Intravenous Anaesthesia in the Field and Standing Chemical Restraint 477 32 Donkeys 481 33 Ruminants: Local and General Anaesthesia 485 34 Lamoids (South American Camelids) 519 35 Pigs: Sedation and Anaesthesia 529 36 Rabbit Anaesthesia 541 37 Neonates/Paediatrics 547 38 Senescent/Geriatric Patients 551 39 Pregnancy and Caesarean Sections 555 40 Obesity 561 41 Dental and Oral Considerations 567 42 Ocular Surgery Considerations 571 43 Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Considerations 575 44 Renal Considerations 579 45 Hepatic Considerations 583 46 Endocrine Considerations 587 47 Background to Neuroanaesthesia for the Brain 595 48 Cardiac Considerations 603 49 Respiratory Considerations 607 50 Respiratory Emergencies 611 51 Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation (CPCR) 627 Appendix A Canine Emergency Drug Doses 637 Appendix B Feline Emergency Drug Doses 639 Appendix C Equine Emergency Drug Doses 641 Answers to Self-test Questions 643 Index 651

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Book SynopsisA concise and practical visual guide to normal cell identification for all those dealing with cytology in the dog and cat. Normal Cell Morphology in Canine and Feline Cytology: An Identification Guide takes a uniquely visual approach to normal cell identification in dogs and cats. Single-page presentations offer vivid snapshots of particular cell types, with high quality microphotographs matched with annotated schematic diagrams and accompanying explanatory text. Providing a vital understanding of what normal cells look like, this text is ideal for all those in small animal veterinary practice examining cytology samples. The book begins with a concise, yet comprehensive introduction to the principles of morphological identification, followed by a description of the distribution of cells and where different cell types can be sampled from in the various tissues and organs. The main part of the book is devoted to describing each cell type and its characterisTable of ContentsForeword ix Introduction xi 1 Cellular biology and cytological interpretation: the philosophy behind the system 1 Shape and observation 1 Morphology, identity and behaviour 1 Identity and interpretation 2 Behaviour and interpretation 2 Knowledge and interpretation 2 Cellular morphologies 3 Nuclear morphologies 5 Cytoplasmic morphologies 9 Supercellular morphologies 11 2 Distribution of cells in tissues and organs 13 Introduction 13 Distribution of cells in normal tissues and organs 18 3 Cytotypes 25 Introduction 25 Activated mesothelial cell 27 Adipocyte 28 Adipophage 29 Adrenal cell 30 Alveolar macrophage 31 Anal sac apocrine cell 32 Apocrine cell 33 Astrocyte 34 Band cell 35 Basal cell 36 Basophil 37 Basophilic rubricyte 38 Biliary cell 39 Cardiomyocyte 40 Cell]laden macrophage 41 Centroblast 42 Centrocyte 43 Ceroid]laden macrophage 44 Chondroblast 45 Ciliated epithelial cell 46 Conjunctival columnar cell 47 Conjunctival goblet cell 48 Conjunctival squamous cell 49 Endocrine pancreas cell 50 Endotheliocyte 51 Enterocyte 52 Eosinophil 53 Ependymal cell 54 Epididymal cell 55 Epithelioid macrophage 56 Erythrocyte 57 Exocrine pancreas cell 58 Fibroblast 59 Fibrocyte 60 Flame cell 61 Gastric chief cell 62 Gastric mucous surface cell 63 Gastric parietal cell 64 Goblet cell 65 Granular lymphocyte 66 Granulosa cell 67 Haemosiderophage 68 Hepatocyte 69 Hepatoid cell 70 Immunoblast 71 Inflammatory giant cell 72 Intermediate squamous epithelial cell 73 Ito cell 74 Keratinized squamous epithelial cell 75 Kupffer cell 76 Leydig cell 77 Lipoblast 78 Luteal cell 79 Lymphoglandular body 80 Macrophage 81 Mammary foam cell 82 Mammary gland cell 83 Mast cell 84 Mature non]nucleated keratinized squamous cell 85 Megakaryoblast 86 Megakaryocyte 87 Melanocyte 88 Melanophage 89 Mesothelial cell 90 Metamyelocyte 91 Metarubricyte 92 Microorganism]laden macrophage 93 Monoblast 94 Monocyte 95 Mott cell 96 Myeloblast 97 Myelocyte 98 Myoepithelial cell 99 Neuron 100 Neutrophil 101 Non]keratinized squamous epithelial cell 102 Normochromatic rubricyte 103 Oligodendrocyte 104 Oocyte 105 Osteoblast 106 Osteoclast 107 Parabasal squamous epithelial cell 108 Parathyroid chief cell 109 Pituicyte 110 Plasma cell 111 Plasmacytoid cell 112 Platelet 113 Pneumocyte 114 Polychromatic rubricyte 115 Polychromatophilic erythrocyte 116 Promegakaryocyte 117 Promyelocyte 118 Prorubricyte 119 Prostate cell 120 Renal tubular cell 121 Rhabdomyocyte 122 Rubriblast 123 Salivary gland cell 124 Sebocyte 125 Sertoli cell 126 Small lymphocyte 127 Smooth muscle cell 128 Spermatogenic cell 129 Spermatozoon 130 Splenic macrophage 131 Synoviocyte 132 Thymic epithelial cell 133 Thyroid follicular cell 134 Thyroid parafollicular cell 135 Tingible body macrophage 136 Urothelial cell 137 4 Cytoarchitectures 139 Introduction 139 Absence of cytoarchitecture (or sheets of cells) 140 Acinar cytoarchitecture 141 Honeycomb cytoarchitecture 142 Palisade cytoarchitectures 143 Papillary cytoarchitecture 144 Pavement cytoarchitecture 145 Perivascular cytoarchitecture 146 Solid three]dimensional cytoarchitecture 147 Storiform cytoarchitecture 148 Trabecular cytoarchitectures 149 Tubular cytoarchitecture 150 5 Background 151 Introduction 151 Absence of background 151 Blood background 151 Background composed of matrix 152 6 Morphological alterations of cells 157 Introduction 157 Morphological alterations related to cellular degeneration 157 Morphological alterations linked to cellular death 157 Atypical features 159 Visual index 173

