Download or read book Hot Topics in Small Animal Medicine An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice E Book written by Lisa Powell and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-04-27 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Lisa Powell brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Hot Topics in Small Animal Medicine. This issue is an eclectic compilation of some of the most popular topics among readers of this Clinics series. Top experts in the field provide updates on the latest advances and developments in several key areas of importance for small animal practitioners. - Contains a variety of relevant, practice-oriented topics including urinary tract infection treatment and comparative therapeutics; acute kidney injury in dogs and cats; fluid and electrolyte therapy during vomiting and diarrhea; basics of mechanical ventilation for dogs and cats; fluid therapy for the emergent small animal patient: crystalloids, colloids, and albumin products; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on hot topics in small animal 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 Small Animal Orthopedic Medicine An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice E Book written by Felix Duerr and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-06-20 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Felix Duerr and Lindsay Elam bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Small Animal Orthopedic Medicine. Mobility and orthopedic challenges are common issues that can negatively impact the quality of life and overall health of small animal companion pets. This issue covers a wide range of topics to help practicing veterinarians identify, assess, treat, and manage orthopedic and mobility issues in pets. - Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including canine mobility maintenance and promotion of a healthy lifestyle; joint injection techniques and indications; platelet-rich plasma as an orthobiologic: physical rehabilitation; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on small animal orthopedic 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 Telemedicine An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice E Book written by Aaron Smiley and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-09-23 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Aaron Smiley brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Telemedicine. Given the sudden and surprising challenges brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever for practicing veterinarians to be up to date on the current best practices surrounding telehealth and small animal care. In this issue, top experts in the field explore the many nuances of implementing telehealth in veterinary practice, providing readers with the latest best practices in several key areas. - Contains 11 practice-oriented topics including wearables, feline arthritis, oncology, anesthesia, technology, hospice, and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on telemedicine, 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 Soft Tissue Surgery An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice E Book written by Nicole J. Buote and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-02-26 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Nicole J. Buote brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Soft Tissue Surgery. Many of the common illnesses and injuries occurring in cats and dogs are in a soft tissue organ. In this issue, top experts in the field provide comprehensive coverage of many of the key surgeries a practicing veterinarian might be expected to perform. - Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including updates in upper respiratory surgery; updates in hepatobiliary surgery: new data on PSS and cholecystectomy; concepts in sterilization; current concepts in gastrointestinal surgery; updates in laparoscopy; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on small animal soft tissue surgery, 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 Vector Borne Diseases An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice E Book written by Linda Kidd and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-11-07 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Linda Kidd brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Vector-Borne Diseases. To protect companion animal and human health, it is important for veterinary practitioners to have an accurate and current understanding of the geographic distribution, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of vector-borne disease, and many recent studies document important changes in all of these factors. In this issue, experts in the field summarize this information in a succinct, clinically relevant way to help practitioners recognize and prevent these important diseases. - Contains 11 practice-oriented topics including the changing prevalence of ticks and tick-borne disease in the United States; prevention of flea and tick infestations and the diseases they transmit; Bartonellosis in dogs and cats; emerging spotted fever rickettsioses in the United States; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on vector-borne diseases, 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 Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice E Book written by Alexander M. Reiter and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing 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 these timely topic-based reviews.

Download or read book Diversity Equity and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine Part II 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 2024-10-17 with total page 169 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 II. 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 11 relevant, practice-oriented topics including addressing access to veterinary care; inclusive mentorship for the next generation of veterinary professionals; caring for the caregivers: supporting the mental health and wellbeing of a diverse veterinary team; diversifying the pipeline of boarded veterinary specialists; intersectionality in veterinary medicine; 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 Diagnostic Imaging Point of care Ultrasound An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice E Book written by Gregory R. Lisciandro and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-10-09 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Drs. Gregory R. Lisciandro and Jennifer M. Gambino, will cover Diagnostic Imaging: Point-of-care Ultrasound. This is one of six issues each year. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: Lung Ultrasound Fundamentals, "Wet versus Dry" Lung, Signs of Consolidation; Lung Ultrasound for Pulmonary Contusions; Lung Ultrasound for Pneumothorax; Ultrasound of the Diaphragm; Focused Cardiac Ultrasound in the Cat; Focused Cardiac Ultrasound in the Dog; TFAST Accurate Diagnosis of Pleural and Pericardial Effusion, Caudal Vena Cava; AFAST Target-organ Approach and Fluid Scoring System; Ultrasound of the Emergency Renal Patient; Hallmark Sonographic Signs of Ileus, Pneumoperitoneum and Right Upper Quadrant Disease; Thromboembolic Disease; Musculoskeletal; Ocular Abnormalities and Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter; and Global FAST for Patient Monitoring and Staging - Provides in-depth, clinical reviews on the latest updates in Diagnostic Imaging: Point-of-care Ultrasound, providing 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 these timely topic-based reviews.

