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Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs 2e by Mark G. Papich Softcover - 784 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# EL-VET2 $104.55 BUY Published:  2006   ISBN:  9781416028888

Concise and easy to use, this handbook provides rapid access to the drug information needed in everyday veterinary practice. The 2nd edition includes completely revised and updated information, as well as coverage of 130 new drugs. It offers specific drug data for small and large animals and is alphabetically organized by generic drug name with three additional quick-reference indexes: alphabetical by drug class, alphabetical by trade, and alphabetical by brand name. A companion CD-ROM provides customizable, easy-to-understand client handout instructions and information for 125 of the most commonly prescribed medications.

Key Features:
1. All monographs are organized alphabetically and cross-referenced by classification, trade, and generic name for quick reference.
2. Each drug monograph is written in a comprehensive yet concise format for instant access to key information.
3. Includes over 450 drug monographs and 21 new appendices.

What’s New:
1. Complete coverage of 130 new drugs.
2. Comprehensive drug updates that incorporate the latest indications, dosage information, instructions for use and storage, precautions, patient monitoring, available formulations, and regulatory information.
3. A new user-friendly design for at-a-glance access to key information.
4. All precautionary information - contraindications, side effects, possible adverse reactions, and drug interactions - highlighted in special colored boxes for instant recognition.
5. A FREE companion CD-ROM that provides easy-to-understand, customizable client information handouts for 125 of the most commonly prescribed small
animal drugs.

Problem-Based Feline Medicine by Jacquie Rand Hardcover - 1,488 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# EL-VET3 $143.65 BUY Published:  2006   ISBN:  9780702024887

This focused resource covers all medical conditions that affect cats. Using a unique problem-based approach, it provides essential information for assessing presenting symptoms, reaching a differential diagnosis, and selecting the appropriate course of treatment for feline patients. A consistent format makes it easy to find information related to key signs and possible causative factors (graded
to indicate how common each is), diagnosis, differential diagnosis (including tests where appropriate), treatment, prognosis, and prevention (where applicable) for each clinical condition.

Key Features:
1. Unique problem-based approach discusses how to make a problem-based diagnosis.
2. Concise, logical format makes this resource ideal for quick reference in the clinical setting.
3. Covers every condition likely to be encountered in cats worldwide.
4. Features a strong international contributor list of feline experts from North America, UK, Europe, and Australia
5. A comprehensive drug formulary lists all drug treatments available for cats.
6. A separate chapter on drugs in cats lists the problems veterinarians might encounter due to differences in feline metabolism.

Table of Contents:

1. How to make a problem-based diagnosis

Upper Respiratory Tract
2. The cat with acute sneezing or nasal discharge
3. The cat with chronic nasal discharge
4. The cat with stridor

Lower Respiratory Tract
5. The dyspneic or tachypneic cat
6. The cat with hydrothorax
7. The coughing cat
8. The cyanotic cat

Cardiac
9. The cat with abnormal heart sounds
10. The cat with tachycardia, bradycardia ot an irregular rhythm
11. The cat with and enlarged heart

Urinary Tract
12. The cat straining to urinate
13. The incontinent cat
14. The cat with discoloured urine
15. The cat with inappropriate urination
16. The cat with polyuria or polydipsia

Acute Illness
17. The cat with acute depression, anorexia or dehydration

Weight Loss or Chronic Illness
18. The cat with weight loss or chronic illness
19. The thin, inappetent cat

Miscellaneous Problems
20. The pyrexic cat
21. The cat with enlarged lymph nodes
22. The yellow cat or cat with increased liver enzymes
23. The cat with abdominal distension or abdominal fluid
24. The bleeding cat

Abnormal Laboratory Data
25. The anaemic cat
26. The polycythemic cat
27. The cat with electrolyte or acid-base problems
28. The cat with hyperlipidemia

