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Extensive bibliographic references round out the offerings.
College-level collections strong in veterinary science and any practicing vet needs Cardiovascular Disease in Small Animal Medicine as a basic collection reference. It provides a comprehensive, authoritative guide to cardiovascular diseases and disorders in dogs and cats, packing in clinical color photos and diagrams and covering the latest diagnosis, tests, and medical and surgical options. Extensive bibliographic references round out the offerings. ... Read more

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Comprehensive and illustrated textbook presents in-depth coverage of the health and disease of the domestic rabbit. Color plates illustrate common diseases and provide a reference source for diagnosis and treatment. For veterinary practitioners. ... Read more

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Great diagnostics, not much on treatments
Comprehensive professional reference about rabbit care, diseases and disease processes.It is British.There is scant information on how to treat the things it helps you diagnose.Not a lay person reference, but geared toward veterinary professionals

No regrets to buy this veterinary medicine/surgery book
This book starts good with actual data, evidence, feelings, expectations, extensive experiences and generally shows like veterinary medical bible. I feel no worry in practicing on and love reading many times about how to handling simple pain even complex life saving care. Thanks to Frances Harcourt-Brown for presenting this very helpful book.

Great book, wish it wasn't so expensive
Invaluable! If you breed or care for a lot of rabbits you'll find this book to be a great tool. Its a bit pricey, but if a rabbit ever falls ill under your care you'll be glad you have it on hand.

worth the money for anyone interested in rabbit health
I HIGHLY reccommend this book to anyone interested in rabbit health, veterinarian, pet owner or rabbit breeder. I am the latter and found this book to be incredibly useful. One will need a basic knowledge of general biology to get their way through the book. I've raised rabbits very successfully for seven years. After reading this I changed many things I thought i had been doing right but now, thanks to the book, I am getting even better results. Its well worth every penny. I've won awards for rabbit knowledge so I had no idea that I'd learn a thousand times more from this book. i've actually taught our veterinarian a few things as she is the one who recommended the book to me. I've learned the most amazing and useful facts that have worked wonders, and they are the simplest things. Who knew that regular honey had healing properties strong enough to cure my rabbits severe case of ulcerative pododermatitis? he was so bad off the vet thought that i was crazy to not put him down. but I'm happy to say he's very much alive, 4 months later and is able to live an almost normal life. this is only one of millions (I mean MILLIONS) of useful little facts that will completely changed the most skilled rabbit fancier's way of looking at things. this book has saved the life of one of my rabbits and has given me sucessful suggestions for treatments to several other problems that even my vet who is a 25-year rabbit breeder herself didn't know. i urge you to get this book. It really can save the lives of rabbits and teach the most knowledeable person many new things

Textbook of Rabbit Medicine has much good information
Rabbit medicine is a difficult subject to cover.Although our knowledge has increased greatly in the last ten years, there is still much we do not know.Harcourt-Brown does a very good job of describing medical problems that are common in rabbits, and provides information on treatment.She also provides valuable information on biological characteristics and husbandry.

The only thing that I would have liked to see more of in the book are pictures.Otherwise, the book has been a valuable addition to my library, and I will definitely purchase any further revisions of the book.I recommend the book highly to anyone interested in rabbit care who has some knowledge of veterinary medicine. ... Read more

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Pocket guide aids veterinary nurses with all types of calculations. Includes numerous worked examples to develop confidence in carrying out procedures. Each type of calculation has its own section in the text. For nurses and students. Self-test exercises and answers are also included. Softcover. ... Read more

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Revised and updated, the third edition of this innovative reference presents the fundamental principles of pharmacology, administration of drugs, and pharmacologic calculations. It addresses all major categories of drugs in a consistent format, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, clinical uses, dosage forms, and adverse side effects. Illustrated, step-by-step procedures demonstrate the administration of common drug forms.