Download or read book Update on Diagnosis and Treatment of Brain Tumors in Dogs and Cats An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice written by Helena Rylander and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2024-11-07 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Helena Rylander brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Update on Diagnosis and Treatment of Brain Tumors in Dogs and Cats. Top experts discuss current and innovative techniques in diagnosing and treating brain tumors, helping readers provide correct information and treatment options to pet owners. Topics include MRI of the brain; the use of intraoperative ultrasound in brain surgery; biopsy of brain lesions; radiation therapy for brain tumors in dogs and cats; and many more. - Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics including advanced diagnostic techniques for brain tumors; surgery for brain tumors in dogs and cats: techniques and prognosis; complications in brain surgery in dogs and cats; novel treatments for brain tumors in dogs and cats; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors in dogs and cats, 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 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 Sedation and Anesthesia of Zoological Companion Animals An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Exotic Animal Practice E Book written by João Brandão and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-12-01 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice, Guest Editor Alexander M. Reiter brings his considerable expertise to the topic of sedation and anesthesia of zoological companion animals. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as sedation and anesthesia in fish, amphibians, chelonians, lizards, snakes, and more. - Provides in-depth, clinical reviews on sedation and anesthesia of zoological companion animals, providing 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 these timely topic-based reviews. - Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including drug delivery and safety considerations; nerve blocks in zoological companion animals; and more.

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 Canine and Feline Respiratory Medicine written by Lynelle R. Johnson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-12-02 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive reference provides readers with everything they need to know about diagnosing and treating canine and feline respiratory disease. Significantly updated and expanded, it focuses on localization of disease, efficient diagnostic testing, and appropriate therapy. With more images, discussion, and diagrams, this Second Edition includes more detail and new information throughout, particularly in the areas of antimicrobial guidelines, anti-fungal therapies, and ant-viral medications in cats. Logically organized for ease of use in the practice setting, Canine and Feline Respiratory Medicine, Second Edition features problem-based learning to enhance working knowledge of the topics discussed. Chapters cover localization of disease, respiratory diagnostics, respiratory therapeutics, nasal disorders, and diseases of airways. Sections on parenchymal disease; pleural and mediastinal disease; and vascular disorders are also presented. Offers a complete guide to the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory conditions in canine and feline patients—now expanded to include more detailed and advanced information Focuses on localization of disease, diagnostic testing, and appropriate therapy Thoroughly updated with new antimicrobial guidelines, the latest information on anti-fungal therapy, and new advances in ant-viral medications in cats Includes many new images and topics for discussion Features problem-based learning to support a working understanding of the topics discussed Canine and Feline Respiratory Medicine is an essential resource for veterinary internal medicine specialists, general practitioners, and veterinary students.

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 Exotic Animal Practice Around the World An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Exotic Animal Practice E Book written by Shangzhe Xie and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2024-07-25 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Shangzhe Xie brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Exotic Animal Practice Around the World. As exotic animal ownership increases throughout the world, exotic animal practice has truly become an international endeavor. There are many veterinary differences among countries, however, including variables such as culture, legislation, availability of therapeutics, medical equipment, and timely diagnostic testing options. This issue explores these global differences, with the hope that veterinarians in one part of the world can utilize the lessons from another part of the world to improve their practice. - Contains 10 relevant, practice-oriented topics including attitudes toward exotic animal ownership around the world; legislative differences governing exotic animal practice; and exotic animal practice in Australasia, East Asia, West Asia and Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe, South and Central America, and North America. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on exotic animal practice around the world, 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 Working Dogs An Update for Veterinarians An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice E Book written by Maureen Mcmichael and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-06-10 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Drs. Maureen McMichael and Melissa Singletary, focuses on Working Dogs: An Update for Veterinarians. This issue is one of six issues published each year. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: Introduction to Working Dogs; Preventative Health Care and essential equipment needs; Anesthetic Considerations in Working Dogs; Dentistry for Working Dogs; Nutrition in Working Dogs; Current Rules and Regulations for Working Dogs; Canine Olfaction; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in Working Dogs; Herding and Sporting Dogs; Breeding Management and Production in Working Dogs; Development and Training for Working Dogs; Military Working Dogs; Operational Canines; and Assistance, Service, and Therapy Dogs.

Download or read book Exotic Animal Clinical Pathology An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Exotic Animal Practice E Book written by J. Jill Heatley and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-10-03 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. J. Jill Heatley and Karen E. Russell bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Exotic Animal Clinical Pathology. Clinical pathology is crucial in the exotic animal veterinary medicine field in order to diagnose disease in these animals via lab testing. In this issue, top experts provide comprehensive, current articles on such topics as diagnostic clinical pathology of the bearded dragon, endocrine diagnostics for exotic animals, clinical lipidology of psittacine birds, digital cytology, clinical pathology of box turtles, hemostatic testing in exotic mammals, and more. - Contains 16 practice-oriented topics including review of bile acid utility in exotic animals, avian inflammatory markers, viscoelastic coagulation testing in exotic animals, diagnostic use of lactate in exotic animals, and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on exotic animal clinical pathology, 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.