Pharmacology Books

Mosby's Veterinary PDQ

Margi Sirois

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Editorial Review:

Exactly what you need for the clinical setting, this full-color, pocket-sized reference offers instant access to hundreds of veterinary medicine facts, formulas, lab values, and procedures. Key coverage of pharmacology, animal care, dentistry, nursing care, diagnostic imaging, urinalysis, blood tests, and more is divided into 10 easy-to-use sections - each tabbed and color-coded with a rapid-reference table of contents to help you find information fast.

• Written by respected veterinary technology educator Margi Sirois, RVT, MS, EdD, this collection of commonly used but rarely memorized clinical information, such as charts, graphs, formulas, conversions, and lab values offers quick access to the data you need to deliver safe and efficient veterinary care.
• Information is easy to find in 10 tabbed, color-coded sections: Pharmacology and Math, Animal Care, Procedures, Dentistry, Surgical/Anesthetic Nursing, Urinalysis, Hematology and Serology, Parasitology, Microbiology/Cytology, and Normal Values
• Color-coded tabs feature a table of contents with page references, making it easy to quickly locate key information within each section.
• Full-color format includes illustrations that highlight and clarify important concepts.
• Convenient pocket size lets you keep this reference with you and refer to it in any setting.
• Spiral binding allows you to lay the booklet flat for easy reference.

The Complete Herbal Handbook for the Dog and Cat

Juliette de Bairacli Levy

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Total reviews: 19 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

good overall idea, BUT... 3 out of 5 stars.
23 of 29 people found this review helpful.

First I will give the author due credit for her general ideas on natural rearing, caution of over-vaccination, recommendation of a natural raw diet and advice to provide plenty of exercise, sunshine and love.

With that said, some of her suggestions are iffy at best:

The suggestion to not spay and neuter is very ignorant. Overpopulation in dogs and cats leads to euthanasia, homeless pets, pets with bad homes because they were given away to anybody, etc,etc. There is no side effect of spaying and neutering that even comes close to being as harmful to our pets as the side effects of overpopulation.

The author recommends burying meat in the backyard as a healthful alternative to freezing.

She recommends feeding grains with the raw bones, so that the grains can protect the stomach/intestines from any sharp bone fragments. To expect that to work is just silly, and dogs do not need grains in their diets.

She recommends feeding dried fruits,specifically including raisins, but raisins are toxic to dogs!

She recommends red raspberry leaf for pregnant females but this has been scientifically proven to cause a higher fetal mortality rate, and it induces uterine contractions which is not always a good thing.

She does have some good advice, but I wouldn't blindly trust all of the information contained in this book. Natural rearing is best for your dog, but definitely do your own research and make your own informed decisions.

Editorial Review:

Dog and cat owners are becoming increasingly concerned about the saftey of processed pet food and the possible side-effects of over-use of antibiotics and hormone treatments. This new edition, thoroughly revised and updated, covers Natural Rearing, herbal medicine and disease prevention.

The Complete Herbal Handbook for Farm and Stable

Juliette de Bairacli Levy

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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This fascinating book is a valuable guide for farmers and the general public concerned about the overuse of nonnatural medicine, herbicides, and insecticides in farm management and animal husbandry. The author, Juliette de Baïracli Levy, offers detailed directions for treating all farm animals with natural methods, while stating her evidence that "mechanized" farming methods have led to the demise of domesticated animals' overall health. She asserts that poor and inadequate natural habitat, unnatural feeding practices, and a reliance on medicine to fight individual symptoms of disease without addressing the whole animal have weakened farm animals' innate disease-fighting ability. Her argument for a return to reliance on the natural and away from the synthetic and artificial rearing and feeding methods of farm animals becomes more urgent and relevant given the outbreaks of "mad cow disease" and other ailments caused by these practices. This book, used in conjunction with proper consultation with a veterinarian, can help animal owners and farmers move back to natural and healthy farming practices. --Julia King

Applied Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians

Boyce P. Wanamaker, Kathy Massey

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Designed specifically for veterinary technicians, this essential resource offers detailed guidance on key topics such as managing medication inventory, dispensing veterinarian prescribed drugs, calculating drug dosages, administering medications to animals, and educating clients about drug side effects and precautions. Up-to-date drug information is presented in a consistent, easy-to-use format that includes pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, clinical uses, dosage forms, and adverse side effects. Illustrated, step-by-step procedures demonstrate proper administration techniques for common drug forms.

• Like getting two books in one, this resource combines the comprehensiveness of a veterinary pharmacology text with coverage of pharmacologic fundamentals that are essential to veterinary technician practice.
• Learning Objectives at the beginning of each chapter help you focus your study efforts and check your progress as you work through the material.
• Chapter outlines provide at-a-glance overviews of the topics featured in each chapter, making it quick and easy to find information.
• Key Terms lists with definitions familiarize you with the terminology used in each chapter.
• Technician's Notes boxes throughout the book provide useful hints and important reminders to help you avoid common errors and increase your efficiency.
• Coverage of inventory control offers practical tips on performing this important task, including understanding the different vendor types, communicating with sales representatives, and using veterinary practice management computer software.
• Detailed summaries of important drug laws, such as the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act and the Animal Drug Availability Act, introduce you to the legal and ethical aspects of veterinary pharmacology.

