Veterinary medicine Books

Book SynopsisTrade Review"Many chapters on topics not covered in any previous books are provided, such as target organ toxicity, radiation and radioactive materials, FDA regulatory issues, and ethics in veterinary toxicology. Completely revised and updated to include the most recent developments in the field, including new toxins, methods and regions, this book is an essential resource for advanced students and researchers in toxicology, practicing veterinary toxicologists, poison control centers, marine biologists, environmentalists and animal scientists." --Veterinarska StanicaTable of ContentsSection I: GeneralSection II: Organ ToxicitySection III: Nanoparticles, Radiation and CarcinogensSection IV: Drugs of Use and AbuseSection V: Metals and MicronutrientsSection VI: Insecticides and MolluscicidesSection VII: Herbicides and FungicidesSection VIII: Rodenticides and AvicidesSection IX: Gases, Solvents and Other Industrial ToxicantsSection X: Environmental ToxicologySection XI: Bacterial and Cyanobacterial ToxinsSection XII: Poisonous and Venomous OrganismsSection XIII: Estrogenic ToxicantsSection XIV: Poisonous PlantsSection XV: MycotoxinsSection XVI: Feed and Water ContaminantsSection XVII: Diagnostic ToxicologySection XVIII: Prevention and Treatment

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Toxicology Pathology: An Introduction Part 1 Principles of Toxicologic Pathology 2. Biochemical and Molecular Basis of Toxicity 3. ADME Principles in Small Molecule Drug Discovery and Development: An Industrial Perspective 4. Biotherapeutic ADME and PK/PD Principles 5. Principles of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicodynamics 6. Morphologic Manifestations of Toxic Cell Injury 7. The Role of Pathology in Evaluation of Reproductive, Developmental, and Juvenile Toxicity 8. Carcinogenesis: Mechanisms and Evaluation Part 2 Methods in Toxicologic Pathology 9. Basic Approaches to Anatomic Toxicologic Pathology 10. Clinical Pathology in Nonclinical Toxicity Testing 11. Special Techniques in Toxicologic Pathology 12. Digital Pathology and Tissue Image Analysis 13. In Vivo Small Animal Imaging: A Comparison to Gross and Histopathologic Observations in Animal Models 14. Biomarkers: Discovery, Qualification and Application 15. Toxicogenomics: A Primer for Toxicologic Pathologists 16. Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis for Toxicologic Pathologists Part 3 Animal and Alternative Models in Toxicologic Research 17. Animal Models in Toxicologic Research: Rodents 18. Animal Models in Toxicologic Research: Rabbit 19. Animal Models in Toxicologic Research: Dog 20. Animal Models in Toxicologic Research: Pig 21. Animal Models in Toxicologic Research: Nonhuman Primate 22. Animal Models in Toxicologic Research: Non-mammalian 23. Genetically Engineered Animal Models in Toxicologic Research 24. Alternative Models in Biomedical Research: In Silico, In Vitro, Ex Vivo, and Non-Traditional In Vivo Approaches Part 4 Practice of Toxicologic Pathology 25. Nomenclature and Diagnostic Resources in Anatomic Toxicologic Pathology 26. Pathology Peer Review 27. Pathology and GLPs, Quality Control and Quality Assurance 28. Practices to Optimize Generation, Interpretation, And Reporting of Pathology Data from Toxicity Studies 29. Issues in Laboratory Animal Science that Impact Toxicologic Pathology

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart 1. Product Discovery and Development 1. Overview of Drug Development 2. Overview of the Role of Pathology in Product Discovery and Development 3. Discovery Toxicology and Discovery Pathology 4. Pathology in Nonclinical Drug Safety Assessment 5. Carcinogenicity Assessment Part 2. Product-Specific Practices for Safety Assessment 6. Protein Therapeutics 7. Nucleic Acid Pharmaceutical Agents 8. Gene Therapy and Gene Editing 9. Vaccines 10. Stem Cells and Other Cell Therapies Part 3: Data Interpretation and Communication 11. Biomedical Materials and Devices 12. Safety Assessment of Agricultural and Bulk Chemicals 13. Preparation of the Anatomic Pathology Report for Toxicity Studies 14. Interpretation of Clinical Pathology Results in Nonclinical Toxicity Testing 15. Assigning Adversity to Toxicologic Outcomes 16. Risk Assessment 17. Risk Management and Communication: Building Trust and Credibility with the Public

