Practical Small Animal Ultrasonography: Abdomen 2nd Edition

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By Panagiotis Mantis

Practical small animal ultrasonography: Abdomen 2nd Edition aims at being a quick visual guide to abdominal ultrasound in dogs and cats. The different chapters have been grouped according to the anatomical area being examined. Each chapter contains the technique and normal appearance, examples of variations from normal, and technique exercises where applicable. Quite a few images per chapter and videos with scanning techniques enrich this practical work. 2nd edition includes up-to-date content, a new section on portosystemic shunts and new video.

&Quot;Atlas

Recommended Book:

Atlas of Small Animal Ultrasonography 3rd Edition

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

1. Machine set-up

Before using the machine
Machine buttons and knobs
A few quick notes
Technique

2. Holding the transducer and transducer movements

Holding the transducer
Transducer movements
Exercises

3. Artefacts

Introduction
Acoustic shadowing
Acoustic enhancement
Acoustic reflection and refraction
(Edge-shadowing)
Reverberation artifact
Ring down artifact
Comet tail artifact
Slice thickness artifact
Mirror image artifact
Side lobe artifacts
Propagation speed error
Range ambiguity artefact
Electronic interference
4. Liver and gallbladder
Scanning technique
Normal appearance
Variations from normal

5. Spleen

Scanning technique
Normal appearance
Variations from normal

6. Gastrointestinal tract

Scanning technique
Normal appearance
Variations from normal

7. Pancreas

Scanning technique
Normal appearance
Variations from normal

8. Kidneys and ureters

Scanning technique
Normal appearance
Variations from normal

9. Adrenal glands

Scanning technique
Normal appearance
Variations from normal

10. Urinary bladder and urethra

Scanning technique
Normal appearance
Variations from normal

11. Peritoneal cavity, lymph nodes and major abdominal vessels

Scanning technique
Normal appearance
Variations from normal

12. Prostate gland and testes

Scanning technique
Normal appearance
Variations from normal

13. Ovaries, uterus and mammary glands

Scanning technique
Normal appearance
Variations from normal
Pregnancy
Mammary glands

14. Overview of abdominal ultrasonography

Preparation of the examination
Recommended procedure for abdominal ultrasound examination

15. Recommended further reading

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Complex Clinical Cases in Small Animal Dermatology

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By Giordana Zanna, Carla Dedola

Complex Clinical Cases in Small Animal Dermatology book has been created for everyone passionate about veterinary dermatology. Written by veterinary experts, this resource will explore the diagnostic thinking process. This practical book describes complex dermatological clinical cases through the evaluation of their clinical presentation, results of diagnostic procedures and treatment strategies. Fully illustrated with colour pictures, it also includes tables and clinical keys.

&Quot;Canine

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Canine Dermatopathology: A Colour Atlas

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Case 1. Generalized partial alopecia with scaling in a dog

Case 2. Alopecic, ulcerative and erythematous plaque on the tarsal region in a cat

Case 3. Severe ulcerative dermatitis in a dog

Case 4. Erosive and scaling dermatoses in a cat

Case 5. Muco-cutaneous ulcerative dermatitis in a dog

Case 6. Ulcerative multifocal dermatitis in a dog

Case 7. Generalized pustular dermatitis in a dog

Case 8. Nodular dermatitis in a dog

Case 9. Generalized alopecia in a cat

Case 10. Proliferative plaque-like lesions in a dog

Case 11. Generalized scaling dermatoses in a dog

Case 12. Multifocal alopecia in a dog

Case 13. Non-inflammatory alopecia affecting only the black-haired coat in two dogs

Case 14. Exfoliative dermatitis in a cat

Case 15. Nodular dermatitis in a dog

Case 16. Multifocal, polycyclic erythematous lesions with epidermal collarette in a dog

Case 17. Erosive-ulcerative dermatitis in a seasonal atopic dog

Case 18. Mucocutaneous ulcerative lesions of the nasal planum in a dog

Case 19. Severe necrotizing dermatitis on a dog’s leg

Case 20. Ulcerative dermatitis in a cat

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Textbook of Rabbit Medicine 3rd Edition

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By Molly Varga Smith

Textbook of Rabbit Medicine 3rd Edition Provides effective treatment of pet rabbits with this practical, evidence-based resource! Textbook of Rabbit Medicine, 3rd Edition provides authoritative coverage of the health and diseases of the domestic rabbit. Chapters follow a logical progression from basic rabbit science to clinical pathology, therapeutics, anesthesia, diseases and disorders by body system, and surgery. This edition is updated with the latest advances and techniques, and includes practical advice on topics such as vaccination, neutering and reproductive control, and behavior problems. Written by exotics specialist Molly Varga Smith, and drawing from clinical information from around the world, this book is a truly global resource in veterinary medicine.