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Book SynopsisPerforming the Small Animal Physical Examination offers an easy-to-follow guide to successfully executing a thorough physical exam in cats and dogs, with nearly 1,000 clinical photographs depicting step-by-step details.Trade Review�Performing the Small Animal Physical Examination provides a very detailed overview of how to complete a comprehensive physical examination in dogs and cats�.Although the text contains many medical terms, it is easy to read and follow. The best part of this book is the vast amount of color photographs it contains that complement and reinforce information provided in the text and provide comparisons of normal versus abnormal�.This book will be an excellent resource for veterinary and veterinary technician students and new graduates. It will also be appropriate for experienced large animal veterinarians who are transitioning into small animal medicine and desire information on current low-stress examination techniques for dogs and cats.� JAVMA, January 2018 Table of ContentsAbout the Author xiii Preface xiv Acknowledgments xv Part One Performing the Feline Physical Examination 1 1 Setting the Stage: Feline-Friendly Practice 3 1.1 Challenges Faced in Feline Practice 3 1.2 The Emergence of Feline-Friendly Practice 4 1.3 Key Principles of Feline-Friendly Practice 4 1.4 The Role of Sound 8 1.5 The Role of Tactile Stimulation 8 1.6 The Role of Scent 8 1.7 The Role of Advance Preparation 9 1.8 Examination Room Etiquette: Accessing the Cat 10 1.9 Recognizing Body Language 12 1.10 Feline-Friendly Handling 16 1.11 Other Feline Handling Tools 20 2 Assessing the Big Picture: the Body, the Coat, and the Skin of the Cat 24 2.1 Forms of Identification 24 2.2 Body Condition Scoring 25 2.3 Assessing Hydration 29 2.4 Inspecting the Coat: First Impressions 30 2.5 Identifying Coat Colors and Coat Patterns 32 2.6 Assessing Coat Quality 34 2.7 Inspecting the Skin 40 3 Examining the Head of the Cat 52 3.1 Skull Shape and Facial Symmetry 52 3.2 The Eyes and Accessory Visual Structures 52 3.2.1 A Systematic Approach to the Eye Examination 52 3.2.2 Evaluating the Adnexa of the Eye 53 3.2.3 Evaluating the Globe 58 3.2.4 Evaluating the Sclera 60 3.2.5 Evaluating the Cornea 61 3.2.6 Evaluating the Iris 61 3.2.7 Evaluating the Pupils 62 3.2.8 Assessing Ocular Reflexes 62 3.2.9 Assessing the Anterior Chamber 64 3.2.10 Assessing the Lens 65 3.2.11 Introduction to Fundoscopy 66 3.2.12 Fundoscopy and Direct Ophthalmoscopy 67 3.2.13 Fundoscopy and Indirect Ophthalmoscopy 67 3.3 The Ears 68 3.4 The Nose 72 3.5 The Extra-Oral Examination 73 3.6 The Intra-Oral Examination 75 3.6.1 Assessing Mucous Membrane Color 75 3.6.2 Assessing Capillary Refill Time 76 3.6.3 Examining the Mucosa 76 3.6.4 Examining the Gingiva 78 3.6.5 Assessing the Dentition 78 3.6.6 Assessing the Occlusion 79 3.6.7 Assessing for Calculus 81 3.6.8 Opening the Mouth 81 3.6.9 Examining the Tongue 82 3.6.10 Assessing for Periodontal Disease 82 3.6.11 Feline-Specific Dentistry 84 4 Examining the Endocrine and Lymphatic Systems of the Cat 90 4.1 Evaluating the Thyroid Gland 90 4.1.1 The Pathophysiology of Hyperthyroidism 90 4.1.2 The Etiology of Hyperthyroidism 91 4.1.3 The Art of Palpating an Enlarged Thyroid Gland 91 4.2 Assessing the Lymphatic System 93 4.2.1 Examining the Submandibular Lymph Nodes 93 4.2.2 Examining the Superficial Cervical or Pre-Scapular Lymph Nodes 93 4.2.3 Examining the Popliteal Lymph Nodes 94 4.2.4 Feeling for Lymph Nodes That Should Not Be Present 94 5 Examining the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems of the Cat 98 5.1 The Cardiac Patient 98 5.2 Assessing the Cardiovascular System Prior to Auscultation 99 5.2.1 Attitude 99 5.2.2 Respiratory Rate 99 5.2.3 Respiratory Effort 99 5.2.4 Respiratory Route 99 5.2.5 Mucous Membrane Color 99 5.2.6 Capillary Refill Time (CRT) 99 5.2.7 Jugular Pulse 99 5.2.8 Palpating the Ventral Neck 100 5.2.9 Palpating the Limbs for Warmth and Assessing the Extremities for Color 100 5.2.10 Assessing Femoral Pulses 100 5.3 Cardiothoracic Auscultation 101 5.3.1 Recalling the Cardiac Cycle 101 5.3.2 Normal Heart Sounds 101 5.3.3 Abnormal Heart Sounds: Murmurs 101 5.3.4 Other Heart Sounds 102 5.3.5 Ausculting the Heart 102 5.3.6 Understanding How the Stethoscope Is Built to Facilitate Auscultation 105 5.4 The Respiratory Patient 105 5.4.1 The Upper Airway Patient 105 5.4.2 The Lower Airway Patient 105 5.4.3 The Patient with Thoracic Cavity Disease 107 5.5 Assessing the Respiratory System Prior to Auscultation 110 5.5.1 The Nose 112 5.5.2 The Larynx and the Trachea 113 5.5.3 Thoracic Compliance 113 5.5.4 Thoracic Percussion 113 5.6 Understanding Normal Airway Sounds 114 5.7 Ausculting the Airway 114 5.8 Understanding Adventitious Airway Sounds 115 5.9 Using Airway Sounds to Corroborate Percussive Findings 116 5.10 Purring as an Obstruction to Auscultation 116 6 Examining the Abdominal Cavity of the Cat 120 6.1 Overview of the Digestive Tract as It Pertains to Presenting Complaints 120 6.2 The Esophagus 122 6.3 Visual Inspection of the Abdomen 122 6.4 Superficial Palpation of the Abdomen 122 6.5 Deep Palpation of the Abdomen 124 6.5.1 The Liver 126 6.5.2 The Stomach 127 6.5.3 The Spleen 127 6.5.4 The Pancreas 127 6.5.5 The Small Intestine 128 6.5.6 Mesenteric Lymph Nodes 129 6.5.7 The Large Intestine 129 6.5.8 The Rectal Examination 130 6.6 The Upper Urinary Tract 132 6.7 The Lower Urinary Tract 134 6.8 The Male Reproductive Tract 135 6.9 The Female Reproductive Tract 137 6.10 Being Presented with a Female of Unknown Sexual Status 138 6.11 Neonates 138 7 Examining the Musculoskeletal System of the Cat 145 7.1 Muscle Condition Score (MCS) 145 7.2 The Skeleton as a Whole 146 7.2.1 Key Components of the Axial Skeleton to Appreciate on Physical Examination 148 7.2.2 Key Components of the Appendicular Skeleton to Appreciate on Physical Examination 150 7.2.3 Additional Components of the Skeleton to Appreciate on Physical Examination 153 7.3 The Appendicular Skeleton: The Forelimb 153 7.4 The Appendicular Skeleton: The Hind Limb 160 8 Evaluating the Nervous System of the Cat 174 8.1 Assessing Behavior and Mental Status 174 8.2 Assessing Posture 176 8.3 Assessing Coordination and Gait 177 8.4 Assessing Postural Reactions 178 8.5 Assessing for Other Abnormal Movements 180 8.6 Evaluating the Spinal Reflexes 181 8.7 Assessing the Cranial Nerves 183 8.7.1 Reviewing the Ocular Reflexes Associated with the Cranial Nerves 183 8.7.2 Reviewing the Cranial Nerves Associated with Ocular Movement 185 8.7.3 Reviewing the Cranial Nerves Associated with Tactile Sensation 185 8.7.4 Reviewing