Book Description
Updated and expanded, the new 6th edition of this popular text remains the only encyclopedic resource for veterinary internal medical problems! This internationally acclaimed "gold standard" offers unparalleled coverage of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting dogs and cats. Focusing on the clinical manifestations of disease and approaching disease in terms of the organ system involved, this comprehensive resource presents the latest information on specialties ranging from oncology, immunology, and reproductive problems, to skeletal and joint disorders, gastroenterology, and more. This new edition also includes a companion CD-ROM with references and weblinks. ... Read more

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Super fast shipping
I got this heavy 2 volume set within 2 days of ordering.Great seller!

Allwe need in the clinic
This is the perfect book for vets and veterinary students. They are very actualized and give explanations about the diseases and diagnosis in detail.

Must have for a good complete verterinarian
If you can only have one Internal Medicine book in your library this is it.Very little not found in this book...Authors have made a great effort to be complete and it is well edited.All other Internal Medicine books are superficial, but if you want to know the theory, current treatment/diagnosis, and current research possibilities buy this...it is great!

Professional standard
Used in most veterinary schools in the world. Translated into 5 languages and generally considered the most complete general veterinary internal medicine textbook. First section is very easy to read approach to clinical medicine.

A little review from PERU
The book its a good review about the most common diseases found in dogs and cats. Its well writen and have enough tables and flow charts to sumarize the most important diferential diagnoses, drug doses, etc. ... Read more

Book Description
Small Animal Medicine and Surgery includes 1,625 questions, including 300 new questions, on anesthesiology, cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, hematology, medical diseases, nephrology/urology, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, preventive medicine, surgical diseases, and theriogenology. ... Read more

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easy way to review casually
I am using these books now, when I am in the early stages of studying and not really up to regimented hard core studying. I just like to casually look at questions and see if I can answer them, and this is great for that
I have heard these questions are harder than the ones on the real test, I am hoping its true

Good Practice
These books are helpful and a good way to study for boards. Many people do not know how to approach board review - with these books you can set yourself a goal of 50 or 100 questions per day. Answers includeexplanations so you're not forced to look up wrong answers and try todetermine where got confused. Plus, the actual board exam questions areactually easier than these. A good tune-up! ... Read more

Book Description
This handy reference provides users with an understanding of complementary and alternative treatment options for more than 130 common disease states. A practical manual, it describes a variety of possible approaches to small animal disorders. Concentrating on nutrition, herbs, traditional Chinese medicines, and physical therapies, the authors present both tradition- and evidence-based therapies for disorders not always responsive to conventional therapies. Each monograph-style discussion of natural therapies for disorders common to specific body systems presents therapeutic rationales with the goals of treatment, alternative therapies with conventional bases, paradigmatic options, and authors' suggestions from which they've experienced success. Key references are also included at the conclusion of each chapter. ... Read more

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good so far
I honestly have not read much of it yet. I am only going through the intro, but I am finding it interesting. The only thing that has put me off so far is that they put in new chinese terms without defining them. I guess it is not important to know what they all mean, but I feel weird not knowing. It talks about upper, middle and lower burners and then talks about upper, middle and lower jiao. And I am guessing jiao means burner, but I would feel better if they stated that.

Good Starter Text
Alternative Veterinary medicine is a field to which I have not had much exposure.This book covers many topics in a survey manner with just enough detail.I would reccomend it as a starter text.

Manual is manual and as such it serves as a fast guide of consultation.
All that that acts in the area of veterinary natural medicine needs a fast guide of consultation, of the type Five Minutes.
This manual serves very well for a first consultation and to guide the first treatment mainly by the use of Chinese and western herbs, diet, acupuncture and other therapies.
Therefore, it is an indispensable book to every veterinary naturopata.
And the index is of easy consultation and very complete, still containing the appendixes, very useful and practical.
I recommend a lot of this book.

Good job
This is a wonderful text on complementary medical therapies for pets. A superb introduction to herbal medicine and understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine. I highly recommend it and as a fellow holistic veterinarian and author (8 Weeks to a Healthy Dog, The Allergy Solution for Dogs, and the award-winning The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats,) I found the information quite useful.

