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Manual of Equine Practice
by: Rose, Reuben J & Hodgson, David R.

This book seeks to provide a handy on-the-spot clinical reference to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the horse. Consistent format allows easy access to information. Subject matter is organized by body system. Discussion of specific diseases within each system starts with a brief introduction, history, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatments. This practical quick reference guide is aimed at the large animal practitioner. Special features of this book include: a section on therapeutics featuring a reference section on the formulations and trade names of drugs used in equine practice, dosages, toxic effects and other factors bearing on administration are given; step-by-step illustrations demonstrating commonly used diagnostic techniques; information on clinical nutrition appearing in tables which are useful for clients as well as veterinarians; a full section devoted to the clinical aspects of exercise physiology; and the book's focus on common, frequently seen disorders. B/W photos. 532 pgs.
c. 1993, S/C, (Regular Price $75.00)...$50.00
Used, This Edition Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good, some highlighting of text


Manual of Internal Fixation in the Horse
by: Fackelman-Nunamaker

In this book the authors describe the implements and techniques in use today for internal fixation in large animals. Pre-and Postoperative care are covered, as are first aid and patient management. The recommedations will help veterinarians avoid many of the pitfalls they may encounter in the course of treatment. The book will be especially useful to those who have participated in practical ASIF courses, and will encourage them to continue updating their knowledge of reseach developments in this field. 106 pages.
c. 1982, H/C...$22.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited


Manual Of Raptors, Pigeons & Waterfowl
by: Beynon & Forbes & Harcourt-Brown
General chapters on: examination basics, handling, avian emergencies, biochemistry & sampling, haematology, anaesthesia, radiology, post-mortem exam, and zoonoses. With specific chapters on raptors, pigeons, & waterfowl, covering management techniques, diseases, wing problems, breeding problems, nutrition, skin conditions, and much more. B/W & Color photos, charts. 364 pgs.
c. 1996, S/C...$139.99


Manual Of Reptiles (1st Ed)
by: Beynon, Peter

This book is the cutting edge of reptile veterinary care. Chapters: Management in Captivity; Examination and Diagnostic Techniques; Post-Mortem Examinatio; Laboratory Investigations; Radiological and Related Investigations; Integument; Cardiovascular System; Respiratory System; Gastrointestinal System; Urogenital System; Neurological Diseases; Nutritional Diseases; Miscellaneous; Ophthalmology; Anaesthesia; Surgery; Therapeutics; with appendices on: Useful Addresses; Clinical Examination and Post-Mortem Sheets; Haematological and Biochemical Data; Legal Aspects; Conversion Tables. 228 pgs.
c.1992, S/C...$64.95


Medicine & Surgery Of South American Camelids: Llama, Alpaca, Vicuna, Guanaco
by: Fowler, Murray DVM

General biology & evolution, feeding, nutrition, restraint, handling, clinical diagnosis: examination & procedures, anesthesia, surgery, infectious diseases, parasites, multisystem disorders, musculoskeletal system, respiratory system, digestive system, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, reproduction, urinary system, organs of special sense, nervous system, neonatology, congenital/hereditary conditions, toxicology, conformation, disaster & emergency management. B/W photos & illustrations. 549 pgs.
c.1998...H/C, 2nd Ed...$139.99

Medicine & Surgery Of Tortoises & Turtles
by: McArthur, Wilkinson & Meyer
Includes: Detailed sections on anatomy, physiology, husbandry, nutrition, diagnosis, diseases, anaesthesia, surgery, therapeutics & conservation; Over 800 full-color photos, which take the reader thru disease recognition, practical nursing, captive husbandry & common surgical conditions; Down to earth clinical information presented in a user friendly format. 579 pgs.
c. 2004, H/C...$249.95


Merck Veterinary Manual: 9th Edition
Edited

A comprehensive hands-on reference book for every animal, intended to be of service to both the general practioner and the specialist. This special 50th anniversary edition includes the latest discoveries, facts and practices in animal health management. Designed with thumb tabs for easier reference and many cross-reference page numbers can be found throughout the text.
Sections include: Circulatory system, Digestive system, Eye and ear, Endocrine system, Generalized conditions, Immune system, Integumentary system, Metabolic disorders, Musculoskeletal system, Nervous system, Reproductive system, Respiratory system, Urinary system, Behavior, Clinical pathology and procedures, Emergency medicine and critcal care, Exotic and laboratory animals, Management and nutrition, Pharmacology, Poultry, Toxicology, Zoonoses, and Reference guides.
Extensively revised and updated with 35 new chapters and 400 additional pages. 2712 pgs.
c. 2005, 9th Edition, H/C...$45.00


