Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery

Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery

By Eric Monnet

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.

Equine Reproductive Procedures

Equine Reproductive Procedures

By John Dascanio, Patrick McCue

Second Edition

The second edition of Equine Reproductive Procedures provides equine practitioners, veterinary students, and equine theriogenologists with a fully updated, practical guide to techniques in equine reproductive practice.  This easy-to-use resource covers skills-based information with a clinical focus, taking an easy-to-follow step-by-step approach.   

The book covers topics related to the reproductive management of horses, including diagnostic techniques and therapeutic procedures for stallions, mares, and foals.   Procedures highlighted in the book are supported with clear descriptions and photographs. Readers will also find a list of required supplies for the procedure and a reference list. 

Technological Advances in Exotic Pet Practice

Technological Advances in Exotic Pet Practice

By Minh Huynh

1st Edition

 

This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice, Guest Edited by Dr. Minh Huynh in collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr. Joerg Mayer, focuses on Technological Advances in Exotic Pet Practice. Topics covered in this issue include: Medical Applications for 3D Printing in Exotic Pet Medicine; Use of Bone Plates in Exotic Pet Medicine; Smartphone-based Devices for Medical Use in Exotic Pet Medicine; Technological Advances in Endoscopic Equipment and Endosurgery in Exotic Pet Medicine; Technological Advances in Surgical Equipment in Exotic Pet Medicine; Technological Advances in Diagnostic Imaging in Exotic Pet Medicine; Technological Advances in Exotic Pet Anesthesia; Advances in Exotic Pet Clinical Pathology;

Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery

Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery

By Eric Monnet

1st Edition

Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery is a comprehensive, in-depth resource for well-referenced, current information on small animal soft tissue surgery. Offering detailed surgical techniques in a well-illustrated, easy-to-follow format, the book covers the full range of surgically treated diseases and syndromes, with video clips and slideshows to demonstrate surgical procedures on an accompanying DVD.  Chapters are written by the leading experts in surgery, internal medicine, radiology, and critical care, presenting information based on a review of the most recent literature.

Divided into chapters by body system, each section begins with a brief review of the anatomy and physiology, with pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis described in detail.

Manual of Internal Fixation in Small Animals

Manual of Internal Fixation in Small Animals

By Wade O. Brinker, Marvin L. Olmstead, Geoffrey Sumner-Smith

2nd Revised & Enlarged Edition

This second revised and enlarged edition addresses current techniques concerned with the implementation of the AO/ASIF System in small animal orthopaedic surgery. Surgeons who have used the system over the years have now considerable knowledge and experience which they have made available in this text. The same individuals have designed and modified special implants which are now available to the Small Animal Orthopaedic Surgeon. Sections have been added or modified concerned with severe trauma, implant removal and a system for recording fracture type and treatment.

Clinical Procedures in Veterinary Nursing

Clinical Procedures in Veterinary Nursing

By Victoria Aspinall

4th Edition

The new fourth edition of Clinical Procedures retains the popular format that has been so successful in establishing previous editions. All the principal procedures a nurse is likely to be called on to perform are presented in the most practically useful way, linking the action with the underlying rationale and illustrating both with ultra-clear line artworks and photographs. This new edition brings the text into line with the Day One Skills and Competencies which now govern training of veterinary nurses, with revision and updating throughout.

• All the principal basic procedures are covered
• Uses a step-by-step ‘action/rationale’ approach for maximum clarity
• Covers companion animals, equine and exotic species
• Never struggle to find definitive information on basic procedures again
• A reference guide to best practice for both qualified and trainee veterinary nurses and veterinary technicians

BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Dentistry and Oral Surgery

BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Dentistry and Oral Surgery

By Alexander M. Reiter, Margherita Gracis

4th Edition

Following the success of previous editions, the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Dentistry and Oral Surgery 4th edition is a timely publication in what is an internationally growing specialist field. It is an accessible source of core information for general small animal veterinary surgeons, students and nurses/technicians interested in developing their knowledge and practical skills in dentistry and oral surgery.

BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Head, Neck and Thoracic Surgery

BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Head, Neck and Thoracic Surgery

By Daniel J. Brockman, David E. Holt, Gert ter Haar

2nd Edition

This manual provides a practical, up-to-date approach to head, neck and thoracic surgery in dogs and cats. The chapters flow logically from the required surgical instrumentation and then into surgery, starting at the oral cavity and nose and working caudally. Each chapter describes diagnosis and treatment, with step-by-step operative techniques for selected procedures. The second edition of this manual, which focuses on soft tissue surgery of the head, neck and thorax, has been updated throughout. It now includes advanced procedures for more experienced surgeons, as well as remaining a ready source of practical information for the general practitioner, students, and veterinary nurses and technicians. 