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Book SynopsisEvery year billions of animals, from housecats to racehorses to pythons, are treated by veterinarians. The use of veterinary science to treat the health of animals has a long history; for the past five centuries it has developed as our understanding of animals'' fundamental biology, pathology, and pharmacology has grown. Rapid global changes expected in the twenty-first century will require the profession to respond proactively, embracing new challenges and opportunities. James Yeates, Chief Veterinary Officer of the RSPCA, introduces the field of veterinary science, covering the history of its scientific and clinical aspects from early practices to recent challenges such as the outbreak of BSE and antibiotic resistance, and considering the differences between human medicine and veterinary medicine. Analysing the key roles played by diagnosis, treatment, and prevention with regard to the health of farm animals and pets, he relates this to wider aspects concerning public health, such as zoonoses (diseases that jump from animals to humans). Yeates also covers recent ''One Health'' approaches involving the health of both humans and animals, seen as synergistic, and discusses the challenges for the future of veterinary medicine, including the ethical dilemmas in balancing the interests of owners and animals when they do not coincide. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade ReviewDr. Yeates's accessible, engrossing, and compassionate overview of the history, current state, and future of veterinary science ultimately underscores the vital need to apply the concept of one health to sustain and improve the well-being of all creatures worldwide. * Dr. S.M. Johnson Chiang, World Veterinary Association President *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1: All creatures great and small 2: Our families and other animals 3: Making illnesses better 4: Making lives better 5: Diseases across species 6: Global veterinary medicine 7: The future of veterinary medicine References Further Reading Index

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Book SynopsisA collection of stories by a veterinarian, featuring wild horses, porcupine-quill-covered dogs, male cats in labour, an extremely ornery pygmy donkey, and many other domestic, exotic, and farm animals.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction to Anesthesia 2. Patient Preparation 3. Anesthetic Agents and Aduncts 4. Anesthetic Equipment 5. Workplace Safety 6. Anesthetic Monitoring 7. Special Techniques 8. Analgesia 9. Canine and Feline Anesthesia 10. Equine Anesthesia 11. Ruminant and Swine Anesthesia 12. Rodent and Rabbit Anesthesia 13. Anesthetic Problems and Emergencies Appendixes A through H Glossary

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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 ContentsSECTION I: Critically Ill Small Animals 1. Critical Thinking - Skill of Observation and Interpretation 2. Monitoring of the Critically Ill or Injured Patient 3. Patient's Lifeline: Intravenous Catheter 4. Fluid Therapy 5. Transfusion Medicine 6. Nutritional Support for the Critically Ill Patient 7. Oxygen Therapy Techniques 8. Mechanical Ventilation 9. Pain Assessment and Treatment 10. Supporting the Critically Ill or Injured through Physical Rehabilitation Techniques NEW! 11. Anesthesia in the Critically Ill or Injured 12. Isolation Techniques in Clinical Practice SECTION II: Emergency Care for Small Animals 13. Emergency Receiving 14. Management of Patients in Shock 15. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Current Practice 16. Traumatic Emergencies 17. Hematologic Emergencies 18. Cardiovascular Emergencies 19. Respiratory Emergencies 20. Gastrointestinal Emergencies 21. Metabolic and Endocrine Emergencies 22. Urologic Emergencies 23. Reproductive Emergencies 24. Ocular Emergencies 25. Neurologic Emergencies 26. Toxicologic Emergencies 27. Avian and Exotic Emergencies 28. Disaster Medicine SECTION III: Practice Management 29. Fostering Wellbeing in the ER and ICU NEW! 30. The Art of Scheduling 31. Client Communication in an Emergency 32. Managing Pharmaceuticals in the ER NEW!

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1.Physical Examination - NEW! 2.Venous Blood Collection 3.Arterial Blood Collection 4.Injection Techniques 5.Vascular Access Techniques 6.Dermatologic Techniques 7.Ear Examination 8.Ocular Techniques 9.Respiratory System Techniques 10.Pericardiocentesis 11.Gastrointestinal System Techniques 12.Urinary System Techniques 13.Vaginal Cytology 14.Bone Marrow Collection 15.Arthrocentesis 16.Neurologic Examination 17.Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection 18.Tests to Assess Clotting

