ISBN:
9780443281495
Copyright:
2028
Page Count:
608
Imprint:
Mosby
List Price:
$82.99
Summers’ Common Diseases of Companion Animals, 5th Edition
by Karen Talbott and Lisa M. Upshaw
Paperback
ISBN:
9780443281495
Copyright:
2028
Page Count:
608
Imprint:
Mosby
List Price:
$82.99
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Help your students master the veterinary technician’s role in caring for frequently encountered diseases! Summers' Common Diseases of Companion Animals, 5th Edition, explains how vet techs can assist veterinarians in assessment and laboratory procedures, treatment planning, client education, and follow-up. Many species are covered, including dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, reptiles, horses, and other farm animals. New to this edition are updates on disease prevention and treatment protocols, revised heartworm guidelines, and expanded information on exotic animals. This textbook is designed not only for the classroom — it’s also a practical reference for use in clinical practice.
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- NEW! Updated content includes the latest information on disease prevention
- NEW! Updated treatments enhanced to include the safest protocols in treating diseases
- NEW! Revised heartworm treatment and prevention information aligns with American Heartworm Society 2024 protocols
- NEW! Expanded section on exotic animals with additional species
- NEW! Updated illustrations include updates to photographs and diagrams
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- NEW! Updated and revised content includes the latest and most up-to-date information on disease prevention
- NEW! Updated treatments enhanced to include the safest protocols in treating diseases
- NEW! Revised heartworm treatment and prevention information aligns with American Heartworm Society 2024 protocols
- NEW! Expanded section on exotic animals with additional species
- NEW! Updated visual aids include updates to photographs and diagrams
- Coverage of common diseases keeps students up to date with the diseases and disorders they are most likely to encounter in practice
- Diseases organized by body system make it easier to find information quickly
- Easy-to-read monograph format for each disease includes a description, clinical signs, suggested diagnostic tests and laboratory work, treatments, medications, aftercare, prevention, and client information
- Full-color illustrations and photos show what diseases look like — such as signs exhibited in the animal, in lab specimens, and in surgical corrections — and demonstrate techniques
- Introduction to pathophysiology begins the book by describing the foundations of disease and the body’s response to disease
- Clearly defined role of veterinary technician explains what is expected of working professionals
- Tech Alerts highlight key information in the total care of companion animals
- A variety of review questions includes open-ended critical thinking questions
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SECTION I: Dogs and Cats
1. Diseases of the Cardiovascular System
2. Diseases of the Digestive System
3. Diseases of the Endocrine System
4. Diseases of the Eye
5. Hematologic and Immunologic Diseases
6. Diseases of the Integumentary System
7. Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System
8. Diseases of the Nervous System
9. Pansystemic Disease
10. Diseases of the Reproductive System
11. Diseases of the Respiratory System
12. Diseases of the Urinary System
SECTION II: Ferrets, Rodents, and Rabbits
13. Overview of Ferrets, Rodents, and Rabbits
14. Diseases of the Cardiovascular System
15. Diseases of the Digestive System
16. Diseases of the Endocrine System
17. Diseases of the Eye
18. Hematologic and Immunologic Diseases
19. Diseases of the Integumentary System
20. Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System
21. Diseases of the Nervous System
22. Diseases of the Reproductive System
23. Diseases of the Respiratory System
24. Diseases of the Urinary System
SECTION III: Birds
25. Overview of Birds as Patients
26. Diseases of the Cardiovascular System
27. Diseases of the Digestive System
28. Diseases of the Endocrine System
29. Diseases of the Eye and Ear
30. Hematologic and Immunologic Diseases
31. Diseases of the Integumentary System
32. Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System
33. Diseases of the Nervous System
34. Pansystemic Diseases
35. Diseases of the Respiratory System
36. Diseases of the Urogenital System
SECTION IV: Snakes, Iguanas, and Turtles
37. Overview of Reptiles as Pets
38. Diseases of the Cardiovascular System
39. Diseases of the Digestive System
40. Diseases of the Endocrine System
41. Diseases of the Special Senses
42. Diseases of the Integumentary System
43. Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System
44. Diseases of the Nervous System
45. Diseases of the Reproductive System
46. Diseases of the Respiratory System
47. Diseases of the Urinary System
SECTION V: Horses
48. Diseases of the Cardiovascular System
49. Diseases of the Digestive System
50. Diseases of the Endocrine System
51. Diseases of the Eye
52. Hematologic Diseases
53. Diseases of the Integumentary System
54. Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System
55. Diseases of the Nervous System
56. Diseases of the Reproductive System
57. Diseases that Affect the Neonate
58. Diseases of the Respiratory System
59. Diseases of the Urinary System
SECTION VI: Sheep and Goats
60. Sheep and Goat Husbandry
61. Diseases of the Digestive System
62. Diseases of the Endocrine System
63. Diseases of the Eye
64. Hematologic and Immunologic Diseases
65. Diseases of the Integumentary System
66. Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System
67. Diseases of the Nervous System
68. Diseases of the Reproductive System
69. Diseases of the Respiratory System
70. Diseases of the Urinary System
SECTION VII: Farm Animals
71. Backyard Chickens
72. Potbellied Pigs -
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