Gastrointestinal Tract
29. The salivating cat
30. The cat with bad breath or oral lesions
31. The regurgitating cat
32. The cat with acute vomiting
33. The cat with chronic vomiting
34. The cat with acute diarrhea
35. The cat with chronic small bowel diarrhea
36. The cat with chronic large bowel diarrhea
37. The constipated or straining cat

Neurology
38. The cat with seizures, circling and/or changed behaviour
39. The cat with stupor or coma
40. The cat with a head tilt or nystagmus
41. The cat with a tremor or twitching
42. The cat with anisicoria or abnormally dilated or constricted pupils
43. The cat with ventroflexion of the neck

Abnormal Gait
44. The weak and ataxic cat or paralysed cat
45. The hypermetric and ataxic cat without weakness
46. The cat with generalised weakness
47. The lame cat

Behavioural Problems
48. The aggressive cat
49. The cat with anxiety-related behaviour problems

Skin Problems
50. The cat with miliary dermatitis or pruritis
51. The cat with alopecia
52. The cat with skin lumps or bumps
53. The cat with non-healing lesions
54. The cat with paw or pad problems

Reproductive and Neonatal
55. The fading kitten / neonate
56. The infertile Queen
57. The cat with vaginal discharge

Eye
58. The blind cat or cat with retinal lesions
59. The cat with a red globe
60. The cat with ocular discharge or changed conjunctival appearance
61. The cat with abnormalities confined to the cornea
62. The cat with a cloudy eye
63. The cat with an abnormal pupil size or pupil response
64. The cat with changed iris appearance
65. The cat with abnormal globe position or size
66. The cat with changed eyelid appearance
67. The cat with an abnormal third eyelid

Drugs
68. Special considerations related to drug use in cats
69. Drug formulary

Canine Internal Medicine Secrets by Stan Rubin, and Anthony Carr Softcover - 464 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# EL-VET4 $ 65.45 BUY Published:  2006   ISBN:  9781560536291

Part of the popular Secrets Series®, this new text provides essential, practical information for reviewing canine internal medicine topics commonly encountered in clinical situations. Organized by disorder type, it features numerous photos, a popular question-and-answer format, and a detailed index that makes it easy to find information quickly. In 10 concise chapters, expert contributors pose key questions and provide authoritative answers addressing the situations that confront small animal veterinarians every day.

Key Features:
1. Authoritative coverage is provided by a team of nationally recognized canine internal medicine experts
2. All of the most important “need to know” questions and answers are offered in the concise, proven format of the acclaimed Secrets Series
3. More than 65 superior-quality illustrations highlight key concepts
4. A thorough, highly detailed index provides quick and easy access to specific topics

Textbook of Veterinary Histology by Don A. Samuelson Hardcover - 560 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# EL-VET5 $ 99.00 BUY Published:  2006   ISBN:  9780721681740

Logically organized by body system, this comprehensive resource provides in-depth coverage of the structure and function of the cells, tissues, and organs of a wide range of domestic animal species. Bridging the gap between the physiology and the gross anatomy of organisms, it also explores new discoveries being made in the areas of molecular biology and cytogenetics.

Key Features:
1. Full-color coverage throughout, including more than 400 color figures that are grouped into major sections for quick reference
2. A wealth of electron micrographs and color micrographs demonstrate cell, tissue, and organ structure
3. A complete art program integrates illustrations and diagrams of cells and tissues to highlight structural-functional correlates
4. Helpful tables of histological features in each chapter summarize key concepts
5. A succinct style and format makes it easy to quickly find important information
6. Chapters begin with a list of key points

The author is a trained morphologist and has taught veterinary histology at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine for more than 15 years.

Handbook of Equine Anaesthesia 2e by Polly Taylor, and Kathy W. Clarke Softcover - 228 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# EL-VET6 $ 76.35 BUY Published:  2006   ISBN:  9780702028359

The Handbook of Equine Anaesthesia continues to offer sound practical guidance on all aspects of sedation and anaesthesia in horses. It covers anaesthesia in a logical way from pre-anaesthetic preparation through to induction, maintenance and monitoring recovery; as well as highlighting any problems and special situations. This second edition now devotes a new chapter to analgesia.