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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 ContentsChapter I. Simple Acquistion and Management of Cytology Specimens A. General Sampling Guideline B. Diagnostic Imaging-Guided Sample Collection C. Managing the Cytologic Specimen D. Staining the Specimen E. Site-Specific Considerations F. Submitting Cytology Specimens to a Reference Laboratory G. References Chapter 2. General Categories of Cytologic Interpretation A. Normal Tissue B. Hyperplastic Tissue C. Cystic Mass D. Inflammation or Cellular Infiltrate E. Response to Tissue Injury F. Neoplasia G. Artefacts and Other Questionable Findings H. References Chapter 3. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues A. Normal Histology and Cytology B. Normal-Appearing Epithelium C. Noninfectious Inflammation D. Infectious Inflammation E. Parasitic Infestation F. Epithelial Morphology Neoplasia G. Mesenchymal Morphology Neoplasia H. Round or Discrete Cell Morphology Neoplasia I. Naked Nuclei Morphology Neoplasia J. Response to Tissue Injury K. References Chapter 4. Hemolymphatic System A. General Cytodiagnostic Groups for Lymphoid Organ Cytology B. Lymph Nodes C. Spleen D. Thymus E. Extramedullary Hematopoiesis F. References Chapter 5. Respiratory Tract A. The Nasal Cavity B. Larynx C. Trachea, Bronchi, and Lungs D. References Chapter 6. Body Cavity Effusions A. Collection Techniques B. Sample Handling C. Laboratory Evaluation D. Normal Cytology and Hyperplasia E. General Classification of Effusions F. Specific Inflammatory Types of Effusions G. Bilious Effusion H. Chylous Effusion I. Neoplastic Effusion J. Hemorrhagic Effusion K. Parasitic Effusion L. Pericardial Effusions M. Miscellaneous Effusion Findings N. Ancillary Tests O. References Chapter 7. Oral Cavity, Gastrointestinal Tract, and Associated Structures A. Oral Cavity B. Salivary Gland C. Esophagus D. Criteria for Gastrointestinal Cytology E. Stomach F. Intestine G. Colon/Rectum H. References Chapter 8. Fecal Cytology A. Sample Collection and Processing B. Normal or Incidental Microscopic Findings C. Abnormal Microscopic Findings D. References Chapter 9. Pancreas (Exocrine/Endocrine) A. Normal Cytology B. Hyperplasia C. Inflammation D. Neoplasia E. Ancillary Tests F. References Chapter 10. Liver and Gall Bladder A. Sampling the Liver B. Normal Liver Cytology C. Normal Gallbladder Cytology D. Non-Neoplastic Diseases and Disorders E. Neoplasia F. References Chapter 11. Urinary Tract A. Normal Anatomy and Histology B. Specialized Collection Techniques C. Normal Renal Cytology D. Non-Neoplastic and Benign Lesions of the Urinary Tract E. Neoplasia F. References Chapter 12. Microscopic Examination of the Urinary Sediment A. Sediment Preparation B. Microscopic Examination and Recording C. References Chapter 13. Reproductive System A. Mammary Glands B. Ovaries C. Uterus D. Vagina E. Prostate Gland F. Testes G. References Chapter 14. Musculoskeletal System A. Normal Joint Anatomy and Synovial Fluid Production B. Synovial Fluid Evaluation C. Normal Gallbladder Cytology D. Musculoskeletal Disorders E. References Chapter 15. The Central Nervous System A. Cerebrospinal Fluid B. Cytology of Nervous System Tissue C. Newer Diagnostic Tools and Recent Studies D. References Chapter 16. Ocular and Otic Sensory Systems A. General Cytodiagnostic Groups for Ocular Cytology B. Cytologic Biopsy Considerations for the Eye and Adnexa C. Eyelids D. Conjunctivae E. Nictitating Membrane F. Sclera G. Cornea H. Iris and Ciliary Body I. Aqueous Humor J. Vitreous Body K. Orbital Cavity L. Nasolacrimal Apparatus M. General Cytodiagnostic Groups for Otic Cytology N. Normal Ear Anatomy and Histology O. External Ear Canal and Pinna P. Otitis Media Q. References Chapter 17. Endocrine/Neuroendocrine Systems A. Thyroid Gland B. Parathyroid Gland C. Adrenal Gland D. Chemoreceptor Tumors E. Carcinoids F. References Chapter 18. Advanced Diagnostic Techniques A. Immunohistochemistry B. Immunocytochemistry C. Electron Microscopy D. Special Histochemical Stains E. Flow Cytometry F. PCR for Antigen Receptor Rearrangements G. Dection of Mutations, Translocations, and Copy Number Variations H. References Appendix 1. Microscope Equipment and Proper Usage A. Microscope Basics B. Using Polarized Lenses C. Smartphone Telecytology Appendix 2. Selected Cytologic Staining Protocols A. Alkaline Phosphatase Stain B. Acid-Alcohol Destaining C. Periodic-Acid Schiff Stain D. Gram Stain E. Lipid Stains F. Immunocytochemical Staining Appendix 3. Cytologically Confusing Structures and Polarizing Materials A. Artefactual Findings B. Normal but Cytologically Confusing Structures C. Polarizing Substances Appendix 4. Mitotic Figures and Chromatin Patterns A. Normal Mitotic Figures B. Abnormal Mitotic Figures C. Chromatin Patterns Appendix 5. Advanced Collection and Preparation Techniques A. Cell Block B. Fluid Conversion for Histopathology C. Cell Transfer Appendix 6. Composing Cytologic and Histologic Reports A. Basic cytologic terminology and cytologic report elements B. Example fluid and solid specimen cytology descriptions C. Basic histologic terminology and histologic report elements D. Example infectious and neoplastic histology descriptions Appendix 7. List of Selected Specialized Testing Sites A. Calculi identification B. BRAF mutation for canine bladder cancer C. C-Kit mutation analysis D. Endocrine E. Flow Cytometry F. Genetic testing for metabolic diseases G. Immunochemistry H. Oomycete identification I. PARR for clonality J. PCR for infectious agents Appendix 8. Quick Reference for Morphologic Features of Infectious and Parasitic Agents A. Bacteria B. Fungi C. Protozoa D. Parasites Appendix 9. Quality Assurance and Diagnostic Test Reporting A. Quality assurance guidelines B. Accuracy and precision related to cytology C. Validation comparisons D. Evidence-based cytology in practice