Suturing Principles and Techniques in Laboratory Animal Surgery

Suturing Principles and Techniques in Laboratory Animal Surgery

Manual and DVD

By John J. Bogdanske, Scott Hubbard-Van Stelle, Margaret Rankin Riley, Beth M. Schiffman

1st Edition

Introduces the basic principles of, and the materials and instruments required for, suturing and wound closure on animals in a research or veterinary facility. The manual provides descriptions and pictures portraying proper tissue handling and aseptic technique during wound closure, the correct hand placement and use of instruments, and the needle placement on the needle holder. The manual also provides in-depth coverage of various suture patterns and associated principles for proper knot tying, including step-by-step descriptions and handouts for each suture pattern. The DVD provides descriptive narrative and step-by-step video demonstrations for each of the suturing techniques while portraying proper tissue handling and aseptic technique.

Fundamentals of Small Animal Surgery

Fundamentals of Small Animal Surgery

By Fred Anthony Mann, Gheorghe M. Constantinescu, Hun-Young Yoon

1st Edition

 

Fundamentals of Small Animal Surgery offers a thorough introduction to the surgical principles essential to good veterinary practice.  With many high-quality pencil drawings and clinical photographs to complement the detailed descriptions, the book is a useful resource for building basic surgery skills.  Fundamentals of Small Animal Surgery is designed to provide a grounding in the foundations of veterinary surgical practice and an understanding of the practical application of surgical techniques. Covering topics ranging from assessment and surgical pack preparation to aseptic technique and postoperative pain management,

Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents Clinical Medicine and Surgery

Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents Clinical Medicine and Surgery

By Katherine Quesenberry, Christoph Mans(Author), Connie Orcutt, James W. Carpenter

4th Edition

Learn to treat a wide variety of small mammals and pocket pets with Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th Edition. Covering the conditions most often seen in veterinary practice, this highly readable and easy-to-navigate text covers preventative medicine along with disease management, ophthalmology, dentistry, and zoonosis. More than 700 full-color photographs and illustrations highlight radiographic interpretation as well as diagnostic, surgical, and therapeutic techniques. This fourth edition also features new coverage of degus (large rodent species); new coverage of prairie dogs; and expanded coverage of surgical procedures, physical therapy rehabilitation and alternative medicine for rabbits, neoplasia in rabbits, and zoonotic disease. With expert contributors from around the globe, Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents is the authoritative, single point of reference for small mammal care that is hard to find elsewhere.

• Logical organization lays out sections by different animals and organizes parts within chapters by body system ― making it quick and easy to access important information.
• Drug formulary provides dosage instructions for a wealth of species including ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, rats/mice, prairie dogs, hedgehogs, and sugar gliders.
• More than 700 photographs and illustrations highlight key concepts such as radiographic interpretation and the main points of diagnostic, surgical, and therapeutic techniques.
• Chapter on ophthalmology provides an area of study that is difficult to find for ferrets, rabbits, rodents, and other small mammals.

Assessing Essential Skills of Veterinary Technology Students

Assessing Essential Skills of Veterinary Technology Students

By Laurie J. Buell, Lisa E. Schenkel, Sabrina Timperman

3rd Edition

Assessing Essential Skills of Veterinary Technology Students, Third Edition provides students and instructors with clear guidance on how to evaluate student performance of skills required to enter the veterinary technology profession. 

• Provides students with clear guidance on the capabilities they are expected to demonstrate and how they will be evaluated
• Gives instructors a standardized framework for assessing students’ performance
• Offers tools for comparing standards of competency

A Guide to Canine and Feline Orthopaedic Surgery

A Guide to Canine and Feline Orthopaedic Surgery
By Hamish Denny, Steve Butterworth
4th Edition

This successful book, first published in 1980 and now in its fourth edition, provides an authoritative guide for busy practitioners trying to keep pace with current trends in small animal orthopaedic surgery. In this new edition Hamish Denny and Steven Butterworth have retained the same practical approach but have completely rewritten and updated the book to provide a comprehensive review of orthopaedic and spinal conditions in the dog and cat. The illustrations have also undergone a major overhaul and the many line drawings are now combined with photographs and radiographs to clarify diagnostic and surgical techniques.

Although the size of the book has increased, its regional approach to problems still enables the reader to use it as a rapid reference guide.

Atlas of Surgical Approaches for Soft Tissue and Oncologic Diseases in the Dog and Cat

Atlas of Surgical Approaches for Soft Tissue and Oncologic Diseases in the Dog and Cat
By Marije Risselada
1st Edition

This book offers practical guidance to making approaches for surgery to treat soft tissue and oncologic conditions in canine and feline patients. Every approach is outlined with step-by-step descriptions on how to handle the incision and covers indications and patient positioning. Detailed, high-quality medical illustrations are also included for each, and topics are logically laid out with images on the left and text on the right.
Atlas of Surgical Approaches to Soft Tissue and Oncologic Diseases in the Dog and Cat starts with a chapter on oromaxillofacial approaches, followed by chapters covering the cervical area and ear, forelimb, hindlimb, thorax, and abdomen. The book finishes with complete coverage of the approaches to the perineal area and pelvic canal and digits and tail, making it an excellent guide for surgeons to plan and execute their approach to soft tissue and oncologic diseases.

