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thorough medical book for owners
Written for the horse owner.Describes diseases and their treatments.Step-by-step first aid.Drug dosages.Excellent reference. ... Read more

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Widely acknowledged as the best guide to veterinary care available to the horse owner today, this comprehensive manual is now fully revised to include up-to-the-minute advice on the latest defence against new threats to the horse?s health.

Every horse owner has experienced that feeling of helplessness when something is wrong with his or her animal. Correct diagnosis of any equine disease is a complicated business, but this excellent reference book provides a comprehensive and instant guide to equine health, and shows clearly when expert help is required. It offers two cross-referenced routes for the reader to find the necessary information: via an index of known equine diseases throughout the world, covering the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of each, or via an alphabetical encyclopaedia of specific diseases. Specially taken colour and black-and-white photographs aid in the identification of specific conditions. ... Read more

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The Complete Equine Veterinary Manual
Great investment. With The Complete Equine Veterinary Manual I can pre-diagnose my Equine friends without having to make a run to the Veterinary Clinic or calling my Vet every time. I'm not a Vet by any means, but with the extremely descriptive diagnosis and actual photos I can narrow almost anything down. I think that this book is a must have around the barn for all equine owners!!

the complete equine veterinary manual
the pictures in the book are great but how the book is set up is overall not easy to find diagnoses for problems, i would not buy this book if had saw it before hand

Complete Equine Veterinary Manual
To me this book covered all aspects of the equine in an easily understood format; the pictures were informative; the written word simple.

The Complete Equine Veterinarian Manual
I really liked the first 2 sections, Keeping your horse healthy and the Anatomical Index of Diseases. I wish the A-z sections describing different disease was a little more in-depth. Its a little more general than I wanted but still a very very knowledgable book.

A Horse Lovers Must
This book is very detailed with diseases, illnesses, cut, fractures, snakebites and more.I like to take care of my horse when I can and not takeher to the vet except after she foals.I like to give the shots and dowhat I can.This book is very detailed and very helpful. ... Read more

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Fox Valley Greyhound Track, Kaukauna, Wisconsin. 20 Biographies of female veterinarians. DNLM: 1. Veterinary Medicine - biography. ... Read more

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Organized by functional neurologic system, the 3rd edition of this authoritative reference provides the most up-to-date information on neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuropathology, and clinical neurology as it applies to small animals, horses, and food animals. Accurate diagnosis is emphasized throughout with practical guidelines for performing neurologic examinations, interpreting examination results, and formulating effective treatment plans. In-depth disease descriptions, color images, and video clips reinforce important concepts and assist with diagnosis and treatment.

• Expert authors bring more than 50 years of experience in veterinary neuroanatomy and clinical neurology to this book - Dr. Alexander DeLahunta and Dr. Eric Glass offer their unique insights from both academic and practitioner perspectives.
• Disease content is presented in a logical case study format with three distinct parts:
• Description of the disorder
• Neuroanatomic diagnosis (including how it was determined, the differential diagnosis, and any available ancillary data)
• Course of the disease (providing final clinical or necropsy diagnosis and a brief discussion of the syndrome)

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Improvement
Definitely better than previous edition. Useful for small animal more than large animal. Has excellent practice cases and the online help site is a good review before tests. ... Read more

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Thanks
Comprehensive and plausible.Information areselected to the point, plus plethora of expertize opinions on the subjects, of world recognized experts in the fields makes it invaluable source worth serius student or practicionar.

comprehensive but not always useful
I though this book was everything as a new grad, but now I must admit it can be hard to look stuff up in, especially if you are looking for treatment options, prognosis, differential dxs.
I have found the clinical veterinary advisor to be significantly more useful and readable.

