Download or read book Advances in Small Animal Care 2024 written by Philip H. Kass and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2024-11-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Small Animal Care reviews the year's most important findings and updates within the field in order to provide practitioners with the current clinical information they need to improve patient outcomes. A distinguished editorial board identifies key areas of major progress and controversy and invites preeminent specialists to contribute original articles devoted to topics including behavior, diagnostic imaging, gastroenterology, nutrition, and urology. These insightful overviews in small animal care inform and enhance clinical practice by bringing concepts to a clinical level and exploring their everyday impact on patient care. Contains 15 articles on such topics as maternal behavior in domestic dogs; artificial intelligence and diagnostic imaging; miRNA as a biomarker in small animal GI inflammation and cancer; nutritional considerations in senior pets and aging; novel extracorporeal approach to treat bacterial and viral diseases; the future of veterinary nephrology; and more. Provides in-depth, clinical reviews in small animal care, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information in the field under the leadership of an experienced editorial team. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.
Download or read book Advanced Monitoring and Procedures for Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care written by Jamie M. Burkitt Creedon and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 896 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advanced Monitoring and Procedures for Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care is a comprehensive yet practical reference, providing hands-on information essential to veterinarians and veterinary technicians involved in emergency and critical care. Written by an expert team of veterinarians and veterinary technicians, this well-referenced book offers step-by-step protocols for performing advanced emergency and critical care procedures and monitoring techniques. Packed with practical guidance in an easy-to-use format, this book is ideally suited for quick access in emergency rooms or intensive care units. Organized primarily by body system, each chapter covers general principles, indications, equipment, techniques, basic interpretation, troubleshooting, and contraindications. Standardized protocols supply equipment lists and step-by-step instructions throughout, and a companion website offers images from the book in PowerPoint and protocols as downloadable Word files. Advanced Monitoring and Procedures for Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care is a valuable resource for any veterinary staff member with an interest in improving the standard of care in emergency and critical care medicine.
Download or read book Advancements in Companion Animal Cardiology An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice E Book written by Joshua Stern and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-10-05 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Joshua Stern brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Advancements in Companion Animal Cardiology. Cardiovascular disease of companion animals has seen a boom in research productivity and novel therapies that make the future of cardiac care very bright. In this issue, top experts highlight advances in diagnosis and treatment for common cardiac diseases such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, mitral valve degeneration, and dilated cardiomyopathy. - Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: advances in imaging and diagnostic strategies; the genetics of canine pulmonary valve stenosis; mitral valve repair: surgical outcomes and the rise of interventional options; the role of personalized medicine in companion animal cardiology; the role of point-of-care thoracic ultrasound in managing cardiac emergencies; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on advancements in companion animal cardiology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Download or read book Small Animal Science and Care written by Melanie Berndtson and published by Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher. This book was released on 2022-01-21 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small Animal Science and Care provides today's educators and their students with a new and refreshing comprehensive resource for this growing industry, covering topics that are timely and relate to student interests, such as animal welfare, the roles of animals in society, animal nutrition, and pet first aid. This fresh approach to small animal care appeals to and engages today's high school students with up-to-date information and full-color images. The text also introduces students to a range of careers available in the small animal industry through real-life SAE for All Profiles and Career Connections that include education requirements and current salary ranges. This title helps students develop a deeper understanding of career opportunities, industry expectations, and knowledge and skills related to the care of small animals to prepare for entry-level positions in the industry or for more advanced studies in veterinary science.
Download or read book Effective Communication in Veterinary Medicine An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice E Book written by Christopher A. Adin and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-08-05 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Drs. Christopher A. Adin and Kelly D. Farnsworth, will cover Effective Communication in Veterinary Medicine. This is one of six issues each year. This issue will provide insights on the most critical and contemporary issues facing veterinary practitioners—from compassion fatigue to the use of social media. The material can be applied by veterinarians both inside and outside the workplace. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: Generational Difference in the Team, Intercultural Communication with Clients, Valuing Diversity in the Team, Compassion Fatigue, Suicide Warning Signs and What to Do, Performance Evaluation for Underperforming Employees, Leading and Influencing Culture Change, Veterinary Clinical Ethics and Patient Care Dilemmas, The Mentor-Mentee Relationship, and Communicating Patient Quality and Safety in Your Hospital.