the Cranial Nerves Associated with Muscle Movement Other Than Ocular 186 8.7.5 Reviewing the Cranial Nerves Associated with Digestion 186 8.7.6 Reviewing the Cranial Nerves Associated with Maintaining Posture 186 8.8 Assessing Nociception 186 Part Two Performing the Canine Physical Examination 191 9 Setting the Stage: Canine-Friendly Practice and Low-Stress Handling 193 9.1 Challenges Faced in Canine Practice 193 9.2 The Concept of Low-Stress Handling 194 9.3 White Coat Syndrome 196 9.4 The Role of Scent 198 9.5 The Role of Advance Preparation 199 9.6 Examination Room Etiquette: Setting the Tone for Initial Veterinary Interactions with the Dog 199 9.7 Recognizing Body Language 199 9.8 Creative Approaches to Challenging Interactions with Canine Patients 205 9.9 Other Canine Handling Tools 206 10 Assessing the Big Picture: the Body, the Coat, and the Skin of the Dog 213 10.1 Forms of Identification 213 10.2 Body Condition Scoring 214 10.3 Assessing Hydration 221 10.4 Breed Designation 222 10.5 Inspecting the Coat: First Impressions 223 10.6 Identifying Coat Colors and Coat Patterns 225 10.7 Assessing Coat Quality 233 10.8 Inspecting the Skin 237 10.9 Primary Skin Lesions 240 10.10 Secondary Skin Lesions 245 10.11 Miscellaneous Skin Lesions 246 10.12 Hyperkeratosis 249 10.13 Skin Folds 250 10.14 Nails and Paw Pads 251 10.15 Skin Incisions 252 10.16 Mammary Glands 255 11 Examining the Head of the Dog 261 11.1 Skull Shape: Function Versus Cosmesis 261 11.2 Facial symmetry 265 11.3 The Eyes and Accessory Visual Structures 265 11.3.1 A Systematic Approach to the Eye Examination 265 11.3.2 Evaluating the Adnexa of the Eye 265 11.3.3 Evaluating the Globe 274 11.3.4 Evaluating the Sclera 275 11.3.5 Evaluating the Cornea 277 11.3.6 Evaluating the Iris 278 11.3.7 Evaluating the Pupils 280 11.3.8 Assessing Ocular Reflexes 281 11.3.9 Assessing the Anterior Chamber 281 11.3.10 Assessing the Lens 282 11.3.11 Introduction to Fundoscopy 282 11.3.12 Fundoscopy and Direct Ophthalmoscopy 283 11.3.13 Fundoscopy and Indirect Ophthalmoscopy 283 11.4 The Ears 284 11.5 The Nose 289 11.6 The Extra-Oral Examination 291 11.7 The Intra-Oral Examination 295 11.7.1 Assessing Mucous Membrane Color 295 11.7.2 Assessing Capillary Refill Time 296 11.7.3 Examining the Mucosa 296 11.7.4 Examining the Gingiva 296 11.7.5 Assessing the Dentition 297 11.7.6 Assessing the Occlusion 301 11.7.7 Assessing for Calculus 302 11.7.8 Miscellaneous Acquired Tooth-Related Defects 303 11.7.9 Opening the Mouth 304 11.7.10 Examining the Tongue 305 11.7.11 Assessing for Periodontal Disease 306 12 Examining the Endocrine and Lymphatic Systems of the Dog 312 12.1 Thyroid Gland Neoplasia in the Dog 312 12.2 The Typical Presentation of Thyroid Gland Neoplasia in the Dog 313 12.3 The Pathophysiology of Hypothyroidism 313 12.4 The Typical Presentation of a Hypothyroid Dog 314 12.5 The Atypical Presentation of a Hypothyroid Dog 315 12.6 Assessing the Lymphatic System 315 12.7 Examining the Submandibular Lymph Nodes 316 12.8 Examining the Superficial Cervical or Pre-Scapular Lymph Nodes 316 12.9 Examining the Popliteal Lymph Nodes 316 12.10 Feeling for Lymph Nodes That Should Not Be Present 317 13 Examining the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems of the Dog 320 13.1 Congenital Heart Disease in the Dog 320 13.2 Acquired Heart Disease in the Dog 321 13.3 Assessing the Cardiovascular System Prior to Auscultation 322 13.3.1 Attitude 322 13.3.2 Respiratory Rate 323 13.3.3 Respiratory Effort 323 13.3.4 Respiratory Route 323 13.3.5 Mucous Membrane Color 323 13.3.6 Capillary Refill Time (CRT) 323 13.3.7 Jugular Pulse 324 13.3.8 Assessing Femoral Pulses 324 13.4 Cardiothoracic Auscultation 325 13.4.1 Normal Heart Sounds 325 13.4.2 Abnormal Heart Sounds 326 13.4.3 Other Heart Sounds 326 13.4.4 Ausculting the Heart 326 13.4.5 Understanding How the Stethoscope Is Built to Facilitate Auscultation 326 13.4.6 Understanding the Limitations of Cardiothoracic Auscultation 326 13.5 The Respiratory Patient 330 13.5.1 The Upper Airway Patient 330 13.5.2 The Patient with Laryngeal Disease 332 13.5.3 The Lower Airway Patient 332 13.5.4 The Patient with Thoracic Cavity Disease 333 13.6 Assessing the Respiratory System Prior to Auscultation 334 13.6.1 The Nose 334 13.6.2 The Larynx and the Trachea 334 13.6.3 Thoracic Compliance 335 13.6.4 Thoracic Percussion 335 13.7 Understanding Normal Airway Sounds 335 13.8 Ausculting the Airway 335 13.9 Understanding Adventitious Airway Sounds 336 13.10 Panting as an Obstruction to Auscultation 337 14 Examining the Abdominal Cavity of the Dog 342 14.1 Overview of the Digestive Tract 342 14.2 The Esophagus 342 14.3 Visual Inspection of the Abdomen 343 14.4 Auscultion and Superficial Palpation of the Abdomen 344 14.4.1 Auscultation of the Abdomen 344 14.4.2 Superficial Palpation of the Abdomen 344 14.5 Deep Palpation of the Abdomen 346 14.5.1 The Liver 348 14.5.2 The Stomach 348 14.5.3 The Spleen 350 14.5.4 The Pancreas 351 14.5.5 The Small Intestine 352 14.5.6 The Mesenteric Lymph Nodes 354 14.5.7 The Large Intestine 354 14.5.8 The Anal Sacs 354 14.5.9 The Rectal Examination 355 14.6 The Upper Urinary Tract 357 14.7 The Lower Urinary Tract 358 14.8 The Male Reproductive Tract 361 14.9 The Female Reproductive Tract 364 14.10 Being Presented with a Female of Unknown Sexual Status 367 14.11 Neonates 368 15 Examining the Musculoskeletal System of the Dog 380 15.1 Muscle Condition Score (MCS) 380 15.2 The Skeleton as a Whole 382 15.2.1 Key Components of the Axial Skeleton to Appreciate on Physical Examination 382 15.2.2 Key Components of the Appendicular Skeleton to Appreciate on Physical Examination 383 15.2.3 Additional Components of the Skeleton to Appreciate on Physical Examination 386 15.3 The Appendicular Skeleton: The Forelimb 386 15.4 The Appendicular Skeleton: The Hind Limb 392 16 Evaluating the Nervous System of the Dog 412 16.1 Assessing Behavior and Mental Status 412 16.2 Assessing Posture 413 16.3 Assessing Coordination and Gait 415 16.4 Assessing Postural Reactions 415 16.5 Assessing for Other Abnormal Movements 418 16.6 Evaluating the Spinal Reflexes 419 16.7 Assessing the Cranial Nerves 421 16.7.1 Reviewing the Ocular Reflexes Associated with the Cranial Nerves 421 16.7.2 Reviewing the Cranial Nerves Associated with Ocular Movement 422 16.7.3 Reviewing the Cranial Nerves Associated with Tactile Sensation 422 16.7.4 Reviewing the Cranial Nerves Associated with Muscle Movement Other than Ocular 423 16.7.5 Reviewing the Cranial Nerves Associated with Digestion 423 16.7.6 Reviewing the Cranial Nerves Associated with Maintaining Posture 423 16.8 Assessing Nociception 423 Index 432