Key Features:
1. Completely revised and updated, including a new chapter on analgesia
2. New illustrations
3. Covers all fundamental and practical aspects of equine anaesthesia
4. Easy-to-use small format
5. Written by 2 experienced anaesthetists
6. Includes both hospital and field anaesthesia
7. Reviews common practice in Europe and USA
8. Further reading at end of each chapter

Veterinary Herbal Medicine by Susan G. Wynn, and Barbara Fougere Hardcover - 736 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# EL-VET7 $142.70 BUY Published:  2006   ISBN:  9780323029988

This full-color text and practical clinical reference provides comprehensive information on herbal remedies for both large and small animal species. Key coverage includes clinical uses of medicinal plants, specific information on how to formulate herbal remedies, a systems-based review of plant-based medicine, and in-depth information on the different animal species - dog, cat, avian and
exotic, equine, food animal, and poultry. Other topics include evidence-based medicine and plant medicine research; toxicology, drug interactions, and banned substances; regulations and quality control; and nutritional uses of herbs and other plants. Offers extensive information for more than 120 herbs.

Key Features:
1. More than 120 herbal monographs provide quick access to information on the historical use of the herb in humans and animals, supporting studies, and dosing information.
2. Includes special dosing, pharmacokinetics, and regulatory considerations when using herbs for horses and farm animals.
3. Expanded pharmacology and toxicology chapters provide thorough information on the chemical basis of herbal medicine.
4. Explores the evolutionary relationship between plants and mammals, which is the basis for understanding the unique physiologic effects of herbs.
5. Includes a body systems review of herbal remedies for common disease conditions in both large and small animals.

Table of Contents:

1. Why Use Herbs?

I. Historical Relationship between Plants and Animals

2. Zoopharmacognosy
3. Ethnoveterinary Medicine: Potential Solutions for Large-Scale Problems
4. The Roots of Veterinary Botanical Medicine
5. Overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Cooking Pot Analogy
6. Ayurvedic Veterinary Medicine: Principles and Practices


II. Herbal Medicine Controversies

7. Evaluating, Designing and Accessing Herbal Medicine Research
8. Regulation and Quality Control
9. A Skeptical View of Herbal
Medicine

III. The Plants

10. Medical Botany
11. Plant Chemistry in Veterinary Medicine: Medicinal Constituents and their Mechanisms of Action
12. Herbal Medicine: Potential for Intoxication and Interactions with Conventional Drugs
13. Herbal Energetics: The Key to Efficacy in Herbal Medicine
14. Herb Manufacture, Pharmacy and Dosing
15. Herbal Materia Medica
16. Designing the Medicinal Herb Garden
17. Commercial Organic Herb Production for Veterinary Medicine
18. Conserving Medicinal Plant Biodiversity
19. Safe Substitutes for Endangered Herbs: Plant Conservation and Loss of our Medicines

IV. Veterinary Clinical Uses of Medicinal Plants

20. Approaches in Veterinary Herbal Medicine Prescribing
21. Herbs for Hematologic and Immunologic Disorders
22. Herbal Medicine in Equine Practice
23. Phytotherapy for Dairy Cows
24. Organic Management of Food Producing Livestock
25. Clinical Practice

V. Resources

A. Client Handouts
a. How to Administer Herbs
b. How to Report Adverse Events
B. Training in Herbal Medicine
C. Suppliers
D. Websites and Other Texts

Current Therapy in Large Animal Theriogenology 2e by Robert S. Youngquist, and Walter R. Threlfall Hardcover - 1,088 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# EL-VET8 $244.55 BUY Published:  2006   ISBN:  9780721693231

An essential resource for both students and practitioners, this comprehensive text provides practical, up-to-date information about normal reproduction and reproductive disorders in horses, cattle, small ruminants, swine, llamas, and other livestock. Featuring contributions from experts in the field, each section is devoted to a different large animal species and begins with a review of the clinically relevant aspects of the reproductive anatomy and physiology of both males and females. Key topics include the evaluation of breeding soundness, pregnancy diagnosis, diagnosis and treatment of infertility, abortion, obstetrics, surgery of the reproductive tract, care of neonates, and the latest reproductive technology.

