Figure Acknowledgements xi
1 Essential Mathematics and Physics 1
Matter, energy, power and heat 1
Units and prefixes used in radiography 3
Radiological units 4
Useful mathematics 7
Proportions and the inverse square law 7
2 The Principles of Physics Used in Radiography 11
Electrostatics – the electri
Aviva Petrie, Head of Biostatistics Unit and Senior Lecturer, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, London; Honorary Lecturer in Medical Statistics, Medical Statistics Unit, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK. She is also author of a number of other books, including Medical Statistics at a Glance.
Paul Watson is a distinguished and well respected scientist in the field of Reproductive Biology, and is Emeritus Professor at the Royal Veterinary College
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Abbreviations viii
Introduction 1
Section 1: Key topics in feline medicine 5
1.1 Health screening 7
1.2 Preventative medicine 10
1.3 Paediatrics 13
1.4 Gerontology 20
1.5 Supportive care – fluid therapy and analgesia 23
1.6 Sedation and anaesthesia 28
1.7 Emergency and critical care algorithms 32<
Veterinary Guide to Animal Breeds offers a comprehensive reference for accurately recognizing small animal, exotic, and large animal breeds, with color photographs to aid in identification and important information for delivering veterinary care.
The Authors
Brianne Bellwood, MSc, RVT, VTS (Clinical Pathology), CCRVN, has been a full-time instructor for the Animal Health Technology program at Lakeland College in Vermilion, Alberta, Canada, since 2008.
Melissa Andrasik-Catton, RVT, BS, was a full-time instructor at Maple Woods Community College Veterinary Technology Program in Kansas City, Missouri, USA for 10 years and 8 additional years as an adjunct.
Laurie J. Buell, MS, LVT, is Former Program Director and Former Associate Professor of Veterinary Technology at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA.
Lisa E. Schenkel, DVM, CCRT, CVMA, is Program Director and Assistant Professor of Veterinary Technology at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA.
Sabrina Timperman, DVM, is Associate Program Director and Associate Professor of Veterinary Technology at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA.
A vital pocket-sized reference tool for busy practitioners and students, saving hours of searching through multiple sources. Differential Diagnosis in Small Animal Medicine, Second Edition brings together comprehensive differential diagnosis lists covering a wide range of presenting signs. This new edition has been fully updated with alphabetised lists for improved navigation. The lists cover the majority of presentations that are encountered in practice, including both common and unc
Laurie J. Buell, MS, LVT, is Former Program Director and Former Associate Professor of Veterinary Technology at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA.
Lisa E. Schenkel, DVM, CCRT, CVMA, is Program Director and Assistant Professor of Veterinary Technology at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA.
Sabrina Timperman, DVM, is Associate Program Director and Associate Professor of Veterinary Technology at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA.
List of Contributors ix
Preface xi
About the Companion Website xiii
1 Veterinary Management 1
Jacquelyn Hickey, BS, LVT
1.1 Procedures and Policies 1
1.2 Communication Skills 4
1.3 Ethics and Jurisprudence 5
References 6
2 Pharmacology 7
Lisa E. Schenkel, DVM, CCRT, CVMA
2.1 Pharmacologic Fundamentals of Drug Administration 7
2.2 Pharmacy Essentials of Drug Dispensing 10
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Notes on Contributors vii
About the Companion Website ix
Introduction 1
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