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 01: Ground squirrels Chapter 02: African Pygmy Hedgehogs Chapter 03: Common marmosets Chapter 04: Striped Skunk Chapter 05: Degus Chapter 06: Mongolian Gerbils Chapter 07: Hamsters Chapter 08: Rats Chapter 09: Sugar Gliders Chapter 10: Budgerigars and Cockatiels Chapter 11: Grey parrots Chapter 12: Birds of Prey Chapter 13: Bearded Dragons Chapter 14: Geckos Chapter 15: Chameleons Chapter 16: Corn snakes Chapter 17: Boas and Pythons Chapter 18: Mediterranean Tortoises Chapter 19: African Tortoises Chapter 20: Terrapins Chapter 21: Amphibians Chapter 22: Koi Carp Chapter 23: Tarantulas Chapter 24: Giant African Land snails

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Veterinary Ophthalmology is the pinnacle reference for those who wish to further their understanding of ophthalmic disease in veterinary medicine .... The literature and references have been updated throughout this edition, which includes a wide array of clinical images, diagnostic updates, color diagrams, and visually appealing color schematics to assist readers in understanding described concepts. Additionally, the authors took great care to consolidate key information into numerous useful tables that cover a wide range of topics and put necessary information right at readers' fingertips." - JAVMA; SEP 15, 2021; VOL 259, NO. 6Table of ContentsContributors ix Preface xv About the Companion Website xvii Volume 1 Section I Basic Vision Sciences 1Edited by Diane V.H. Hendrix 1 Ocular Embryology and Congenital Malformations 3Cynthia S. Cook 2 Ophthalmic Anatomy 41Jessica M. Meekins, Amy J. Rankin, and Don A. Samuelson 3 Physiology of the Eye 124Diane V.H. Hendrix, Sara M. Thomasy, and Glenwood G. Gum 4 Optics and Physiology of Vision 168Ron Ofri and Björn Ekesten 5 Fundamentals of Animal Vision 225Björn Ekesten and Ron Ofri Section II Foundations of Clinical Ophthalmology 261Edited by Diane V.H. Hendrix, Gil Ben-Shlomo, and Brian C. Gilger 6 Ocular Immunology 263Robert English and Brian C. Gilger 7 Clinical Microbiology and Parasitology 293David Gould, Emma Dewhurst, and Kostas Papasouliotis 8 Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Part 1 Ocular Drug Delivery 349Alain Regnier Part 2 Antibacterial Agents, Antifungal Agents, and Antiviral Agents 385Alison Clode and Erin M. Scott Part 3 Anti-Inflammatory and Immunosuppressant Drugs 417Amy J. Rankin Part 4 Mydriatics/Cycloplegics, Anesthetics, and Tear Substitutes and Stimulators 435Ian P. Herring Part 5 Medical Therapy for Glaucoma 451Caryn E. Plummer 9 Veterinary Ophthalmic Pathology 479Bruce H. Grahn and Robert L. Peiffer 10 Ophthalmic Examination and Diagnostics Part 1 The Eye Examination and Diagnostic Procedures 564Heidi J. Featherstone and Christine L. Heinrich Part 2 Ocular Imaging 662David Donaldson and Claudia Hartley Part 3 Diagnostic Ophthalmic Ultrasound 733Ellison Bentley, Stefano Pizzirani, and Kenneth R. Waller, III Part 4 Clinical Electrodiagnostic Evaluation of the Visual System 757Gil Ben-Shlomo 11 Ophthalmic Genetics and DNA Testing 778Simon M. Petersen-Jones 12 Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Microsurgery 787David A. Wilkie 13 Digital Ophthalmic Photography 815Richard J. McMullen, Jr., Nicholas J. Millichamp, and Christopher G. Pirie Section IIIA Canine Ophthalmology 877Edited by Gil Ben-Shlomo, Brian C. Gilger, Kirk N. Gelatt, and Caryn E. Plummer 14 Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Orbit 879Simon A. Pot, Katrin Voelter, and Patrick R. Kircher 15 Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Eyelid 923Frans C. Stades and Alexandra van der Woerdt 16 Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Nasolacrimal System 988Lynne S. Sandmeyer and Bruce H. Grahn 17 Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Lacrimal Secretory System 1008Elizabeth A. Giuliano 18 Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Conjunctiva and Nictitating Membrane 1045Claudia Hartley and Diane V.H. Hendrix 19 Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Cornea and Sclera 1082R. David Whitley and Ralph E. Hamor 20 The Canine Glaucomas 1173Caryn E. Plummer, András M. Komáromy, and Kirk N. Gelatt Index i1 Volume 2 Section IIIB Canine Ophthalmology 1257Edited by Gil Ben-Shlomo, Brian C. Gilger, Kirk N. Gelatt, Caryn E. Plummer, and Thomas J. Kern 21 Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Anterior Uvea 1259Diane V.H. Hendrix 22 Diseases of the Lens and Cataract Formation 1317Marta Leiva and Teresa Peña 23 Surgery of the Lens 1371Tammy Miller Michau 24 Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Vitreous 1459Michael H. Boevé and Frans C. Stades 25 Diseases of the Canine Ocular Fundus 1477Simon M. Petersen-Jones and Freya Mowat 26 Surgery of the Canine Posterior Segment 1575Allison R. Hoffman, Joseph C. Wolfer, Samuel J. Vainisi, and András M. Komáromy 27 Diseases of the Canine Optic Nerve 1622Gillian J. McLellan Section IV Special Ophthalmology 1663Edited by Caryn E. Plummer and Thomas J. Kern 28 Feline Ophthalmology 1665Mary Belle Glaze, David J. Maggs, and Caryn E. Plummer 29 Equine Ophthalmology 1841Caryn E. Plummer 30 Food and Fiber Animal Ophthalmology 1983Bianca C. Martins 31 Avian Ophthalmology 2055Lucien V. Vallone and Thomas J. Kern 32 Ophthalmology of New World Camelids 2085Juliet R. Gionfriddo and Ralph E. Hamor 33 Laboratory Animal Ophthalmology 2109Seth Eaton 34 Small Mammal Ophthalmology 2179David L. Williams 35 Exotic Animal Ophthalmology 2200Thomas J. Kern 36 Neuro-Ophthalmology 2237Aubrey A. Webb and Cheryl L. Cullen 37 Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease Part 1 The Dog 2329Aubrey A. Webb and Cheryl L. Cullen Part 2 The Cat 2421Aubrey A. Webb and Cheryl L. Cullen Part 3 The Horse 2495Aubrey A. Webb and Cheryl L. Cullen Part 4 Food Animals 2535Aubrey A. Webb and Cheryl L. Cullen Index i1

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"An ideal and comprehensive reference for all equine and farm animal veterinarians, veterinary neurologists, as well as trainees in the field, this newly updated and revised edition of "Large Animal Neurology" is also an indispensable resource for undergraduate veterinary students, animal pathologists, and neuroscience researchers."-Library Bookwatch, Jan 2023, Midwest Book ReviewTable of ContentsPreface to Third Edition vii About the Companion Website ix Part I Evaluation of Large Animal Neurologic Patients 1 Practical neuroanatomy 3 2 Neurologic evaluation 11 3 Ancillary diagnostic aids 52 4 Pathologic responses of the nervous system 75 Part II Clinical Problems in Large Animal Neurology 5 Disorders of behavior 91 6 Seizures and epilepsy 97 7 Sleep and acute collapse disorders 103 8 Coma and other altered states of consciousness 107 9 Blindness 111 10 Miosis, mydriasis, anisocoria, and Horner syndrome 114 11 Strabismus 121 12 Dropped mandible and masticatory muscle atrophy 125 13 Decreased and increased facial sensation 129 14 Facial paralysis and facial spasm 133 15 Pharyngeal dysphagia 137 16 Dilated esophagus 142 17 Laryngeal paresis and paralysis: roaring 144 18 Tongue paralysis 147 19 Head tilt, circling, nystagmus, and other signs of vestibular dysfunction 150 20 Deafness 156 21 Disorders of posture and movement 159 22 Incoordination of the head, neck, trunk and limbs: cerebellar diseases 171 23 Tetraparesis, paraparesis, and ataxia of the limbs: spinal cord diseases 175 24 Diffuse weakness 181 25 Paresis and paralysis of one limb: monoparesis 185 26 Bilateral brachial paresis to paralysis 191 27 Urinary bladder distention, dilated rectum and anus, and atonic tail: cauda equina syndrome 194 28 Pruritus, self- mutilation, headshaking, complex regional pain syndrome, and miscellaneous distressing disorders 198 29 Autonomic nervous system dysfunction 206 30 Vertebral and paravertebral problems: stiff neck and sore back 210 Part III Mechanisms and Specific Diseases 31 Congenital, familial, and genetic disorders 217 32 Infectious, inflammatory, and immune diseases 292 33 Physical, chemical, and thermal causes 373 34 Toxic diseases 412 35 Nutritional diseases 481 36 Metabolic diseases 503 37 Neoplasms and other tumors 521 38 Multifactorial and idiopathic disorders 532 Index 588