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Book Description
The new 10th edition of this well-respected reference includes thoroughly revised and reviewed information with content on new diseases for the most up-to-date information on diseases effecting sheep, pigs, goats, horses, and cattle. Divided into two sections, General Medicine and Special Medicine, the book covers topics ranging from the clinical examination and manifestation of disease in organ systems to specific diseases of the large animal species. ... Read more

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The most comprehensive and reliable source of information on all aspects of animal healthcare is now in its ninth edition. With updated coverage and a new look, this landmark 50th Anniversary Edition of the classic reference for veterinary students and practitioners worldwide continues its legacy of top-notch veterinary instruction. Expanded by 400 pages, this new edition includes additional information on new and emerging animal diseases, broadened chapters on emergency and critical care, expanded coverage of exotic and laboratory animals, important coverage of animal-to-human disease transmission, plus many other added and revised chapters.

Available from Wiley only in the US, Caribbean, and Latin America. ... Read more

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Excellent Reference
Excellent Specifics on hundreds of topics, the best reference book a vet tech can have.

EXCELLENT Resource!
This is an excellent resource that has been around forever.I have the old much smaller red edition from the 80's and this one far surpasses it.It has a ton more info, I like the bigger book and the layout with the reference tabs.This is well worth the expense through Amazon which is the best price anywhere! If you have variety of animals or just multiple animals this is the book to own.

Perfect book
Book was brand new just as expected and in perfect condition. Sent very fast in the mail. Thanks!!!

Review - What a joke....
Review - What a joke....Amazon ask for a review when 6 weeks after placing the order I am still awaiting delivery of the book...Amazon get smarter, look at your deilvery dates before expecting a review....

MERCK VETERINARY MANUAL
It can help you make a good dicision during you are making treatment to animals. ... Read more

Book Description
This easy-to-use text provides a systematic approach to learning medical terms and understanding the basics of veterinary medicine. Organized by terms used in each of the body systems, additional chapters also cover lab tests, procedures, and treatments.Several species-specific chapters are also included.This new edition offers greatly expanded art work.The additional images offer greater clarity for students and serve as review illustrations for other courses and in professional practice....The audio portion of the CD-ROM offers students the opportunity to both hear and see the term when learning basic terms used in the field of veterinary medicine. This is a must-have resource for anyone searching for a systematic approach to learning veterinary medical terminology. ... Read more

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vet term book
This is a pretty good book. There are a few things that could be explained a lettle better in layman terms for the beginner.If you haven't worked in the vet fieldprior to purchasing this book, it's going to be confusing and a little overwhelming in some areas.

Excellent book.
This textbook is not a regular medical terminology book per se where they divide each word into parts, but it is very much oriented to veterinary though.It begins with words particularly related to dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, parrots, mice, rats, turkeys, chickens, geese, ducks, pigs, horses, ponies, donkeys, mules, burro, sheep, goats, llamas, guinea pigs, cattle, etc.Then it takes the systems and introduces words for each organ.It goes into animal testing and diagnostic evaluation going into routes of administration, drug categories, surgical terms, surgical equipment, and needles, and sutures.The chapter on dogs and cats goes into breed-related terms, descriptive terms, and vaccinations.The equine species chapter tells the modes of movement, anatomy, physiology, and disease terms, markings, equipment, and management terms, types of horses, terms for unsoundness in horses.In the ruminant chapter industry terms are given as well as milk-related terms.In a similar manner swine, birds, and other species are dealt with.Also, there are excellent anatomy pictures of the birds.A lot of words in the book will be known by animals lovers already, but to have them all in one book is great.Then, of courses, there will be lots of new words, too.I just find it a great book.

Excellent terminology book
This is an excellent terminology book. The really great thing about it is the illustrations which clearly show some of the diseases and techniques.

Just a couple of nitpicky things though: The CD that came with the book has recordings of the words being spoken and nothing else, and the book doesn't include pronunciations with accent marks (The included breakdown of syllables could be pronounced multiple ways.) It would have been nice to have a more thorough CD (or no CD) and have better pronunciation material throughout the book instead.

Also, in an attempt to turn some of the related terms into a linear "story," the author obscured some of the definitions. It took me multiple readings of them in order to decipher which term went with which definition.