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface Listing of Drugs According to Functional and Therapeutic Classification Alphabetical Drug Monographs Appendices A: Information for Pharmacists B: Prescription Writing Reference C: Calculation of Drug Doses D: Compounded Formulations: What to Look For to Detect Incompatibility or Instability E: Controlled Substance Charts: United States and Canada F: Drugs for Infections Commonly Seen in Small Animals G: Antibiotic Drug Selection for Equine Bacterial Pathogens H: Drugs that May Induce Cytochrome P450 Enzymes I: Drugs that May Inhibit Cytochrome P450 Enzymes J: Drugs that May Inhibit the P-Glycoprotein Membrane Transporter Coded by ABCB1 (formerly known as MDR1) K: Drugs that are Substrates for the P-Glycoprotein Membrane Transporter Coded by ABCB1 (formerly known as MDR1) L: Fluid Solution Composition M: How to Report an Adverse Drug Reaction N: Drugs Prohibited from Use in Food-Producing Animals O: Performance Horse Drug Regulations and Restrictions, Association of Racing Commissioners International, Inc., Uniform Classification Guidelines for Foreign Substances (Revised April 2015) Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart One: Foundation of Knowledge Review Section 1: Anatomy and Physiology Section 2: Hospital Management Section 3: Calculations Section 4: Terminology Part Two: VTNE Review Section 5: Pharmacology Section 6: Surgical Nursing Section 7: Dentistry Section 8: Laboratory Procedures Section 9: Animal Nursing Section 10: Diagnostic Imaging Section 11: Anesthesia Section 12: Emergency and Critical Care Section 13: Pain Management and Analgesia Section 14: Exotic Animals Appendix: Answer Key

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction to Anesthesia 2. Patient Preparation 3. Anesthetic Agents and Adjuncts 4. Anesthetic Equipment 5. Workplace Safety 6. Anesthetic Monitoring 7. Special Techniques 8. Analgesia 9. Canine and Feline Anesthesia 10. Equine Anesthesia 11. Anesthesia of Ruminants, Camelids, and Swine 12. Rodent and Rabbit Anesthesia 13. Anesthetic Problems and Emergencies Appendices Appendix A: Barbiturates Appendix B: Halothane Appendix C: Nitrous Oxide Appendix D: Use of Nonprecision Vaporizers Appendix E: Procedure for Operation of a Closed Rebreathing System Appendix F: American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia Monitoring Guidelines Update, 2009 Appendix G: Equipment and Drugs for Use in an Emergency Crash Kit Appendix H: Standard Volumes, Weights, Measures, and Equivalents Answer Key Glossary Index

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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 Contents1 Basic Imaging Principles and Physeal Closure Time 2 The Skull 3 The Spine 4 The Thoracic Limb 5 The Pelvic Limb 6 The Thorax 7 The Abdomen 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 ContentsTable of Parasites by Host Species 1. The Language of Veterinary Parasitology 2. Parasites That Infect and Infest Domestic Animals 3. Introduction to the Nematodes 4. Nematodes that Infect Domestic Animals 5. The Phylum Platyhelminthes, Class Cestoda 6. Tapeworms that Parasitize Domestic Animals and Humans 7. The Phylum Platyhlminthes, Class Trematoda 8. Trematodes (Flukes) of Animals and Humans 9. The Phylum Acanthocephala 10. The Protozoans 11. Common Protozoans That Infect Domestic Animals 12. Introduction to the Arthropods 13. Arthropods That Infect and Infest Domestic Animals 14. Introduction to the Phylum Arthropoda, Subphylum Pentastomida 15. The Phylum Annelida 16. Parasites of Public Health Importance in Veterinary Parasitology 17. Common Laboratory Procedures for Diagnosing Parasitism 18. Reference to Common Parasite Ova and Forms Seen in Veterinary Medicine Appendix: Parasite Reference List by Species and Parasite Type Glossary

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsInvertebrates Fish Amphibians Reptiles Birds Backyard Chickens Sugar Gliders Hedgehogs Rodents Rabbits Ferrets Miniature Pigs Primates Wildlife Appendices: Selected Topics for the Exotic Animal Veterinarian