Key Features:
1. Includes coverage of all large animal species.
2. All sections provide a review of clinically pertinent reproductive physiology and anatomy of males and females of each species.

What’s New:
1. Complete coverage of the most current reproductive technology, including embryo transfer, estrous synchronization, and artificial insemination.
2. A new section on alternative farming that addresses reproduction in bison, elk, and deer.
3. New to the equine section: stallion management, infertility, and breeding soundness evaluation.
4. New to the bovine section: estrous cycle synchronization, reproductive biotechnology, ultrasonographic determination of fetal gender, heifer development, and diagnosis of abortion.

Table of Contents:

Equine Theriogenology

1. Physiology and Endrocrinology of Stallions 2. Reproductive Examination of the Stallion: Evaluation of Potential Breeding Soundness 3. Infertility and Diseases of the Reproductive Tract of Stallions 4. Surgical Correction of Abnormalities Affecting the Reproductive Organs of Stallions 5. Techniques for Artificial Insemination 6. Stallion Sexual Behavior Dysfunction 7. Clinical Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology of the Mare 8. Clinical Aspects of Seasonality in Mares 9. Clinical Examination of the Non-Pregnant Female Reproductive Tract 10. Control and Synchronization of the Estrous Cycle and Ovulation 11. Pregnancy Evaluation in the Mare 12. Retained Fetal Membranes 13. Management of Twin Pregnancy 14. Parturition and Dystocia 15. Abnormalities of Lactation 16. Immediate Care of the Postpartum Mare and Foal 17. Infectious Diseases of the Puerperal Period 18. Irregularities of the Estrus Cycle and Ovulation in Mares (Including Seasonal Transition) 19. Infertility Due to Non-inflammatory Abnormalities of the Tubular Reproductive Tract 20. Inflammation of the Tubular Reproductive Tract of the Mare 21. Bacterial Causes of Infertility and Abortion in the Mare 22. Equine Herpesvirus Infections 23. Equine Viral Arteritis 24. Bacterial Diseases in the Fetus and Placenta Associated with Fetal Loss in the Mare 25. Fungal Abortion 26. Evaluation and Management of High-Risk Pregnancy in the Mare 27. Induced Abortion 28. Surgical Correction of Abnormalities of the Female Reproductive Organs 29. Embryo Transfer and Newer Assisted Reproductive Techniques for Horses

Bovine Theriogenology

30. Clinical Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology of the Bull 31. Evaluation of Potential Breeding Soundness of the Bull 32. Diseases of the Reproductive System of the Bull 33. Surgical Correction of Abnormalities of the Reproductive Organs of Bulls and Preparation of Teaser Animals 34. Techniques for Artificial Insemination of Cattle with Frozen-Thawed Semen 35. Clinical Reproductive Physiology of the Cow 36. Reproductive Examination of the Non-Pregnant Cow 37. Estrus Detection 38. Progestogen-Based Estrus Synchronization for Beef Replacement Heifers and Cows 39. Synchronization of Ovulation Strategies in Dairy Cattle Using PGF2a and GnRH 40. Pregnanacy Diagnoses 41. Ultrasound Determination of Fetal Gender 42. Induced Abortion 43. Parturition and Dystocia 44. Principles of Colostrum Feeding 45. Postpartum Uterine Infections 46. Retained Placenta 47. Metabolic and Nutritional Diseases of the Puerperal Period 48. Ovarian Follicular Cysts 49. Infertility Due to Non-Inflammatory Abnormalities of the Tubular Reproductive Tract 50. Bacterial Causes of Bovine Infertility and Abortion 51. Viral Diseases of the Fetus 52. Protozoal Abortion in Cattle 53. Epizootic Bovine Abortion (Foothill Abortion) 54. Mycotic Bovine Abortion 55. Reproductive Toxicants 56. Dropsical Conditions Affecting Pregnancy 57. Effects of Environment on Bovine Reproduction 58. Effects of Nutrition on Reproduction in Dairy Cattle 59. Effects of Nutrition on Reproductive Performance of Beef Cattle 60. Heifer Development? Nutrition, Health, and Reproduction 61. Surgical Correction of Abnormalities of Genital Organs of Cows 62. Reproductive Health Programs for Dairy Herds: Analysis of Records for Assessment of Reproductive Performance 63. Reproductive Health Programs for Beef Herds: Analysis of Records for Assessment of Reproductive Performance 64. Assisted Reproductive Technology