Merck Veterinary Manual: 5th Edition
Edited

Comprehensive hands-on reference for every veterinary professional. 1680 pgs.
c. 1979, 5th Ed, H/C...$25.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good


Natural History of Inbreeding & Outbreeding: Theoretical & Empirical Perspectives
Edited by: Thornhill, Nancy Wilmsen
26 experts in evolution, behavior and genetics offer timely perspectives on inbreeding & out breeding. It explores the implications of mating patterns on the evolution of dispersal, mate recogniniton, mating systems, and fitness in mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, marine invertebrates, and higher plants. It looks at under what ecological conditions inbreeding occurs, and whether organisms that inbreed have mechanisms to ameliorate the anticipated problems of reduced genetic variation. 575 pgs.
c. 1993...S/C...$45.00


New Choices In Natural Healing For Dogs & Cats
by: Shojai, Amy D.

This book is full of tips from over 100 Holistic Veterinarians with more than 1000 holistic remedies for over 100 illnesses & conditions. 466 pgs.
c.1999...H/C...$29.95


Noninfectious Diseases of Wildlife (2nd Edition)
Edited

Includes the effect of Toxic substances, physiological conditions, trauma. 219 pgs.
c.1996...H/C, 2nd Ed...$49.95


Noninfectious Diseases of Wildlife (1st Edition)
Edited

Includes the effect of Toxic substances, physiological conditions, trauma.
c.1982...H/C, 1st Ed...$28.95


Nutrient Requirements of the Dromedary Camels
by: Dr. Muhammad F. Wardeh
Some subjects covered include: Anatomy, gastric secretion, digestion, camel feeds, nutrient composition of camel diets, foraging behavior, dry matter intake, nutrient requirements, protein requirements, mineral requirements, water requirements, feed composition tables, feed data tables. 97 pgs.
c. 1997...S/C...$59.95


Pain Management for the Small Animal Practitioner (1st Ed)
by: Tranquilli, William J. DVM & Grimm, Kurt A. DVM & Lamont, Leigh A. DVM

Contents: Pain terminology, physiology, perception and strategies for management; analgesic drug formulary and techniques; managing pain for specific conditions and procedures including trauma patient guidelines; controlling chronic pain. Illustrations. 125 pgs.
c. 2000, 1st Ed, S/C, Spiral, (Reg Price $38.00)...$20.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good, Animal Clinic sticker on outside front cover, small tear on back cover, inside like new


Pain Management for the Small Animal Practitioner (Second Edition)
by: Tranquilli, William J. DVM & Grimm, Kurt A. DVM & Lamont, Leigh A. DVM

Contents: Pain terminology, physiology, perception, and strategies for management; analgesic drug formulary and techniques; managing pain for specific conditions and procedures including trauma patient guidelines; controlling chronic pain. Illustrations. 152 pgs.
c. 2004, 2nd Ed, S/C, Spiral...$45.00
Condition: New


Parasites Of Dogs
Edited

The parasites included in this book are the helminth parasites (nematodes, cestodes, & trematodes) & the arthropod parasites (ticks, mites, lice & flies). The first part is an introduction or summary of the several most important internal & external parasites of the host species. The second part is an overview of the parasite groups, their life cycles, seasonal variations in numbers, damage caused to hosts, & control measures. The third part provides a detailed description of each significant parasite & is intended to serve as referece material. Includes a glossary of terms & a list of references. Line drawings & color photos. 69 pgs.
c. 1988, S/C...$12.50
Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good


Pet First Aid: Cats & Dogs
by: Mammato, Bobbie, DVM, MPH

Designed to provide assistance and guidance to the pet owner in case of an emergency, this book includes coverage of CPR, choking, bleeding, trauma, poisoning, thermal emergencies, various wounds, and more. Suggestions are also given for items to be included in a pet first aid kit, plus tips on regular pet care, neutering and spaying, and traveling with pets. 150 illustrations. 114 pgs.
c. 1997, S/C, Spiral...$12.95