* The consistent format provides easy and quick access to information. Each chapter is introduced with learning objectives, a chapter outline, and key terms with simple definitions.
* Chapters are arranged to cover organ systems in a sequential manner, followed by chapters on antiinfectives, antiparasitics, antiinflammatory agents, and others.
* Content includes detailed summaries of important drug laws, such as the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act (AMDUCA) and the Animal Drug Availability Act.
* Technician Notes throughout the text provide helpful hints and important points technicians should be aware of to avoid errors and increase efficiency.
* Drug descriptions use a consistent format - clinical uses, dosage forms, and adverse side effects - that allows easy access to desired information.
* Dosage calculations help readers administer drugs appropriately.
* Outstanding photographs, tables, and illustrations supplement the text and summarize complex information.
* Appendixes offer up-to-date references to emergency drugs, controlled substances, conversion tables, vaccinations, and other useful data. ... Read more

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Ok...But not Great
I am in school to become a registered veterinary technician so this book was a requirement for our Pharmacology class.The first three chapters in this book are absolute Gold as far as information goes but the rest is really lacking.Many of the common veterinary drugs covered in my class were not even in the book so I had to go elsewhere to find all the information I needed.Although the drugs that were covered were covered well and in a friendly layout, the drugs they didn't include really diminished the usability of this book.A real disappointment as far as textbooks go in my opinion.

Wonderful!
This book is awesome! It has provided me with so much knowledge of drug uses, interactions, reactions... etc. Working in a vet's office this book has been a great help to me. It talks at the veterinary technicians level, as opposed to reading a lot of information that just goes right over your head. It is geared from the nurses point of view and is organized into easy to find categories, with all the similar drugs listed near it, along with possible interactions/reactions. A must have for the vet tech!

This book is a very good pharmacology reference!
I found this book very helpful for me while I was in school and while in practice. The only thing that I had a little trouble with is cross referencing the trade names of the drugs with what was listed in theappendendix.Otherwise it is an excellent book! ... Read more

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Written in a succinct style with each chapter including an overview summary section, numerous illustrations for best comprehension, and end of the chapter questions to assess understanding, The Textbook of Veterinary Physiological Chemistry offers broad coverage of biochemical principles for students studying veterinary medicine. Since first year students come into programs with different scientific backgrounds, this text offers students foundational concepts in physiological chemistry and offers numerous opportunities for practice. Bridging the gap between science and clinical application of concepts, this textbook covers cellular level concepts related to the biochemical processes in the entire animal in a student-friendly, approachable manner.

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This new edition continues to explain common mathematical principles in veterinary terms. With the introduction of the Evolve platform, both student and qualified nurses or technicians benefit from an interactive site where they can test their knowledge with interactive questions and quizzes; while instructors can create their own quizzes and tasks to use as aids in their teaching.Drawing upon his extensive experience, Terry Lake also provides a method of conversion that simplifies equations and removes the necessity of memorizing formulae. Terry Lake is also joined in this second edition by Nicola Green, an experienced instructor in dosage calculations who has devised the Evolve component.The text uses a commonsense approach to clinical situations faced by every student and qualified practitioner, highlighting common errors and providing tips for avoiding potential pitfalls. This extremely useful text takes the student from the secure ground of decimals and percentages, through to the uncharted terrain of statistics and dimensional analysis - all in an easily accessible and user-friendly style.

• A comprehensive textbook covering all aspects of calculations as applied to veterinary nursing - from basic arithmetic to dilutions and statistics
• Well illustrated for maximum clarity and understanding
• Guidance tips for tricky areas ensure that repetition of common errors is avoided
• Self-test sections plus clinical hints and tips ensure quick retention of core facts
• An essential text at all levels of training - from Animal Care to Advanced Diploma

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Very helpful
This product was very helpful and informational. The calculations were thouroughly explained, however I wished that there were more problems to practice.

Wish I had this years ago
I was very happy with this pocket sized book that explains in plain, non-math-type-person language how to do simple algebraic equations, corret your decimals and fractions, how to and then a few exercises with answers.I wish I'd had this in 8th grade, and it is an excellent review book for those of us who lose track of the numbers and "cancels" in our l o n g equations with too many L, mL, minutes, hours, etc.Worth the buy, even if not required.