• A companion Evolve website offers 137 photographs of drug labels to familiarize you with the labels you will see in practice, six drug dosage calculators with related exercises to help you strengthen your drug calculation skills, and 12 videos that show you how to administer oral, inhaled, and injectable drugs.
• Proprietary drug names are listed along with generic names to help you learn to recognize drugs with generic options.
• Additional review questions in this edition help reinforce your understanding of key concepts. Answers are located in the back of the book so you can check the accuracy of your responses.
• The chapter on Drugs Used in Skin Disorders offers expanded coverage of the anatomy and physiology of the skin, as well as information on the latest drugs used to treat skin disorders.

Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics

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Univ. of Pittsburgh, PA. and Univ. of Texas Health Science Center, Dallas. Comprehensive resource for students to learn basic and applied principles of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics. This edition has expanded data on pharmacology that will appeal to residents, researchers, and graduate students. Previous edition: c1995.

Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians

Janet Amundson Romich

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Vet Tech Pharmacology Textbook 5 out of 5 stars.
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I really like this book, very useful! It came in excellant condition!

Editorial Review:

The three resources that make up this learning package present a wealth of information about the principals of pharmacology and the various classifications of drugs and their uses. The publication, along with two CD-ROMs and on-line resources, employs easy-to-understand explanations, illustrations, case studies, Tech Tips, and review questions to help the reader understand complex biological processes involving the use of pharmaceuticals. An extensive math review helps those who lack confidence in that area refresh their skills and prepare to apply them in the clinical setting. The presentation of drugs by category and a short review of anatomy and physiology at the beginning of each chapter help the reader retain important information regarding the use of pharmaceuticals in veterinary practice. Finally, the extensive use of charts serves as a valuable resource for new and seasoned veterinary technicians.

Bach Flower Remedies for Animals: The Definitive Guide to Treating Animals with the Bach Remedies

Stefan Ball, Judy Ramsell Howard

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Indispensable guide for using Bach Remedies with your pets 5 out of 5 stars.
62 of 62 people found this review helpful.

As a caretaker of six cats and a dog, I have used Bach Remedies for years with my animals but I've always had to refer to books focusing on the use of the remedies with humans. This book has come to my rescue and I especially like that there are separate chapters on cats and dogs. There is also a separate chapter on use of the remedies wih horses.

The best feature of the book is the second chapter "Using the remedies" where the authors spell out the animal behaviors that can indicate a need for each of the 38 remedies. For example, Crab Apple is the remedy for cleansing and is indicated for a animal who does excessive grooming or chews on its fur or feathers.

The only negative aspect for me, as an American, is the very British slant in the resources lists and in the case studies. However, that is a small complaint in the overall usefulness of this title.

Editorial Review:

This is the definitive guide to treating animals with the Bach Flower Remedies. It includes a complete introduction to the Bach system and its usefulness in treating animals, followed by guidance on using the remedies for a variety of conditions.

Medical Mathematics and Dosage Calculations for Veterinary Professionals

Robert Louis Bill

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Needed the refresher... 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 7 people found this review helpful.

Love the examples in this book. They are very "real world" and usefull. I used it to refresh my math skills.

A Book 3 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

Though this is a good book, I wouldn't buy it if it wasn't required by the class I am taking. It doesn't really explain much, and I assume that is because they assume it is just a refresher.

No answer key 1 out of 5 stars.
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I had high hopes for this book. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. The book contained no answer key to check to see if I grasped the concepts in each chapter. There was no way to check my work. I wish I had not spent the money on this book.

Editorial Review:

The essential pocket-size reference for veterinary health care professionals, veterinary students, and veterinary technicians covers math fundamentals, metric and non-metric conversions, dosing and concentration, IV drug infusion, prescriptions, and doctors' orders. It provides step-by-step procedures for calcuating dosages, drip rates, concentrations, and other drug administration, plus exercises using copies of actual medication labels from veterinary practices for students to practice calcuating dosages accurately.

Clinical Pharmacology: Quick Look Series in Veterinary Medicine

Cynthia R. L. Webster

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Basic principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics are presented in a succinct and easily accessible manner. Emphasis is on the clinical importance of the principals discussed.

This book offers an introduction to clinically relevant pharmacologic agents used in small and large animal practice. Presentation is highly visual. Overview of key concepts in Pharmacology including basic principles of pharmacodynamics, physiological uptake and nervous system perception. Various types of drugs are discussed, ie: tanqulizers, sedatives, opiods, etc. Pharmacologic effects, side effects, drug interactions and species differences are illustrated with emphasis on figures, charts and diagrams. Over 100 study questions test retention and comprehension.

This "quick look" is well-presented, easy to follow, very concise and will be instrumental in developing a rudimentary understanding of pharmacological principles in animal medicine.

Primarily intended for vet students, tech students, and students in animal science and animal husbandry tracks taking their first clinical pharmacology course, residents and interns for board review, veterinary technicians as well as practicing veterinarians for a quick reference.

Equine Drugs and Vaccines: A Guide for Owners and Trainers

Thomas Tobin

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Presents and discusses over 150 drugs for horses. For Each Drug Gives: descriptions, indications, dosage, contra-indications, side effects. For competition animals each drug is identified with the appropriate ARCI, AQHA, AHSA, Thoroughbred and Standardbred rules. Drug detection and clearance times are also given. Professional information presented so that a layman can understand it.