Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion - by Jocelyn Mott (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Gastrointestinal Diseases offers a highly accessible resource for the most common and not-so common diseases of the gastrointestinal system, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder in small animals.

• Covers diseases and disorders of the oral cavity and salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, anus and perianal region, pancreas, liver, and gall bladder
• Provides a comprehensive yet concise reference to gastrointestinal and hepatologic diseases encountered in daily veterinary practice
• Presents the most important information for each disease in a highly accessible format
• Depicts the clinical conditions discussed with helpful color photographs

From the Back Cover

Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Gastrointestinal Diseases offers a highly accessible resource for the most common and not-so common diseases of the gastrointestinal system, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder in small animals. With contributions from more than 70 leading experts in the field, the text provides fast access to vital details for the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of digestive disorders.

The book covers common presenting signs and 124 specific diseases and conditions, with information on the clinical signs, diagnostic procedures, and treatment for each disease, all tailored for the clinical setting. A wealth of clinical photographs accompanies the text, aiding in recognizing disorders and performing procedures. A companion website provides client education handouts and clinical case studies.

KEY FEATURES

• Covers diseases and disorders of the oral cavity and salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, anus and perianal region, pancreas, liver, and gall bladder
• Provides a comprehensive yet concise reference to gastrointestinal and hepatologic diseases encountered in daily veterinary practice
• Presents the most important information for each disease in a highly accessible format
• Depicts the clinical conditions discussed with helpful color photographs

Written for small animal general practitioners, small animal interns and residents, and veterinary students, Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Gastrointestinal Diseases offers an essential guide to the treatment of small animal gastrointestinal, pancreatic, and hepatobiliary diseases.

About the Author

THE EDITORS

Jocelyn Mott, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), is an internist and medical director of Pasadena Veterinary Specialists and Clinical Professor of Veterinary Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, USA.

Jo Ann Morrison, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), is a Senior Manager of Veterinary Relations at Banfield Pet Hospital in Vancouver, Washington, USA.