Good but not the first internal med book I would buy
This book is great but sometimes it's too much especially if you are just starting out.The online aspect is okay, not that searchable and certainly not readable from an online perspective (can't scroll page by page.)

very good book
very good book,comprehensive and organized.it is too big to carry around and read in a bus but this is small disadvantage.if you want to know everything for small animal's internal medicine you need this book.

concerning the delivery of the textbook
I have received it exactly on time, as it was planned! Congratulations to amazon.com. I'm really looking foward reading through it. I'll give you some new feedback as soon as I get more familiar with it! ... Read more

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The most effective, practical approach to the recognition and management of cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary medicine, MANUAL OF CANINE AND FELINE CARDIOLOGY, 4th Edition takes a user-friendly approach to the challenges and conditions you encounter in everyday practice. This completely revised and updated edition includes vital information on diagnostic modalities and techniques, therapeutic options, surgical procedures, and pharmaceutical management of the dog and cat cardiac patient. This invaluable, practical reference covers the full breadth of canine and feline cardiology diagnosis and management in a straightforward and clinically focused format.

• Covers common cardiovascular disorders and practical treatment methods for cardiac failure, cardiac arrhythmias, conduction disturbances, cardiopulmonary arrest, as well as procedures for resuscitation.
• Includes numerous reproductions of electrocardiograms, thoracic radiographs, and pressure curves

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Yonatan Cohen ,Israel
Impressively well organized, concise review of clinically relevant expertise entirely dedicated to the heart and vascular diseases, their prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Yonatan Cohen ,Israel

Invaluable knowledge base for owner of a cat with heart disease
When my cat was diagnosed with heart failure, I needed to understand more about his disease. The Manual of Canine and Feline Cardiology was an eminently readable overview of the field of veterinary cardiology. However, it left me wanting a more in-depth coverage of disease types and etiologies, and for this I had to go to an older, but even more thorough text by Kittleson and Kienle, Small Animal Cardiovascular Medicine.
The main benefit I found from arming myself with this knowledge was a far better communication with the veterinarian managing my cat's case.
I highly recommend the read to anyone else in my position.

AWESOME FREAKING BOOK!
This is my favorite book of all time as I want to be a Canine Cardiologist but buyer beware. This is written for vets to read and understand so I reccomend learning your veterinary terminology well and having a veterinary dictionary. With the aid of the textbook Learning Veterinary Terminology and the dictionary Saunder's Comprehensive Veterinary dictionary I have no trouble reading this book.

If you are a breeder of a breed with a high incidence of heart problems I highly reccomend this book as it will teach you a lot about the care, identification, and management of various heart problems.

And if you are thinking about being a veterinarian I encourage you to become a veterinary cardiologist for either dogs and cats or just dogs. A health screening from a cardiologist is absoutely essential in breeding dogs of breeds prone to health problems but veterinary cardiologists are far and few between which not only creates long drives but a monopoly of sorts that lets them get away with charging insane prices. This, needless to say, is not in the best interest of eliminating congential heart problems from dog breeds. ... Read more

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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.

• Includes important information essential to any large-animal veterinarian, especially those working with horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, or goats.
• User-friendly format allows the reader to quickly absorb key information.
• Quick review/synopsis sections for complex diseases make important information easy to find.
• Features content on major diseases of all countries, including foreign animal and emerging diseases.

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Good book, but shipping damage
The book was not packaged well; the hardback cover was bent and damaged in shipping. Unfortunately, I was unable to return it because I needed it for a class immediately. With the damage, it definitely was not worth the money I spent on it. Besides that, the book (undamaged) is a necessity for Vet Med.

Great!
It's really great! Mostly every disease you search you'll find in here, and with very updated informations. The only "but" I found is that is a really big and heavy book, so is not something you can carry around... But with this amount of information, it couldn't be any different! ... Read more

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A 'must' reference for any college-level collection
The second edition of Michael Schaer's CLINICAL MEDICINE OF THE DOG AND CAT is a 'must' reference for any college-level collection. It covers all major areas of internal medicine of the dog and cat's common disorders, is organized by body system for quick reference, and provides definitions of disorders, diagnoses, and over 1,500 color photos, imaging and diagrams. Nearly 450 illustrations are new to this edition, making for a powerful reference for vet practitioners and students alike.

