Saunders Manual of Small Animal Practice - E-Book

by MS Birchard DVM, Robert G. Sherding DVM

Overview

Meticulously organized by body system for optimal readability and ease of reference, the 3rd edition of this best-selling manual provides quick, comprehensive, and practical guidance on evaluating and managing a full range of common medical and surgical conditions encountered in small animal practice. Medical chapters discuss etiology, clinical signs, diagnoses and treatment, while surgical chapters discuss anatomy, preoperative considerations, procedures and postoperative care. It also contains an entire section devoted to avian and exotic pets and a comprehensive drug formulary. - A consistent outline format provides easy access to information on etiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment for each disease or disorder, as well as anatomy, preoperative conditions, techniques, and postoperative care for surgical procedures. - Key Points draw attention to helpful tips and key concepts. - Includes a comprehensive section covering diagnosis, treatment, and surgery for avian and exotic pets. - Features new chapters that cover key topics such as physical therapy and rehabilitation, pain management, vaccination guidelines, and syncope. - Includes the latest information on drugs and clinical equipment throughout.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781416064299
Publisher:	Saunders, W. B. Company
Publication date:	12/20/2005
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	2032
File size:	60 MB
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Table of Contents

Section 1Patient Management1.History and Physical Examination2.Practical Methods of Anesthesia3.Critical Care Techniques4.Radiographic and Ultrasonographic Techniques5.Fluid Therapy for Dogs and Cats6.Pain ManagementSection 2Infectious Disease7.Vaccination Guidelines8.Feline Leukemia Virus9.Feline Immunodeficiency Virus10.Feline Coronavirus and FIP11.Feline Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex12.Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis (Kennel Cough)13.Canine Distemper14.Intestinal Viruses15.Rabies and Pseudorabies16.Miscellaneous Viral Diseases17.Rickettsiosis, Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis, and Neorickettsiosis18.Borreliosis (Lyme Disease)19.Systemic Bacterial Infectious Diseases20.Systemic Mycoses21.Toxoplasmosis and Other Systemic Protozoal InfectionsSection 3Hematology/Oncology22.Erythrocytes, Leukocytes and Platelets23.Coagulation Diseases24.Systemic Immune-Mediated Diseases25.Diseases of the Spleen26.Principles of Oncology27.Lymphoid Neoplasia28.Soft Tissue Sarcomas and Mast Cell Tumors29.Mammary Gland Neoplasia30.Tumors of the Skin and Subcutaneous TissuesSection 4Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders31.Diseases of the Thyroid Gland32.Diseases of the Parathyroid Gland and Calcium Metabolism33.Diseases of the Adrenal Gland34.Diabetes Mellitus35.Pancreatic Beta Cell Neoplasia36.Diseases of the Hypothalamus and PituitarySection 5Skin and Ear Diseases37.Skin Cytology and Biopsy38.Pyoderma39.Mycobacteriosis40.Deep Fungal Infections41.Malassezia Dermatitis42.Dermatophytosis43.Demodicosis44.Scabies, Notoedric Mange, Cheyletiellosis45.Flea Allergy Dermatitis46.Atopic Dermatitis47.Food Hypersensitivity48.Immune-Mediated Dermatoses49.Necrotizing Dermatoses50.Keratinization Defects51.Growth Hormone and Sex Hormone – Associated Dermatoses52.Feline Symmetric Alopecia53.Miliary Dermatitis and Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex54.Surgery of Intertriginous Dermatoses55.Management of Traumatic Wounds by Primary Closure56.Management of the Open Wound57.Selected Skin Graft and Reconstructive Techniques58.Diseases of the Pinna59.Otitis Externa60.Surgery of External Ear Canal and Pinna61.Otitis Media and Interna62.Surgery for Otitis Media and Otitis Interna63.Disorders of the ClawSection 6Digestive System64.Oropharnyx65.Diseases of the Esophagus and Disorders of Swallowing66.Surgery of the Esophagus67.Diseases of the Stomach68.Surgery of the Stomach69.Diseases of the Intestines70.Surgery of the Intestines71.Diseases of the Liver and Biliary Tract72.Surgery of the Liver and Biliary Tract73.Diseases and Surgery of the Exocrine Pancreas74.Anorectal Diseases75.Anorectal Surgery76.PeritonitisSection 7Disorders of the Urogenital Sysetm77.Diseases of the Kidney and Ureter78.Surgery of the Kidney and Ureter79.Diseases of the Urinary Bladder80.Surgery of the Urinary Bladder81.Disease of the Urethra82.Surgery of the Urethra83.Disorders of Micturition84.Diseases of the Prostate Gland85.Surgery of the Prostate Gland86.Diseases of the Testes and Scrotum87.Surgery of the Testes and Scrotum88.Disease of the Penis and Prepuce89.Surgery of the Penis and Prepuce90.Disease of the Ovaries and Uterus91.Surgery of the Ovaries and Uterus92.Disease of the Vulva and Vagina93.Surgery of the Vulva and Vagina94.Infertility and Breeding DisordersSection 8Skeletal System95.Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation (NEW!)96.Fractures of the Skull97.Fractures and Dislocations of the Mandible98.Fractures of the Maxilla99.Neoplasia of the Maxilla and Mandible100.Fractures and Dislocations of the Spine101.Neoplasia of the Axial Skeleton102.Fractures of the Shoulder103.Scapulo-Humeral Luxation104.Fractures of the Humerus105.Fractures and Growth Deformities of the Radius and Ulna106.Fractures and Dislocations of the Carpus107.Fractures of the Pelvis108.Disorders of the Coxofemoral Joint109.Fractures of the Femur110.Orthopedic Disorders of the Stifle111.