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Book SynopsisBACKYARD POULTRY MEDICINE AND SURGERY An expanded edition that explains the diagnosis and treatment of backyard poultryYou can look to Backyard Poultry Medicine and Surgery, Second Edition for practical veterinary information on the treatment of poultry. You'll find six new chapters covering radiology, toxicology, euthanasia, gross pathology, behavior, and emergency medicine. The book is written by some of the most respected specialists in a broad range of fields.With many original chapters also significantly expanded, the book provides a complete guide to all aspects of husbandry, medicine, and surgery for poultry. Diseases are organized by body systems to aid in developing a diagnosis. This book supports your work as a practitioner, whether you treat birds occasionally or regularly. Review information on the topics of husbandry, medicine, and surgery Gain guidance on developing a diagnostic or treatment plan for the individual or small floTrade Review“As welcomed, much needed, and excellent as the 1st edition was, the second truly improves on a good thing. This new edition has been expanded to almost twice the size of the original textbook with careful reorganization, outstanding additions, and further development of a well-planned resource text....The most significant change is the addition of six brilliant new chapters on the topics of radiology, toxicology, necropsy procedures, emergency and critical care, behavior, and euthanasia. These well-written and thorough chapters fill in any gaps the 1st edition missed and provide practitioners with information in areas beyond basic clinical medicine.” -Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine 40 (2022) 80Table of ContentsContributors, ix Foreword, xi Preface, xiii Acknowledgments, xv Companion website, xvii Section 1: General Care Chapter 1 - Laws and Regulations Governing Backyard Poultry in the US Bruce Nixon Chapter 2 - Common Breeds of Backyard Poultry Lillian Gerhardt and Cheryl Greenacre Chapter 3 - Chicken and Turkey Husbandry and Management Darrin Karcher Chapter 4 - Anseriforme Husbandry and Management Scott Echols Chapter 5 – Biosecurity Teresa Morishita and Theodore Derksen Chapter 6 - Backyard Poultry Nutrition Todd Applegate and Justin Fowler Section 2: Initial Examinations Chapter 7 - Anatomy, and Physiology Josep Rutllant-Labeaga and Wael Khamas Chapter 8 - Physical Examination Cheryl Greenacre Chapter 9 - Radiographic Evaluation of Normal and Common Diseases John Mattoon, Marcie Logsdon, and Ashley Hanna Section 3: Diseases Chapter 10 - Zoonotic Diseases Marcy Souza Chapter 11 - Parasitic Diseases Richard Gerhold Chapter 12 - Respiratory Diseases Richard Fulton Chapter 13 - Avian Influenza and Viscerotropic Velogenic (Exotic) Newcastle Disease Richard Fulton Chapter 14 - Musculoskeletal Diseases Cheryl Greenacre Chapter 15 - Dermatological Diseases Angela Lennox and Cheryl Greenacre Chapter 16 - Reproductive Diseases Eric Gingerich and Daniel Shaw Chapter 17 - Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Diseases Teresa Morishita and Robert Porter Chapter 18 - Cardiovascular Diseases Hugues Beaufrere and Marina Brash Section 4: Specialized Care and Surgery Chapter 19 - Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Jennifer Graham and Elizabeth Rozanski Chapter 20 - Common Toxicoses Marieke Rosenbaum and Cheryl Greenacre Chapter 21 - Soft Tissue Surgery Scott Echols Chapter 22 – Behavior Christine Calder and Julie Albright Section 5: Diagnosis of Disease Chapter 23 - Euthanasia of Companion Poultry Cheryl Greenacre Chapter 24 - Egg Diagnostics Teresa Morishita, Josep Rutllant-Labeaga, Darrin Karcher Chapter 25 - How to Perform a Necropsy Jarra Jagne and Elizabeth Buckles Chapter 26 - Diagnostic Laboratory Sampling Rocio Crespo and H.L. Shivaprasad Chapter 27 - Interpretation of Laboratory Results and Values Rocio Crespo and H.L. Shivaprasad Section 6: Treatment and Prevention of Disease Chapter 28 - Regulatory Considerations for Medication Use in Poultry Lisa Tell and Krysta Martin Chapter 29 - Commonly Used Medications Cheryl Greenacre Chapter 30 - Vaccination of Poultry Robert Porter Index

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Book SynopsisThe newly revised Second Edition ofSmall Animal Laparoscopy and Thoracoscopy is a rigorous update of the first book to provide comprehensive and current information about minimally invasive surgery in dogs and cats. With a focus on techniques in rigid endoscopy, the book also includes guidance on additional surgeries outside the abdomen and chest. New chapters describe newly developed surgical techniques, while existing chapters have been thoroughly updated. The authors include detailed stepwise instructions for each procedure, including clinical photographs. Pre-operative considerations, patient positioning, portal placement, and postoperative care are also discussed, with key points of consideration outlined for each surgery. Purchasers of the book will also receive access to a companion website featuring video clips of the fundamental skills and surgical techniques described in the resource. The book also offers: An introduction to laparoscopic sTable of ContentsContributors, xi Foreword by Dr Todd Ponsky, ix Foreword by Dr Randy Basinger, x Preface, xi Acknowledgment, xiii About the Companion Website, xiv History of Small Animal Laparoscopy and Thoracoscopy, xv Section I: Laparoscopic Skills 1 Surgeons' Skills Training, 3Boel A. Fransson, Claude A. Ragle, Chiya Chen 2 Minimally Invasive Suturing Techniques, 12Boel A. Fransson and Kyle W. Martin Section II: Equipment 3 Imaging Equipment and Operating Room Setup, 31Fausto Brandão and Christopher Chamness 4 Surgical Instrumentation, 44 4.1 Surgical Instrumentation, 45Elizabeth A. Swanson 4.2 Trocars and Cannulas, 52Nicole J. Buote 4.3 Miscellaneous Surgical Instrumentation, 58W. Alex Fox-Alvarez and Penny Regier 5 Energy Devices and Stapling Equipment, 64Sarah Marvel and Eric Monnet 6 Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery Devices, 73Chris Thomson and Jeffrey J. Runge Section III: Fundamental Techniques in Laparoscopy 7 Anesthesia Management of Dogs and Cats for Laparoscopy, 83Marlis L. de Rezende and Khursheed Mama 8 Laparoscopic Access and the working space, 92Erin Gibson, Boel A. Fransson and Gilles Dupre 9 Laparoscopic Contraindications, Complications, and Conversion, 106Bart Van Goethem and Nikola Katic Section IV: Laparoscopic Surgical Procedures 10 Diagnostic Laparoscopy of the Gastrointestinal Tract, 125Penny J. Regier and J. Brad Case 11 Laparoscopic-Assisted Feeding Tube Placement, Gastrotomy, Enterotomy, and Intestinal Resection and Anastomosis, 135Penny J. Regier and J. Brad Case 12 Laparoscopic and Laparoscopic-Assisted Gastropexy Techniques, 147Ingrid M. Balsa and Jeffrey J. Runge 13 Laparoscopic Treatment of Sliding Hiatal Hernia and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, 156Philipp D. Mayhew, Stanley L. Marks. Rachel E. Pollard 14 Laparoscopic Splenectomy, 165Stephanie L. Shaver and Ameet Singh 15 Laparoscopic Liver Biopsy, Resection, Ablation, and Cholecystocentesis, 173Ameet Singh, J. Brad Case 16 Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, 186Philipp D. Mayhew, Ameet Singh and Hiroo Kanai 17 Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy, 199Philipp D. Mayhew, Felipe J. Lillo Araya, Jolle Kirpensteijn 18 Laparoscopic Surgery of the Pancreas, 214Sebastiaan A. van Nimwegen, Floryne O. Buishand, and Jolle Kirpensteijn 19 Laparoscopic Renal Biopsy, 226Ingrid M. Balsa, Carrie Palm 20 Laparoscopic Ureteronephrectomy, 233Philipp D. Mayhew and Ameet Singh 21 Transurethral Cystoscopy and Laparoscopic-Assisted Cystotomy for Urolith Removal and Mass Resection, 241Valery F. Scharf, Jeffrey J. Runge 22 Laparoscopic Ovariohysterectomy, Ovariectomy, and Hysterectomy, 254Nicole J. Buote and Boel A. Fransson 23 Laparoscopic Castration and Sterilization Techniques of the Male Dog, 267Stephane Libermann, Kyle W. Martin and Boel A. Fransson 24 The Role of Laparoscopy in Cancer Staging, 276Michele A. Steffey 25 Diaphragmatic and Inguinal Herniorrhaphy, 289Mauricio Veloso Brun, Valery F. Scharf, Boel A. Fransson 26 Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery: Notes, 300Mauricio Veloso Brun and Lynetta Freeman Section V: Fundamental Techniques in Thoracoscopy 27 Anesthesia for Thoracoscopy, 311Peter J. Pascoe and Philipp D. Mayhew 28 Patient Positioning, Port Placement, and Access Techniques for Thoracoscopic Surgery, 328Michelle L. Oblak and William T. N. Culp 29 Thoracoscopic Anatomy, Exploration, and Diagnostic Thoracoscopy, 335Valery F. Scharf 30 Thoracoscopic Contraindications, Complications, and Conversion, 345W. Alex Fox-Alvarez and J. Brad Case Section VI: Thoracoscopic Surgical Procedures 31 Thoracoscopic and Thoracoscopic-Assisted Lung Biopsy and Lung Lobectomy, 357Eric Monnet and Jacqui Scott 32 Thoracoscopic Pericardial Window and Subtotal Pericardectomy in Dogs and Cats, 367Gilles Dupre and J. Brad Case 33 Thoracoscopic Placement of Epicardial Pacemakers, 376Stephane Libermann 34 Right Auricular Mass Resection, 381Stephane Libermann, Eric Monnet and J. Brad Case 35 Minimally Invasive Treatment of Chylothorax, 385Boel A. Fransson, Ameet Singh, Philipp D. Mayhew 36 Thoracoscopic Treatment of Vascular Ring Anomalies, 400Eric Monnet and Ameet Singh 37 Thoracoscopic Mediastinal Mass Resection, 407J. Brad Case, W. Alex Fox-Alvarez and William T. N. Culp 38 Minimally Invasive Cancer Staging in the Thorax, 415Michele A. Steffey Section VII: Surgery facilitated by Exoscopy 39 Exoscopy in Small Animal Surgery, 429Tina Owen and Gilles Dupre Index, 439