&Quot;Rabbit

Recommended Book:

Rabbit Production 10th Edition

Features

Features:

Comprehensive, in-depth, and authoritative coverage addresses health and diseases of the domestic rabbit.
Evidence-based coverage makes this book an excellent resource for the effective treatment of pet rabbits.
Color illustrations and diagrams help to emphasize and clarify key content.
Detailed drawings provide a clear understanding of the rabbit’s unique anatomy and physiology.
Key Points boxes summarize important information.
Clinical Techniques boxes are packed with tips from a practicing expert who regularly applies this same information in practice.
Summary tables highlight useful information such as differential diagnoses and the drugs used to treat specific conditions.
NEW! Thoroughly updated and expanded chapters are included throughout the book, most notably on dentistry.
NEW! Chapters on basic and advanced surgery, shelter medicine, endocrinology, and imaging are added.
NEW! Updated information on all drugs, anesthetics, and techniques is included throughout the book.
NEW! Fully searchable enhanced eBook version is included with each purchase of a new copy of the print book, which allows access to all of the text and figures on a variety of digital devices.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Part I: Rabbit Basic Science
Rabbit Basic Science
Part II: Rabbit Medicine
Clinical Pathology
Therapeutics
Anesthesia and Analgesia
Digestive Disorders
Dental Disease
Abscesses
Skin Diseases
Ophthalmic Diseases
Neurological and Locomotor Disorders
Cardiorespiratory Disease
Urogenital Diseases
Endocrine Diseases
Infectious Diseases of Domestic Rabbits
Shelter Medicine for Domestic Rabbits
Diagnostic Imaging
Rabbit Basic Surgery
Neutering and Reproductive Control
Rabbit Advanced Surgery
Index

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Atlas of Veterinary Surgical Pathology

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By joseph S. Haynes

Atlas of Veterinary Surgical Pathology delivers a comprehensive exploration of the lesions and diseases most commonly encountered by veterinary practitioners in small animals and horses. The book includes coverage of diseases of the skin, eye, and musculoskeletal systems, and male and female reproductive tracts. It also offers descriptions of relevant microscopic features and color microphotographs of the included lesions. More than 500 images depict lesions.

With fully detailed discussions of degenerative, inflammatory, and neoplastic lesions, the book is an authoritative guide to quickly and accurately identifying common and uncommon lesions in small animals and horses.

Perfect for veterinary pathologists and residents, Atlas of Veterinary Surgical Pathology is a practical handbook to the lesions and diseases encountered by veterinary professionals in small animal and equine surgical pathology.

&Quot;Anatomic

Recommended Book:

Anatomic Pathology for Veterinary Clinicians

Features

Features:

A thorough introduction to the techniques relevant to surgical pathology, including specimen preparation and the interpretation of biopsy and the reporting of results
Comprehensive explorations of skin and adjacent soft tissue, including developmental and degenerative diseases, inflammatory diseases, and neoplasms
Practical discussions of reproductive tract lesions
Complete treatments of lesions of the musculoskeletal system, and eye and periocular tissues

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

1. Pathology of the Eye and Periocular Tissues

2. Pathology of the Bones and Joints

3. Pathology of the Skin

4. Pathology of the Male Reproductive System

5. Pathology of the Female Reproductive System

Index

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Dogs Demystified: An A-to-Z Guide to All Things Canine

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By Marc Bekoff

Dogs Demystified: An A-to-Z Guide to All Things Canine is An all-encompassing and fun reference from an award-winning scientist and dog lover.

Dr. Marc Bekoff is an expert at turning cutting-edge science into practical, reader-friendly information. The encyclopedic entries in this book cover everything related to dog care, dog-human relationships, and dog behavior, cognition, and emotions, making this the accessible book that every dog lover should have. In concise, readable A-through-Z entries, Bekoff covers it all, from aggression to pack formation to zoomies, and explores why dogs do what they do; exactly how to meet any dog eye-to-eye, nose-to-nose, and ear-to-ear to understand their world better; and how tuning in to a dog’s unique personality leads to happier dogs and happier human companions.

