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thorough medical book for owners
Written for the horse owner.Describes diseases and their treatments.Step-by-step first aid.Drug dosages.Excellent reference. ... Read more

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The new 10th edition of this well-respected reference includes thoroughly revised and reviewed information with content on new diseases for the most up-to-date information on diseases effecting sheep, pigs, goats, horses, and cattle. Divided into two sections, General Medicine and Special Medicine, the book covers topics ranging from the clinical examination and manifestation of disease in organ systems to specific diseases of the large animal species.

• Includes important information essential to any large-animal veterinarian, especially those working with horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, or goats.
• User-friendly format allows the reader to quickly absorb key information.
• Quick review/synopsis sections for complex diseases make important information easy to find.
• Features content on major diseases of all countries, including foreign animal and emerging diseases.

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Good book, but shipping damage
The book was not packaged well; the hardback cover was bent and damaged in shipping. Unfortunately, I was unable to return it because I needed it for a class immediately. With the damage, it definitely was not worth the money I spent on it. Besides that, the book (undamaged) is a necessity for Vet Med.

Great!
It's really great! Mostly every disease you search you'll find in here, and with very updated informations. The only "but" I found is that is a really big and heavy book, so is not something you can carry around... But with this amount of information, it couldn't be any different! ... Read more

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This practical guide synthesizes the types of treatment available for specific diseases. It is a handy reference that provides readers with an understanding of complementary and alternative treatment options for more than 130 common disease states and describes a variety of possible approaches to small animal disorders. Concentrating on nutrition, herbs, traditional Chinese medicines, and physical therapies, the authors present both tradition- and evidence-based therapies for disorders not always responsive to conventional therapies. ... Read more

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Help Your Pet at Home
Written by two holistic vets,the Manual covers different treatment options for an impressive number of illnesses and health issues. You'll find diet,supplements, Western herbs, Chinese herbs, acupuncture, and sometimes essential oils. There's even an "Author's Choice" section for each illness, so that if you're wondering which of various options to choose, both the vets list their recommendations.

The book is beautifully organized, fitting a tremendous amount of material into asmall format. Chapters include muscular/skeletal disorders; dermatological disorders; infectious diseases; immunologic disorders; endocrinologic disorders, etc. The illnesses are laid out alphabetically, with easy-to-see treatment options. Sidebars describe case reports with excellent Discussion, Treatment and Outcome sections.

At first I wondered whether the book would be too technical for me.But as I readalong, I was really impressed by the non-technical language, the thoroughness of the symptoms and treatments, and the book's excellent organization. Only the Chinese herbs sections are not accessible if you don't know traditional Chinese medicine, and this problem is addressed in an appendix with explanations of the uses and western names of the Chinese herbs.

Other appendices are helpful, too: "suggested oral dosages for herbs"; "suppliers" of herbs for easy ordering, and even a chart with acupuncture points. (If you know acupressure, you can use these points without needles.) For anyone doing chemo for cancer dogs, you'll get help here in figuring out a supportive herbal and supplement protocol.A fantastic book!

Manual of Natural Veterinary Medicine: Science and Tradition
This book is expensive but well worth its price.
The information is clear, and precise.
The pictures are very well presented.
It is a great tool --- other books by same author are excellent too!

good so far
I honestly have not read much of it yet. I am only going through the intro, but I am finding it interesting. The only thing that has put me off so far is that they put in new chinese terms without defining them. I guess it is not important to know what they all mean, but I feel weird not knowing. It talks about upper, middle and lower burners and then talks about upper, middle and lower jiao. And I am guessing jiao means burner, but I would feel better if they stated that.

Good Starter Text
Alternative Veterinary medicine is a field to which I have not had much exposure.This book covers many topics in a survey manner with just enough detail.I would reccomend it as a starter text.

