Clinical Veterinary Advisor - E-Book: Dogs and Cats

Clinical Veterinary Advisor - E-Book: Dogs and Cats

<p>No other quick reference comes close in covering the diagnosis and treatment of hundreds of diseases in dogs and cats. Etienne Cote's <b>Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Dogs and Cats, 2nd Edition</b> is like six books in one -- with concise topics within sections on diseases and disorders, procedures and techniques, differential diagnosis, laboratory tests, clinical algorithms, and a drug formulary. Revised from cover to cover, this edition includes dozens of new topics. It also includes free access to a fully searchable companion website featuring an electronic version of the text, all of the book's images, a searchable drug formulary, and 150 <i>Client Education Sheets</i> in both English and Spanish.</p><ul><li><b>Section I: <i>Diseases and Disorders</i></b> provides at-a-glance coverage of nearly 800 common medical problems, arranged alphabetically for immediate access. Entries include a definition, synonyms, epidemiology, clinical presentation, etiology and pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, workup, treatment, prognosis and outcome, plus pearls and considerations. Concise descriptions simplify diagnosis and treatment.</li><li><b>Section II: <i>Procedures and Techniques</i></b> offers illustrated, step-by-step instructions for understanding and performing 111 important clinical procedures.</li><li><b>Section III: <i>Differential Diagnosis</i></b> displays nearly every possible cause for 260 different clinical disorders.</li><li><b>Section IV: <i>Laboratory Tests</i></b> summarizes essential information needed for interpreting more than 150 lab tests. </li><li><b>Section V: <i>Clinical Algorithms</i></b> provides decision trees for the diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making processes involved in managing 91 of the most common clinical conditions/disorders. </li><li><b>Section VI: <i>Drug Formulary</i></b> is a compilation of dosages and other relevant information for more than 300 new and current medications.</li><li><b>410 illustrations and photographs</b> depict disease processes and related concepts.</li><li><b>A companion website</b> includes the complete text of the book in a fully searchable format, allowing quick access to information, and all of the book's images. It also includes 150 <i>Client Education Sheets</i>, each available in both English and Spanish. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Clinical guidance added to diseases and disorders chapters</b> helps you select appropriate tests and treatments for each case.</li><li><b>50 new client "how-to" handouts</b> are added for a total of 150 client education sheets, helping to improve outcomes by informing clients.</li><li><b><i>Technician Tips</i></b> are inserted throughout nearly 800 diseases and disorders, providing specialized information for veterinary technicians.</li><li><b>Enhanced electronic image collection</b> on the companion website includes color images and additional figures not found in the text.</li> </ul>