But like I said, that's just me being nitpicky. Overall, it's an excellent book. It will be in my collection long after I graduate!

Anatomy and Physiology Refresher Too
I purchased this book to use in a veterinary terminology class and I've found it's a great refresher on basic anatomy and physiology as well. The sections are broken up by system (i.e. urogenital, digestive, etc.) and really make a lot of sense. The diagrams are quite useful.

Great book for those in the Veterinary field!
I am very pleased with my purchase. The flash card feature on the disc, is great for remebering terms and meanings. Pictures in the text book are clear. Breaks down everything in easy understandable terms. ... Read more

Book Description
Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline, the most trusted and well-known quick-reference resource available to veterinarians, is available as a fully searchable CD. Providing timely, authoritative answers to every common and not-so-common question concerning canine and feline health, this CD gives you instant access to 825 specific disorders written by more than 350 top specialists and includes over 500 images.

The fourth edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect the most current research in small animal clinical care. New to this edition are 335 customizable Client Handouts available to download as editable text files for you to customize for your practice.

Whether you’re a student or a practicing veterinarian this bestselling reference CD will cut down on time spent navigating through other resources, allowing you to study, diagnose and treat more quickly. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (10)

The most used book on my shelf
Whenever I encounter a new disease, or need to refresh my memory about one I haven't seen lately, I reach for this book first.I find it to be concise, informative, and useful.While other medical texts make for good fireside or bedtime reading, this one cuts to the chase, and is useful in the midst of a busy veterinary schedule.
I use this book as my "nerd book", jotting notes in the margins when I learn something new about a disease from reading journals. Overall I am quite impressed at how up-to-date and complete the information is vis-a-vis JAVMA, the Compendium for Continuing Education, etc. I also appreciate that this book comes out in new additions often enough to keep up with the rapid changes in veterinary medicine.

must be on a vets library
very helpful in learning details about diseases and drugs we use.Easy to use the book and easy to understand.Thank you for the opportunity for me to receive this book to Turkey.

Great Resource
I got this book a couple of years ago on the advice of my mentor. This book has really helped me out in school(esp. in my Problem-Based Learning classes). It is pretty easy to understand, is very concise, and it includes many commmon and uncommon diseases of small animals. However, not all information about specific diseases is included. This resource should just be used as a starting point. The formulary is useful, as is the section about diagnostic test results. I just wish they would come out with a 5-Minute Consult-Exotics Edition

Great user-friendly reference for vet students
This book is great when you just need the down and dirty on a disease, and don't want to wade through a 50-page description in the heavy-duty references.It was also very useful during second-year, when you're just trying your hand at figuring out the diseases, and need a little confirmation of your diagnosis and treatment plans. Or, when you're totally clueless and need help get started in the right direction.Fair warning, faculty usually won't accept it as 'reference' especially if you're trying to argue a point, but during a recent open-book final, I brought mine in anyway and there was practically a mob of other students rushing over to check out one thing or another.

5 Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline (CD-ROM for W
Tilley's 5 -Minute Veterinary Consult book has been an extremely valuable asset to my library.When the CD-Rom came out, it was even more useful in that immediate and current information can be retrieved much faster than picking up a book.It is faster since topics related to a case can be searched for and reviewed with a touch of your mouse.This information can be quickly printed and given to clients to further understand their pets diagnosed condition.This printed information alone is priceless!A client that has something in hand and can follow and confirm their veterinarian's diagnosis and treatment, helps establish the trust a client needs to have in their pets doctor.

I reach for my 5- Minute Vet Consult CD-rom more than any other resource in my library.It is very accurate and has a surprising amount of detail to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of each topic.The drug search is a very helpful formulary for those quick reference needs.The most recent CD has a good number of cytology and radiographic images attached to the topics.These can be enlarged to see more closely the great detail.

In my opinion the 5-Minute Veterinary Consult CD-Rom was one of the best reference investments for my practice. It is definitely the most utilized reference I have. Time is money and this has saved me many steps and thus time and money.Every practice needs this reference without doubt!