Download or read book Practice Management An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice E Book written by Peter Weinstein and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2024-02-02 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Peter Weinstein brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Practice Management. Operating a successful small animal veterinary practice requires wide-ranging knowledge and familiarity with a multitude of issues. In this issue, top experts provide resources that help readers better understand the business of veterinary practice and the tools to help them decide to own a hospital, manage a practice, or more effectively lead a practice that they already own. Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including what the future of veterinary practice looks like; digital marketing and social media; optimal team utilization leads to team retention; top ten practice management mistakes; workplace culture; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on practice management, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Download or read book Small Animal Theriogenology Volume 53 Issue 5 An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice E Book written by Bruce W. Christensen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-08-04 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Bruce W. Christensen brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Small Animal Theriogenology. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as progesterone analysis in canine breeding management; genetic screening in a canine breeding program; body condition and fertility in dogs; medical management of the pregnant bitch; elective Cesarean sections; an updated perspective for advising clients on spay-neuter of their dogs; and more. - Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including cardiac disease and screening in breeding dogs; nutrition for the pregnant bitch and puppies; canine neonate health; early puppy behavior: tools for later success; canine pyometra update; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on small animal theriogenology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Download or read book Withrow and MacEwen s Small Animal Clinical Oncology written by Stephen J. Withrow and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 775 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a unique focus on the most effective interventional techniques, Withrow & MacEwen's Small Animal Clinical Oncology, 5th Edition tells the full story of cancer in dogs and cats - what it is, how to diagnose it, and how to treat many of the most common cancers encountered in clinical practice. Nearly 500 color photographs, diagrams, x-rays, and gross views depict the clinical manifestations of various cancers. This edition covers the latest advances in clinical oncology, including chemotherapy, surgical oncology, and diagnostic techniques. With contributions from 65 veterinary oncology experts, this authoritative reference is a must-have for current, evidence-based therapeutic strategies on canine and feline oncology. "I really love this book. If you are interested in veterinary oncology, have a flick through this book online or at a conference when you get the chance. I hope that you agree with me that this is the definitive oncology reference source for the early 21st century and that you feel compelled to buy it. Your patients will thank you for it." Reviewed by: Gerry Polton MA VetMB MSc(Clin Onc) DipECVIM-CA(Onc) MRCVS, UK Date: July 2014 Cutting-edge information on the complications of cancer, pain management, and the latest treatment modalities prepares you to diagnose and treat pets with cancer rather than refer cases to a specialist. A consistent format for chapters on body system tumors includes coverage of incidence and risk factors, pathology, natural behavior of tumors, history and clinical signs, diagnostic techniques and workup, treatment options, and prognosis for specific malignancies. A systems approach to the diagnosis and management of cancer facilitates access to information about the many malignancies affecting small animal patients. Nearly 500 color images provide accurate depictions of specific diseases and procedures. Helpful drug formularies provide quick access to information on indications, toxicities, and recommended dosages for chemotherapeutic and analgesic drugs used in cancer treatment. Expert contributors provide in-depth coverage of the most current information in his or her respective specialty in veterinary oncology. Chemotherapy protocols are included when case studies prove clinical efficacy. Discussion of compassion and supportive care for the management of pain, nutritional needs, and grief includes methods for handling the pet's pain and nutritional complications as well as the pet owner's grief when treatment is not successful. Thoroughly UPDATED chapters cover the most recent changes in the clinical management of melanoma, mast cell tumors, tumors of the skeletal system, tumors of the endocrine system, tumors of the mammary gland, urinary cancers, nervous system cancers, lymphoma, and histiocytic diseases. NEW Clinical Trials and Developmental Therapeutics chapter discusses the various phases of clinical trials as well as current challenges and opportunities in oncology drug development. NEW! A focus on the best recommended treatment options highlights therapeutic strategies that have been vetted by veterinary oncology experts. NEW co-author Dr. Rodney L. Page adds his valuable perspective, expertise, and research experience.