Manual is manual and as such it serves as a fast guide of consultation.
All that that acts in the area of veterinary natural medicine needs a fast guide of consultation, of the type Five Minutes.
This manual serves very well for a first consultation and to guide the first treatment mainly by the use of Chinese and western herbs, diet, acupuncture and other therapies.
Therefore, it is an indispensable book to every veterinary naturopata.
And the index is of easy consultation and very complete, still containing the appendixes, very useful and practical.
I recommend a lot of this book. ... Read more

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Univ. of Cambridge, UK. Text explains the basis of evidence-based medicine and how it can be applied to veterinary practice. Discusses the process of diagnosis and use of clinical diagnostic decision support systems, how to search for the best available external evidence, and how to perform decision analysis. Expanded-outline format. Softcover. ... Read more

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Opportunities in Veterinary Medicine Careers offers job seekers essential information about a variety of careers in the field of veterinary medicine. The book includes training and education requirements, salary statistics, and professional and Internet resources. ... Read more

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Opportunieis in Veterinary Medicine Careers
While giving exact statistics, the interpretation is such as to gloss over the difficulties entailed in getting into Veterinary School.The author plays fast and loose with language, switching from students to applicants, never giving the number who actually make it into that first class.As a better source, check the book on admission requirements.
The chapter on the history of veterinary medicine is specious, spurious, highly imaginative, and anachronistic.Check the Oxford Classical Dictionary if you're really interested and want the facts.
The rest of the book is, as your blurb says, pretty complete and up to date.I think deciding to become a Veterinary Technician after two years at an unaccredited school earning $17,000 a year in order to play with kitties and puppies is a total waste of time.Go find a different profession, earn a decent living wage, leave the door open so you can transfer a 2-year-degree to a 4-year-institution 20 years from now, and with your increased earning power, indulge your madness of kitties and puppies on the side.
Considering there is nothing much else with hard information available, the book is worth a read.Buy it in conjunction with the Admission Requirement book, read statistics carefully, and it will be enlightening. ... Read more

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Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine has been restructured, completely updated, and considerably expanded beyond previous versions. Now divided into four sections, highlights of this edition include new chapters on pharmocokinetic-pharmacodynamic relationships of antimicrobial agents, prophylactic use of antimicrobial agents, antimicrobial chemotherapy for the neutropenic patient, prudent use of antimicrobial agents, and antimicrobial therapy in New World camelids. The Fourth Edition includes coverage of the most recent antimicrobial agents developed for use in human or veterinary medicine.

Chapters on regulation, growth promotion uses and antimicrobial drug residues are fully revised to reflect extensive reexamination in many countries of the use of antimicrobial agents as growth promoters or in the prevention of disease in animals. Veterinarians, specialists, and students alike will find this book to be an indispensable reference on the general principles, special considerations, and clinical applications of virtually all types of antimicrobials used in veterinary medicine. ... Read more

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Product as expected and delivery as expected
The book was in fine condition and the delivery came in the right time table ... Read more

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Fox Valley Greyhound Track, Kaukauna, Wisconsin. 20 Biographies of female veterinarians. DNLM: 1. Veterinary Medicine - biography. ... Read more

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The authors present a comprehensive, graphically illustrated coverage of the evolution of veterinary medicine, the role of animals throughout recorded history, and the unique human-animal bond. The book is organized by regions of the world, but with some focus on specific time periods in history. ... Read more

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Every little thing
From the cavemen to the modern days, this book covers everything known to the history of veterinary medicine so far: from the ancient means of diagnosis, to the discoveries of new treatments, to great people who helpedto develop the veterinary medicine. It's not a book for specialists, butfor anyone interested in history. I particularly bought this book becauseI'm a vet, and wanted to know the origins of my profession. And I had avery good surprise. ... Read more

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This full-color reference offers practical, evidence-based guidance on using more than 120 medicinal plants, including how to formulate herbal remedies to treat common disease conditions. A body-systems based review explores herbal medicine in context, offering information on toxicology, drug interactions, quality control, and other key topics.

• More than 120 herbal monographs provide quick access to information on the historical use of the herb in humans and animals, supporting studies, and dosing information.
  
• Includes special dosing, pharmacokinetics, and regulatory considerations when using herbs for horses and farm animals.
  
