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Exotic Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine

Author : Jennifer E. Graham
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119149231
Total Pages : 996 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (191 download)

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Book Synopsis Exotic Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine by : Jennifer E. Graham

Download or read book Exotic Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine written by Jennifer E. Graham and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 996 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exotic Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine delivers the most relevant and current information required by general veterinary practitioners and veterinary specialists in treating emergent and critical exotic patients. Covering the management of common emergency presentations in exotic companion mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians, each section discusses triage and stabilization, diagnostics, nutrition and fluid therapy, analgesia, anesthesia, monitoring, CPR, and euthanasia. The book includes quick reference tables, species-specific drug formularies, and illustrations of exotic animal emergency procedures and techniques. The information contained within is based on an extensive review of the most current literature and the combined knowledge and expertise of international leaders in the field of exotic animal medicine and surgery. A one-stop resource like no other, Exotic Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine makes it easy to find the information needed to effectively treat urgent and life-threatening conditions in pet exotic animals. The book covers a wide range of species, encompassing: Exotic companion mammals, including ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, hedgehogs, and sugar gliders Birds, including psittacines, passerines, doves and pigeons, as well as backyard poultry and waterfowl Reptiles, including turtles and tortoises, snakes and lizards Amphibians Equally useful for general practitioners, specialists in emergency and critical care and exotic animal medicine, veterinary students, and trainees, Exotic Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine is an essential resource for the emergent and critical care of exotic animals.

Emergency and Critical Care, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice, E-Book

Author : Margaret Fordham
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323444873
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (234 download)

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Book Synopsis Emergency and Critical Care, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice, E-Book by : Margaret Fordham

Download or read book Emergency and Critical Care, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice, E-Book written by Margaret Fordham and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-05-27 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice focuses on Emergency and Critical Care. Articles include:. Basic Shock Physiology and Critical Care;Common Emergencies in Pet Birds; Emergency and Critical Care in Pet Birds; Common Emergencies of Small Mammals; Critical Care, Analgesia and Anesthesia of Small Mammals; Toxicologic Emergencies in Exotics; Common Wildlife Emergencies; Arachnid and Insect Emergency Care, Rabbit Physiology and Treatment for Shock? and more!

Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician

Author : Bonnie Ballard
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118924215
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (189 download)

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Book Synopsis Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician by : Bonnie Ballard

Download or read book Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician written by Bonnie Ballard and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-08-02 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its third edition, and for the first time in full-color, Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician is a comprehensive yet clear introduction to exotic animal practice for technicians in the classroom and clinic setting alike. With an emphasis on the exotic species most likely to present to a veterinary practice, coverage includes avian, reptiles, amphibians, fish, small mammals, and wildlife. Now in full color Features anatomy, restraint, common diseases to radiology, surgical assisting, and parasitology New chapter on fish medicine Companion website offering review questions and images from the text in PowerPoint

Surgery of Exotic Animals

Author : R. Avery Bennett
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119139589
Total Pages : 484 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book Surgery of Exotic Animals written by R. Avery Bennett and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-02-23 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to provide veterinarians with in-depth guidance on exotic animal surgical principles and techniques As the popularity of exotic animals continues to grow, it is becoming increasingly important for veterinarians to be knowledgeable and skilled in common surgical procedures for a wide range of exotic species. Written for practitioners and board-certified surgeons with a working knowledge of domestic animal surgery, Surgery of Exotic Animals is the first clinical manual to provide comprehensive guidance on surgical principles and common procedures in exotic pets, zoo animals, and wildlife. Edited by internationally recognized leaders in exotic animal surgery and zoological medicine, this much-needed volume covers invertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and both terrestrial and marine mammals. Contributions from a team of surgery and zoo specialists offer detailed descriptions of common surgeries and provide a wealth of color images demonstrating how each procedure is performed—including regional anatomy and surgical approaches. An invaluable one-stop source of authoritative surgical information on exotic species, this book: Provides illustrated guidance on surgical principles and common surgeries performed in exotic species Describes general principles, instrumentation, equipment, suture materials, and magnification surgery Covers a wide range of procedures such as small and large mammal dental surgery, avian soft tissue surgery, reptile orthopedic surgery, and primate surgery Includes chapters on surgical oncology, megavertebrate laparoscopy, and minimally invasive surgery techniques Surgery of Exotic Animals is an indispensable clinical guide and reference for all private veterinary practitioners; exotic, zoo, and wildlife veterinarians; laboratory animal veterinarians; veterinary students; and veterinary technicians.