Yonatan Cohen ,Israel
A Masterpiece !!!

This book gave rise to the popular phrase :"One picture is worth a thousand words"
Very recommended.

Yonatan Cohen ,Israel

A good overall view with plenty of descriptive pictures
There are plenty of good pictures that allows you to relate easier to the specific disease and makes it easier to rememeber. The individual topics are well-written and precise and are relatively quick to read without leaving out important information. A good book for repetition of many topics. ... Read more

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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.

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

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A must for clinical features!
Thanks to J.Rand for such a practical clinical book. For the real practicioner, before the use and choice of complementary tests. A clear presentation for differential diagnosis. A most excellent book (without equivalent in this categorie as far as I know) in order to be an excellent general feline practicioner. To master the clinical basis. I dream for other titles of the same concept and the same quality (I know, it's a dream!...): Problem-based Canine Medicine, Problem-based Ferret Medicine... ... Read more

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The Sixth Edition of this bestselling handbook includes over 70 new drug monographs, as well as updated dosages and information for older monographs. A separate section on topical medications has been added, and sections on ophthalmic drugs and small animal therapeutic diets have been updated. Completely new to the Sixth Edition is a two-color format and new monograph layout, which enables faster access to much-needed information. The Sixth Edition features new overdose information from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on 50 of the drugs most commonly associated with animal overdoses, and a new appendix on overdose decontamination.

Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook is available in an 8 ½ x 11-inch desk size for enhanced readability and ease of use, as well as the convenient pocket size and electronic formats. Plumb’s one-volume coverage of drugs approved for veterinary species and non-approved (human) drugs that are used in veterinary practices today make this book an essential reference for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary pharmacologists, pharmacists with veterinary patients, animal research or zoological facilities, and libraries that serve these groups. ... Read more

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Fast Delivery
The book came in perfect condition just as the seller stated. I was given a tentative delivery date but the book came way before that.

Great Resource
This is a great resource for anyone who is in the veterinary field.Easy to carry every where you go.Keep in your truck, at home, at the kennel, clinic, at your desk.I love it!

Most Information per Inch
Although this book is pretty expensive, it is the best one stop place for almost every drug in veterinary medicine. The 6th edition is updated with a few more drugs than the 5th edition. Each page gives you information on the drug, including brand names, categories, use and indication, action, adverse effects, how it's metabolized once in the body, drug interaction, contraindications, dosages, and more! I shopped around quite a bit before committing to buy my edition and Amazon.com had the cheapest and best quality for my dollar and have all my resources in one place!

great book, crooked cover
I guess this was an oops from the publisher/printer, the cover is on a bit askew, pages are ok and of course no problem with the content, overall a good value.

Great broad list of drugs
This is the desk version so it is small and compact to allow you to carry it with you and have easier access to it. However that does mean that there are more pages so it is quite thicker than the full size book. However, the book itself is a wonderful list of drugs - anesthetics, antibiotics, analgesics - listed in alphabetical order. It also lists pros, cons, and dosages for all situations. Great book to keep for a long time ... Read more

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The classic bestseller--expanded and updated

For years, many veterinary treatments for cats were based on research conducted with dogs because it was wrongly assumed that cats were very similar. Recently, there have been giant strides in feline veterinary research. This classic reference is fully updated and revised to reflect these advances and gives you the most up-to-date guidance on cat health and cat care. It includes:

• An index of signs and symptoms to help you find information fast
• Clearly written, step-by-step directions for handling common feline ailments and problems
• Hundreds of photos, drawings, and tables that illustrate what to look for and how to provide the best care for your cats
• All new anatomical drawings and diagrams
• New information on genetics, geriatrics, drug sensitivities, raw diets, arthritis medications, dental disease, and more
• Information on supplements, nutraceuticals, and holistic treatments that have proven beneficial
• Interesting findings on cat behavior

Whether you have a kitten or a senior cat, this resource helps you quickly identify potential problems, take proper steps in emergency situations, better understand diagnoses and treatment options, and communicate more effectively with your veterinarian. This is the hands-on reference you'll trust again and again. ... Read more

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Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook
This is a great book...so informative.Any cat owner should definitely have this book in their library.