Starts from the bottom and works through to the end
I am math challenged. I am studying for the VTNE and this book is perfect for me. I needed to start from the very bottom and this book and through the evolve program is really helping me get where I need to be. I highly recommend it. I also like the plastic cover for long life of the book. ... Read more

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A brief but effective presentation of Comparative Histology for students taking the introductory course, or reviewing for their board examinations.The presentation features 95 original drawings in full color which clearly illustrate cell structure and organ differentiation, and which are integrated with a teaching set of 250 full color tissue specimens on CD-ROM. All domestic animals and commonly seen exotic species are covered.

An easy to use CD-ROM is included which contains histologic specimens in full color, all of which are fully integrated with the book presentation. ... Read more

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Develop an essential understanding of the principles of equine disease with this one-of-a-kind, problem-based resource! Extensively revised and updated with contributions from an international team of experts, Equine Internal Medicine, 3rd Edition reflects the latest clinical research in equine medicine and focuses on the basic pathophysiologic mechanisms that underlie the development of various equine diseases to help you confidently diagnose, treat, and manage patient conditions.

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Recommend to people interested in equine medicine
I am a 4th year vet student and I have found this book very helpful with my clinical cases. There is a great deal of information and goes more indepth then one might need for average cases. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone doing clinical work with advanced cases in equine medicine.

Logical, thorough and easy to read
This book is a stand out as the best equine internal medicine text.Throughout the book the authors consistently review the pathophysiology involved, the evidence currently available and to a lesser degree their own personal experience.This is in stark contrast to many books which are written in the format of "I do it therefore ...".The emphasis on pathophysiology prompts understanding not just regurgitation while the presentation of evidence follows the direction of the profession towards evidence based medicine.

The book is presented as a comprehensive resource and does not work so well as a quick look up text as it can be difficult to find specifics in a hurry.However, for the purpose of indepth study and understanding of equine medicine the book is an excellent resource.

Excellent in parts, but incomplete
When I first got this book, I thought it was excellent. It is easy to read. The majority of the information is up to date (for 1998) and in depth without losing relevance. The book also by and large avoids the repetition seen in Smith's Large Animal Internal Medicine (2nd Ed) and is well organized.

Like any multi-author book, there are stronger and weaker chapters. The cardiology chapter is excellent, well-laid out and informative. The neonatology chapter is basic, but well presented and good. The section on vestibular disease reads easily and is full of good information. The section on toxicology (which I have always struggled with!) is well laid out, logical, and far easier to read than the equivalent section in Smith. However, the section on HYPP is poorly organized and leaves the reader confused as to the clinical signs and treatment of this important (in the USA) condition. The section on Hypertonic Saline is directly copied from a review in Compendium six or so years previously, to the extent that it still lists papers in press that have long since been published. This and the scanty fluid therapy chapter make disappointing reading. However, on the whole the information in the book is excellent, and I was initially very happy with the book.

However, when I came to study for my ACVIM Large Animal Internal Medicine boards, I realized how incomplete the book is. As one example, there is no information on Equine Motor Neuron Disease in the Neurology Chapter. There are many other omissions which devalue this book as a resource.

I still think this book represents the best information available in textbook form on Equine Internal Medicine. However, I hope the editors will work hard to fill in the gaps for the second edition.

The best equine medicine book. Not a quick reference.
A great review of equine internal medicine. Easily the best of the books on this subject currently available. The content is well organised and indexed, which makes this text far easier to navigate than Smith's LargeAnimal Internal Medicine. The content, inevitably, reflects the geographiclocation of most of the authors (North America).

Although the bookcontains much data on clinical pathology and drug doses, these are buriedin the text. It would have been good to have these in an appendix as can befound in Current Therapy in Equine Medicine 4. This book is thus notsuitable as a quick reference. The book would also be helped by a snappysummary at the head of each sub-section.

