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Small Animal Surgery Textbook

Theresa Welch Fossum

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Total reviews: 18 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

The 3rd edition of this classic textbook continues to serve as a one-stop resource for authoritative information on all aspects of small animal surgery. Coverage includes basic procedures such as spays, castrations, and declaws, as well as more advanced surgeries that might be referred to specialists such as craniotomy, ventral slots, and lung lobectomy. Discussions of general surgical procedures include sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, suturing, preoperative care, and antibiotic use. Key sections provide clinically relevant coverage of soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, and neurosurgery.

• Over 1500 full color illustrations provide exceptionally clear representations of anatomy and currently accepted surgical techniques, including approaches and closure.
• Over 600 full color photographs and radiographs offer clear images of specific disorders, diseases, and procedures.
• Information on the most efficient and cost-saving sterilization techniques including scrubless and waterless preparation solutions.
• General considerations and clinically relevant pathophysiology sections provide practical information for case management.
• Step-by-step instructions for surgical techniques are presented in italicized blue type for quick and easy reference.
• Special icons identify advanced procedures that should be referred to an experienced surgeon or specialist.
• Color-coded tables and boxes call attention to specific data, offering at-a-glance access to key information such as drug dosages, clinical signs, and analgesic protocols.
• Anesthesia Protocols provide quick and easy access to recommendations for anesthetizing animals with particular diseases or disorders.

• A new chapter on Fundamentals of Physical Rehabilitation details the basics of physical rehabilitation for practitioners who want to integrate physical therapy into practice.
• A new chapter on Principles of Minimally Invasive Surgery that describes the principles of performing surgery with the least instrumentation possible, including instrument selection and care and basic techniques.
• A new chapter on Surgery of the Eye that discusses diseases and disorders of the eye, their medical management, and corrective surgical procedures.
• Expanded coverage of perioperative multimodal analgesic therapy.
• Updated coverage of arthroscopy, canine elbow dysplasia, joint replacement, and management of osteoarthritis.
• The latest information on state-of-the-art radiologic techniques.

Withrow and MacEwen's Small Animal Clinical Oncology

Stephen J. Withrow, David M. Vail

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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Focusing on cancer in dogs and cats, this extensively updated 4th edition provides comprehensive coverage of the latest advances in clinical oncology, including chemotherapy, surgical oncology, and diagnostic techniques. Ideal for students, practitioners, and those involved in academic research, this book's full-color images and user-friendly format provide quick and easy access to today's most important information on cancer in the small animal patient.

• Full-color format throughout and full-color illustrations make information more accessible and provide accurate representations of clinical appearance.
• Chapters are clustered into four major sections: The Biology and Pathogenesis of Cancer, Diagnostic Procedures for the Cancer Patient, Therapeutic Modalities for the Cancer Patient, and Specific Malignancies in the Small Animal Patient.
• The consistent format includes incidence and risk factors, pathology, natural behavior of tumors, history and clinical signs, diagnostic techniques and workup, treatment options, and prognosis for specific malignancies in the small animal cancer patient.
• Features cutting edge information on the complications of cancer, pain management, and the latest treatment modalities.

• The latest information on the etiology of cancer, including genetic, chemical, physical, and hormonal factors, as well as cancer-causing viruses.
• Coverage of molecular-targeted therapy of cancer, plus new and emerging therapeutic techniques.
• New information on molecular diagnostic procedures for the cancer patient.
• The latest diagnostic imaging techniques in clinical oncology.
• Discussions of compassion and supportive care, from chronic pain management and nutrition to end-of-life issues and grief support.

Essentials and Interactive Atlas of Veterinary Ophthalmology (Essentials of Veterinary Ophthalmology)

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

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Now in its second edition, Essentials of Veterinary Ophthalmology provides its readers with a practical introduction to the diagnosis and clinical management of the most frequently encountered eye diseases of domestic animals. Essentials of Veterinary Ophthalmology is distilled from the authoritative, two-volume, fourth edition of Veterinary Ophthalmology (Gelatt), drawing primarily on the clinically relevant sections to provide expert coverage in a more concise and quick-reference format - ideal for busy small animal or equine practitioners seeking rapid advice for a patient. The second edition includes more images, algorithms to speed the clinical problem-solving process, key points highlighted in bold, expanded appendices for convenient reference to therapeutic agents, recommended dosages, and possible side effects, and a brief glossary.
Practical and accessible, the second edition of Essentials of Veterinary Ophthalmology is filled with reader-friendly features to provide veterinary students and practitioners with an indispensable resource for the fundamentals of clinical veterinary ophthalmology.
* Focuses on the most common eye diseases of small animals and horses
* Provides expert coverage in a concise, quick-reference format
* New edition includes more images, algorithms, key points in bold, expanded appendices and glossary
* Based on the two-volume definitive reference Veterinary Ophthalmology, 4th Edition (Gelatt)

Reptile Medicine and Surgery

Douglas R. Mader

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Total reviews: 14 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

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This outstanding clinical reference provides valuable insights into solving clinical dilemmas, formulating diagnoses, developing therapeutic plans, and verifying drug dosages for both reptiles and amphibians. The information is outlined in an easy-to-use format for quick access that is essential for emergency and clinical situations.