Download or read book Canine and Feline Behavior An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice E Book written by Carlo Siracusa and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-11-20 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Carlo Siracusa brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Canine and Feline Behavior. Top experts focus on the intersection between behavioral and physical health, keeping general veterinary practitioners and their needs in mind. The articles provide general practitioners with tools to detect behavior changes associated with physical disease, and to diagnose or rule out physical disease contributing to behavior problems before referring to a veterinary behavior specialist. Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics, including cognitive changes associated with physical disease in dogs and cats (including aging and cognitive dysfunction); separation-related problems in dogs; behavior and fitness of working dogs; nutrition management of behavior problems; abnormal repetitive behavior in dogs; veterinary psychopharmacology; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on canine and feline behavior, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Download or read book Diversity Equity and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine Part I An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice written by Christina V. Tran and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2024-08-12 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Christina V. Tran brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine, Part I. Top experts discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by the veterinary profession in meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse client base. A look back at the history of DEI efforts offers context for the ongoing need for systemic and organizational change. Articles also explore the connection between areas such as veterinary education, practice management, access to care, animal welfare, and leadership development in veterinary medicine through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion. - Contains 8 relevant, practice-oriented topics including understanding the why: the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion in veterinary medicine; diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in veterinary education; creating an equitable and inclusive workplace culture; addressing implicit bias in veterinary medicine; creating and inclusive experience for veterinary clients; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on diversity, equity, and inclusion in veterinary medicine, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Download or read book Rehabilitation Therapy An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice E Book written by Molly J. Flaherty and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-05-19 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Molly J. Flaherty brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Rehabilitation Therapy. Top experts cover current and emerging areas of interest, with introductory material for the general practitioner as well as advanced material for the rehabilitation veterinarian. Topics include everything from pain management and manual therapies to more focused areas of special interest, such as rehabilitation therapy in palliative care. Contains 12 practice-oriented topics including veterinary spinal manipulation therapy; shockwave therapy; the role of rehabilitation therapy following regenerative medicine in the canine; rehabilitation of soft tissue injuries in agility patients; therapy exercises for early post-operative orthopedic patients; return-to-work for working dogs; feline osteoarthritis management; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on rehabilitation therapy in small animal practice, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Download or read book Field Manual for Small Animal Medicine written by Katherine Polak and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-07-03 with total page 1012 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Field Manual for Small Animal Medicine ist ein praxisorientiertes Referenzwerk für alle, die ohne viel Ressourcen tierärztliche Behandlungen außerhalb von Tierkliniken oder eines klinischen Umfelds durchführen. - Das einzige umfassende Best-Practice-Fachbuch für Veterinärmediziner mit eingeschränktem Zugang zu notwendigen Ressourcen. - Zeigt praxisorientierte, kostengünstige Protokolle, wenn unter Umständen die ideale Lösung nicht verfügbar ist. - Präsentiert Informationen zu wichtigen Themen, u. a. Kastration/Sterilisation, Notfallunterbringung, Hygiene, chirurgische Asepsis, präventive Pflegemaßnahmen, Zoonosen, Euthanasie. - Eignet sich zum schnellen Nachschlagen häufiger chirurgischer Eingriffe, zu Themen wie Interpretation zytologischer Befunde, Anästhesie- und Behandlungsprotokolle, Dosierung von Medikamenten. Das einzige umfassende Nachschlagewerk für die Behandlung von Kleintieren bei eingeschränkten Ressourcen. Beinhaltet praktische Protokolle zu medizinischen Eingriffen und deckt Themen wie Tierfang und -transport, chirurgische Eingriffe, temporäre Haltung, Diagnoseverfahren, Medizin- und Behandlungsprotokolle, Euthanasieverfahren und Triage ab.
Download or read book Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care for Veterinary Technicians E Book written by Andrea M. Battaglia and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Veterinary Nursing & Technology** Master the veterinary technician's role in caring for critically ill or injured pets! Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care for Veterinary Technicians, 4th Edition provides quick access to dozens of common, life-saving protocols and procedures. Each treatment technique is described in step-by-step detail and illustrated in full color. To prepare you for the veterinary setting, a team approach is emphasized. This edition adds three new chapters and includes practical, easy-to-apply medical math and scenario-based exercises. Written by experienced veterinary technicians Andrea Battaglia and Andrea Steele, this resource prepares you for success on the VTNE, in veterinary practices, and in animal hospital emergency departments. - Step-by-step instructions show how to perform specific procedures and techniques, guiding you through key assessment and treatment techniques. - Technician Notes highlight specific procedures, with diagrams, photos, and detailed instructions, providing at-a-glance guidance for students and practicing vet techs. - Comprehensive coverage of pain management, respiratory emergencies, and urologic emergencies provides cutting-edge treatment options for a wide variety of commonly seen presenting problems. - Review and preparation for the VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Examination) is provided by Medical Math exercises and questions based on real-world scenarios. - Coverage of equipment and techniques includes the latest advances in basic lab equipment, fluid therapy, and oxygen therapy. - Equipment lists are provided at the beginning of most chapters, ensuring that you will have the appropriate tools on hand for each type of emergency situation. Practical exercises prepare you for success on the VTNE. - NEW! Three new chapters are included: Supporting the Critically Ill or Injured through Physical Rehabilitation Techniques, Fostering Wellbeing in the ER and ICU, and Managing Pharmaceuticals in the ER. - NEW! Chapter pretests assess your knowledge and allow you to identify your strengths and weaknesses. - NEW and UPDATED photos and illustrations enhance your understanding by accurately depicting the clinical signs encountered in emergency and critical care.