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART 1: The Livestock Industry 1. The Importance of Livestock 2. Livestock Safety and Handling 3. Livestock Reproduction 4. Livestock Nutrition PART 2: Large Animal Hospital Management 5. Daily Hospital Responsibilities 6. Admissions, Medical Records, and Physical Examinations 7. Diagnostic Imaging for Large Animals PART 3: Horses in Veterinary Practice 8. Equine Husbandry 9. Equine Clinical Procedures 10. Equine Surgical Procedures 11. Common Equine Disease PART 4: Cattle in Veterinary Practice 12. Bovine Husbandry 13. Bovine Clinical Procedures 14. Bovine Surgical Procedures 15. Common Bovine Diseases PART 5: Sheep and Goats in Veterinary Practice 16. Ovine and Caprine Husbandry 17. Ovine and Caprine Clinical Procedures 18. Ovine and Caprine Surgical Procedures 19. Common Ovine and Caprine Diseases PART 6: Llamas and Alpacas in Veterinary Practice 20. Camelid Husbandry 21. Camelid Clinical Procedures 22. Camelid Surgical Procedures 23. Common Camelid Diseases PART 7: Swine in Veterinary Practice 24. Porcine Husbandry 25. Porcine Clinical Procedures 26. Porcine Surgical Procedures 27. Common Porcine Diseases PART 8: Poultry in Veterinary Practice 28. Poultry Husbandry 29. Poultry Clinical Procedures 30. Poultry Surgical Procedures 31. Common Poultry Diseases Glossary

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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 SynopsisPracticing veterinarians, veterinary technicians, professional aquarists, fish researchers, and tropical fish hobbyists will find this thorough yet concise handbook a complete how-to guide for keeping fish under human care healthy and thriving. Whether you''re new to fish medicine and husbandry or an expert in the field, there is valuable information within these pages for you. The book is arranged in a logical order so that readers can quickly and efficiently find the information they seek. The book is filled with valuable and applicable information on dozens of topics including how to manage aquatic life support systems for fish, history taking, natural history, anatomy, physiology, diagnostic techniques, anesthesia, analgesia, and surgery. Virtually all of the most important ornamental fish pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites, are described and richly illustrated. There are also sections on fish welfare and conservation.While there are many books o