• Discusses veterinary medicine and surgery for both reptiles and amphibians
• Features complete biology of snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodilians
• Provides step-by-step guidelines for performing special techniques and procedures such as anesthesia, clinical pathology, diagnostic imaging, euthanasia and necropsy, fracture management, soft tissue surgery, and therapeutics
• Covers specific diseases and conditions such as anorexia, aural abscesses, and digit abnormalities in a separate alphabetically organized section
• 53 expert authors contribute crucial information to the study of reptiles and offer their unique perspectives on particular areas of study
• The expansive appendix includes a reptile and amphibian formulary

• A new full-color format features a wealth of vivid images and features that highlight important concepts and bring key procedures to life
• 29 new chapters covering diverse topics such as stress in captive reptiles, emergency and critical care, ultrasound, endoscopy, and working with venomous species
• Many new expert contributors that share valuable knowledge and insights from their experiences in practicing reptile medicine and surgery
• Unique coverage of cutting-edge imaging techniques, including CT and MRI

Textbook of Small Animal Surgery: 2-Volume Set (Textbook Of Small Animal Surgery)

Douglas Slatter

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

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This two-volume masterwork offers explicit guidelines for evaluating patients, selecting the right operation, and implementing clinically proven procedures. It covers major topics relevant to the field such as oncology, ophthalmology, dentistry, the nervous system, the urinary and reproductive systems, and more. The up-to-date 3rd edition features an increased emphasis on decision-making algorithms and high-quality images that depict relevant anatomy, diagnostic features, and sequential steps in operative procedures. Expanded, detailed coverage assists the reader with learning and applying the latest surgical techniques.

• Contributors from three different continents and 17 countries, outstanding in their fields, lend a global perspective to the work.
• Extensive, high-quality illustrations aid the reader in clear visualization of techniques, instrumentation, and diagnosis.
• References for each chapter direct the reader to further sources of information.
• An appendix of normal laboratory values for the dog and cat put this essential information within easy reach.
• A cardiopulmonary resuscitation algorithm is printed on the inside front cover for quick and easy reference.
• A quick guide to evaluation and initial stabilization of life-threatening cardiopulmonary complications is printed on the inside back cover for immediate access to crucial information.

• The section on critical care has been expanded to include more complete information.
• 10 new section editors and 146 new contributors bring new insight to topics in their areas of expertise.
• 38 new chapters, including a chapter on arthroscopy, reflect current knowledge and advances.
• Detailed coverage of surgery techniques present explicit, easy-to-follow guidelines and procedures.
• An increased emphasis on decision-making algorithms makes the book even more clinically useful.
• Each chapter has been thoroughly revised, providing the most comprehensive scope of coverage for each topic.

Equine Surgery

Jorg A. Auer, John A. Stick

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Editorial Review:

The most comprehensive text available on equine surgery, this book prepares the veterinary surgeon for managing each surgical condition by understanding its pathophysiology and evaluating alternative surgical approaches. Explanations describe how to avoid surgical infections, select and use instruments, and perfect fundamental surgical techniques including incisions, cautery, retractions, irrigation, surgical suction, wound closure, dressings, bandages, and casts. * Thorough and complete coverage means this is the only book practitioners and students need. * World-renowned contributors include 67 of the most experienced and expert equine practitioners, each providing current and accurate information. * This text covers all the information needed to study for the American and European College of Veterinary Surgeons Board Examination, making it an excellent study tool. * Coverage of anesthesiology and pain management is reintroduced in this edition. * Extensive and up-to-date orthopedic coverage includes joint disorders and joint trauma. * Integumentary system coverage includes wound management, reconstructive surgery, and skin grafting. * Other important topics include the alimentary system, cardiovascular surgery, and new techniques in vascular surgery.

Textbook of Rabbit Medicine

Frances Harcourt-Brown

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

worth the money for anyone interested in rabbit health 5 out of 5 stars.
11 of 11 people found this review helpful.

