{"product_id":"common-diseases-of-companion-animals-alleice-summers-9780323596572","title":"Common Diseases of Companion Animals","description":"\u003cp\u003eSolidify your understanding of the most common diseases you'll encounter as a veterinary technician! \u003cb\u003eCommon Diseases of Companion Animals, 4\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Edition\u003c\/b\u003e is an easy-to-use reference that's divided into sections by species, with chapters in each section organized by body system. Each disease is presented in monograph form, with clinical signs, diagnostic laboratory work-up, treatment options, and client information to ensure the information you need is always available. New to this edition is coverage of backyard chickens and potbellied pigs This succinct text provides invaluable coverage for veterinary technology students and also serves as a handy reference for working practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoverage of the common diseases veterinary technicians are likely to encounter in practice \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ekeeps students up-to-date with the diseases and disorders they are most likely to assist in diagnosing and managing. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiseases organized by body system \u003c\/b\u003eenables students to quickly refer to the most accurate information.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConsistent, monograph format \u003c\/b\u003eincludes a description, clinical signs, laboratory work-up, treatment, medications, after care, client information, and prevention for each disease.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClearly defined role of technician \u003c\/b\u003ehelps students understand what is expected of them as a working professional.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTech Alerts\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eemphasize key information on the process of caring for pets.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntroductory chapter on pathophysiology \u003c\/b\u003eprovides information on the foundations of disease and the body's response to disease before proceeding to the specific diseases of each system.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFull-color design and illustration program \u003c\/b\u003ereinforces what diseases look like - such as signs exhibited in the animal, in lab specimens, and in surgical corrections - and demonstrates techniques, such as urethral catheter placement in a female cat. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNursing care sections\u003c\/b\u003e include descriptions of changes in clinical signs with improvement or decline that will affect treatment, as well as more Tech Alerts to highlight the veterinary technician's responsibilities.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003evariety of review questions, \u003c\/b\u003eincluding open-ended critical thinking questions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVet Tech Threads\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003edirect learning by outlining key terms, learning objectives, and the glossary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eNEW! Chapters on backyard chickens and potbellied pigs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNEW! EXPANDED content\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e includes the latest information on disease prevention. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Coverage of new veterinary diseases\u003c\/b\u003e ensures that you have the most up-to-date information available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alleice Summers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0323596576\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780323596572\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mosby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/27\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 608\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 7.50w x 1.20d","brand":"Alleice Summers","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43946454745343,"sku":"9780323596572","price":78.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_312b3466-4275-40d7-90c1-ed38baa2a667.jpg?v=1681513249","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/common-diseases-of-companion-animals-alleice-summers-9780323596572","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}