Veterinary Dentistry For The General Practitioner, 2e Books.pdf
Vida Hubbert
The eighth edition of Kirk and Bistner's Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment remains true to the objectives of the original edition. It is divided into sections, which allows readers to find information related to recognition, management, and treatment of almost every conceivable emergency situation. There are also topics that have little to do with emergency medicine but are often needed in daily practice.
A quick reference for many emergency situations is printed on the inside front cover to allow rapid access to needed information. The table of contents located in the first few pages is brief and not particularly useful, but the index (which is located in the back of the book) is extremely detailed.
Content of the book is provided in 6 sections (Emergency Care, Patient Evaluation and Organ System Examination, Clinical Signs, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures, Laboratory Diagnostic and Test Protocols, and Charts and Tables). Emergency Care has been substantially changed from previous editions. This section contains many updated conditions as well as an added subsection on recognition and treatment of pain. Topics are arranged alphabetically to allow rapid access to information. Sections on Patient Evaluation and Organ System Examination and Clinical Signs have been completely rewritten, with the focus placed on the physical examination of a patient and evaluation of the clinical signs. Previous editions included some procedures in these sections, but these have all been moved to the section on Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures. Photographs and drawings are improved from those in preceding editions. Laboratory Diagnostic and Test Protocols has been expanded with new information on handling of specimens as well as the protocols for testing.
Veterinary Clinical Advisor: Dogs and Cats is an updated version of a classic veterinary dictionary, with more than 700 disorders described in alphabetic order. It also includes sections on common diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, differential diagnoses, laboratory tests, clinical algorithms, and a basic formulary. The text is primarily in note and bullet format with clear and logical subheadings, including epidemiology, simple pathophysiology, treatment, complications, and prognosis. Many of the concise mini chapters include pearls of wisdom (those valuable nuggets of information gleaned only through clinical experience). Some photographs are included, but they are uncommon.
A comprehensive index system, including the grouping of topics by discipline, mitigates the inevitable splintering of related or interconnected diseases and should help readers navigate this large book. However, curious readers will certainly need other resources to develop a comprehensive understanding of any particular problem.
This book is a valuable resource for veterinary students and a must-have for any house officer or emergency clinician. General practitioners will also benefit from the concise and accurate style as well as simple explanations of complex issues. In addition, the easy access to online information sheets will improve client compliance and understanding.
Veterinary Psychopharmacology arose out of the recognition that veterinarians need a resource for selection of psychotropic drugs, dosages, and adverse effects. The authors have done an admirable job meeting these goals. This book can be considered to have 3 sections: an extensive introductory chapter, chapters on the basic science of behavior drugs, and clinical chapters. The introductory chapter includes a quick reference chart for practitioners who are seeking information on treating animals with specific complaints or diagnoses. Chapters on the basic sciences are especially inclusive, covering veterinary drugs such as dissociative anesthetics that, although not behavior drugs, act on the same receptor systems as medications used to treat behavior problems. Clinical chapters, despite the acknowledged gaps in available data, provide extremely comprehensive information about the use of drugs that has been gleaned from the human literature as well from a wide array of companion and laboratory animals and nondomestic species.
However, potential readers should be warned that the style, although in part a strength of the book, could at times limit the book's usefulness. Good pictures of some clinical cases are provided, but other diagrams, tables, and charts are limited in number. Although all chapters provide current information about clinical signs and laboratory findings, data on their relative frequency are not always given. This type of information is intrinsic for ranking a list of differential diagnoses. Basic treatment protocols for all diseases are provided, but consideration of many possible problems and solutions is missing. Some information is surprisingly lacking; for example, although trilostane is discussed as a treatment for hyperadrenocorticism in dogs, lack of FDA approval or how to obtain the drug is not mentioned. Lastly, only a short general reference list of texts is provided, so readers wanting further information are provided little guidance.