However, this book accuratelyreflects current thoughts on equine medicine, and is highly recommended ... Read more

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"Saunders Solutions in Veterinary Practice" consists of a series of practical handbooks on selected medical topics on specific veterinary problems. Case-based, this series is aimed at the small animal veterinary practitioner who has qualified less than 10 years and needs quick access to information and wants to increase his/her confidence on handling that range of cases that cover the spectrum that lies between the simple routine first opinion case and the referral. "Saunders Solutions in Veterinary Practice" provides additional knowledge that leads to improved skills and practice for veterinary practitioners. Not only practitioners, but also veterinary students nearing the end of their course will find this series very useful to brush up their knowledge in a particular area. The volumes are also written with the veterinary nurse in mind with a particular interest in a specific topic, using 'Nurse Boxes' in the text to guide them to the specific information they need. ... Read more

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A complete and practical guide, this text describes how to produce high-quality radiographic and ultrasound images. The first half of the book covers equipment, safety, and technique - all major responsibilities of the veterinary technician. The second half details radiographic positioning for small animals, large animals, and exotics. Reflecting the major role of ultrasonography in veterinary practice, the book concludes with an expanded chapter on diagnostic ultrasound. ... Read more

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Useful for Technician Positioning
Useful as a reference for Licensed technicians safely taking and positioning radiographs of veterinary patients. ... Read more

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My wife loved it
It came in the day after Mother's Day, but my wife still loved it. I'd been wanting to get this for her for a while. It is very well put together. We've lent other horse books of ours out to our friends, only to wait a while to get them back, she said this one isn't going anywhere.

Terrific Desk Reference
I own/operate a small breeding/showing operation that usually has 20-25 horse at one time.I have always had an intrest in veterinary medicine and have tried to educate myself to a level of competency to which I can treat most of the issues that arise.I found this book to be the best of the six vet reference books that I own.Whenever I have an issue, this is where I turn first. It is extremely well organized and the amount of information and detail is tremendous.It has helped me with difficult diagnosis and treatment. I would highly recommend this book to every horse owner.

Revised? Updated?
I am a horse owner, have been for years, and I thought that this would be a great reference book. However, it seems that whenever I need to do research on something specific, the information is either not in the book, contrary to what my vet has said, or just isn't helpful.Look up "cribbing"- a passing mention of "cording of the neck muscles that results when he forces air into his stomach." Period.No possible causation, no mention of diet, suggestions to alleviate, the latest research, nothing.Look up "Deworming"- you get photos of the nasty critters that may inhabit your horses digestive system, and some suggestions about how to handle them.I was looking for information on the latest info on ivermectin resistance, rotation schedules, etc., and that wasn't there. I also couldn't find a chart of the entire skeletal system.There are drawings and photos of all sorts of conditions and pieces/parts of anatomy that may be helpful at some point, but so far, this book is rather disappointing. ... Read more

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Large Animal Internal Medicine, 4th Edition features a problem-based approach with discussions of over 150 clinical signs. This is the first internal medicine reference that enables you to efficiently diagnose horses, cattle, sheep, and goats based on clinical observation and laboratory and diagnostic testing. With this user-friendly format, you can find essential information about specific diseases and reach a diagnosis by simply identifying the signs.

• A unique problem-based approach with discussions of over 150 clinical signs and manifestations helps you quickly reach a diagnosis based on observations and laboratory tests.
• Causes of Presenting Signs boxes provide easy access to complete lists of common, less common, and uncommon diseases associated with manifestations or signs of disease.
• Complete lists of diseases associated with a given lab abnormality in Causes of Abnormal Laboratory Values boxes help you easily interpret abnormalities in clinical chemistry, hematology, blood proteins, and clotting tests.
• An expert team of over 180 authors contributing information in their areas of expertise ensures you are using the most accurate and up-to-date information available.
• Color plates accompanying Diseases of the Eye and Diseases of the Alimentary Tract enable you to visually recognize the clinical appearance of ophthalmologic conditions and alimentary tract disorders for quick and easy diagnosis and treatment.

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Very informative book
Very informative book.Until now it has provided me answers to all my questions.It has fulfilled my expectations, things are easier for me to understand.I will definitely recomand this book to all my colleagues.

Horses have no place in this book
I believe that a vast amount of viable space is wasted on horses in this book.While they technically are large animals, they're so vastly different from cattle that they deserve and have their own books which are great.
I think this book isn't very well written and doesn't go into the pathology of diseases very well... at all.I hate the layout, and I think some ideas are just skimmed over or not mentioned at all.
I would not recommend this book, but the problem is there isn't another one out there.