Pictoral Anatomy Of The Cat
by: Gilbert, Stephen

This book is designed for use as a dissection guide in comparative vertebrate anatomy or in mammalian anatomy. The illustrations are designed to enable the instructor to point out the important features of areas which cannot be dissected in detail by every student. Chapters: skeleton, muscles, digeative & respiratory systems, urogenital system, circulatory system, nervous system, eye, ear, along with a bibliography & definitions of descriptive terms. The author uses a combination of diagrammatic marginal illustrations, which are labeled directly, & larger realistic illustrations which are labeled with numbered keys. 120 pgs.
c. 1975, Rev Ed, S/C...$15.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good, no writing or highlighting


Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook - 6th Edition: Pocket Edition
by: Plumb, Donald
The Sixth Edition of this bestselling handbook includes over 70 new drug monographs, as well as updated dosages and information for older monographs. A separate section on topical medications has been added, and sections on ophthalmic drugs and small animal therapeutic diets have been updated. Completely new to the Sixth Edition is a two-color format and new monograph layout, which enables faster access to much-needed information. The Sixth Edition features new overdose information from the ASPCA® Animal Poison Control Center on 50 of the drugs most commonly associated with animal overdoses, and a new appendix on overdose decontamination. Plumb's one-volume coverage of drugs approved for veterinary species and non-approved (human) drugs that are used in veterinary practices today make this book an essential reference for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary pharmacologists, pharmacists with veterinary patients, animal research or zoological facilities. 1485 pgs. Pocketsize: 5½ " x 8½"
c. 2008, 6th Ed, Pocketsize, S/C...$79.99


Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook - 6th Edition: Desk Edition
by: Plumb, Donald
The Sixth Edition of this bestselling handbook includes over 70 new drug monographs, as well as updated dosages and information for older monographs. A separate section on topical medications has been added, and sections on ophthalmic drugs and small animal therapeutic diets have been updated. Completely new to the Sixth Edition is a two-color format and new monograph layout, which enables faster access to much-needed information. The Sixth Edition features new overdose information from the ASPCA® Animal Poison Control Center on 50 of the drugs most commonly associated with animal overdoses, and a new appendix on overdose decontamination. Plumb's one-volume coverage of drugs approved for veterinary species and non-approved (human) drugs that are used in veterinary practices today make this book an essential reference for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary pharmacologists, pharmacists with veterinary patients, animal research or zoological facilities. 1485 pgs. Desksize: 8½ " x 11"
c. 2008, 6th Ed, Desksize, S/C...$79.99


Poisonous Plants: A Veterinary Guide to Toxic Syndromes
by: Fowler, Murray DVM

Diagnostic tool, approx. 1000 color photos, approx 30 minutes of digitized clinical signs on a CD-ROM.
c.1998...CD-ROM (PC)...$89.95


Poultry Health Handbook 3rd Edition (Penn State - College of Ag)
by: Schwartz, L. Dwight, DVM

Covers: general information and fundamentals factors in disease prevention, respiratory diseases, virus diseases, bacterial diseases, miscellaneous diseases, protozoan diseases, nutritional and metabolic diseases, and parasites of poultry. 208 pgs.
c. 1988, S/C, Spiral...$55.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good, like new, no writing


Practical Home Veterinarian
by: Roberts, Dr. David

A book containing much valuale information on the care and treatment of cattle, horses, swine, sheep and poultry and a review in alphabetical order of the diseases to which they are subject, together with the causes and symptoms ad the most efficient medicines for each.
c. 1913, H/C...$37.50
Used, Hard-To-Find, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited


Practical Lambing & Lamb Care: 3rd Edition
by: Eales, Small, & Macaldowie
A first aid manual for all sheep farmers and veterinary students: with essential info on improving lamb mortality and avoiding stress at lambing time, new material on zoonotic infections, handling and storage of drugs, flock health plans, considerations for organmic producers, color photos to aid in diagnoses and treatment of diseases. B/W & color photos. 247 pgs.
c. 2004, 3rd Ed, S/C...$54.95


Practical Lambing & Lamb Care: 2nd Edition
by: Eales, Small, & Macaldowie
A first aid manual for all sheep farmers and veterinary students: with essential info on improving lamb mortality and avoiding stress at lambing time, new material on zoonotic infections, handling and storage of drugs, flock health plans, considerations for organmic producers, color photos to aid in diagnoses and treatment of diseases. B/W & color photos.
c.1995...H/C, 2nd Ed...$31.95
Out-Of-Print, New Condition, Quantities Limited