• Describes the complete approach to surgical incisions for soft tissue and oncologic disease, with alternative positions or approaches where appropriate
• Provides a high-quality medical line drawing depicting each approach
• Offers practical guidance for surgeons to direct their approach during surgery

Advances in Intervertebral Disc Disease in Dogs and Cats

Advances in Intervertebral Disc Disease in Dogs and Cats
By James Fingeroth, William Thomas
1st Edition

Advances in Intervertebral Disc Disease in Dogs and Cats defines our present knowledge of this common clinical problem, compiling information related to the canine and feline intervertebral disc into a single resource.  As a comprehensive, focused work, the book is an authoritative reference for understanding and treating disc disease, providing a sound scientific and clinical basis for decision making.   Offering an objective synthesis of the current literature, the book supplies guidance on the approach to a potential disc rupture, surgical and medical strategies, and management of the patient.

Offering a complete understanding of intervertebral disc disease, the book describes and discusses the controversies and issues surrounding this topic, acknowledging the gaps in our knowledge.

Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians

Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians
By Susan Bryant
1st Edition

Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians is a highly practical guide to anesthesia skills for veterinary technicians published in association with the Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists (AVTA). Packed with hints and tips to aid technicians in the practice of veterinary anesthesia, the book offers an essential resource to building anesthesia skills and improving knowledge. Encompassing both background knowledge and practical application of anesthesia-related skills, Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians is a valuable resource for veterinary technicians of all skill levels. Supplementary website materials, including charts and forms for use in the

BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Abdominal Surgery

BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Abdominal Surgery
By John M. Williams, Jacqui D. Niles
2nd Edition

Extensively revised and updated, the new edition of the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Abdominal Surgery provides a ready source of practical information for veterinary surgeons, students, nurses and technicians. 

• Includes detailed surgical procedures, laid out in step-by-step Operative Techniques in an easy to follow and practical way
• Notes on patient positioning and preparation, instrumentation and postoperative management
• Specially commissioned drawings and full-colour photographs illustrate both the Operative Techniques and the accompanying text
• New chapters on laparoscopic surgery and urinary incontinence

Once Bitten

Once Bitten
The adventures and misadventures of a young veterinary surgeon
By Nick Marsh
1st Edition

When Alan Reece qualified as a veterinary surgeon at the dawn of the new millennium, he had a plan: save the world, one animal at a time.Of course, no plan survives contact with the enemy, and Alan soon discovers he has far more enemies than he was expecting – aside from vicious pets, difficult owners, surly farmers, and children from hell, he finds himself working with an unhinged and jealous surgeon who makes it his personal mission ruin Alan's life. Battling long hours, life and death decisions, tragic cases, a complaint from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and an unexpected love triangle, Alan’s hopes of saving the world are quickly replaced with a simple question:

BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Wound Management and Reconstruction

BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Wound Management and Reconstruction
By John M. Williams, Alison Moores
2nd Edition

The second edition of this best selling Manual has been thoroughly revised and updated under the direction of the new editorial team of John Williams and Alison Moores. Topics covered include wound healing, decision-making in closure, axial pattern flaps and pedicled muscle flaps. In addition, the Manual features case studies and step-by-step operative techniques. Specially commissioned illustrations accompany the chapters.

"We have many BSAVA manuals on the shelf, but I can see myself needing this one more than most. Serious traumatic injuries can be very challenging and can take many of us out of our comfort zone. This manual provides a "comfort blanket" of experience, knowledge and techniques that I know many will benefit from having available in the

Gastrointestinal Surgical Techniques in Small Animals

Gastrointestinal Surgical Techniques in Small Animals
By Eric Monnet, Dan Smeak
1st Edition

Gastrointestinal Surgical Techniques in Small Animals offers a highly detailed reference to surgical procedures in the gastrointestinal tract in dogs and cats. Each chapter describes the surgical techniques in depth, featuring high-quality illustrations depicting each step, and discusses tips and tricks for a successful surgery and potential complications. A companion website offers video clips demonstrating the procedures. 

Logically divided into sections by anatomy, each chapter covers indications, contraindications, and decision making for a specific surgery.  Tips and tricks and potential complications are also covered.  

• Describes techniques for canine and feline gastrointestinal surgery in detail
• Presents the state of the art for GI surgery in dogs and cats