• Expanded pharmacology and toxicology chapters provide thorough information on the chemical basis of herbal medicine.
  
• Explores the evolutionary relationship between plants and mammals, which is the basis for understanding the unique physiologic effects of herbs.
  
• Includes a body systems review of herbal remedies for common disease conditions in both large and small animals.
  
• Discusses special considerations for the scientific research of herbs, including complex and individualized interventions that may require special design and nontraditional outcome goals.

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Great reference
My experience is that only quality books are published by Mosby as Mosby publishes college text books for the healthcare field. I have spent thousands of dollars with holistic and traditional veterinarians over the years-having some of my animals continue to be ill(auto-immune diseases and viruses are difficult).I have learned to educate myself and learn ways to keep my animals healthy through preventative care. Human grade or organic food has significantly made a difference as well as supplements. This book gives wonderful information regarding diseases and alternative herbs/supplements to use. I am careful,as not all herbs/supplements are safe in themselves and/or due to the harvesting country from which they come-this book gives a list of possible resources-most only available to the veterinarian, however, when I see a product from that resource on the shelf at the store or on-line I am comfortable trying it. This book was written for the professional and should be viewed as such. I recommend this book for enlightment of alternatives that may be available. I have seen many supplements at the "Health Food Store" for animals-this book has provided a reliable source for checking the ingredients purpose and safety. ... Read more

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Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO. Exam review and study guide covering questions asked in emergencies, in critical care settings, on oral exams, and on rounds. Bulleted lists and algorithms are included. Previous edition: c1997. Softcover. ... Read more

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Great Choice
I'm just getting started reading this book and so far I love it. I've been in the Veterinary field for a while and thought this would be a great book to have for a refresher and also to answer questions that I may have now that I've moved into the Critical Care / Emergency end of Veterinary Medicine. ... Read more

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A current review of important internal medicine topics for the exotic animal practitioner! Articles will review metabolic bone disease, avian hepatic disorders, avian female reproductive disorders, proventricular dilatation disease, avian renal disorders, ferret neoplasia, amphibian internal disorders, koi reproductive disorders, thyroid tumors and lymphadenopathies in guinea pigs, reproductive reptilian disorders, disseminated idiopathic myositis in ferrets, gastric stasis in rabbits, and much more! ... Read more

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"Saunders Solutions in Veterinary Practice" consists of a series of practical handbooks on selected medical topics on specific veterinary problems. Case-based, this series is aimed at the small animal veterinary practitioner who has qualified less than 10 years and needs quick access to information and wants to increase his/her confidence on handling that range of cases that cover the spectrum that lies between the simple routine first opinion case and the referral. "Saunders Solutions in Veterinary Practice" provides additional knowledge that leads to improved skills and practice for veterinary practitioners. Not only practitioners, but also veterinary students nearing the end of their course will find this series very useful to brush up their knowledge in a particular area. The volumes are also written with the veterinary nurse in mind with a particular interest in a specific topic, using 'Nurse Boxes' in the text to guide them to the specific information they need. ... Read more

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Articles include: Geriatric Medicine in Psittacines; The Aging Raptor; The Ancient Rat; Geriatric Medicine of the Guinea Pig and Chinchilla; Geriatric Medicine of the Rabbit; Geriatric Medicine of the Reptile; Geriatric Medicine of Fresh Water Fish; Pathology of the Geriatric Bird; Rehabilitation of the Exotic Patient; and The Geriatric Ferret. ... Read more

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This handy pocket-sized manual provides clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment regimens in a quick-reference guide format that's ideal for busy practitioners and for students who need to review essential management information.This practical resource is fully cross-referenced with the Ettinger textbook and provides a valuable drug formulary in the Appendix which gives essential information on dosages and schedules. ... Read more

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A key resource for practitioners and students alike
Ophthalmic Disease in Veterinary Medicine is issued in softcover to provide a more affordable textbook offering key updates to the original vet's reference. Veterinary students and libraries catering to them will find this surveys dogs and cats with a bow to the horse and cow and offers a survey of basic ophthalmic science. Common conditions, diagnosis, therapies and problem solving are included in a key resource for practitioners and students alike.

