Veterinaria

Utilizzando descrizioni dettagliate e più di 300 disegni anatomici a colori, di alta qualità, questa guida consente l'esecuzione di dissezioni precise del cane e contemporaneamente sviluppa la comprensione delle caratteristiche specifiche del cane e della struttura di base dei mammiferi. Questa guida rafforza le informazioni insegnate in ogni corso di dissezione dei primi anni. Questa edizione è stata arricchita di nuove funzionalità, comprendenti ulteriori immagini di sezioni trasversali del cervello, nuove immagini digitali ad alta definizione ed indicazioni, aggiornate sia del testo che delle figure. I capitoli riguardanti le parti del corpo offrono una guida autonoma alla dissezione e seguono l'ordine della dissezione comunemente insegnato presso le Scuole di Veterinaria. Le istruzioni chiare e facili da seguire guidano nell'esecuzione corretta di una varietà di tecniche di dissezione. Le radiografie, le scansioni CT e le immagini MRI consentono di visualizzare le caratteristiche anatomiche interne che possono essere rivelate solo attraverso questi metodi diagnostici. Un elenco completo di tabelle e figure consente di individuare facilmente immagini e informazioni chiave con un colpo d'occhio. Questa nuova edizione offre tutte le informazioni necessarie per ottenere una solida base nella dissezione canina.

I capitoli di anatomia funzionale di questa quinta edizione includono nuovi capitoli su occhi, addome, riproduzione femminile, ecografia e in particolare ortopedia. Completamente illustrato con diagrammi a colori, tra cui schemi unici tridimensionali di anatomia visti in sezione trasversale, accompagnati da radiografie e ecografie. Comprende l'anatomia topografica e di superficie. Appendici corredate da tabelle di anatomia funzionale e relazionale.

Tumors in Domestic Animals, Fifth Edition is a fully revised new edition of the most comprehensive and authoritative reference on veterinary tumor pathology in common domestic animals, now in full color throughout with the most current advances in research and diagnostics. * Now in full color with hundreds of exquisite new images showing diagnostic features, pathogenesis, and techniques * Adds new sections on relevant clinical pathology and oncology * Updated throughout to include the very latest advances in research and diagnostics * Takes a logical, user-friendly system approach * Written by leading experts on animal tumor pathology

The provision of care for wildlife casualties remains an important responsibility of veterinary surgeons, limited not only to emergency care but also encompassing the rehabilitation and release of the casualty and the wider impact on the environment. The second edition of the BSAVA Manual of Wildlife Casualties provides critical information for all stages from the initial decision to intervene to monitoring of released casualties. Fully updated, the initial chapters have also been expanded to include new chapters on: capture, handling and transportation; triage and decision-making; first aid and emergency care; wildlife anaesthesia; management in captivity; care and hand-rearing of young animals; and investigation of wildlife crime. The second half of the Manual returns to a species- and group-specific format, covering wild mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles encountered in the UK. Each chapter gives details on: ecology and biology; anatomy and physiology; capture, handling and transportation; examination and clinical assessment for rehabilitation; first aid and short-term hospitalization; anaesthesia and analgesia; specific conditions; therapeutics; management in captivity; rearing of neonates and juveniles; release; and legal aspects. Specialist organizations and useful contacts are also provided at the end of chapters and in a comprehensive appendix.

Acid-Base and Electrolyte Handbook for Veterinary Technicians provides an easy to understand yet comprehensive approach to acid-base and electrolyte balance. * Covers the physiology of fluids and their effect on acid-base and electrolyte balance * Offers detailed information on managing acid-base and electrolyte derangements in disease * Includes access to a companion website with case studies and multiple choice questions

Il gatto è l'animale domestico più diffuso al mondo

Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases of the Dog and Cat is the ultimate reference for veterinarians and other professionals trying to diagnose and treat both common and less frequently diagnosed diseases and conditions of the ear, nose and throat. The book is divided into four sections: The Ear, The Nose, The Throat and Surgery of the Ear, Nose and Throat. Each of the first three sections begins by discussing anatomy and physiology and then reviews a wide variety of diagnostic procedures including video-endoscopic examination of the external ear canal, nose and throat, radiography and advanced imaging, and histopathological examination of biopsy samples. Chapters in each of the three sections then provide a detailed and extensive review of the diseases of the pinna, external ear canal, middle ear and inner ear - nasal planum, nasal cavities and sinuses and nasopharynx - pharynx and larynx. The final section opens with a chapter on perioperative management with subsequent chapters that cover surgery of the ear, nose and throat. Extensively referenced, and including more than 750 color illustrations to assist in diagnosis and treatment, the book is an invaluable resource for both veterinarians in training and in practice for the accurate diagnosis and management of diseases of the ear, nose and throat.