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Book Description
The fact that all veterinarians see emergencies on a regular basis, and the increasing importance of emergency medicine and critical care in veterinary medicine, have helped make this one of the best-selling books in The Secrets Series® and in veterinary medicine and critical care.Dr. Wingfield is one of the preeminent authorities in this field, and the new edition is completely revised and updated, featuring a number of new authors, with new chapters on disaster medicine and the transfusion trigger.Critical care management of dogs and cats are also covered. ... Read more

Book Description
Small Animal Critical Care Medicine is a comprehensive, concise guide to critical care, encompassing not only triage and stabilization, but also the entire course of care during the acute medical crisis and high-risk period. This clinically oriented manual assists practitioners in providing the highest standard of care for ICU patients. ... Read more

Book Description
Veterinary Consult
The Veterinary Consult version of this title provides electronic access to the complete content of this book.Veterinary Consult allows you to electronically search your entire book, make notes, add highlights, and study more efficiently.Purchasing additional Veterinary Consult titles makes your learning experience even more powerful.All of the Veterinary Consult books will work together on your electronic "bookshelf", so that you can search across your entire library of veterinary books.
Veterinary Consult:It's the best way to learn!

Book Description
Updated and expanded, the new 6th edition of this popular text remains the only encyclopedic resource for veterinary internal medical problems! This internationally acclaimed "gold standard" offers unparalleled coverage of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting dogs and cats. Focusing on the clinical manifestations of disease and approaching disease in terms of the organ system involved, this comprehensive resource presents the latest information on specialties ranging from oncology, immunology, and reproductive problems, to skeletal and joint disorders, gastroenterology, and more. This new edition also includes a companion CD-ROM with references and weblinks. ... Read more

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This full-color reference offers practical, evidence-based guidance on using more than 120 medicinal plants, including how to formulate herbal remedies to treat common disease conditions. A body-systems based review explores herbal medicine in context, offering information on toxicology, drug interactions, quality control, and other key topics. ... Read more

Amazon.com
Open the front cover and the first two pages you see contain the Index of Signs and Symptoms, from Abdomen (painful, swollen, distended, and tucked up) to Weight loss, Wheezing, and Whining (continual). There's a comprehensive index in back, of course, running the gamut from Abortion to Zinc-Responsive Dermatosis, which is all very useful, but when your pooch is in pain, it's great to be able to turn, with the minimum of folderol, to the page that says to relax, it's nothing a bit of extra grooming won't fix, or alternatively to hightail it over to the vet hospital. It's a wonderful reference for any dog owner, with chapters on emergencies (such as burns, dehydration, and poisoning), as well as worms, infectious diseases, skin care, and canine eyes, ears, and nose. There are chapters on the digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems, the nervous, musculoskeletal, and urinary systems, plus dog sex, whelping, puppy pediatrics, geriatrics, and chapters on cancers and medications. In short, it covers every health dimension a dog owner might want to know more about, identifies the possible causes, helps you determine the severity of the condition, and indicates what treatments or actions to take to best insure your dog's good health.--Stephanie GoldBook Description
The classic bestseller—expanded and updated

The guide dog lovers have relied on for more than twenty-seven years, this handbook has been extensively revised to include the latest information on everything from canine healthcare to nutrition to holistic treatments. Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook, Fourth Edition, is the definitive guide for every dog owner. It puts vital information at your fingertips, with:

• An index of signs and symptoms to help you find information fast

• Clearly written, step-by-step directions for handling common canine ailments and problems

• A chapter on emergencies that explains what to do immediately for shock, broken bones, burns, dehydration, heat stroke, poisoning, insect stings and bites, wounds, and more

• Hundreds of photos and drawings that illustrate what to look for and what to do to provide the best care for your dog

• A glossary of terms

With this guide, you'll know when to rush your pet to the vet and when you can begin treatment at home. You'll communicate more effectively with your vet. You'll have the latest information on every aspect of your dog's medical care when you need it. This is the hands-on reference you'll trust again and again. ... Read more

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Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook - fourth edition
A must have for all dog owners!!!!!!Don't wait to get this book - your dog's health may depend on it.

handbook Review
I have been looking for a book of this type for sometime.
It is easily referenced, and the terminology is very understandable.
Pictures are placed in the right areas, so it does not become confusing,
esp. if there really is an emergency.

