Overview

Saunders Solutions in Veterinary Practice consists of a series of practical handbooks on selected medical topics on specific veterinary problems. Case-based, this series is aimed at the small animal veterinary practitioner who has qualified less than 10 years and needs quick access to information and wants to increase his/her confidence on handling that range of cases that cover the spectrum that lies between the simple routine first opinion case and the referral. Saunders Solutions in Veterinary Practice provides additional knowledge that leads to improved skills and practice for veterinary practitioners. Not only practitioners, but also veterinary students nearing the end of their course will find this series very useful to brush up their knowledge in a particular area. The volumes are also written with the veterinary nurse in mind with a particular interest in a specific topic, using 'Nurse Boxes' in the text to guide them to the specific information they need. . new approach: clinical cases offering examination, treatment options, clinical tips relevant for the general small animal veterinary practitioner - all case descriptions based on common template . offers synoptic, easy accessible and essential information . provides essential information on selected topics . authorship ensures accuracy of information . relevant to all general practitioners . written to increase the skill and practice the general veterinary practitioner . intend to meet CPD-need, but focus on: differential diagnosis and practical case handling . offers self-assessment features at the end of every chapter making it relevant for veterinary students as well . broad readership: practitioners and students indicated in the text by ' Notes for Vets'; nurses indicated in the text by 'Notes for Nurses' and pet owners indicated in the text by ' Notes for Pet Owners' . handy format with flexi cover . species covered to be limited to cats, dogs and rabbits . full colour throughout

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Author:   Lesa Longley (Recognised Specialist in Zoo & Wildlife Medicine, College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine, University of Edinburgh, UK) ,  Fred Nind
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   W B Saunders Co Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.630kg
ISBN:  

9780702029851

ISBN 10:   0702029858
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   21 September 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Preface Acknowledgements 1 The exotic pet consultation Section 1 Mammals 2 Introduction: Mammals 3 Post-spay complications in a rabbit 4 Spinal fracture in a rabbit 5 Ferret with abdominal mass 6 Urolithiasis in a chinchilla 7 Chelitis in a guinea pig 8 Skin neoplasia in a hamster Section 2 Birds 9 Introduction: Birds 10 Regurgitation in a cockatoo 11 Harris' hawk with bumblefoot 12 Tibiotarsal fracture in a dove 13 Feather plucking in a parrot 14 Stomatitis in a Harris' hawk Section 3 Reptiles 15 Introduction: Reptiles 16 Gastrointestinal foreign body in a tortoise 17 Bearded dragon with hepatic disease 18 Osteomyelitis in a Hermann's tortoise 19 Dystocia in a snake 20 Dysecdysis in a leopard gecko 21 Aural abscesses in a map turtle 22 Hypocalcaemia in a green iguana Section 4 Amphibians 23 Introduction: Amphibians 24 Trauma in an amphibian Section 5 Fish 25 Introduction: Fish 26 Enucleation of an eye in a goldfish MCQs MCQs - Answers Appendix 1 Critical care Appendix 2 Zoonoses Appendix 3 Suppliers Index

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