Veterinary Technician's Manual for Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care

Author : Christopher L. Norkus
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119179114
Total Pages : 632 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (191 download)

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Book Synopsis Veterinary Technician's Manual for Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care by : Christopher L. Norkus

Download or read book Veterinary Technician's Manual for Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care written by Christopher L. Norkus and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-08-24 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Veterinary Technician's Manual for Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care, Second Edition provides an in-depth and cutting-edge, yet easy-to-navigate, reference on emergency and critical care for veterinary paraprofessionals of all skill levels. Provides a comprehensive reference on emergency and critical care medicine for veterinary technicians of all skill levels, and veterinary assistants. Veterinary Technician's Manual for Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care, Second Edition provides an in-depth and cutting-edge, yet easy-to-navigate, reference on emergency and critical care for veterinary paraprofessionals of all skill levels. Written by leading veterinary technician specialists (VTS) in emergency and critical care Completely revised and substantially updated, with new emphases on anatomy, physiology, nursing skills, and evidence based medicine Features five new chapters covering mechanical ventilation, pain management, renal replacement therapy, nursing skills and procedures, and life as an emergency veterinary technician, including topics such as salary, compassion fatigue, and scheduling Includes access to a companion website with chapter review questions and the images from the book for download in PowerPoint

Emergency Procedures for the Small Animal Veterinarian E-Book

Author : Signe J. Plunkett
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0702054305
Total Pages : 901 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (2 download)

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Book Synopsis Emergency Procedures for the Small Animal Veterinarian E-Book by : Signe J. Plunkett

Download or read book Emergency Procedures for the Small Animal Veterinarian E-Book written by Signe J. Plunkett and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 901 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of the hugely successful Emergency Procedures for the Small Animal Veterinarian gives you all the information you need to form a diagnosis quick and accurately, establish a prognosis and recommend treatment for a patient suffering and illness, injury or toxic event. Easy-to-read bullet-point text gives quick access to the most essential information needed to treat emergency cases quickly and efficiently. Loads of practical appendices of commonly used drugs and supplements, drugs in special circumstances (e.g. safe drugs in pregnancy, drugs to avoid in renal failure, etc.), clinical chemistry and laboratory data, conversion tables, and many more, are included for easy reference to essential data. With step-by-step coverage of cardiopulmonary emergencies, trauma gastrointestinal emergencies, toxicological events, a greatly expanded chapter on exotic pets, and much more, Emergency Procedures for the Small Animal Veterinarian gives you the facts you need to help you save more lives faster! All you need to know to manage every small animal emergency case you will encounter Many excellent and practical appendices of drugs, poisons, lab data, haematology Takes the diagnosis-prognosis-treatment approach to every emergency situation Easy-to-access format, with concise text and lots of lists Divided into organ systems, making it easy to locate information in a hurry Handy information on what to tell the owner in emergency injury situations Expanded chapter on Emergencies in Exotic Species Text updated throughout Information on drugs is updated New cover design to make the new edition stand out Flexicover to protect the book against heavy usage - this is not a book that will remain on the shelves

Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Pets

Author : Simon J. Girling
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470680520
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (76 download)

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Book Synopsis Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Pets by : Simon J. Girling

Download or read book Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Pets written by Simon J. Girling and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From budgies and cockatiels to chipmunks and chinchillas, ourinterest in exotic pets has rocketed in recent years. With thehouse rabbit being the UK's third most commonly kept pet after thecat and dog, and sales in small mammals, reptiles and birdscontinuing to grow, exotic pets have now become a specialist areaof veterinary practice in their own right. Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Pets is the first book toaddress the need for a definitive reference book devoted entirelyto the principles and applications of nursing exotic species.Developed from a City and Guild's course, it not only covershusbandry, nutrition and handling, but also explores anatomy andchemical restraint, and provides an overview of diseases andtreatments.

