Books in the Veterinary Self-Assessment Color Review Series series

This book offers a case-based approach to reviewing and interpreting images and developing a differential diagnosis. Nearly 200 cases are presented with high-quality images for each. Detailed answers include information on the radiographic findings, radiographic diagnosis, comments, and notes on whether further imaging or evaluation is needed.

Written by a foremost authority, this book presents over 230 cases and questions at different levels of expertise, with detailed explanatory answers. The cases appear in random order, just as they would in real life, and enable readers¿by solving the clinical puzzle¿to make differential diagnoses, treatment plans, and prognoses. The color review includes a wealth of problem-oriented information of value¿and enjoyment¿for formal and informal training and continuing education.

This highly visual book provides a comprehensive survey of cytological features and patterns as an aid to study, revision and continuing education for veterinarians in practice and training. Illustrated in full-colour with over 240 photomicrographs, the cases are presented randomly and appear as self-assessment questions with detailed explanatory answers. Species covered include the dog, the cat, the horse, and the cow. The new edition adds 89 brand new cases and updates all the existing content to ensure its continued relevance in practice. It also includes `Frequently Asked Questions¿ at the end the book to further test the reader¿s knowledge. This fully-revised second edition continues to be an invaluable reference for veterinary practitioners, veterinary students, nurses, and technicians.

The completely revamped second edition of Avian Medicine and Surgery includes over 260 all-new colour illustrated cases. The international editor and author team present a breadth of cases in random order, just as they would occur in actual practice. Questions based on each case are accompanied with answers that fully explore the disease or disorder in question. The book provides a valuable reference for both candidates preparing for examinations and practitioners in their continuing education.

This is a new edition in the Self-Assessment Colour Review series that covers ornamental fish. It includes 200 colour illustrated cases in random order, as they would be presented in practice. It presents questions based on each case with answers that fully explore the disease/disorder. This new edition contains 250 new cases. The book should appeal to candidates preparing for examinations and to practitioners in their continuing education.

Written by a respected expert in the field, this new addition to the Self-Assessment Color Review series covers clinical oncology of the dog and cat. More than 200 cases appear in random order, just as they would in practice. These cases are presented as self-assessment problems comprising integrated questions, illustrations and detailed explanations designed to educate on the big picture as well as to provide immediate answers.

The new edition incorporates over 250 new clinical cases divided equally between cattle and sheep. The cases appear randomly to reflect real life practice and are presented as a set of integrated questions, photographs and detailed explanatory answers¿to educate and not just to test. New images have been added for all cases and multiple choice questions are included for revision purposes. The diagnosis and treatment regimens described are those used by the author over the past 38 years in commercial large animal practice. They acknowledge the time and financial restrictions that occur in many situations, but require no specialised facilities or equipment.

This book covers all types of canine infectious diseases, including infections caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi. Over 200 clinical cases are presented randomly, as in practice, and cover the range of infectious diseases which affect all the organ systems of the dog.

Managing emergency and critical care situations is a daily challenge for veterinary practitioners caring for small animals. The appropriate treatment must be undertaken as quickly as possible and the most life-threatening problem tackled first. This text provides more than 200 new randomly organized cases in the form of integrated questions, illustrations, and detailed explanatory answers. The concise, simulation-oriented format helps readers test their skills in emergency situations and gain practice making rapid decisions about diagnosis and treatment plans. The book covers situations ranging from acute injury to ventricular tachycardia.

Presented in a question-and-answer format with all new cases, this new edition of a bestselling book provides a broad overview of small animal soft tissue surgery. Clinical cases appear in random order to simulate the way they might appear in an actual veterinary practice. Cases include photos, a description of presenting symptoms, and questions the veterinarian must answer in order to arrive at the correct diagnosis and to plan proper treatment. Complete answers are provided for each question. This format is designed to educate on the larger picture as well as to provide answers for the matter at hand.

Designed for veterinary students, small animal practitioners, veterinarians undertaking further surgical training, and those with specific interests in orthopedics, canine sports medicine, and rehabilitative medicine, this book is an illustrative, self-directed educational tool. Part of a series of self-assessment guides designed to facilitate active learning, it presents both selected clinical case scenarios and applied research material. The balance of science, art, and experience gives students and practitioners the insight required to make sound decisions. References are provided for each question, allowing readers the opportunity to delve more deeply into the topic of focus.

Building on the great success of the author's earlier book, Volume 2-Advanced Cases presents some 255 clinical scenarios in self-assessment format. This new volume will appeal to all those dealing with skin diseases in small animals, veterinary practitioners and students, veterinary nurses and technicians.

Veterinarians increasingly encounter wildlife casualties in practice and have a duty of care for the welfare of the animals. This comprehensive and easy-to-use self assessment book contains some 208 clinical cases with 325 illustrations.

A wide variety of cases and clinical situations which relate to diseases caused by parasitic agents primarily in small animals and domestic livestock, illustrated in full colour.

Provides systematic coverage as randomised self-assessment case presentations: integrated questions, superb illustrations, colour photos, imaging, diagrams, tables and detailed explanatory answers. More common ophthalmic conditions are emphaisised.

The book presents a wide variety of cases (both common and unusual) involving cardiothoracic diseases, mainly focusing on the causes of respiratory distress and other clinical signs that relate to lower respiratory, cardiac or other intrathoracic disorders. Designed not only to test the ability of the reader but also to educate and inform.

Covers all types of feline infectious diseases, including infections caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi. The 199 clinical cases are presented randomly, as in practice, but the wide range of cases cover infectious diseases which effect all the organ systems of the cat.

Veterinary practitioners are faced regularly by diseases and disorders in a large and ever increasing range of small mammalian patients. This book presents contributions from 29 experts, who cover all aspects of medicine and surgery in small mammals including rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents, hedgehogs, ferrets, primates, squirrels, foxes, potbellied pigs, raccoons, and many more.

A selection of superbly illustrated, randomly presented cases covering a wide range of orthopaedic and rheumatological problems encountered in equine veterinary practice and; invaluable to professionals in practice as well as veterinary and equine students.

Superbly illustrated randomly presented case histories and questions with full explanatory answers providing a comprehensive, up-to-date, enjoyable and easily read source of information on equine reproduction.

Questions cover all aspects of feline medicine: dermatology, ophthalmology, urinary tract, oral cavity/oesophagus, GI tract, endocrinology, cardiology, respiratory disease, infectious disease, reproductive disease, neuro-muscular disease, musculoskeletal disease, haemolymphatic, metabolic diseases, oncology, and therapeutics/toxicology.