If you have a cat you need this book
If you have a cat that you care for, or about, there will be times when you have questions and need clear and factual answers. This is the book you need for fast, clear answers which can save your cat's life.

By the time that you notice that something may be wrong with you cat, they may be in serious trouble. This is a book that tells you what various symptoms may mean and how serious they may be. It gives expert advice on how to care for your healthy cat, how to insure his continued health, and how to care for an injured cat until he can be transported to the vet.

It may tell you more than you really wish to know at times, but you may decide which sections you want to read and how much of them to read. Some of the illustrative photos, though very helpful, can be distressing to see. However, it is better to have more information than you want than less than you need.

No book replaces the need for good veterinarian, regular visits, or a call to see if an emergency visit is advisable, but this book gives excellent adjunct advice and tips to keep your cat healthy and safe.

Doesn't replace a vet, but lets you know when you should visit one!
Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook, Fully Revised and Updated is a good basic guide to your cat's health. While it doesn't replace the vet, it can save you a trip for some simple ailments and can let you know when you should get your cat to the vet ASAP.

If you buy the book, in order to get the most out of it, I would suggest familiarizing yourself with the contents. There is an index of signs and symptoms on the front cover, a detailed contents, a general index and cross-references. This pre-work, makes it easy to quickly find what you are looking for when you need the book without a lot of fumbling. The content pages are easy to scan and find information by system (urinary, digestive, respiratory etc) or body part (eyes, nose, skin) as well as chapters on diseases, emergencies and more!

If you want a go-to reference book for your cats, this is a really good one!

Cat Owner's Book a must
I have two cats inside and two that have been abandoned by their original owners outside.This book has a lot of great information for treating some things at home.I did find that for most illnesses I would need to seek veterinary care.However, the book helps you to make that determination.

All you need to know and more!
I have a biomedical background and have some veterinary experience since I wanted to be a veterinarian when I was younger, although I never did become a vet.Many years ago I got the dog owner's version of this handbook and referred to it when my dog got older and became sick.Because of my experience with the dog owner's version, I knew I wanted the cat owner's version.

I found "The Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook" to be well written and easy to use.It does not overwhelm the reader with veterinary medical terminology and is easily understood by the average cat owner.It is easy to find information using the "Signs and Symptoms" and "General" indexes.There is more information than you will probably ever want to know or need to know; however, it is all worthwhile having available in the event your cat gets ill.

I am reading and skimming through the handbook.Even if you just keep it on your bookshelf just in case your cat gets sick, "The Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook" is a VERY worthwhile purchase. ... Read more

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Univ. of Melbourne, Australia. Pocket-sized synopsis cross-referenced to the ninth edition of Veterinary Medicine. Also parallels the parent book in the organization of its chapters, providing clinical core material linked. Emphasizes the clinical decision-making process. Outline and tabular formats. Previous edition: c1994. Trim size: 8 x 5 inches. Softcover. ... Read more

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A current, comprehensive review of infectious diseases for the small animal practitioner! Topics will include: canine leptospirosis, canine parvovirus, lyme disease, ehrlichia/anaplasma, canine influenza, molecular diagnostic assays for infectious diseases in cats, bartonella, feline hemotropic mycoplasma, antifungal treatment, antiviral therapy for feline herpes virus infections, canine babesiosis, and more! ... Read more

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From medical disorders to toxicology to infectious disease, Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy XIV includes the most up-to-date information from leading experts in the veterinary field with over 260 new chapters. The user-friendly format presents content clearly to help you easily find the information you need and put it in practice. Selective lists of references and suggested readings provide opportunities for further research, and the Companion CD includes helpful information from the previous volume that still applies to current practice.