Very Helpful
Very helpful book on dog illnesses that is easy to look up by symptoms.A very complete book.

This is one of the best reference books I have read!
I have been training dogs for twenty two years. Although I feel I am an expert in dog behavior I am far from being a vet.This book explains everything I need to know when working with dogs and their illnesses.I recommend it for anyone who owns and cares about their pet!

A classic
This has always been considered the book to own if you can have only one vet med for dogs book and the new edition just solidifies this reputation.New or expanded chapters on geriatrics, holistic treatments, psychological problems and drugs and it is very easy to locate the info you need quickly.Even the older editions are in demand.Very highly recommended.

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Book Description
This outstanding reference focuses on the clinically relevant aspects of the most commonly encountered internal medical problems in dogs and cats. Now in its 3rd edition, Small Animal Internal Medicine has been hailed for its emphasis on diagnostic approaches to clinical signs, diagnostics techniques, general therapeutics, and synopses of important disorders. It teaches readers how to think critically and develop decision-making skills. The first sections cover specific disorders by body system, while the final sections pertain to oncology, hematology and immunology, and infectious diseases. Each section has been developed by one author for a consistent approach, beginning with discussions of clinical signs and leading into diagnostic techniques and appropriate treatment. Extensive color illustrations, tables, and algorithms set this book apart. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

Excellent
This book got me through my internal medicine final exam in a way that Ettinger never would. What's more, it got me through my first year in small animal practice as well. Ettinger is fine if you want to look up details on obscure diseases, but like other reviewers have already written, I agree that this is the book you need for the real world. It's user friendly, easy to read, and with great illustrations. After a few years in small animal practice you might want to get Ettinger as well, but start out with this one. You won't regret it. The neurology section could've been more comprehensive, though.

great book!
this book is absolutely fantastic.its easy to read and seems to have everything in it.i definitely recommend it!:D

Very Useful
As a vet student in my clinical years, I found this book very helpful.It has a little bit of everything which is what you really need for a good starting base.Likely to be a good reference in the office.Still requires the surgery volume for more information on techniques.

excellent resource for clinical rounds or every day practice
As a veterinary student, I have found myself using this book on a weekly basis.If you are looking for a quick overview of specific diseases or a complete description of diseases you are learning for the first time, this book is an excellent resource to have in your collection.Every practicing veterinarian should have this text in their library collection.

Best SAM Book!
I'm a veterinary and even though this book wasn't on my school's book list, I took the advice of a veterinarian that I worked with and bought this book. It is so good! It has a little bit more information than my professor;s notes, but nothing crazy. If you are a vet student I would for sure recommend this book even if it isn't on your school's book list. It's written very simply and isn't "wordy" as many of the texts can be. There are lots of diagrams and pictures to help out. I love this book! ... Read more

Book Description
The application of evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) can assist in improving and optimising the diagnosis, prognosis, control, treatment and ultimately the welfare of animals. It can also provide the user with a methodology for appropriate, patient orientated life-long, self-directed, learning. To practise evidence-based veterinary medicine we require a range of skills that we may not have.

This book explains what evidence-based veterinary medicine is and shows how it can be applied to veterinary practice to improve the quality of care for patients and provide informed choices for owners. It provides the reader with a toolkit of skills necessary to practise evidence-based veterinary medicine.

This book is aimed at practitioners but will be of interest to veterinary surgeons at any stage of their training or career wishing to learn about EBVM. ... Read more

Book Description
Veterinary Medicine: An Illustrated History is a comprehensive historical work focusing on three primary themes: the evolution of veterinary medicine, the role of animals throughout recorded history, and the unique human-animal bond. Largely organized by world regions, this book also includes chapters on specific time periods such as the Dark Ages and Renaissance, which heralded important strides in the development of veterinary medicine. This beautiful, illustrated account of the rich heritage of veterinary medicine includes 500 art pieces in a variety of media, approximately half in full color. ... Read more