Diagnostic Imaging of Exotic Pets

Author : Maria-Elisabeth Krautwald-Junghanns
Publisher : Schlütersche
ISBN 13 : 3842682522
Total Pages : 469 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (426 download)

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Book Synopsis Diagnostic Imaging of Exotic Pets by : Maria-Elisabeth Krautwald-Junghanns

Download or read book Diagnostic Imaging of Exotic Pets written by Maria-Elisabeth Krautwald-Junghanns and published by Schlütersche. This book was released on 2010-12-06 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jetzt auch in englischer Sprache! Dieser Atlas ist eine bislang einmalige Zusammenstellung aller bildgebenden Verfahren für die drei großen „Heimtierklassen" Vögel, Kleinsäuger und Reptilien. Separate Sektionen des Buches behandeln die drei Tierklassen, was ein schnelles und spezifisches Nachschlagen von Informationen und Bildreferenzen ermöglicht. Jede Sektion beginnt mit der anatomischen Darstellung der Körperregionen in den einzelnen Diagnostikverfahren. In einem zweiten Teil werden die häufigsten pathologischen Befunde nach den Organsystemen dargestellt und im Vergleich besprochen. Die vergleichende Darstellung ermöglicht die schnelle und richtige Diagnose mit dem adäquaten Diagnostikverfahren. Alle Röntgen-, Ultraschall-, CT- und MRT-Bilder sind eindeutig beschriftet. Mit rund 1500 Abbildungen ist dieser Atlas ein konkurrenzloses diagnostisches Archiv für die Heimtierpraxis.

Behavior of Exotic Pets

Author : Valarie V. Tynes
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118710398
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (187 download)

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Download or read book Behavior of Exotic Pets written by Valarie V. Tynes and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-05-31 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behavior of Exotic Pets is the first book on the subject tobe written by behavioral experts, all with a wealth of practicalexperience. Divided into species-specific chapters, the bookexplains the normal behavior for each group of animals, includingreproduction, parenting, communication and social behavior. Thebook also addresses animals’ environmental needs based ontheir behavior to enable owners to provide better husbandry andavoid potential problems. Descriptions of common behavioralproblems are included, with practical recommendations for theirtreatment or management. This text is essential for any veterinary professional who wouldlike to improve their knowledge of exotic animal behavior. It alsoserves as a valuable reference for animal behaviorists, exoticanimal veterinarians, veterinary students, and anyone caring forthese animals in captivity. Key features: The first and only book on exotic pet behavior written bybehaviorists Covers a wide range of exotic pet species Discusses methods for treating and managing common behavioralproblems Offers practical advice on topics such as housing and handlingof animals Includes separate chapters on learning, welfare, and behavioralpharmacology

Ophthalmology of Exotic Pets

Author : David L. Williams
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444330411
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (443 download)

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Download or read book Ophthalmology of Exotic Pets written by David L. Williams and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-30 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This quick reference handbook covers the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease in a range of exotic companion animal species, including rabbits, rodents, reptiles, birds, amphibians and fish. It clarifies when extrapolation from cat or dog eyes is appropriate, or when new information is needed to ensure that diagnoses and treatments are appropriate for the particular species. Writing in an accessible and down to earth style, the author brings a wealth of personal experience to this specialised subject area. The book contains many ophthalmic photographs of both anatomy in normal eyes and pathology in abnormal cases. It also includes a separate chapter on the common ophthalmic features of exotic pets, discussing what can be learnt from cross-species comparison and another chapter giving a brief history of comparative ophthalmology. Ophthalmology of Exotic Pets is an invaluable aid for veterinary practitioners and students with an interest in exotic pet species, as well as for veterinary ophthalmologists. KEY FEATURES Covers lagomorphs, rodents, reptiles, birds, amphibians and fish Offers clear guidance for species-specific treatment Facilitates extrapolations from the cat or dog to the exotic eye Written in a concise quick reference format Highly illustrated with colour photographs

Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery- E-Book

Author : Stephen J. Divers
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323482481
Total Pages : 1537 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (234 download)

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Download or read book Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery- E-Book written by Stephen J. Divers and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-11-30 with total page 1537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known as "the bible" of herpetological medicine and surgery, Mader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Edition edited by Stephen Divers and Scott Stahl provides a complete veterinary reference for reptiles and amphibians, including specific sections on practice management and development; taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, behavior, stress and welfare; captive husbandry and management including nutrition, heating and lighting; infectious diseases and laboratory sciences; clinical techniques and procedures; sedation, anesthesia and analgesia; diagnostic imaging; endoscopy; medicine; surgery; therapy; differential diagnoses by clinical signs; specific disease/condition summaries; population health and public health; and legal topics. Well-organized and concise, this new edition covers just about everything related to reptiles and amphibians by utilizing an international array of contributing authors that were selected based on their recognized specialization and expertise, bringing a truly global perspective to this essential text!