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Book SynopsisAn accessible guide to small animal anaesthesia for the veterinary practice The Veterinary Nurse's Practical Guide to Small Animal Anaesthesia meets the need for a single practical guide to veterinary anaesthesia and its potential complications. Written by practicing veterinary nurses, the guide analyzes each stage in turn, beginning with a discussion of pre-assessment and pre-medication of patients. Most critically, it reviews the normal functioning of each physiological system in small animals before detailing common problems caused in these systems by anaesthesia. Developed for the day-to-day needs of veterinary nurses, readers will also find: Step-by-step guides to addressing specific issues such as GDV, brachycephalic patients, aggressive patients, and moreDetailed guidelines for interpreting common test results and biometrics such as capnography and ECGsChapters designed for easy reference in specific emergency situationsThe Veterinary Nurse's Practical Guide to Small Animal Anaesthesia is an essential tool for veterinary nurses and veterinary technicians.Trade Review"This book would make an excellent addition to any anaesthetic VN’s bookshelf, and will definitely become a go-to book of choice for those working in this field. This is one of the few anaesthesia based textbooks, that not only has VNs as the target audience, but is written by them too. Helpful top tips provide great information and handy ideas for thereader and the book contains case reports on anaesthetic planning and preparation for a variety of patients, including for compromised and emergency patients."- Claire Carr, Head Vet Nurse at Vets4Pets Leeds Birstall. Published in Vet Record (Nov 23)"it is hoped that the publication of this book will empower RVNs with knowledge that can help them provide anaesthesia management that is as safe as possible for those in their care."- RVC News, May 23“This book by our anaesthesia RVNs is built up from many years working in a highly collaborative and supportive team environment and it's great to see this team passing on their knowledge, expertise and experience to empower others in their learning.It's an essential read for anyone doing anaesthetics; VNs and vets in clinical practice, to help them gain confidence in being able to deal with all aspects of small animal anaesthesia."- Perdi Welsh, Director of Veterinary Nursing, Principal Teaching Fellow and Course Director for Certificates in Advanced Veterinary Nursing and School of Veterinary Nursing at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC)"The specialist anaesthesia nurses covered a variety of skills and qualifications, including an American Vet Tech Specialist (VTS) in anaesthesia and analgesia plus RVNs with the national certificate in anaesthesia and analgesia plus a PGCert AVN in anaesthesia and analgesia.The guide breaks down the anaesthetic process, discussing choice of anaesthetic agents and monitoring equipment and features case studies involving commonly occurring challenges and approaches to these. Each chapter ends with a quick reference guide for emergency situations."- Laboratory News (May 23)Table of ContentsList of contributors Preface Chapter 1: Pre-anaesthetic Assessment and premedication Chapter 2: Interpreting blood results Chapter 3: Cardiovascular physiology Chapter 4: Respiratory physiology & ventilation Chapter 5: Blood pressure regulation and monitoring Chapter 6: Capnography & Spirometry Chapter 7: Pulse Oximetry Chapter 8: Practical ECGs Chapter 9: Fluid Therapy Chapter 10: Induction Agents Chapter 11: Inhalant Anaesthetic Agents Chapter 12: Intubation Chapter 13: The Anaesthetic Machine and Breathing Systems Chapter 14: Anaesthesia Recovery Chapter 15: Pain Chapter 16: Local Anaesthetic techniques Chapter 17: Constant rate infusions and calculations Chapter 18: Case studies Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword to the First Edition xv Preface xvii Acknowledgments xix Author Biographies xxi List of Contributors xxv About the Companion Website xxvii 1 History and Physical Examination 1Gerianne Holzman and Lana Bishop 2 Preoperative Planning 17Gerianne Holzman and Lana Bishop 3 Asepsis and Infection Control 45Teri Raffel Kleist and Cassandra Simmons 4 Intraoperative Surgical Assistant and Circulating Nurse 153Teri Raffel Kleist and Cassandra Simmons 5 Surgical Procedures 196Teri Raffel Kleist, JoAnne Mead, and Gerianne Holzman 6 Wound Management 269Gerianne Holzman and JoAnne Mead 7 Postoperative Care 289Gerianne Holzman and Sandra Engelmeyer 8 Aftercare and Home Care 319Gerianne Holzman and Sandra Engelmeyer Glossary 335 Index 341

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface to the second edition ix Acknowledgements xi Disclaimer xii 1 The diagnostic approach 1 Taking the history 1 Clinical examination 3 Diagnostic tests 4 References and Further reading 12 2 Pruritus 13 Contagious conditions 14 Ectoparasitic infestations 14 Free-living mite infestations 19 Helminth infestations 23 Microbial infections 24 Non-contagious conditions 26 Hypersensitivity disorders 27 Immune-mediated disease 35 Neoplasia 35 Neurogenic pruritus 35 References and Further reading 36 3 Crusting and Scaling 37 Idiopathic seborrhoeic conditions 37 Secondary, acquired keratinisation and crusting disorders 40 Infectious causes 40 Immune-mediated causes 52 Environmental causes 61 Uncertain aetiology 63 References and Further reading 75 4 Ulcers and Erosions 77 Contagious causes 77 Immune-mediated causes 83 Congenital and hereditary causes 90 Environmental causes 95 Neoplastic causes 99 Miscellaneous dermatoses 99 References and Further reading 105 5 Papules, Nodules, and Masses 106 Physical conditions 106 Cysts 110 Viral conditions 113 Bacterial infections 119 Fungal infections 128 Parasitic conditions 132 Immune-mediated conditions 135 Neoplasia 140 Miscellaneous causes 154 References and Further reading 166 6 Coat Problems 168 Alopecia 168 Other abnormalities 178 References and Further reading 182 Contents vii 7 Pigmentary Disorders 183 Genetics of skin and coat colour 183 Hypopigmentation disorders 185 Hyperpigmentation 192 References and Further reading 192 8 Therapy in Equine Dermatology 193 Availability of veterinary medicines for equine patients 193 References and Further reading 194 Index 196