In the rapidly changing, fast-paced world of veterinary oncology, it remains difficult to keep improving on a good thing. However, the editors and contributors of the fourth edition of Withrow & MacEwen's Small Animal Clinical Oncology continue to do just that. Most formidable are the modifications to color figures and tables. This feature has greatly added to the overall appearance and makes this edition more user-friendly.
Additionally, the table of contents has been reorganized and categorized into 4 aspects of oncology: The Biology and Pathogenesis of Cancer, Diagnostic Procedures for the Cancer Patient, Therapeutic Modalities of the Cancer Patient, and Specific Malignancies in the Small Animal Patient. These topics are then further subtitled into chapters and subsections. This allows readers to survey the topics and quickly arrive at the desired area of reference. Each section provides veterinarians with valuable information.
The first section pertaining to the basic principles of cancer biology and pathogenesis provides a useful foundation for general practitioners that will assist in addressing the questions most commonly asked by clients. Furthermore, the second and third sections that address diagnostic and therapeutic procedures can be dynamic in helping veterinarians educate clients prior to referral to a board-certified specialist. Finally, the fourth section provides information on specific malignancies and leads readers through each tumor type, similar to the approach used to evaluate a clinical patient. This approach is not only easy to follow but is clinically relevant.
The objective of Small Animal Dentistry: a Manual of Techniques is to provide readers with information to develop an understanding of veterinary dental concepts and clinical techniques. The author has successfully achieved this objective by sharing clinical cases in selected areas of veterinary dentistry.
Thirteen chapters are logically organized and appropriately illustrated and contain numerous high-quality photographs. Many radiographs have a blue discoloration; however, the contrast, clarity, and overall diagnostic quality are good. The author provides an overview of tooth development as well as dental and periodontal anomalies. Oral and dental anatomy is accompanied by excellent illustrations. Periodontal probing, dental charting, radiography, and instrumentation are adequately described.
Periodontal disease is the most prevalent of all veterinary diseases. Unfortunately, the pathophysiologic process or treatment of periodontal disease is not discussed. Fundamental scaling and polishing techniques are illustrated. Endodontic, orthodontic, and restorative treatments are covered briefly, and prosthodontic treatments are not covered. Additional resources are needed to develop adequate (diagnostic, therapeutic, and prevention) techniques in these disciplines.
Fundamental oral surgery techniques are described. Dental extraction and jaw fracture repair are discussed and adequately illustrated. Oronasal fistula defects are briefly discussed; referral of more-complicated cases is recommended. Oral surgeries for neoplasms are not discussed, and referral is also recommended. Feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions and gingivostomatitis are not addressed. The book includes a discussion on pain management, emphasizing balanced anesthesia with a multimodal approach to analgesia.
Nutrition for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is a concise yet adequate textbook that covers a wide array of topics related to nutritional needs of dogs and cats. It is important to mention that dogs and cats are the strong focus of this book. It is helpful that within this focus, dogs and cats are appropriately treated as separate entities throughout the text. The book was written appropriately for veterinary technician students and credentialed veterinary technicians alike. It may also be a good review for many veterinarians.
The book is appropriately organized into 3 major sections. The first section reviews the basic building blocks of nutrition (ie, water, fats, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and minerals). A summary of digestion, absorption, and energy balance terms is also reviewed in the first section. The second section provides information on regulation, types, and contents of foods formulated for dogs and cats in the United States. A brief history of pet food production and the roles of the regulatory agencies involved in pet food production are included. Numerous charts and tables are provided to aid readers in interpreting food content and labeling methods. The third section of the book provides information on feeding regimens for dogs and cats in all life stages and conditions, including pregnancy, lactation, neonatal period, growth, adult maintenance, obesity, geriatric, and performance. Nutritional needs of ill patients are also addressed. Final chapters discuss various methods for assisted feeding and the nursing care involved. This book also directly addresses prevalent nutritional myths, including raw diets, preservatives, and food quality. Bravo!
b1e95dc632