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The specific objective of this practical book is to help the reader, whether a veterinary surgeon or manager of a veterinary clinic, design the best possible health plans for their veterinary centre, whether starting from scratch or seeking to improve upon existing health plans that are not selling successfully.
Visual atlas describing general concepts and details of the main diseases affecting the urinary tract of dogs and cats. This atlas is a tool to facilitate communication between veterinary practitioners and pet owners.
Most chapters in this atlas are either disease or problem based, each providing the most relevant information about clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Because dogs or cats with the disease of the urinary tract may have more than one of the problems contained in this book, the veterinarian may utilize several chapters to helpfully explain a pet's condition. the text and images will help the owner gain confidence in the veterinarian's recommendations.
This book describes, in a way that greatly facilitates learning, the most relevant renal diseases in cats and dogs, with a focus on their pathophysiology and diagnosis, as well as on how they can be treated. The content not only reflects the latest advances in nephrology, but also shows the kidney in a way rarely seen in veterinary medicine. Either by navigating through the ebook or by using the QR codes in the printed version, readers will be able to view animations designed to explain the anatomy and physiology of the kidney, the pathophysiology of renal diseases and certain techniques.
This guide compiles practical information to aid veterinary clinicians in managing cancer patients, and covers aspects related to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment, as well as pain management and communication with owners. It has been developed by leading specialists in oncology who approach the subject from a practical perspective, and includes many images, tables, and diagrams that facilitate understanding of its content and make it an essential volume on the bookshelves of any veterinary clinic.
This up-to-date, descriptive atlas dedicated to the main endoparasites of dogs and cats is an invaluable tool for practicing veterinarians given the importance of these parasites in small animals. The authors, renowned specialists in the field, discuss the most salient aspects of each parasite and use visual aids to describe in practical terms the best means of detection and treatment. The standout feature of the atlas is its diagnosis-oriented format; each plate is divided into four closely related sections, aiding interpretation of the content and making this atlas an essential reference in the field of small animal parasites.
Like the preceding volumes in this series, the goal of this new Pet Owner Educational Atlas – dedicated to neurology in dogs and cats – is to assist veterinary surgeons in providing pet owners with appropriate explanations regarding their pet’s condition or treatment. The information provided will also help practicing veterinary surgeons to consolidate their knowledge in this particular specialty.
Achieving the owner's acceptance and implication, both in the required diagnostic tests and therapeutic compliance is an essential aspect for the optimal resolution of any clinical case. To this end, it is necessary that he or she understands what is happening to the pet and what diagnostic and treatment guidelines are being established by the veterinary surgeon.
This atlas describes the avian necropsy technique in a detailed and systematic manner. It also provides information about the pathologies commonly observed in poultry at the slaughterhouse, as well as guidelines on how to collect samples for diagnostic tests. This updated edition includes, in addition to more than 200 images, explanatory videos to obtain the maximum diagnostic yield.
This book serves as a useful tool for learning about the most common diseases of tilapia (both red and Nile) raised in intensive and semi-intensive systems. It covers both macroscopic and microscopic lesions as well as elements of production and parameters of water quality which are critical to determining the health and disease of these fish.
The second edition of this educational atlas on cats expands on its initial goal of helping veterinary surgeons communicate with owners by adding to the content of the first edition with 16 new sheets. Needless to say that the previous topics have been revised and updated with the latest developments in each area.
The second edition of this book presents veterinary professionals with practical solutions to specific situations they may encounter due to new tendencies influencing the sector. The author gives clear, straightforward, and yet dynamic explanations of topics such as market research, how to form a team and retain staff, business plans and protocols, or how to control expenditure. The book has also been updated with the know-how required to get the most out of the new technologies and digital tools now available to veterinary practices (social media, digital marketing, etc.). The book aims to introduce veterinary professionals who own a practice to the management skills that can empower them to become cutting-edge veterinary entrepreneurs.
Mountain Emergency Medicine has seen exponential development due to the increasing number of people who hike, trek or practice extreme sports. Emergency physicians and nurses need to be equipped with the necessary training to be able to manage “on the field” accidents and sicknesses as well as their own physical security. This book offers a complete approach based on the latest research findings.