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Book SynopsisA user-friendly reference to basic, foundational information on veterinary ophthalmology This book provides readers with a user-friendly manual to the basics of veterinary ophthalmology. It puts a focus on the most relevant information for clinical practice. Emphasizing canine ophthalmology, the book also covers the foundations of feline, equine, farm animal, and exotic animal ophthalmology. To aid in reader comprehension and information assimilation, a companion website presents review questions and the figures from the book in PowerPoint. Sample topics covered within the work include: Ophthalmic foundations: ophthalmic development and structure, physiology of the eye and vision, and ocular pharmacology and therapeuticsCanine ophthalmology: canine orbit (disease and surgery), canine eyelids (disease and surgery), canine lacrimal apparatus (tear secretion and drainage), canine cornea (diseases and surgery) and canine glaucomaOther species: feline ophthalmology, equine ophthalmology, and food and fiber animal ophthalmologyOphthalmic and systemic diseases: comparative neuro-ophthalmology and systemic disease and the eye Essentials of Veterinary Ophthalmology is a useful guide for veterinary students and practitioners looking to build out their core foundations of knowledge within their specific programs of study and disciplines.Table of ContentsPreface vii Acknowledgments ix About the Companion Website xi Section 1 Basics for Clinical Veterinary Ophthalmology 1 1 Development and Morphology of the Eye and Adnexa 3 Section I: Development of the Eye and Adnexa 3 Section II: Morphology of the Eye and Adnexa 13 2 Ophthalmic Physiology and Vision 59 Section I: Physiology of the Eye 59 3 Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics 114 Section I: Ocular Drug Delivery 114 Section 2 Ocular Exam and Imaging 161 4 Eye Examination and Diagnostics 163 Section 3 Canine Ophthalmology 217 5 Canine Orbit: Disease and Surgery 219 6 Canine Eyelids: Disease and Surgery 239 7 Canine Nasolacrimal and Lacrimal Systems: Disease and Surgery 270 Section I: Nasolacrimal Duct System 270 8 Canine Conjunctivae and Nictitating Membrane: Disease and Surgery 290 9 Canine Cornea and Sclera: Diseases and Surgery 310 10 The Canine Glaucomas 355 11 Canine Anterior Uvea: Diseases and Surgery 394 12 Canine Cataracts, Lens Luxations, and Surgery 426 Section I: Cataracts -- Clinical Findings 426 Section II: Cataract Surgery 455 13 Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Posterior Segment 469 Section I: Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Vitreous 469 Section II: Diseases of the Canine Ocular Fundus 478 Section III: Surgery of the Canine Posterior Segment 515 Section IV: Optic Nerve 525 Section 4 Special Species 539 14 Feline Ophthalmology 541 15 Equine Ophthalmology 604 16 Food and Fiber Animal Ophthalmology 665 17 Exotic Animals: Ophthalmic Diseases and Surgery 716 Section 5 Ophthalmic and Systemic Diseases 761 18 Neuro-ophthalmology 763 19 Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease 784 Section I: Dogs 784 Section II: Cats 812 Section III: Horses 831 Section IV: Food Animals 840 Glossary 845 Appendix A Inherited Ophthalmic Diseases in the Dog 851 Appendix B Inherited Eye Diseases in the Cat 853 Appendix C Inherited Eye Diseases in the Horse 854 Appendix D Inherited Eye Diseases in Production Animals 855 Appendix E Lysosomal Storage Diseases in the Dog, Cat, and Food Animals 856 Index 858

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContributors xiii Acknowledgments xv Introduction: Why a Book on Decision-Making in Veterinary Practice? xvii Section 1 Fundamental Concepts in Making Clinical Decisions 1 1 How to Define Your Success as a Clinician 3Barry Kipperman 2 How to Obtain a Patient History 17Barry Kipperman 3 Informed Consent 25Barry Kipperman 4 Risks, Benefits, and Ageism 37Barry Kipperman 5 Client Education Beyond Informed Consent: The Most Important Thing an Owner Needs to Know 47Barry Kipperman 6 Euthanasia 53Barry Kipperman and Kathleen Cooney 7 Referrals 67Barry Kipperman 8 The Influence of Economics on Decision-Making 77Barry Kipperman 9 How to Optimize Patient Outcomes 91Barry Kipperman 10 Medical Errors 107Barry Kipperman and Jim Clark Section 2 Principles of Diagnosis 121 11 The Influence of Patient Weight on Decision-Making 123Barry Kipperman 12 The Influence of Age and Aging on Decision-Making 129Barry Kipperman 13 The Day of the Week Matters 135Barry Kipperman 14 The Time of Day Matters 141Barry Kipperman 15 Serial Monitoring of Laboratory Results 147Barry Kipperman 16 Overdiagnosis and Useful Diagnosis 155Barry Kipperman 17 The Minimum Database 167Barry Kipperman 18 In What Order Should Tests Be Performed? 173Barry Kipperman 19 Diagnostic Errors 179Barry Kipperman 20 Providing a Prognosis 189Barry Kipperman Section 3 Principles of Treatment 199 21 Inpatient or Outpatient? 201Barry Kipperman 22 The Therapeutic Trial 207Barry Kipperman 23 Interpreting Therapeutic Outcomes 217Barry Kipperman 24 Setting Goals and Therapeutic Endpoints 227Barry Kipperman 25 Pain Management 235Barry Kipperman Index 245

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Book SynopsisPractical guidance to improving animal wellbeing by changing human behaviour Practical Human Behaviour Change for the Health and Welfare of Animals is the practical guide to helping people change behaviour for the welfare, wellbeing, and health of their animals. Grounded in evidence, this book enables readers to understand some of the underlying causes of human behaviour towards animals and deliver the crucial techniques and skills to help people make needed behavior changes. These techniques, including the use of the Stages of Change model, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and skilled Active Listening, support practical interventions for owner's behaviors such as those around diet, exercise, weight control, and breeding; the text also supports professionals through difficult conversations such as euthanasia, hoarding, and giving up ownership. These approaches have been found to improve outcomes for animals as well as engagement with workers by owners. This way o

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Book Synopsis* The first definitive textbook on veterinary communication. * Covers all the key areas of communication: the basic frameworkfor the veterinary consultation; professional, ethical and legalaspects; communication with clients and colleagues; and coping withend-of-life and other difficult situations.Trade Review"Packed with useful information about the way that communication has evolved and how to handle different situations, this recently published handbook should be a graduation present to all new vets entering the difficult world of practice." (Vets Today, November 2010) "Handbook of Veterinary Communication Skills covers all key areas of communication and surveys everything from ethics and legal spects to handling clients, colleagues, and difficult treatment options alike. Real-life case studies accompany step-by-step guidelines showing how to handle specific situations, and examples of written resources that can be used in practice. Any library catering to veterinary students must have this!" (Midwest Book Review, September 2010) Table of ContentsContributors vii Foreword ix Acknowledgements xi Introduction xiii Chapter 1 Basic communication skills 1 Mary Kirwan Introduction 1 Background and origins 1 The importance of communication 2 Definition of key terms 3 Models of communication 4 Verbal and non-verbal communication 7 Listening 15 The cultural context of communication 21 Summary 22 References 22 Chapter 2 A framework for the veterinary consultation 25 Alan Radford Introduction 25 A guide to the veterinary consultation based on the Calgary–Cambridge observation guide 27 The physical examination 37 Closing the consultation 37 Summary 38 References 38 Chapter 3 Professional, ethical and legal aspects of communication 39 Carol Gray Introduction 39 Communicating professionalism 39 Gathering information from clients 41 Giving information to clients 42 Informed consent 47 References 59 Chapter 4 Compassionate communication: working with grief 62 Susan Elizabeth Dawson Introduction 62 The HCAB 63 Review of quality-of-life indicators 93 Setting up and running continuing care clinics 95 PET loss support groups 96 CPD opportunities 97 Resources and useful websites 97 References 98 Chapter 5 Dealing with difficult situations 100 Carol Gray and Jenny Moffett Introduction 100 The use of veterinary communication skills at the end-of-life 100 A seven-step approach to communication at the end-of-life 102 Euthanasia – before, during and after 105 Welfare concerns 109 Informed clients 110 Communicating cost 112 Dealing with anger 115 Communication of mistakes 118 References 122 Chapter 6 Communicating with colleagues 127 Geoff Little Introduction 127 The team and its leader 128 Induction schemes and mentoring 131 Appraisals 132 Exit interview 133 Delegation 134 Standard operating procedures 136 Staff suggestion scheme 139 Practice meetings 142 Reporting structure 144 Rotas 145 Interpractice communication 145 References 147 Chapter 7 Communicating with a wider audience 149 Jenny Moffett Public speaking for beginners 149 Veterinary medicine and the media – a meeting of two worlds 155 References 166 Chapter 8 Communication and self-care in the veterinaryprofession 168 Communication, stress and the individual 168 Martina A. Kinsella The first step to inner freedom 169 Moving from victim to victor 170 Implementing change 171 Learning assertiveness skills and becoming an assertive individual 173 Beyond words: communication, social relationship and health 176 David Bartram The disclosure phenomenon 177 Importance of social relationships 180 The role of telephone support helplines 183 Summary and conclusions 185 Acknowledgements 185 References (Communication, stress and the individual) 185 Further reading (Communication, stress and the individual) 186 References (Beyond words: communication, social relationships and health) 186 Index 190