Nel corso della sua vita, Roberto Marchesini ha avuto a che fare con centinaia di cani, dalle razze e i caratteri più disparat

Grasp complex concepts and develop fundamental knowledge in the rapidly changing field of veterinary pharmacology with Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Veterinary Technicians, 4th Edition. This accessible, comprehensive text explains how drugs work so you can confidently communicate with clients about current drug therapies. Featuring up-to-date drug information and a new full-color design with added illustrations, tables, and boxes, this thorough resource covers drug uses, abuses, calculation errors, and mistakes. Covers complex principles of pharmacology in a manner appropriate for both veterinary technicians and students. Provides strong introductory content on safety, terminology, pharmacy procedures, drug handling (including the latest OSHA requirements), dosage calculations, and pharmacokinetics. Emphasizes the reasons behind drug properties, actions, and effects ― not just lists of facts. Valuable clinical applications are interspersed throughout every chapter, and concepts are linked to real-life situations to help reinforce learning. Critical thinking and review questions at the end of every chapter help you test comprehension. UPDATED and NEW! The most up-to-date information on all drug categories and new content on several drugs. NEW! Full-color format with photos and line drawings helps visual learners understand concepts and enhances images’ educational value. NEW! Myths and Misconceptions, Ask Dr. Bill, and You Need to Know boxes break up the narrative and spotlight interesting concepts to make information easier to understand. NEW! Evolve site with instructor resources, including PowerPoint presentations, test bank questions and answers, an image collection, the answer keys to each chapter’s self-assessment questions, and drug calculation practice exercises. NEW! Vet Tech Threads design includes key terms, chapter outlines, and learning objectives, as well as other pedagogical features, to help you grasp key content and navigate through the chapters.

Multimodal Management of Canine Osteoarthritis, Second Edition takes an evidence-based approach to the canine patient with osteoarthritis, pursuing the objective of the best available medicine by a variety of means: multiple drugs, agents, adjuncts and delivery methods. Appreciating that surgical intervention may initially be required, particularly for stabilizing a joint, the major focus in this work is the conservative management of osteoarthritis. A clear and visual approach is taken with the overlapping of two three-pointed triangles of management: medical and non-medical. The completely updated new edition offers a major new chapter on Regenerative Medicine in collaboration with Drs Sherman Canapp and Brittany Jean Carr. It is recommended for any small animal veterinary practitioner, as well as researchers and students of the RCVS CertAVP.

Ferrets are becoming increasingly popular as pets, rivalling rabbits as the third most favoured domestic pet after dogs and cats. Ferret Medicine and Surgery discusses the veterinary aspects of this incredible little creature. The book covers ferret medicine and common surgeries, providing a comprehensive reference for the veterinary practitioner. Each chapter of disorders is designed to be inclusive and includes cross references to other chapters throughout as well as some highlights of anatomy and physiology as a review. The format allows easy access to information providing answers to problems that arise in practice. Thoroughly illustrated with high-quality photographs and line drawings, the book is designed to provide quick, concise information of immediate use to the practitioner.

Nato dall'esperienza maturata con 38 gatti (i primi 18 sono qui presentati), uno diverso dall'altro, questo libro è in realtà

This new edition of the bestselling Clinical Signs in Small Animal Medicine presents 800 all new color photographs of the highest quality, with detailed captions that focus on key pointers to diagnosis and treatment. The book is organised into chapters by body system, each beginning with a list of 'Clinical Pearls'. These amusing and accurate key points will be invaluable when considering conditions or highlighting common concerns. Within each chapter, the superb photographs of real cases are annotated with brief, key information that provides a succinct and useful reminder of lessons learned.