An invaluable reference for large animal medicine
This textbook is, in my experience, the best single medicine reference for large animals.It is designed for the graduate veterinarian and is not easy to read, but contains an immense amount of information (plus references) in a usable format.The index is comprehensive, which is useful as some conditions are discussed by different authors in disparate sections of the text.The text is divided into body systems, then subdivided into equine and ruminant diseases.There are also useful rule-out lists for major clinical signs provided at the beginning of the book.The illustrations and photographs are black-and-white and are largely the same as the previous edition, but this edition contains well-updated text material.Detractors from this text include minimal specific treatment information for some disease processes and the lack of a formulary.It also does not cover swine or camelid species.Nonetheless, I find this book far easier to read and use (with more comprehensive information) than the similar Blood and Radostits text.If you care to invest in several texts instead of a single one, try the Current Veterinary Therapy Equine Practice and Food Animal Practice (very easy to read).However, if you choose these keep in mind that you may need more than one volume of each, as each CVT volume is not comprehensive.My copy of Smith is constantly at hand, and has seen a great deal of use since I purchased it.I recommend this book to any large animal practitioner as a necessary reference. ... Read more

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This book contains comprehensive coverage of all major content areas studied by veterinary technology students and implemented by veterinary technicians. It is expanded from the first edition with new topics and updated information reflecting the latest improvements in patient care and client interaction. It is especially useful in the education of veterinary technicians as well as a preparation tool for use in studying for veterinary technician credentialing examinations. ... Read more

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waste of money for my school
I'd like to really rate this book, it looks great, but here is the best way to put it.I think schools are in cahoots with book makers to make lots of money.Why?Because at my school, about 85 percent of the books we bought for our classes, we never referenced at all....And if we did, a teacher would ask something, and one student would pull out there copy, and just give a quick tidbit of info on the topic at hand from the book.Thats it....Really, and this was one of those books! Maybe it was because my classes were all taught by veterinarians and they had there own notes they made and taught from what they wanted us to have to know by the schools standards.Regardless, I had awesome vet teachers at my college and they all had there own practice they owned and they truly taught from experience!But seriously, from now on, I am gonna pass on buying school books because it seems they never get used and the teachers have what they need from their notes.The days of grade school periods where we would follow along reading paragraph by paragraph though each chapter are way gone and this is proof!Seriously, save your money and buy a good laptop!!!Thats all we needed in our school----need notes or an important article?Ask the teacher, and they would email it to you on the spot!Got homework?Type it up and email it to the teacher also!!Everything is laptop done for school learning!So invest in a LAPTOP!

Great value.
Clearly written and illustrated. Bought the book for my daughter who is going into VT. She did very well in a recent competition, using the book as her sole written study reference.

Same text - different author (and chapter authors) as earlier edition authored by Pratt
Excellent book, however, I did not realize I have a (used) earlier edition by Pratt. Interesting that it's the same text verbatim in most sections, yet different authors are credited. That's why I didn't realize until I'd already received the 2nd edition copy that I have essentially the same book already! Seems a bit misleading to me.

Thurough text
The text is a great study aid for veterinary medicine. I highly recommend it for understanding the reasons why we do a procedure the way we do.

Excellent tool for students
The author's writing style is easy to read with plenty of realistic examples of what one might encounter in a veterinary practice. Lists of drugs are arranged in tables describing their names, functions, and occasionally their side effects. The only downside is the CD's AccuCal tests; while the CD helps one study the tests are very simple in that if you word the answer slightly differently (i.e. BID means twice a day not two times a day or twice daily) it is automatically counted as wrong causing frustration for the test taker. Other than that the book is EXCELLENT!! ... Read more

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Eastern Wyoming College, Torrington. Provides the basics of blood composition, with detailed descriptions of red and white cell blood morphology and function, sites of formation and distribution of the cellular elements within the body and how these can be altered under physiologic and pathologic conditions, and more. For veterinary technicians. ... Read more

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Hematology Techniques and Concepts for Veterinary Technicians
Small and concise.Great illustrations and easy to follow techniques.Was very deficient in my hematology knowledge and this book helped me pass my state exam.A great reference book for general labwork. ... Read more

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Stay up-to-date on the latest advances and current issues in equine medicine with this handy reference for the busy equine practitioner, large animal veterinarian, or student. This edition of Current Therapy in Equine Medicine brings you thorough coverage and expert advice on selected topics in areas that have seen significant advances in the last 5 years. Content emphasizes the practical aspects of diagnosis and treatment and provides details for therapeutic regimens. Arranged primarily by body system, the text also features sections on infectious diseases, foal diseases, nutrition, and toxicology. With this cutting-edge information all in one reliable source, you'll increase your awareness of key therapies in less time.