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"the amount of information and level of detail provided is formidable."Table of Contents1. Introduction Mark A. Mitchell and Thomas N. Tully Jr. 2. Integumentary system Samantha Haskins and Mark A. Mitchell 3. Respiratory System Hugues Beaufrere 4. Cardiovascular System Hugues Beaufrere 5. Gastrointestinal System Kenneth R. Welle 6. Endocrine System Joao Brandao 7. Musculoskeletal System Mike McFadden 8. Central Nervous System Thomas N. Tully, Jr. 9. Special Senses: Ophthalmology Amber Labelle 10. Reproductive Systems Megan Watson 11. Excretory System Mark Acierno

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection 1: The Head and Ventral Neck Section 2: The Neck, Back, and Vertebral Column Section 3: The Thorax Section 4: The Abdomen Section 5: The Pelvis and Reproductive Organs Section 6: The Forelimb Section 7: The Hindlimb Section 8: Exotics

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Book SynopsisAwarded 4 stars (rated 90/100) by Doody''s Book Reviews!Fish are critically important to the welfare of this planet and its occupants, the health of both wild and captive fish populations paramount to our survival. This book presents the gross pathology of the most commonly encountered diseases and syndromes of fish in an organ system-based approach. It provides an overview of the diseases and disorders of tropical, ornamental, bait and food fish from freshwater, brackish and marine environments. Readers will gain a broader understanding of the basic biology of infectious and non-infectious diseases in fish, as well as novel diagnostic techniques and innovative disease control methods. Over 300 high-quality color photographs illustrate the conditions describedNineteen chapters by expert international contributors provide the veterinarian, fish health professional, fisheries biologist and fish reseTrade Review"This review of basic fish anatomy and medicine is easy to read and useful. Each disease is discussed in well-organized sections including an overview, etiology, route of transmission, host range, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management/control. This book fills the current void in the literature, providing an accessible and up-to-date book. The overview of fish physiology and water quality is incredibly helpful and would be an excellent resource for students and residents. The book begins with an excellent and well written chapter on anatomical physiology organized by organ system. This chapter is perfect for anyone involved in the keeping of fish and would be accessible to biologists as well as veterinarians. Similarly, the chapter on water quality is essential and highly accessible, with helpful graphics to illustrate water quality testing and concepts. The excellent, clinically relevant photos throughout the book are essential to the descriptions of gross pathology. The anesthesia chapter is extraordinarily well written and provides multiple different methods of anesthesia along with detailed mechanisms of action and risks and benefits of each. Similarly, the surgery chapter highlights the more recent emphasis on welfare and analgesia in fish, which is much needed and not emphasized as much in older books. Both the table of contents and the index are well done and make this an easy quick reference. This is an excellent addition to the literature, an incredibly useful quick reference guide that details high-level individualized medicine."- Karisa N Tang, DVM, MS(University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine) in Doody's Reviews and Listings (4* review, 90/100). "This review of basic fish anatomy and medicine is easy to read and useful. Each disease is discussed in well-organized sections including an overview, etiology, route of transmission, host range, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management/control. This book fills the current void in the literature, providing an accessible and up-to-date book. The overview of fish physiology and water quality is incredibly helpful and would be an excellent resource for students and residents. The book begins with an excellent and well written chapter on anatomical physiology organized by organ system. This chapter is perfect for anyone involved in the keeping of fish and would be accessible to biologists as well as veterinarians. Similarly, the chapter on water quality is essential and highly accessible, with helpful graphics to illustrate water quality testing and concepts. The excellent, clinically relevant photos throughout the book are essential to the descriptions of gross pathology. The anesthesia chapter is extraordinarily well written and provides multiple different methods of anesthesia along with detailed mechanisms of action and risks and benefits of each. Similarly, the surgery chapter highlights the more recent emphasis on welfare and analgesia in fish, which is much needed and not emphasized as much in older books. Both the table of contents and the index are well done and make this an easy quick reference. This is an excellent addition to the literature, an incredibly useful quick reference guide that details high-level individualized medicine."- Karisa N Tang, DVM, MS(University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine) in Doody's Reviews and Listings (4* review, 90/100). Table of ContentsPreface Editor Contributors Additional Image Contributors 1. Anatomical Physiology of Fish Christine L. Densmore2. Water Quality and Environmental Issues Deborah B. Pouder and Stephen A. Smith3. Diagnosis of Fish Diseases Esteban Soto, Shane M. Boylan, Brittany Stevens, Stephen A. Smith, Roy P.E. Yanong, Kuttichantran Subramaniam, and Thomas Waltzek4. Ocular Disorders Stephen A. Smith5. Skin and Fin Diseases Pedro A. Smith, Diane G. Elliott, David W. Bruno and Stephen A. Smith6. Gill Diseases Stephen A. Smith7. Musculoskeletal Diseases John S. Lumsden8. Coelomic Disorders Christine L. Densmore9. Gastrointestinal Disorders Stephen A. Smith10. Cardiac Diseases Trygve T. Poppe11. Hepatic, Biliary, and Pancreatic Diseases Jeffrey C. Wolf12. Renal Diseases and Disorders Lester Khoo13. Swim Bladder Disorders Alisa L. Newton14. Reproductive Disorders Lester Khoo15. Neurological Diseases Salvatore Frasca, Jr.16. Nutritional Diseases Simon J. Davies, Tharangani K. Herath, and Peter Bowyer17. Sedation, Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Euthanasia Lysa Pam Posner, Craig A. Harms, and Stephen A. Smith18. Surgery Shane M. Boylan19. Therapeutants for Fish Grace A. Karreman, Patricia S. Gaunt, Richard G. Endris, and Nick Saint-ErneAppendix A: Therapeutics for Ornamental, Tropical, Bait and Other Non-Food Fish: Antimicrobial and Antifungal Agents Jessica Gaskins and Shane M. BoylanAppendix B: Therapeutics for Ornamental, Tropical, Bait and Other Non-Food Fish: Antiparasiticides Jessica Gaskins and Shane M. BoylanAppendix C: Therapeutics for Ornamental Fish, Tropical, Bait and Other Non-Food Fish: Supportive Therapy and Care Jessica Gaskins and Shane M. BoylanAppendix D: Example of Cascade System in United Kingdom Richard G. EndrisAppendix E: References for Drugs Used in Aquaculture in Other Countries Richard G. EndrisIndex

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Book SynopsisDiscover the charms and challenges of working at Scotland's most northerly mainland veterinary practice.From performing farm animal caesarean sections at all hours to missing special occasions in order to treat much loved family pets in crisis, no two days in the work of vet Guy Gordon and his team are ever the same.Based in Thurso, northern Scotland, the small group of vets and their supporting staff cover a vast area of more than one thousand square miles. The expansive, wild and rural landscape in which they operate brings a huge variety of work depending on the season, with the delivery of newborn lambs and calves in the spring, and the arrival of seal pups to the northern Scottish coast starting in the autumn months.The Highland Vet shows what working in one of Britain's most beautiful and remote locations really involves. Inside, Guy and his team share the highs and lows, ups and downs and ins and outs of their daily work throughout the course of a year, making this a truly magical celebration of Scotland's northern Highlands, as well as the animals and people who call the region home.Trade ReviewA must read * The Scotsman *A thoughtful meander through the seasons * Daily Mail Scotsman *

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Book Synopsis'A delightful read' RADIO TIMES'Heartwarming tales' DAILY MAILA celebration of the different creatures - great and small - that this Yorkshire vet has come to know and love.Yorkshire Vet Julian Norton has spent his days as a mixed practice vet treating animals across the bucolic Yorkshire Dales. Julian's voice and humour - well known from his titular role in Channel 5's long-running series The Yorkshire Vet - leap out from every page as stories of drama and excitement unfold.Whether treating dogs, cows or sheep, Julian has come to recognise and appreciate the very particular ways in which healthy and happy animals express their well-being and contentment. Lambs will skip and gambol, cows will ruminate placidly, and the gentle sounds and soft curious facial expression of alpacas or llamas are enough to lift the spirits and warm the coldest of hearts. Here in All Creatures, Julian tells the stories of each of the eight species he has the good fortune to care for every day. He shares the heart-warming and life-affirming characteristics of animal happiness and once again reminds us of the power these creatures have to bring joy to us all.

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