Pygmy Goats: Management & Veterinary Care
by: Boldrick, Lorrie DVM

Chapter headings include: Normal pygmy goat (normal values, description and anatomy), Management (housing, feeding, vaccination, parasites, hoof trimming, reproduction, neonatal care, fetal development, milking, necropsies), Veterinary care techniques (signs to check for illness, restraint, medications), Diseases and Surgical management (anesthesia, castration, cryptorchidism, ovariectomy, wattle removal, mastectomy, debleating, dehorning). The appendix includes drug doses. 237 pages, B/W photos and illustrations.
c. 1996, S/C...$20.00


Ratite: Management, Medicine & Surgery
Edited by: Tully, Thomas Jr & Shane, Simon

This volume is intended as a guide to the diagnosis and prevention of infectious diseases and metabolic conditions in commercial ratites. The industry requires a professional and proactive approach to the enhancement of productivity and amelioration of managerial, environmental, and disease-related problems. Included is a comprehensive approach to enhancing ratite productivity through integration of scientific knowledge of nutrition, management, disease control, and therapy. There are contributions by more than 15 experts in specific fields. 214 pgs.
c. 1996, H/C...$62.00


Reproduction In Mammals: Book 4: Reproductive Patterns
Edited

A basic text & companion work to clinical textbooks of obstetrics & gynacology. Discussions of species differences, reprodcutive behavior, & the effects of environmental factors. 136 pgs.
c. 1972, S/C...$22.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited


Restraint & Handling Of Wild & Domestic Animals: 2nd Edition
by: Fowler, Murray E.
Ropework, chemical restraint, stress, thermoregulation, medical problems during restraint. Domestic animals include: horses, donkeys, mules, cattle & bovids, sheep, goats, dogs, cats, laboratory rodents & rabbits, poultry, waterfowl. Wild animals include: montremes, marsupials, small mammals, carnivores, primates, marine mammals, elephants, hoofed stock, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. B/W photos. 383 pgs.
c.1995...H/C, 2nd Ed...$74.99


Restraint & Handling Of Wild & Domestic Animals: 1st Edition
by: Fowler, Murray E.
Ropework, chemical restraint, stress, thermoregulation, medical problems during restraint. Domestic animals include: horses, donkeys, mules, cattle & bovids, sheep, goats, dogs, cats, laboratory rodents & rabbits, poultry, waterfowl. Wild animals include: montremes, marsupials, small mammals, carnivores, primates, marine mammals, elephants, hoofed stock, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. B/W photos. 332 pgs.
c. 1978, 1st Ed, H/C...$50.00
Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited


Restraint of Domestic Animals
by: Sonsthagen, T. F.

This book was written to bring together descriptions of restraint techniques published in many other sources and to provide a how-to book. It was designed to teach veterinary technician students the basic restraint techniques they will use. Covers restraint techniques for: cats, dogs, horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, rodents, rabbits, ferrets, & birds; along with a chapter on how to tie knots. Includes many line drawings for each animal. 149 pgs.
c. 1991, S/C...$34.95
Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: New


Restraint of Domestic Animals
by: Sonsthagen, T. F.

This book was written to bring together descriptions of restraint techniques published in many other sources and to provide a how-to book. It was designed to teach veterinary technician students the basic restraint techniques they will use. Covers restraint techniques for: cats, dogs, horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, rodents, rabbits, ferrets, & birds; along with a chapter on how to tie knots. Includes many line drawings for each animal. 149 pgs.
c. 1991, S/C...$29.95
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good, name in front cover, animal clinic stamp on front page, otherwise like new inside


Ruminant Surgery: A Textbook of the Surgical Diseases of Cattle, Buffaloes, Camels, Sheep & Goats
by: Tyagi, RpS & Sinh, Jit

CBS Veterinary Science Text. Contents: Historical Perspectives; General surgical considerations & fluid therapy; Antimicrobial therapy; wound healing & tissue repair; suture material; anaesthesia; the integumentary system; the abdominal wall & peritoneum; the digestive system; hernia; respiratory & cardiovascular system; the urinary system; the genital system; the musculoskeletal system; physiotherapy; the nervous system; the special sense organs; neoplasms; postoperative care; electrocardiography; & diagnostic radiology. B/W photos. 484 pgs.
c. 1993, (Reprint 2010), S/C...$85.00


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