Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion - 2nd Edition by Stephen C Barr & Dwight D Bowman (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases and Parasitology, Second Edition takes a user-friendly alphabetical format to cover a wide spectrum of canine and feline infectious diseases and parasite-related disorders.
- About the Author: Stephen C. Barr, BVSc, MVS, PhD, DipACVIM (SA), is Professor of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
- 656 Pages
- Medical, Veterinary Medicine
- Series Name: Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult
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About the Book
Rev. ed. of: Blackwell's five-minute veterinary consult clinical companion / Debra F. Horwitz, Jacqueline C. Neilson.Book Synopsis
Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases and Parasitology, Second Edition takes a user-friendly alphabetical format to cover a wide spectrum of canine and feline infectious diseases and parasite-related disorders. Part of the popular Five-Minute Veterinary Consult series, it includes information on many specific organisms and diseases, from amebiasis and Ehrlichiosis to rabies and ticks. The text also provides extensive differential diagnostic lists, as well as information on drugs, dosages, toxicity, treatment options, diagnostic testing, immunization recommendations, and cytological appearance.The Second Edition presents three new chapters on canine influenza, sarcoptic mange, and staphylococcal pyoderma. Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases and Parasitology, Second Edition is an ideal quick reference for veterinary professionals and students.
From the Back Cover
Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases and Parasitology, Second Edition takes a user-friendly alphabetical format to cover a wide spectrum of canine and feline infectious diseases and parasite-related disorders. Part of the popular Five-Minute Veterinary Consult series, it includes information on many specific organisms and diseases, from amebiasis and Ehrlichiosis to rabies and ticks. The text also provides extensive differential diagnostic lists, as well as information on drugs, dosages, toxicity, treatment options, diagnostic testing, immunization recommendations, and cytological appearance.The Second Edition presents three new chapters on canine influenza, sarcoptic mange, and staphylococcal pyoderma. Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases and Parasitology, Second Edition is an ideal quick reference for veterinary professionals and students.
Key features
- Covers an extensive list of canine and feline infectious diseases and common parasitic disorders organized alphabetically by etiologic agent
- Designed for accessibility, with the most important information presented in concise, bulleted text
- Includes new chapters on canine influenza, sarcoptic mange, and staphylococcal pyoderma
- Makes clinically relevant information on both infectious diseases and parasitology in dogs and cats readily available to the clinician
- Offers an ideal quick reference for veterinary professionals and students
Review Quotes
"Apart from this, it provides a concise and valuable reference for small animal clinicians and a support for students developing an interest in infectious diseases and parasites." (Veterinary Record, 25 May 2013)
"This recently published book provides an excellent overview of all you need to know about dealing with "bugs", from tiny (but deadly) viruses to tapeworms! . . . This book is also an excellent help for new graduates, who no doubt will appreciate the clear differential lists." (Vet Nurses Today, 1 October 2012)
"The result is an in-depth at-a-glance reference highly recommended for any veterinary collection." (Midwest Book Review, 1 June 2012)
About the Author
Stephen C. Barr, BVSc, MVS, PhD, DipACVIM (SA), is Professor of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.Dwight D. Bowman, MS, PhD, is Professor of Parasitology, Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.