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Every little thing
From the cavemen to the modern days, this book covers everything known to the history of veterinary medicine so far: from the ancient means of diagnosis, to the discoveries of new treatments, to great people who helpedto develop the veterinary medicine. It's not a book for specialists, butfor anyone interested in history. I particularly bought this book becauseI'm a vet, and wanted to know the origins of my profession. And I had avery good surprise. ... Read more

Book Description
The presentation focuses on the basic science behind critical injury andtreatment. Topics include fluid and elec-trolytes, critical care support,multi-systemic disorders and critical care diseases. Pathophysiologicmechanisms behind critical injury are combined with core clinical contentso the user may develop effective clinical judgement and formulateguidelines for patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning. 200original conceptual drawings facilitate understanding; 82 multiple choicequestions test compre-hension. Written for veterinary students andnon-specialists in clinical practice, this is also a valuable resource for interns and residents preparing for their speciality board exams. ... Read more

Book Description
Veterinary Consult
The Veterinary Consult version of this title provides electronic access to the complete content of this book. Veterinary Consult allows you to electronically search your entire book, make notes, add highlights, and study more efficiently. Purchasing additional Veterinary Consult titles makes your learning experience even more powerful. All of the Veterinary Consult books will work together on your electronic "bookshelf", so that you can search across your entire library of veterinary books. Veterinary Consult: It's the best way to learn!

Book Description
Small Animal Critical Care Medicine is a comprehensive, concise guide to critical care, encompassing not only triage and stabilization, but also the entire course of care during the acute medical crisis and high-risk period. This clinically oriented manual assists practitioners in providing the highest standard of care for ICU patients. ... Read more

Book Description
This book provides readers with an introduction to unconventional modes of therapy, including practitioners' perspectives on specific therapies.It is divided into 9 sections: history, and underlying principles of alternative medicine, nutrition, physical medicine, energetic medicine, botanical medicine, homeopathy, miscellaneous therapies, integration into veterinary practice, and complementary and alternative perspectives.Some of the many topics covered are nutritional therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, physical therapy, kinesiology, laser therapy, magnetic field therapy, bioenergetic medicine, herbal therapy, ayurvedic medicine, and homeopathy. The appendixes include resources, including suppliers, web sites, recommended texts and periodicals, organizations, databases, and diagnostic software. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (8)

Highly informative
This is a wonderful text on complementary medical therapies for pets, with numerous contributions by various experts. I highly recommend it and as a fellow holistic veterinarian and author (8 Weeks to a Healthy Dog, The Allergy Solution for Dogs, and the award-winning The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats,) I found the information quite useful and referenced much of the material in my own writings.

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One of the most interesting book in Veterinary Medicine
A mine of information, very technical and thorough for all vets interested in alternative medicine and those who wish to learn more about it. I bought it 5 years ago and still have a lot of pleasure to read it again.Chapters after chapters, you fully understand that the holistic approach of a sick animal is the only worthwhile and that the complete cure is a reachable goal,not simply alleviate or mask symptoms like in the allopathic way. A book for what the future approach of patients and care will be in the 21st century.

A veterinarian from Europe

Alternative pet med at its best!
The author discusses many insightful techniques that should be used in pet medicine worldwide. He speaks of techniques that incorporate bio energy and accupressue. Often these methods are rebuked by vets who have no understanding or care about eastern (eg. chinese) medicine.This system of healing has been around for thousands of years! Buy this book and others by him.

You'd be hard pressed to find better!
What a wonderful book! With chapters on every kind of alternative/complimentary med you can think of, this book lets you know what the thought behind the process is. Now you understand! Now you can choose! I found this book to be a bit tough for the layman but certainly worth the possible struggle to understand some of the terminology. I thought this book was so worthwhile that I bought it for my traditional vet and he thought the material helped to build a bridge of understanding between the practioner of traditional medicine and the alternative practice. If you're looking for facts as presented by the practioners of alternative therpaies, this book shouldn't be missed. Yes, it's pricey but it offers a reference that no other book can beat!

A fine piece of work
Anyone interested in the field should buy this book. I can be read by proff's as well as others, but having a university degree doesn't exactly make it more difficult, of cause. The book goes through lots of different fields of alt. med., and remembers the references as well as selected readings. So go get it, you won't regret it (though it is pretty expencive). ... Read more