• Focuses on the latest therapy for equine diseases, emphasizing detailed discussions and the most reliable and current information.
• Organized approach to important problems brings you up-to-date, practical information organized by organ system.
• Concise, easy-to-read format saves you time; most articles provide essential information in 2 to 5 pages.
• Renowned group of contributors share their expertise on the timely topics you need to know about.
• Photos enhance information.
• Line drawings illustrate important concepts.

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The index for this book is completely incorrect....:(
Got the brand new edition for the GF and found out that the index is completely out of order.... not cool

A bible for the equine practitioner
Since I have all the editions of this book starting from the 3rd one (thus probably not all) I can say that these books have successfully accompanied me through my professional life. This 6th edition is no exception and will be a bible for the equine practitioner and a reference book for the scholar aswell.
Between the specific sections written by experts and the comprehensive drug listing and dosing at the end, it is definately a must for everyone that has to or wants to deal with equine internal medicine.

Bastante Util!!
Es un excelente libro. lo puedes llevar a donde sea, ya que no es de un tamaño excesivo como otros, este es un solo tomo, con la informacion muy condensada pero bastante clara. Lo utilizo siempre que qiero profundizar en algun tema o cuando necesito investigar sobre la terapeutica de algunas patologias particulares. ... Read more

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Use this workbook to reinforce your understanding and improve your test scores. Designed to accompany McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 7th Edition, this workbook provides test questions and review exercises to help you apply what you've learned. The workbook corresponds to the textbook chapter for chapter!

Review exercises include:

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good
I had to return it because i needed the reading book that came with it

excellent learning tool!
McCurnin's workbook is an excellent source to study without the repitition of reading when trying to learn and remember the material.I find that the worksheets are very helpful as a final tool for reviewing.I enjoy doing word puzzles and cannot put one down until I have figured it out. That is what this book is all about.After struggling to complete some of the games or puzzles, the info becomes engraved in your head!Even though not required, I still do all the workbook activities to test myself and also I find them an entertaining and fun way to learn.

Essential study tool
This workbook is a great study tool to use along with the main text book.Before I had it, reading and rereading the text was my method of learning the material, which quickly became boring.Doing the exercises in this workbook are a much more interesting way to study, and sometimes even point out some misinterpretations I had made.

Companion workbook for McCurnin Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians
I highly recommend this book if you are using the text. Material is excellent for review and self-test.

YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO USE THIS BOOK!!
It is NOT stated anywhere that just because you can buy this book does not mean that you can USE this book. This book is a workbook that is meant to accompany the clinical textbook of the same name. It is a question and answer book that does NOT come with the answers. It states that the answers are avail. through an interactive learning website (evolve) but if you are NOT an instructor...you may NOT have access to the answers, rendering the book utterly useless for those who buy it for personal growth, or independent study. (For example if you are like me and need to study for the VTNE or state board exam but have already graduated vet tech school.)If you are not a vet tech student where this is required text, you are NOT going to be able to get access to the answers...rendering the book totally useless. This book is sold here, at barns and noble, web med and many other places..NO WHERE is it stated that this is the case until you OPEN the book and read the last sentence on the first page, then are led to the evolve website and 30 min later you find out you cannot be granted access to the answers if your not a teacher. I personally called several other distributers of this book that state falsely that the answers are provided and had them CHECK if they had a copy that indeed provided the answers. ALL THREE different places admitted that they had advertised it falsely and that the answers are in fact NOT available. BUYER BEWARE!!!
Shame too...this book is a DIRECT and fantastic companion to the 7th edition of the clinical textbook. I am very disappointed that I cannot use this would be great resource to study for the VTNE and state board exam. I am a vet tech grad (1999) that was using the 3rd edition. This book is ten times what the 3rd edition is. (referring to the clinical textbook not the workbook..workbooks were previousl unavailable. ... Read more