The title is accurate
The book is entitled Opthalmic diseases in Vet med and that is all it is.The photos are good, but do not expect any treatment options or surgical interventions.The book was recommended by our closest opthalmologist.Perhaps I expected more.I need a book that helps me diagnose and treat. I would like to have some better outline of what are the best treatments that the author would recommend, as he is an expert in the field. ... Read more

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This manual provides clear, concise management advice from a team of leaders in emergency veterinary medicine, making it a valuable text for the classroom and an indispensable resource for emergency situations in daily veterinary practice.

Written in an easy-to-follow outline format, this book gives you rapid access to essential information needed to stabilize and treat the emergency and critical care patient. The first part of the book outlines initial care of the trauma or critical patient, followed by coverage that ranges from triage to basic fluid therapy, monitoring, and continuous care. The second part of the book features emergency care coverage organized by body system, beginning with the general approach to patients with emergent signs in each system and followed by protocols for specific conditions. ... Read more

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Very Good
This is a text book. Packed full of information. Not a light read. I am a nurse and found it very helpful not for the very lay person. ... Read more

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Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician, Second Edition is a comprehensive yet clear introduction to exotic animal practice for technicians in the classroom and clinic setting alike.  With an emphasis on the exotic species most likely to present to a veterinary practice, the book offers easy-to-follow descriptions of common procedures and techniques.  Covering information ranging from anatomy, restraint, and common diseases to radiology, surgical assisting, and parasitology, Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician provides technicians with all the information necessary to confidently and competently treat exotic patients. 

This book's companion Web site, which includes review questions and figures for download in PowerPoint, will be available starting in May 2010. ... Read more

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Great textbook!
This is a great book and I recommend it. My husband and I teach a college course to veterinary assistants (and technicians, if interested) on exotic pet care. We are using this book as a textbook even though it is geared towards technicians. For the purposes of our course, we are toning down the anatomy and physiology, and the diseases sections to make the information less technical.

I do have one suggestion: if there is another edition, sections on degus and aquarium fish would be helpful.

I also have a concern: we do not consider skunks or prairie dogs to be exotic pets; they are wild animals or wildlife. We believe this because skunks are rabies vector animals and, even if vaccinated against rabies, will not be considered protected from rabies by DPH; thus whether a person is bitten by a vaccinated "pet" skunk or an unvaccinated skunk, the skunk will be euthanized. As for prairie dogs, their history is a bit complicated. They were illegal to own for a period of time (due to linkage to a monkeypox outbreak)and now a person has to get a permit to own one. We have distinguished between exotic pets and wildlife in our course, that is, between animals that are legal to own and mostly captive-bred and animals that are wild and mostly illegal to own.

Nutrition, husbandry, and step-by-step descriptions of common procedures range from very basic to advanced details
Bonnie Ballard and Ryan Cheek's EXOTIC ANIMAL MEDICINE FOR THE VETERINARY TECHNICIAN appears in its second updated edition to provide a fine introduction to exotic animal practices for technicians in classroom and clinic settings. The emphasis on exotic species makes for a fine survey that includes the latest practices in exotic animal medicine, with new information bird behaviors, aviary management, and more details on reptiles, skunks, prairie dogs and more. Nutrition, husbandry, and step-by-step descriptions of common procedures range from very basic to advanced details and makes this an important acquisition.

Helpful Vet Tech material
This book is handy for information on animals I am studying currently.Has a lot more which I will be learning as well.Recommend for other students like myself.

Good Basic Book
The book provides good information on the basics of wildlife care.If you've worked with wildlife before, however, a lot of it is review.That being said, its a good reference and great easy to read book for those who are new to the field

Thorough and accurate
Dr. Ballard has done an exceptional job of putting together a text for veterinary technicians interested in exotic animals.I am the program director of a veterinary technology program in Michigan and after reviewing this book, I immediately incorporated this text into our Exotic Animal Course.A great text for students, technicians and anyone interested in the health and management of exotic species. ... Read more