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Book SynopsisThe behaviour textbook that's been missing! - Dr Mandy Roshier, University of Nottingham, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, UKThis practical guide for busy veterinarians demystifies the apparently complex nature of canine behaviour while simultaneously emphasising its importance. Authored by acclaimed veterinary behaviour consultant Kendal Shepherd, the book provides practical knowledge of dog behaviour and an understanding of how to talk about it with clients. Shepherd shows how this can enhance the relationship between owner and pet and between dog and environment, including the vet surgery, as well as improve the vetâs own sense of fulfilment and enjoyment of practice. From a discussion on the true nature of obedience to stressing the importance of behavioural indicators when assessing pain and mental welfare and finally by reminding vets of their obligations under Dangerous Dogs legislation, the emphasis is on the prevention of aggression throughoTrade ReviewDemystifying Dog Behaviour for the Veterinarian is a down-to-earth handbook designed to firstly help veterinarians understand their canine patients by seeing the world from the dog’s perspective, and secondly how to safely and humanely handle them. Kendal debunks all the common detrimental myths on dog behaviour including the dreaded dominant dog concept. This well-referenced text is chock-full of practical tips and anecdotes from Kendal’s wealth of case-studies (as a veterinarian, behaviour veterinarian and expert legal witness for the UK courts) to help the busy veterinary practitioner. A must read for all vets truly interested in safeguarding the welfare of the dog.-- Valerie Jonckheer-Sheehy, EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine, Head of Behaviour and Welfare IVC Evidensia, The NetherlandsThe behaviour textbook that's been missing! An extremely valuable resource for the first opinion veterinary professional, at all stages of their career and training. Kendal provides welcomed illumination on this topic using a unique combination of shared life experiences from her perspectives as an early career vet, through to veterinary behaviourist and expert witness work, with case-based accounts, and references to just the right amount of theory. Essential tools are provided to aid vets in their canine observations and interactions, helping support their clients, and promote the mental health component of welfare. Although aimed at vets, this accessible text has many transferable messages and practical advice, and will appeal to a wider audience whose interest is in enhancing their canine understanding.-- Dr Mandy Roshier, Associate Professor in Anatomy and Behaviour, University of Nottingham, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, UKDemystifying Dog Behaviour for the Veterinarian not only reflects on best veterinary handling of dogs, but makes owners consider how they can help their dogs too. It's refreshing for the author to use references, but also acknowledge how the veterinarian’s handling methods might change as their experience and understanding advances. Well worth a read!-- Chelsie Bailey, BSc Animal Behaviour & Welfare Science, UKKendal brings her wealth of experience as a veterinarian, clinical animal behaviourist and legal expert to this book, which is a must read highly accessible text for any veterinarian in general practice. The excellent use of illustrations, analogies and anecdotes leads the reader form the background of dog-human interactions, through to practical tips on managing dogs in veterinary practice. The inclusion of case reports provides contextual relevance to further add to the practical use of this book which will make any practitioner more behaviourally aware and thus improve the welfare of the dogs under our care. -- Kevin J. McPeake, BVMS PGDip(CABC) PhD AFHEA CCAB DipECAWBM(BM) MRCVS, EBVS®, European Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine, Lecturer in Clinical Animal Behaviour, UKThis is a really useful, readable book for anyone working in general practice. The chapters on the 'Dos and don'ts of behaviourally aware general practice' and 'Do as I do' are excellent reading, ensuring that the reader considers how their own actions and behaviour can impact on a dog's experience, while setting out simple guidelines for good practice. In the later chapters Shepherd uses case studies and examples to give a fascinating insight into her legal work and the complexities of the law as it relates to dogs in the UK. All in all, the book would be a useful addition to any practice library, staple reading for anyone carrying out consultations with dogs, as well as being an interesting and entertaining read. -- Emma Brown, Kernow Vets, in Vet Record, Aug 2021 Demystifying Dog Behaviour for the Veterinarian is a down-to-earth handbook designed to firstly help veterinarians understand their canine patients by seeing the world from the dog’s perspective, and secondly how to safely and humanely handle them. Kendal debunks all the common detrimental myths on dog behaviour including the dreaded dominant dog concept. This well-referenced text is chock-full of practical tips and anecdotes from Kendal’s wealth of case-studies (as a veterinarian, behaviour veterinarian and expert legal witness for the UK courts) to help the busy veterinary practitioner. A must read for all vets truly interested in safeguarding the welfare of the dog.-- Valerie Jonckheer-Sheehy, EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine, Head of Behaviour and Welfare IVC Evidensia, The NetherlandsThe behaviour textbook that's been missing! An extremely valuable resource for the first opinion veterinary professional, at all stages of their career and training. Kendal provides welcomed illumination on this topic using a unique combination of shared life experiences from her perspectives as an early career vet, through to veterinary behaviourist and expert witness work, with case-based accounts, and references to just the right amount of theory. Essential tools are provided to aid vets in their canine observations and interactions, helping support their clients, and promote the mental health component of welfare. Although aimed at vets, this accessible text has many transferable messages and practical advice, and will appeal to a wider audience whose interest is in enhancing their canine understanding.-- Dr Mandy Roshier, Associate Professor in Anatomy and Behaviour, University of Nottingham, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, UKDemystifying Dog Behaviour for the Veterinarian not only reflects on best veterinary handling of dogs, but makes owners consider how they can help their dogs too. It's refreshing for the author to use references, but also acknowledge how the veterinarian’s handling methods might change as their experience and understanding advances. Well worth a read!-- Chelsie Bailey, BSc Animal Behaviour & Welfare Science, UKKendal brings her wealth of experience as a veterinarian, clinical animal behaviourist and legal expert to this book, which is a must read highly accessible text for any veterinarian in general practice. The excellent use of illustrations, analogies and anecdotes leads the reader form the background of dog-human interactions, through to practical tips on managing dogs in veterinary practice. The inclusion of case reports provides contextual relevance to further add to the practical use of this book which will make any practitioner more behaviourally aware and thus improve the welfare of the dogs under our care. -- Kevin J. McPeake, BVMS PGDip(CABC) PhD AFHEA CCAB DipECAWBM(BM) MRCVS, EBVS®, European Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine, Lecturer in Clinical Animal Behaviour, UKThis is a really useful, readable book for anyone working in general practice. The chapters on the 'Dos and don'ts of behaviourally aware general practice' and 'Do as I do' are excellent reading, ensuring that the reader considers how their own actions and behaviour can impact on a dog's experience, while setting out simple guidelines for good practice. In the later chapters Shepherd uses case studies and examples to give a fascinating insight into her legal work and the complexities of the law as it relates to dogs in the UK. All in all, the book would be a useful addition to any practice library, staple reading for anyone carrying out consultations with dogs, as well as being an interesting and entertaining read. -- Emma Brown, Kernow Vets, in Vet Record, Aug 2021 Table of ContentsForewordIntroductionPART 1 - Dogs and vetsChapter 1. What is a dog?Chapter 2. Do’s and don’t’s of behaviourally aware general practiceChapter 3. ‘Do as I do’Chapter 4. What is obedience?PART 2 – Dogs and ownersChapter 5. The Ladder of AggressionChapter 6. How to ‘speak client’Chapter 7. Avoiding conflict i. Between dog and humanii. Between humansChapter 8. The wisdom of childrenChapter 9. The educational value of analogyChapter 10. Walking a mile in a client’s moccasinsPART 3 – Dogs and the lawChapter 11. Vets and the lawChapter 12. Legal cases to illustrate behavioural principles Overdependence on physical control Misunderstanding of obedience Significance of veterinary history Bad human behaviour Redirected aggression Misdirected play Conflict with police Chapter 13. The dilemma dogs facePost-script