Download or read book Fluid Electrolyte and Acid Base Disorders in Small Animal Practice written by Stephen P. Dibartola and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2011-06-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Veterinary Consult The Veterinary Consult version of this title provides electronic access to the complete content of this book. Veterinary Consult allows you to electronically search your entire book, make notes, add highlights, and study more efficiently. Purchasing additional Veterinary Consult titles makes your learning experience even more powerful. All of the Veterinary Consult books will work together on your electronic "bookshelf", so that you can search across your entire library of veterinary books. Veterinary Consult: It's the best way to learn! Book Description The leading reference for the diagnosis and management of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances in small animals, Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders in Small Animal Practice, 4th Edition provides cutting-edge, evidence-based guidelines to enhance your care of dogs and cats. Information is easy to find and easy to use, with comprehensive coverage including fluid and electrolyte physiology and pathophysiology and their clinical applications, as well as the newest advances in fluid therapy and a discussion of a new class of drugs called vaptans. Lead author Stephen DiBartola is a well-known speaker and the "go-to" expert in this field, and his team of contributors represents the most authoritative and respected clinicians and academicians in veterinary medicine.
Download or read book Small Animal Endoscopy An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice E Book written by Elsevier Clinics and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2024-05-23 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Boel A. Fransson brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Small Animal Endoscopy. Top experts discuss minimally invasive surgical (MIS) procedures which have come of age within the past several years, including surgical technique, case selection, outcome, and complications. Articles also cover the available technology to augment MIS, developments on skills training opportunities, and the future of veterinary robotic surgery. Contains 11 relevant, practice-oriented topics including new training options for small animal minimally invasive surgeons; laparoscopic treatment of sliding hiatal hernia; advances in minimally invasive procedures of the thoracic cavity; advances in treatment of canine chylothorax; new technology augmenting veterinary minimally invasive surgery; 3D technology, cannulas, and surgical instruments; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on small animal endoscopy, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Download or read book Small Animal Clinical Pharmacology written by Jill E. Maddison and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small Animal Clinical Pharmacology is a practical, clinically-oriented pharmacology text designed to provide the veterinary student and practitioner with all the relevant information needed when designing drug treatment regimens for pets in small animal veterinary practice. Comprehensively updated and revised, the second edition of this core text covers essential new information on drugs used in the management of a range of presenting conditions including heart disease and cardiac arrhythmias. For the second edition new authors, superb new illustrations and a second colour have all been introduced. With its unique approach combining a thorough understanding of the pharmacological action of drugs with a basic understanding of the relevant physiology and pathophysiology of systems and tissues affected, Small Animal Clinical Pharmacology continues to be an indispensable book for all veterinary students and practitioners. Organised by drug class in a uniform and detailed structure which means it is easy to locate key information on dose rates, routes of administration, drug interactions and special considerations at a glance Key chapters based around treatment of disorders of particular body systems, eg cardiovascular and thyroid disorders Essential introductory chapters covering pharmacokinetics, general pharmacological principles and adverse reactions for a thorough basic grounding in the subject All authors are experienced clinicians and recognised experts in their field who bring a down to earth and practical approach to the text
Download or read book Small Animal Care Management written by Dean Marvin Warren and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2010 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much information about and how to care for many types of small animals: dogs, cats, rabbits, fish, rodents, reptiles, amphibians, hedgehogs. Also some guidance in choosing a career in the field of small animal care.