&Quot;Breeding

Recommended Book:

Breeding Better Dogs Genetics and Reproduction

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Intro
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Foreword by Jane Goodall
Introduction: A Dog Book for Everyone
Where to Find References and Notes
An A-to-Z Guide to All Things Canine
Acknowledgments
About the Author

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Discovering Your Dog: New Information on How to Give Your Canine Pal a Longer, Healthier Life

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By Chris Zink

Discovering Your Dog: New Information on How to Give Your Canine Pal a Longer, Healthier Life. In these minutes, you’ll find new and sometimes surprising information to enhance the lives of every dog with which you share your life. Knowledge is a powerful way to strengthen our relationships with these incredible creatures that, in turn, teach us so much about life and love. Here I have provided you with fascinating, fun-to-listen-to, scientifically-based information to help your dog live a long, healthy, and active life. What could be better?

Discovering Your Dog: New Information On How To Give Your Canine Pal A Longer, Healthier Life

Recommended Book:

Canine Behaviour in Mind: Applying Behavioural Science to Our Lives with Dogs

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Increase Your Dog’s Health & Longevity
Evaluating Your Dog’s Fitness
Be Strong!
Begging for Answers
Is Your Dog Hardcore?
Let’s Not (Static) Stretch the Truth
Proprioception
Overloaded
Build Stamina, Prevent Injuries
Reducing Injury Risk: The Facts!
Stop Taking Your Dog For Walks!
Play Ball…Safely!
No Hot Dogs Please!
Star Light, Star Bright
Do the Dewclaws?
Digit Injuries
A-Frame-Induced Carpal Injuries?
It’s a Real Pain
My Dog in Rehab Needs Stuff To Do!
The Genetics of Athletic Success
Telomeres and Your Dog’s Lifespan
No Weigh!
How to Make Your Dog Live Longer
Inflammatory Food
Smart Supplementation
Yeast – Yuck!
The Cure in Curcumin
To Harness or Not to Harness?
Why your dog wants you to read this book
How to Make Your Dog More Optimistic
Scents of Success
Cold Nose, Warm Sense
Paw Preference & Dog Emotions
The Eyes Have It
Be-Yawn Compare
Teacher’s Pet
Perfect Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect
Is Your Dog a Social Butterfly?
Who Is That Dog in the Mirror?
Can We Talk About the Ideal Family Dog?
The Gift of Being the Only Dog

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The Laboratory Mouse, 3rd Edition

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By Mark A. Suckow, Sara Hashway and Kathleen R. Pritchett-Corning

The Laboratory Mouse, 3rd Edition. With the advent of transgenic and other genetic engineering technologies, the versatility and usefulness of the mouse as a model in biomedical research has soared. Revised to reflect advances since the second edition, The Laboratory Mouse continues to be the most accessible reference on the biology and care of the mouse in research settings.

This guide presents basic information and common procedures in detail to provide a quick reference source for investigators, technicians, and caretakers on the humane care and use of the mouse. The new edition adds information on novel technologies such as CRISPR-Cas and on housing systems and management practices; it covers new concepts such as pain assessment by facial expression and the importance of nest-building as an assessment tool of well-being. There are now expanded sections on anesthesia and analgesia, and on behavior and enrichment.

An ideal quick reference for investigators, technicians, and animal caretakers charged with the care and/or use of mice in a research setting, this book will be particularly valuable to those new to working with mice who need to start research programs using these animals.

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Recommended Book:

Laboratory Animal Anaesthesia and Analgesia 5th Edition

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Important Biological Features.
Husbandry.
Management.
Clinical Medicine.
Preventative Medicine.
Experimental Methodology.
Resources and Additional Information.
Appendix A: Suggested cassette numbering system and some trimming suggestions.

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Atlas of Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging

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By Clifford R. Berry, Nathan C. Nelson and Matthew D. Winter

Atlas of Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging provides a comprehensive, multimodality atlas of small animal diagnostic imaging, with high-quality images depicting radiography, scintigraphy, ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging.

Taking a traditional body systems approach, the book offers an image-intensive resource to survey radiographs with some other imaging modalities being used to emphasize interpretation of survey radiographs. The Atlas offers clinically relevant information for small animal practitioners and students.

Each body structure is thoroughly covered and well-illustrated, with discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of each modality in various scenarios.

With its expansive coverage of the subject and hundreds of high-quality images to aid in efficient and seamless reader comprehension, Atlas of Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging is an invaluable and must-have resource for small animal practitioners, veterinary students, veterinary radiologists, and specialists in a number of areas.