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Book SynopsisThis is the first guide to Veterinary Narrative Medicine, a cutting-edge approach in human medicine with multiple applications in veterinary medicine. The text combines the latest research with numerous real-world examples and practical techniques to improve client communication, patient care, and veterinary well-being. Narrative Medicine maintains that a patient should be viewed as an individual rather than an example of a disease process, and that this can be accomplished by using narrative. This book explores methods and theories from leaders in the human Narrative Medicine field while addressing topics unique to veterinary medicine. Readers will gain tools to help navigate difficult conversations and situations in clinical practice, including those involving the end of life. Narrative Medicine in Veterinary Practice also addresses the important issue of veterinary wellness. The ability to view the veterinarian''s own stories and those of clients and patientsTrade ReviewThis is a remarkable book. Karen Fine has a deep and intuitive understanding of Narrative Medicine and has applied this to veterinary practice in a way that is wise, compassionate and realistic. Dr Fine pays close attention to the complex dynamics that can exist between client, animal and veterinarian and how to harness these for effective treatment. Her book offers a feast of ideas, tips and heart-warming stories to guide everyday practice. This is an essential read for every veterinary student and practitioner.-- John Launer, Health Education England, author of Narrative-Based Practice in Health and Social Care (Routledge, 2018)This innovative book makes a compelling case for reimagining modern veterinary practice in ways that benefit the animal patient, its human caretaker, and veterinary professionals. As human-animal connections evolve, so must the practice of veterinary medicine. Pets today are often considered family members, and scientific advances offer more treatment options to consider. On the other hand, the practice of modern veterinary medicine is increasingly impersonal for both clients and veterinary staff. One remedy, the author suggests, is applying the Narrative Medicine or "three dimensional medicine" model, which takes into account the animal patient, the human caregiver, and environment and other contextual aspects. The author, a seasoned veterinarian, skillfully weaves together concepts and methods of the growing Narrative Medicine movement in human medicine to veterinary practice, as well as insights from history, psychology, and other disciplines. Most compelling, though, are veterinary professionals’ stories about their own experiences. Well organized and clearly written, this very readable book is an important resource for veterinary education and practice. It will also appeal to a broad audience of animal lovers and pet owners interested in better understanding human-animal relationships and veterinary medicine.-- Carolyn E. Ware, Associate Professor of English, Louisiana State University, USADr. Fine beautifully describes veterinary narrative medicine in this wide-ranging must-have book for all clinicians. She provides anecdotes that illustrate how applying this approach can improve the care we provide to our patients and clients, while also taking better care of ourselves. She makes the excellent case that narrative medicine is a necessary parallel to evidence-based medicine and makes us better (and more efficient) veterinarians with deeper connections to our clients, patients and work, mitigating pervasive burn-out, perfectionism and self-judgement. -- Annie Wayne DVM, MPH, DACVECC, Assistant Professor, Emergency and Critical Care, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts UniversityDr. Karen Fine was the one to introduce me this last year to the concept of Narrative Medicine. I realize through our conversations and in the lessons learned from reading her book that this is an incredibly powerful way to navigate building community, decreasing empathic distress and compassion fatigue, and practicing veterinary medicine in a sustainable way. This book provides an invaluable learning opportunity for all stages of veterinary professional development. Dr. Fine’s voice and choice of words struck just the right balance between wise instructor and caring friend making the reading so enjoyable. Her work supports an important contribution to the necessary shift of our professional culture that sees the people as much as the veterinary patients with compassion and care. -- Sonja A. Olson, DVM, Clinical Health and Well-being Trainer at BluePearl Veterinary Partners, USABy bringing attention to the human component of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Fine has provided us with an empathic and holistic perspective to medical care that has great potential for healing in the animal community; not only for animals, but their human companions and veterinary professionals as well.-- Julie Gass, MSW, LICSW, Angell Animal Medical Center, USA Narrative medicine is a concept thoroughly laid out here by Dr. Karen Fine to consider the whole picture, the important human/animal bond, and the well-being of the entire unit. There, in so-doing, the veterinarian is also encouraged to be self-compassionate and embrace their humanity in their valued roles as caregivers to the animals of this partnership. This book's wisdom comes from a place of experience, tenderness, and "you are doing it right already" crafting. There is fair acknowledgement of the heavy parts, to the role of the peace-bringers we can be, and to the necessity that we veterinarians take as good care of ourselves as we do our animal patients. -- Monica Mansfield, D.V.M., Chairperson of MVMA Wellness Committee and MVMA President-ElectThis is a remarkable book. Karen Fine has a deep and intuitive understanding of Narrative Medicine and has applied this to veterinary practice in a way that is wise, compassionate and realistic. Dr Fine pays close attention to the complex dynamics that can exist between client, animal and veterinarian and how to harness these for effective treatment. Her book offers a feast of ideas, tips and heart-warming stories to guide everyday practice. This is an essential read for every veterinary student and practitioner.