This practical atlas presents colposcopy in detail. It offers an innovative but extremely explanatory approach, to the benefit of space given to numerous didactic diagrams made with computer graphics and about 500 colpophotographs whose quality has received enthusiastic acclaim from the most authoritative international experts of Colposcopy. The author includes extremely clear images of squamous metaplasia’s maturation phases, dysplastic lesions, carcinoma of the cervix and rare colposcopic cases.
This book has been conceived as a practical book that comprehensively describes the surgical treatment of the most common trauma injuries and orthopaedic diseases affecting the forelimb of cats and dogs. Text descriptions are complemented by photos and illustrations, along with videos in some chapters, to aid readers in understanding how to perform the surgical techniques
The text aims to provide readers with informed choices for saving a natural tooth or using an osseointegrated implant as a replacement. It covers complex endodontic retreatments and surgical interventions to preserve natural teeth, along with prosthetic-orthodontic solutions like autotransplantation for cases of agenesis. The section on osseointegrated implants explores criteria for selection, timing, and integration methods, ensuring high success rates. This comprehensive guide follows modern dental principles, emphasizing dental elements in rehabilitation and using implants as vital support for irreparably compromised teeth.
The modern approach to the patient can no longer ignore a comprehensive view of the human body. This work shows the anatomical connections that unequivocally demonstrate the relationships between occlusion and posture. Hundreds of clinical images allow the reader to understand all aspects of treating patients with postural syndrome, from developing the treatment plan to follow-up checks over time. Cases of restorative dentistry, prosthetics on natural teeth and implants, fixed and functional orthodontics are presented. The comparison between new and old adhesive materials aims to illustrate which materials or techniques are more effective, from an occlusal and aesthetic standpoint, based on the specific issue being addressed.
Covering neurophysiology, biomechanics, functional anatomy, joint and muscle evaluation, the Handbook of Kinesiology is a concise and exhaustive guide to understand the human movement. In particular, it provides the essential elements to evaluate the mobility of all joints and the strength of the main muscles. The book is divided into chapters on the main districts of the human body, illustrated with over 830 figures and drawings and enriched with numerous tables
Cet ouvrage explore la condition omnivore des humains, analyse les grands défis auxquels le monde est confronté pour éradiquer la faim, étudie la production de nourriture nécessaire à une population croissante, et ce, dans le respect que l’on doit au bien-être des animaux. Sans esquiver aucun sujet, comme l’expérimentation en laboratoire avec des êtres vivants, les vaccins ou l’alimentation des animaux domestiques, le livre approche les considérations éthiques avec rigueur et en s’appuyant sur la statistique. L’auteur, vétérinaire réputé et ami des animaux, passe en revue tous les points de vue aujourd’hui au cœur du débat sur l’animalisme.
Through an exhaustive range of real-life case studies, the authors present an illustrated guide to approaching the challenging cardiothoracic patient, seen by general practitioners and specialists alike. The intended audience of this book includes motivated practitioners, veterinary surgeons undertaking internships and residency training programmes, and specialists in Cardiology, Internal Medicine and Diagnostic Imaging.
This Servet Clinical Guide presents the basic concepts regarding the behaviour of domestic dogs and explains the disorders most commonly encountered in everyday clinical practice. The book describes the main signs of behavioural disorders, their diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment, all illustrated with images taken from actual cases.
This book reviews, using a highly visual approach, the most common eye disorders and diseases affecting dogs; it includes illustrations, images, and 3D animations to provide veterinary practitioners with a genuine experience of clinical ophthalmology. The content is particularly useful, with concise, comprehensible texts that are supported by the visual material.
The aim of this guide is to provide both the vet and the student with a quick reference guide to enable them to easily recognise the most common ophthalmological ailments seen in daily practice. The more than 700 images shown in this guide belong to real cases
The objective of this book is to provide readers with a deeper knowledge of this discipline. Surgical Oncology is a highly practical manual that presents an interesting and varied collection of clinical cases of varying technical complexity. These cases are accompanied by high-quality images and complemented with videos of surgical procedures, diagrams, and concise discussion
