cover image - Summers’ Common Diseases of Companion Animals, 5th Edition
ISBN: 9780443281495
Copyright: 2028
Page Count: 608
Imprint: Mosby
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Summers’ Common Diseases of Companion Animals, 5th Edition

by Karen Talbott and Lisa M. Upshaw

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cover image - Summers’ Common Diseases of Companion Animals, 5th Edition
ISBN: 9780443281495
Copyright: 2028
Page Count: 608
Imprint: Mosby
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Master the veterinary technician’s role in caring for frequently encountered diseases! Summers' Common Diseases of Companion Animals, 5th Edition, describes how to 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. Written by vet tech educators Karen Talbott and Lisa Upshaw, this textbook makes learning easier — and it’s also a practical reference for use in clinical practice.
    • 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
    • Coverage of common diseases keeps you up to date with the diseases and disorders you are most likely to encounter in practice
    • Diseases organized by body system allow you 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 will be expected of you as a working professional
    • Tech Alerts highlight key information in the total care of companion animals
    • A variety of review questions includes open-ended critical thinking questions
  • 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
  • Karen Talbott, MS, CVT, FFCP and Lisa M. Upshaw, LVT
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