I HIGHLY reccommend this book to anyone interested in rabbit health, veterinarian, pet owner or rabbit breeder. I am the latter and found this book to be incredibly useful. One will need a basic knowledge of general biology to get their way through the book. I've raised rabbits very successfully for seven years. After reading this I changed many things I thought i had been doing right but now, thanks to the book, I am getting even better results. Its well worth every penny. I've won awards for rabbit knowledge so I had no idea that I'd learn a thousand times more from this book. i've actually taught our veterinarian a few things as she is the one who recommended the book to me. I've learned the most amazing and useful facts that have worked wonders, and they are the simplest things. Who knew that regular honey had healing properties strong enough to cure my rabbits severe case of ulcerative pododermatitis? he was so bad off the vet thought that i was crazy to not put him down. but I'm happy to say he's very much alive, 4 months later and is able to live an almost normal life. this is only one of millions (I mean MILLIONS) of useful little facts that will completely changed the most skilled rabbit fancier's way of looking at things. this book has saved the life of one of my rabbits and has given me sucessful suggestions for treatments to several other problems that even my vet who is a 25-year rabbit breeder herself didn't know. i urge you to get this book. It really can save the lives of rabbits and teach the most knowledeable person many new things

Editorial Review:

Comprehensive and illustrated textbook presents in-depth coverage of the health and disease of the domestic rabbit. Color plates illustrate common diseases and provide a reference source for diagnosis and treatment. For veterinary practitioners.

Techniques in Large Animal Surgery, Third Edition

Dean Hendrickson

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Turner's Surgery 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This is basically the same book as Turners surgery book. Same excellent and concise explanations on how to perform sugeries, anaesthetics for surgery and how to avoid post operative complications. The newer edition has updated the original book for more modern antibiotics and anaesthetic techniques as well as some newer procedures, but is in essence the same book as before.
It is an excellent book for college and the new graduate, as the pictures also allow you to visualise the procedure more easily. The only downfall is the anaesthesia from an equine point of view, but then again its not an anaesthesia book!

Editorial Review:

The Third Edition of this classic surgery text is the ideal resource for veterinary students and equine and mixed large animal practitioners. The book can be used both as an introduction to the fundamental techniques of large animal surgery and as an easy-to-use guide for quick reference in the field. The step-by-step technique sections have been restructured to allow faster access to information, including objectives and lists of equipment needed for each procedure. In addition to general updates throughout, this edition features new sections on minimally invasive surgery, laser surgery, and laparotomy. Coverage includes surgical techniques for horses, cows, pigs, goats, and select exotic species. Most techniques presented can be performed without the advantages of a fully equipped large animal hospital or teaching institution.

Mosby's Review Questions & Answers for Veterinary Boards: Series (5 Vol. Set)

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

great book for review 4 out of 5 stars.
19 of 19 people found this review helpful.

I have taken the NAVLE on 2005 and I studied with the aid of this series. I think that only 3 of these books are relevant for the current exam- the clinical science, the Small animals and the Large animals. The other 2 might be nice if you have the time but the questions they include are not relevant for the exam which is very clinicaly oriented. Regarding the other 3 - they mostly include questions that are much harder than the ones you will meet in the exam itself, but it gives the major idea. Good luck! :)

Mosby's Vet Review books 4 out of 5 stars.
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I haven't taken the exam yet, but these books were recommended by a vet. Multiple choice questions come with an explanation for each correct answer. Good for revision, but not a substitute for learning. Gives an idea of the way questions will be asked on the exam.

Editorial Review:

The five volumes of Review Questions & Answers For Veterinary Boards contain over 8,000 multiple-choice questions covering nearly every aspect of veterinary medicine. The series includes volumes on Basic Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, and Ancillary Topics.

Medicine and Surgery of South American Camelids: Llama, Alpaca, Vicuna, Guanaco

Murray E. Fowler

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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The finest of the few books on medical care of South American camelids-and the only comprehensive account of the subject-this volume appears here in a new edition expanded to include new topics and some reference to Old World camels, along with llamas, alpacas, vicunas, and guanacos. Here, in updated and augmented form, is the premier text on South American camelids, covering biology, nutrition, management, care and handling, diseases, neonatal care and development, toxicology, congenital and hereditary conditions, and pertinent information about various body systems. It also contains basic information about anatomy and physiology and relates that information to more complex systems and clinical procedures.

Revised by the original author, a recognised expert in the field, this edition includes additional material on nutrition and forage grasses.

As South American camelids become ever more common in zoos, farms, and fields, and the problems of their health and maintenance become ever more pressing, this book will prove an essential tool for veterinary and zoo practitioners and researchers. Owners and breeders may also find it useful.