Caprine Theriogenology

65. Clinical Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology of the Buck 66. Examination of the Reproductive Tract and Evaluation of Potential Breeding Soundness in the Buck 67. Infertility and Diseases of the Reproductive Organs of Bucks 68. Urogenital Surgery in Goats 69. Techniques for Artificial Insemination of Goats 70. Clinical Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology of Does 71. Clinical Examination of the Female Reproductive Tract 72. Manipulating the Estrous Cycle in a Doe 73. Pregnancy Diagnoses in Goats 74. Parturition and Dystocia in the Goat 75. Postpartum Care of the Doe and Kid 76. Puerperal Nutrition, Metabolic Disease and Reproduction 77. Periparturient Infections and Structural Abnormalities 78. Infectious Causes of Abortion 79. Noninfectious Prenatal Pregnancy Loss in the Doe 80. Noninfectious Infertility in the Doe 81. Inherited Sex Abnormalities in Goats 82. Induced Abortion and Parturition in the Goat 83. Reproductive Health Program 84. Reproductive Biotechnologies in the Goat

Ovine Theriogenology

85. Reproductive Physiology of the Ram 86. Breeding Soundness Evaluation and Surgical Sterilization of the Ram 87. Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer in Sheep 88. Clinical Reproductive Physiology of Ewes 89. Sheep Breeding Strategies 90. Pregnancy Diagnosis 91. Abortion in Sheep? Diagnosis and Control 92. Lambing Management and Neonatal Care 93. Diseases of the Periparturient Ewe 94. Reproductive Health Management Programs

Porcine Theriogenology

95. Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology of Boars 96. Infectious and Noninfectious Causes of Infertility in Boars 97. Reproductive Surgery in the Boar 98. Artificial Insemination in Swine; Boar Stud Management 99. Clinical Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology of Sows; Mating Management 100. Clinical Examination of Female Reproductive Organs 101. Induction of Estrus and Control of the Estrous Cycle in Swine 102. Diagnosis of Pregnancy 103. Infertility Associated with Abnormalities of the Estrous Cycle and the Ovaries 104. Parturition and Dystocia in Swine 105. Postpartum Care of the Sow and Neonates 106. Diseases of the Puerperal Period 107. Bacterial, Rickettsial, Protozoal, and Fungal Causes of Infertility and Abortion in Swine 108. Viral Causes of Infertility and Abortion 109. Noninfectious Causes of Infertility and Abortion 110. Influence of Environment and Housing on Swine Reproduction 111. Reproductive Health Programs for Swine Herds 112. Using Statistical Process Control to Investigate Reproductive Failure 113. Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Swine