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This comprehensive textbook covers the key principles of veterinary anaesthesia and encompasses a wide range of species. Information is summarised in a simple, reader-friendly format, while still providing the detail you need for an advanced level of study. The easy-reference structure is designed to help you identify and access topics of interest quickly. Over 180 photographs and line drawings illustrate the scientific principles, equipment and the techniques you need to know. A self-test section at the end of every chapter helps you to learn and revise each topic.

As well as the technical and species-based chapters, you will find useful chapters that you can refer to as part of your daily practice:

• Quick Reference Guide to Analgesic Infusions
• Trouble-shooting for common problems encountered in anaesthetised patients
• Anaesthetic Machine Checks
• Canine, Feline and Equine Emergency Drug Dose Charts

Designed specifically for veterinary students and those preparing to take advanced qualifications in veterinary anaesthesia. It is also a useful reference for veterinarians in practice and advanced veterinary nurses and technicians. ... Read more

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With expert contributors from around the world sharing their knowledge on 57 new cutting-edge areas of interest, Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine, Volume 6 continues to provide outstanding coverage of today's most relevant topics. This book is an essential resource in zoo and wild animal medicine, addressing the special challenges posed by individual and herd medical management, newly emerging diseases in diverse wild animal populations, the effect of habitat loss and destruction on wildlife species, and the utilization of zoo animals in the surveillance and detection of potential zoonoses. The user-friendly current therapy approach continues to serve a vital function in the field by fostering a conservation biology ethic, bridging the gap between captive and free-ranging wild animal medicine, from a diverse group of experts.

• Includes practical guidance on such topics as behavioral training for medical procedures and the use of infrared thermography.
• Divided into four sections - Conditions Affecting Multiple Species, Poikilotherms, Aviand Medicine, and Mammals - to help you find the information you need quickly.
• Extensive contributor list includes multinational contributors offering expert information on species from around the world.

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This is the first definitive textbook on veterinary communication, written specifically for students and veterinary professionals by a group of international experts. Communication is a core clinical skill, and is now taught as a compulsory part of most veterinary degree courses. Good communication is crucial to the veterinarian-client-patient relationship, to patient health and ultimately to the success of any veterinary business.

The book covers all the key areas of communication including: the basic framework for the veterinary consultation; professional, ethical and legal aspects; communication with clients and colleagues; and coping with end-of-life and other difficult situations. It combines the most up-to-date research with a wealth of practical information, such as:

• Real-life case studies to help you apply your learning to real scenarios
• Simple step-by-step guidelines showing you how to deal with specific situations
• Examples of written resources you can use in practice

This valuable textbook has been written and edited by a carefully chosen group of specialists, comprising veterinary communication lecturers, veterinary practitioners, training managers and counsellors. ... Read more

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Any library catering to veterinary students must have this
Handbook of Veterinary Communication Skills covers all key areas of communication and surveys everything from ethics and legal aspects to handling clients, colleagues, and difficult treatment options alike. Real-life case studies accompany step-by-step guidelines showing how to handle specific situations, and examples of written resources that can be used in practice. Any library catering to veterinary students must have this!
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This text is a primer explaining words used in veterinary medicine, with phonetic pronunciation. ... Read more

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Very Helpful!
I used this book in my vet tech program and found it to be WONDERFULLY easy to learn the meanings. It was the first time I was introduced to latin and other root words that are important for understanding human or animal terminology.For example: Poly mean "many", Gingiva- "gums", gastro- "Stomach", itis- "inflammation of".

Not sure why the book has such poor reviews.It's organized well, in sections with an awesome glossary of medical terms in the back.I found it fun to learn from this book.

Won't do it again
This was sold "like new", however, it was written in and not in very good shape.

Not too bad, for a beginner.
I really liked the crossword puzzles at the end of each chapter to help you remember and reuse the words, but I thought it could have been organized more clearly.Still, very helpful. ... Read more