Exotic Animal Formulary

Author : James Wyman Carpenter
Publisher : Saunders
ISBN 13 : 9780721601809
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Exotic Animal Formulary written by James Wyman Carpenter and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to be a concise, quick reference for veterinarians and anyone working with exotic animals, this portable formulary addresses common questions and medical situations encountered in clinical practice. Coverage of all drugs -- including antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiparasitic agents -- provides appropriate dosage information and comments for all exotic species. This resource features extensive coverage of birds, as well as recommendations on therapies and diets in the appendices. Covers all exotic species in a quick-reference format. User-friendly layout is formatted in columns with the agent, dosage, and comments easy to locate on the page. Features an extensive section on birds, the most common of exotic pets. Detailed appendices include classification of select antimicrobials used in exotic animal medicine, therapies commonly used in exotic animals, and selected laboratories conducting avian and reptile diagnostic procedures Many new drugs have been added. All drug dosages have been re-checked to ensure accuracy. Twelve excellent contributing authors have joined this edition.

Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine

Author : Rebecca Kirby
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1482225948
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (822 download)

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Download or read book Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine written by Rebecca Kirby and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-02-05 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managing emergency and critical care situations is a daily challenge for veterinary practitioners caring for small animals. The appropriate treatment must be undertaken as quickly as possible and the most life-threatening problem tackled first. This second edition of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine provides more than 200 new rando

Sedation and Anesthesia of Zoological Companion Animals, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice, E-Book

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Author : João Brandão
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323896774
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (238 download)

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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.

Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care for Veterinary Technicians

Author : Andrea M. Battaglia
Publisher : Saunders
ISBN 13 : 9781416028048
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (28 download)

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Book Synopsis Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care for Veterinary Technicians by : Andrea M. Battaglia

Download or read book Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care for Veterinary Technicians written by Andrea M. Battaglia and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2007 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book in the field written expressly for veterinary technicians by leaders in the field, Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care, 2nd Edition is efficiently organized for quick access to dozens of common, life-saving protocols and procedures. Section I includes chapters on assessment, equipment, and therapies and techniques. Every procedure is thoroughly illustrated and described in step-by-step detail with important drug information. Section II addresses specific systemic problems such as hematologic, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal emergencies; shock; and trauma. Total team management of the critical patient is emphasized throughout. Logically organized by physiologic sign to help busy practitioners prioritize interventions Helpful equipment lists are provided at the beginning of most chapters. Technician Tips highlight specific procedures using diagrams, photos, and detailed instructions. New chapters cover isolation of the critically ill, infectious patient; client communication including triage, both in the waiting room and on the phone; and restraint techniques, sampling techniques, and common emergencies related to birds and exotics. Expanded Pain Management, Respiratory Emergencies, and Urologic Emergencies chapters include practical information on a wide variety of presenting problems. Expanded coverage of basic lab equipment, fluid therapy, and oxygen therapy provides the most current information.

Textbook of Small Animal Emergency Medicine

Author : Kenneth J. Drobatz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119028957
Total Pages : 1520 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Textbook of Small Animal Emergency Medicine written by Kenneth J. Drobatz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-10-11 with total page 1520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Textbook of Small Animal Emergency Medicine offers an in-depth understanding of emergency disease processes and the underlying rationale for the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prognosis for these conditions in small animals. A comprehensive reference on a major topic in veterinary medicine The only book in this discipline to cover the pathophysiology of disease in depth Edited by four respected experts in veterinary emergency medicine A core text for those studying for specialty examinations Includes access to a website with video clips, additional figures, and the figures from the book in PowerPoint Textbook of Small Animal Emergency Medicine offers an in-depth understanding of emergency disease processes and the underlying rationale for the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prognosis for these conditions in small animals.

Manual of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine

Author : Douglass K. Macintire
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118351134
Total Pages : 872 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (183 download)

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Download or read book Manual of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine written by Douglass K. Macintire and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-05-31 with total page 872 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manual of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Second Edition presents essential information on common emergencies in small animals using a concise, practical outline format. Offering a thorough update to this classic reference, the new edition provides new chapters on orthopedic injuries and wound management, significant revisions to the treatment protocols, and expanded toxicology information, as well as new references and drug information. The book retains its logical division into two parts, the first covering initial stabilization and the second offering a systems approach to specific conditions. As in the previous edition, chapters are extensively indexed and cross-referenced to facilitate ease of use in emergency situations. With many formulas, tables, drug dosages, and illustrations, Manual of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine is an indispensable, convenient resource for busy emergency clinicians, whether they are new graduates or seasoned professionals.