-- John Launer, Health Education England, author of Narrative-Based Practice in Health and Social Care (Routledge, 2018)This innovative book makes a compelling case for reimagining modern veterinary practice in ways that benefit the animal patient, its human caretaker, and veterinary professionals. As human-animal connections evolve, so must the practice of veterinary medicine. Pets today are often considered family members, and scientific advances offer more treatment options to consider. On the other hand, the practice of modern veterinary medicine is increasingly impersonal for both clients and veterinary staff. One remedy, the author suggests, is applying the Narrative Medicine or "three dimensional medicine" model, which takes into account the animal patient, the human caregiver, and environment and other contextual aspects. The author, a seasoned veterinarian, skillfully weaves together concepts and methods of the growing Narrative Medicine movement in human medicine to veterinary practice, as well as insights from history, psychology, and other disciplines. Most compelling, though, are veterinary professionals’ stories about their own experiences. Well organized and clearly written, this very readable book is an important resource for veterinary education and practice. It will also appeal to a broad audience of animal lovers and pet owners interested in better understanding human-animal relationships and veterinary medicine.-- Carolyn E. Ware, Associate Professor of English, Louisiana State University, USADr. Fine beautifully describes veterinary narrative medicine in this wide-ranging must-have book for all clinicians. She provides anecdotes that illustrate how applying this approach can improve the care we provide to our patients and clients, while also taking better care of ourselves. She makes the excellent case that narrative medicine is a necessary parallel to evidence-based medicine and makes us better (and more efficient) veterinarians with deeper connections to our clients, patients and work, mitigating pervasive burn-out, perfectionism and self-judgement. -- Annie Wayne DVM, MPH, DACVECC, Assistant Professor, Emergency and Critical Care, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts UniversityDr. Karen Fine was the one to introduce me this last year to the concept of Narrative Medicine. I realize through our conversations and in the lessons learned from reading her book that this is an incredibly powerful way to navigate building community, decreasing empathic distress and compassion fatigue, and practicing veterinary medicine in a sustainable way. This book provides an invaluable learning opportunity for all stages of veterinary professional development. Dr. Fine’s voice and choice of words struck just the right balance between wise instructor and caring friend making the reading so enjoyable. Her work supports an important contribution to the necessary shift of our professional culture that sees the people as much as the veterinary patients with compassion and care. -- Sonja A. Olson, DVM, Clinical Health and Well-being Trainer at BluePearl Veterinary Partners, USABy bringing attention to the human component of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Fine has provided us with an empathic and holistic perspective to medical care that has great potential for healing in the animal community; not only for animals, but their human companions and veterinary professionals as well.-- Julie Gass, MSW, LICSW, Angell Animal Medical Center, USA Narrative medicine is a concept thoroughly laid out here by Dr. Karen Fine to consider the whole picture, the important human/animal bond, and the well-being of the entire unit. There, in so-doing, the veterinarian is also encouraged to be self-compassionate and embrace their humanity in their valued roles as caregivers to the animals of this partnership. This book's wisdom comes from a place of experience, tenderness, and "you are doing it right already" crafting. There is fair acknowledgement of the heavy parts, to the role of the peace-bringers we can be, and to the necessity that we veterinarians take as good care of ourselves as we do our animal patients. -- Monica Mansfield, D.V.M., Chairperson of MVMA Wellness Committee and MVMA President-Elect Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part One: Narrative Medicine for People. Chapter One: Overview. Chapter Two: Related Fields. Part Two: The Veterinary Appointment. Chapter Three: Before the AppointmentChapter Four: Taking a History. Chapter Five: Creating a Plan. Chapter Six: Recording the NarrativePart Three: Unique to Veterinary Medicine. Chapter Seven: The Connection Triangle. Chapter Eight: Grief, Guilt, and ShameChapter Nine: The WorkplaceChapter Ten: Diversity, Equity, and InclusionChapter Eleven: Veterinary Social WorkPart Four: Our Own StoriesChapter Twelve: Burnout and FatigueChapter Thirteen: Reflective PracticeChapter Fourteen: Moving Forwards

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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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