• Authoritative, reliable information on diagnosis includes details on the latest therapies.
• An organ-system organization makes it easy to find solutions for specific disorders.
• Concise chapters are only 2-5 pages in length, saving you time in finding essential information.
• Well-known writers and editors provide accurate, up-to-date coverage of important topics.
• A convenient Table of Common Drugs, updated by Dr. Mark Papich, offers a quick reference to dosage information.
• Cross-references to the previous edition make it easy to find related information that remains valid and current.
• A list of references and suggested readings is included at the end of most chapters.
• A fully searchable companion Evolve website adds chapters from Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy XIII, with information that has not changed significantly since its publication. It also includes an image collection with over 300 images, and references linked to PubMed. Useful appendices on the website provide a virtual library of valuable clinical references on laboratory test procedures and interpretation, normal reference ranges, body fluid analyses, conversion tables, nutritional profiles, a drug formulary, and more.

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Must have
This is a must have. if you are an upper level student, resident or graduate veterinarian in small animal practice you need this book in your library.
The series constantly delivers.

Warning, this is not a book for anyone else.Don't waste your money.

If you are in the trenches, this is one of your 5 must have books.

It's Kirk!!!
Great ongoing reference... topics change from edition to edition.Hey, it's Kirk at a good price!

Very readable and well laid out
Some of us have no choice but to purchase this book for board prep, but I recommend this book to anyone working as a veterinarian - the chapters are easy to read and the editor has done an excellent job in updating the layout as well as content compared to other editions. There is also the promise of being able to access contant online, although that is not up yet (Sept '08). ... Read more

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A current review of important internal medicine topics for the exotic animal practitioner! Articles will review metabolic bone disease, avian hepatic disorders, avian female reproductive disorders, proventricular dilatation disease, avian renal disorders, ferret neoplasia, amphibian internal disorders, koi reproductive disorders, thyroid tumors and lymphadenopathies in guinea pigs, reproductive reptilian disorders, disseminated idiopathic myositis in ferrets, gastric stasis in rabbits, and much more! ... Read more

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(Hanley & Belfus)Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins. Handbook, for veterinary students, presenting questions and answers likely to be asked on rounds, in the clinic, and on exams. Softcover. ... Read more

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Articles include: Geriatric Medicine in Psittacines; The Aging Raptor; The Ancient Rat; Geriatric Medicine of the Guinea Pig and Chinchilla; Geriatric Medicine of the Rabbit; Geriatric Medicine of the Reptile; Geriatric Medicine of Fresh Water Fish; Pathology of the Geriatric Bird; Rehabilitation of the Exotic Patient; and The Geriatric Ferret. ... Read more

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Articles include: Review of Basic Immunology and Hypersensitivity Reactions; Diagnostic Assays for Immunologic Diseases, Immunomodulators, Immunostimulants and Immunotherapies; Canine and Feline Vaccines; Adverse Events in Small Animals; Immune-Mediated Diseases; Transfusion Medicine; Transplantation in Small Animals; Cancer Immunology; Secondary Immunodeficiencies Due to Infections Diseases; Noninfectious Causes of Immunosuppression; and Primary Immunodeficiences. ... Read more

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This manual provides clear, concise management advice from a team of leaders in emergency veterinary medicine, making it a valuable text for the classroom and an indispensable resource for emergency situations in daily veterinary practice.

Written in an easy-to-follow outline format, this book gives you rapid access to essential information needed to stabilize and treat the emergency and critical care patient. The first part of the book outlines initial care of the trauma or critical patient, followed by coverage that ranges from triage to basic fluid therapy, monitoring, and continuous care. The second part of the book features emergency care coverage organized by body system, beginning with the general approach to patients with emergent signs in each system and followed by protocols for specific conditions. ... Read more

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Very Good
This is a text book. Packed full of information. Not a light read. I am a nurse and found it very helpful not for the very lay person. ... Read more