Llama Theriogenology

114. South American Demographics and Herd Management Practices 115. Reproductive Management of Llamas and Alpacas 116. Reproductive Anatomy and Life Cycle of the Male and Female Llama and Alpaca 117. Breeding Soundness Examination of the Male Llama and Alpaca 118. Semen Collection and Artificial Insemination in Llamas 119. Ovarian Function in Llamas and Alpacas 120. Breeding Soundness and Subfertility in Female Llamas and Alpacas 121. Ovarian Synchronization and Induction of Ovulation in Llamas and Alpacas 122. Pregnancy Diagnosis in Llamas and Alpacas 123. Eutocia, Dystocia and Post-partum Care of the Dam and Neonate 124. Embryo Technologies in South American Camelids 125. Surgery of the Reproductive Tract in Lamoids

Specialized Livestock Theriogenology

126. Reproductive Cycles in Female Cervids 127. Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology of Male Wapiti and Red Deer 128. Reproductive Behavior of Red Deer and Wapiti 129. Reproductive Management of Farmed Red Deer and Wapiti 130. Reproductive Management of Fallow Deer 131. Reproductive Management of White-tailed Deer 132. Reindeer Reproductive Management 133. Reproductive Management of Axis Deer 134. Antlers and Reproduction 135. Cervid Semen Collection and Freezing 136. Estrous Synchronization and Artificial Insemination in Domesticated Cervids 137. Application of Embryo Biotechnologies in Farmed Cervids 138. Reproductive Patterns in Female Bison 139. Reproductive Management of Bison 140. Pregnancy Determination and Fetal Aging of Farmed Red Deer, Wapiti and Bison 141. Diseases of Reproduction – Brucellosis 142. Other Reproductive Disease of Deer and Bison

Ethics, Law and the Veterinary Nurse by Sophie Pullen, and Carol Gray Softcover - 178 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# EL-VET9 $ 75.55 BUY Published:  2006   ISBN:  9780750688444

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It is the first book that addresses ethics and law specifically from a veterinary nursing perspective. The authors have used their expert knowledge in these areas together with their teaching experience to create a book that will be useful for veterinary nursing students, especially those at Certificate, Diploma and Degree level, and will make interesting reading for the qualified veterinary nurse.

Contents:
1. Veterinary Nursing: The Road to Professionalism
2. Introduction to Ethical Principles
3. Introduction to the Legal System
4. Negligence and Whistle-Blowing
5. Regulation and Representation
6. The History of Animal Welfare
7. Religious Ethics
8. Consent to Treatment in Veterinary Practice
9. The Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966
10. Animal Research Ethics and Law
11. Research on People: Ethical Considerations
12. A Round-Up of ?Other? Legislation
13. Ethical thinking: The Way Forward?

Appendices
1. Scenarios
2. Schedule Three amendment to Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966
3. The RCVS code of conduct for veterinary nurses

Index

This new book is suitable for the whole veterinary team, for whom animals presenting with behavioural problems can be a daily recurring problem. It offers practical advice on the best approach to control and treat the animal, as well as giving guidance to the veterinary nurse on how to advise owners on various aspects of pet behaviour problems. A well-known specialist in the field of small animal behaviour therapy, Sarah Heath here presents practical advice on immediate, effective methods for dealing with problem animals. Aimed specifically at the practice situation, the strength of this book lies in its clear, straightforward approach. The focus is on non-invasive measures, such as behavioural counselling and retraining, rather than the use of drugs or more controversial techniques.

Table of Contents: Part one: Practice tips: Providing a practical behavior service Running puppy classes and kitten information evenings Part two: Basic tools in behavioral medicine: An overview of canine social behavior and communication An overview of feline social behaviour and communication Learning theory made simple The role of pharmacology in behavioral medicine Part three: Canine behavioral problems: Aggression Fears, phobias and anxieties Elimination problems Stereotypes Training issues Geriatric behavior issues Misc. behavior problems Part four: Feline behavioural problems: Aggression Fears, phobias and anxieties Elimination problems Grooming problems Bonding problems Pica Geriatric behavior issues Misc. behavior problems Appendices 1. CABTSG Referral form 2. Sample behavior questionnaire 3. Sample handouts for clients 4. Further reading 5. Useful addresses Index