Edited by three experienced radiographers.

&Quot;Bsava

Recommended Book:

BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Thoracic Imaging, 2nd Edition

Features

Features:

Basics of diagnostic imaging, physics of diagnostic imaging, CT and MRI physics, US physics, and nuclear medicine physics
Musculoskeletal normal anatomic variants, developmental orthopedic disease, joint disease, fracture and fracture healing, aggressive bone disease, and head and spine imaging
Thorax anatomy, variants, and interpretation paradigm, extrathoracic structures, pleural space, pulmonary parenchyma, and mediastinum
Abdomen anatomy, variants, and interpretation paradigm, extra-abdominal and body wall, peritoneal and retroperitoneal, liver and biliary, and spleen

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Section I: Introduction and Physics

1. Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging

2. Physics of Diagnostic Imaging

3. CT and MRI Physics

4. US Physics

5. Nuclear Medicine Physics

Section II: Musculoskeletal

6. Normal Anatomic Variants

7. Developmental Orthopedic Disease

8. Joint Disease

9. Fracture and Fracture Healing

10. Aggressive Bone Disease

11. Head Imaging

12. Spine Imaging

Section III: Thorax

13. Anatomy, Variants, and Interpretation Paradigm Huynh

14. Extrathoracic Structures

15. Pleural Space

16. Pulmonary Parenchyma

17. Mediastinum

18. Cardiovascular

19. Feline Thorax

Section IV: Abdomen

20. Anatomy, Variants, and Interpretation Paradigm

21. Extra-Abdominal and Body Wall

22. Peritoneal and Retroperitoneal

23. Liver and Biliary

24. Spleen

25. Gastrointestinal Tract

26. Pancreas

27. Urogenital

28. Adrenal Glands and Lymph Nodes

Index

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Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery, 2nd Edition

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By Eric Monnet

Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery 2nd Edition offers a thoroughly revised new edition of this comprehensive, detailed reference to surgical syndromes and diseases in small animal patients. Featuring detailed surgical descriptions accompanied by high-quality illustrations, the book updates the procedures throughout to include new and revised techniques. New chapters cover pyloric hypertrophy, coagulation factors and anticoagulation strategies, and pacemakers, with a newly standalone chapter on persistent aortic arches.

Organized by body system, each section of the book includes a brief review of surgical anatomy and physiology. Chapters present surgical techniques, with information on pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis, and a companion website provides video clips and slideshows demonstrating the procedures.

Relying on the very latest literature to present the current state of the art, Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery is an essential reference for small animal surgeons, residents, and practitioners performing soft tissue surgery.

Recommended Book:

Manual of Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery, 2nd Edition

Features

Features:

Presents a complete resource to small animal soft tissue surgery
Features detailed surgical descriptions accompanied by high-quality illustrations
Updates surgical techniques throughout to reflect new or refined procedures
Adds chapters on pyloric hypertrophy, coagulation factors and anticoagulation strategies, and pacemakers, and splits persistent aortic arches into an expanded standalone chapter
Features video clips and slideshows on a companion website to demonstrate the techniques covered

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Section 1: Gastrointestinal Surgery

Section 2: Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas

Section 3: Peritoneal Cavity

Section 4: Chest Wall

Section 5: Pleural Space

Section 6: Respiratory Surgery

Section 7: Urinary Tract

Section 8: Reproductive Tract

Section 9: Endocrine

Section 10: Ear Surgery

Section 11: Cardiac

Index

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Advances in Equine Upper Respiratory Surgery

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By Jan F. Hawkins

Advances in Equine Upper Respiratory Surgery is a comprehensive, up-to-date reference on surgical techniques in the upper respiratory tract in the horse, presenting theory and background as well as detailed procedures information. Part of the Advances in Veterinary Surgery series copublished with the ACVS Foundation, the book covers the most common upper respiratory diseases, with in-depth information on laryngeal hemiplegia and dorsal displacement of the soft palate. Providing a complete resource, the book reflects the current state of the art, offering a significant update on disorders of the nasal septum, nasal passage, paranasal sinuses, hard and soft palate, epiglottis, arytenoids, guttural pouch, and trachea in the horse.

The book includes 200 images illustrating key points of each surgical procedure. Potential complications and expectation management are discussed alongside the technique information. Advances in Equine Upper Respiratory Surgery is a useful reference for those in clinical practice and surgical residents.