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This innovative resource provides both step-by-step instructions and vivid, full-color photographs that explain and illustrate proper animal restraint techniques. Each procedure features between two and eight photos that clearly show the exact steps necessary to achieve safe and effective restraint. It covers handling and restraint for all domestic species: cats, dogs, horses, cattle, pigs, sheep goats, lab animals, rabbits, ferrets, and birds. The book also includes normal and abnormal behavior characteristics, precautions, special handling, restraint devices, and descriptions of medical procedures, such as venipuncture, for which special restraint procedures are necessary.

This innovative resource provides both step-by-step instructions and vivid, full-color photographs that explain and illustrate proper animal restraint techniques. Each procedure features between two and eight photos that clearly show the exact steps necessary to achieve safe and effective restraint. It covers handling and restraint for all domestic species: cats, dogs, horses, cattle, pigs, sheep goats, lab animals, rabbits, ferrets, and birds. The book also includes normal and abnormal behavior characteristics, precautions, special handling, restraint devices, and descriptions of medical procedures, such as venipuncture, for which special restraint procedures are necessary.

Designed specifically for veterinary technicians, this essential resource offers detailed guidance on key topics such as managing medication inventory, dispensing veterinarian prescribed drugs, calculating drug dosages, administering medications to animals, and educating clients about drug side effects and precautions. Up-to-date drug information is presented in a consistent, easy-to-use format that includes pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, clinical uses, dosage forms, and adverse side effects. Illustrated, step-by-step procedures demonstrate proper administration techniques for common drug forms.

* Learning Objectives at the beginning of each chapter help you focus your study efforts and check your progress as you work through the material.
* Chapter outlines provide at-a-glance overviews of the topics featured in each chapter, making it quick and easy to find information.
* Key Terms lists with definitions familiarize you with the terminology used in each chapter.
* Technician's Notes boxes throughout the book provide useful hints and important reminders to help you avoid common errors and increase your efficiency.
* Coverage of inventory control offers practical tips on performing this important task, including understanding the different vendor types, communicating with sales representatives, and using veterinary practice management computer software.
* Detailed summaries of important drug laws, such as the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act and the Animal Drug Availability Act, introduce you to the legal and ethical aspects of veterinary pharmacology.

Designed specifically for veterinary technicians, this essential resource offers detailed guidance on key topics such as managing medication inventory, dispensing veterinarian prescribed drugs, calculating drug dosages, administering medications to animals, and educating clients about drug side effects and precautions. Up-to-date drug information is presented in a consistent, easy-to-use format that includes pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, clinical uses, dosage forms, and adverse side effects. Illustrated, step-by-step procedures demonstrate proper administration techniques for common drug forms.


* Like getting two books in one, this resource combines the comprehensiveness of a veterinary pharmacology text with coverage of pharmacologic fundamentals that are essential to veterinary technician practice.
* Learning Objectives at the beginning of each chapter help you focus your study efforts and check your progress as you work through the material.
* Chapter outlines provide at-a-glance overviews of the topics featured in each chapter, making it quick and easy to find information.
* Key Terms lists with definitions familiarize you with the terminology used in each chapter.
* Technician's Notes boxes throughout the book provide useful hints and important reminders to help you avoid common errors and increase your efficiency.
* Coverage of inventory control offers practical tips on performing this important task, including understanding the different vendor types, communicating with sales representatives, and using veterinary practice management computer software.
* Detailed summaries of important drug laws, such as the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act and the Animal Drug Availability Act, introduce you to the legal and ethical aspects of veterinary pharmacology.
* A companion Evolve website offers 137 photographs of drug labels to familiarize you with the labels you will see in practice, six drug dosage calculators with related exercises to help you strengthen your drug calculation skills, and 12 videos that show you how to administer oral, inhaled, and injectable drugs.
* Proprietary drug names are listed along with generic names to help you learn to recognize drugs with generic options.
* Additional review questions in this edition help reinforce your understanding of key concepts. Answers are located in the back of the book so you can check the accuracy of your responses.
* The chapter on Drugs Used in Skin Disorders offers expanded coverage of the anatomy and physiology of the skin, as well as information on the latest drugs used to treat skin disorders.

Master the art and science of specimen collection, preparation, and evaluation with Canine & Feline Cytology: A Color Atlas and Interpretation Guide, Second Edition. This easy-to-use guide covers all body systems and fluids including a special chapter on acquisition and management of cytology specimens. Hundreds of vivid color images of normal tissue alongside abnormal tissue images - plus concise summaries of individual lesions and guidelines for interpretation - will enhance your ability to confidently face any diagnostic challenge. A greatly expanded image collection, with more than 1,200 vivid, full-color photomicrographic illustrations depicting multiple variations of normal and abnormal tissue for fast and accurate diagnosisClear, concise descriptions of tissue sampling techniques, slide preparation and examination guidelinesHelpful hints for avoiding technical pitfalls and improving diagnostic quality of specimensIncludes all body systems and fluids as well as pathological changes associated with infectious agentsHistologic and histopathologic correlates provided in all organ system chapters.User-friendly format and logical organization facilitates readability and learning.Expert contributors represent the most respected leaders in the field.NEW! Chapter on Fecal CytologyHighlighted boxes featuring Key Points provide helpful tips for best conceptual understanding and diagnostic effectivenessPhotomicrographs now include more comparative histologyDiscussions of broader uses of stains and immunocytochemistry for differential cytologic characterizationExpanded chapter on Advanced Diagnostic Techniques includes more methodology and application of current tools, representing advances in both aspiration and exfoliative cytology.

Cancer Management in Small Animal Practice provides you with all the tools needed to diagnose, stage, and manage the many different disease entities known as "cancer." This manual is designed to provide you with easy-to-access, clinically relevant details for complete care of the small animal cancer patient, while considering the needs, concerns, and capabilities of the client. It provides quick reference sections for information not included in current oncology texts, including drug interactions and resources for participation in clinical trials. All information is well referenced and the reference section on the accompanying website includes links to the original and related articles.

• The latest information including diagnostic procedures, treatment modalities, and outcome predictions to help clients make the best decisions for their pets.
• Expert contributors, renowned for clinical, as well as academic and research expertise, offer a wide breadth and depth of expertise.
• Full-color format provides accurate visual depictions of specific diseases and procedures to enhance your diagnostic capabilities.
• Key Points highlight critical information, enabling quick, easy access.
• Systems approach to diagnosis and management offers logical, systematic, head-to-tail procedure for accurate diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
• Extensive discussions of supportive care limit adverse events and increase patient survival and puts emergency information at the practitioner’s fingertips.
• Suggested readings highlight the latest information for further investigation and research.
• Comprehensive drug safety guidelines thoroughly discuss all information required to safely handle and administer cancer drugs.
• Helpful drug formularies offer available formulations, recommended dosages, toxicities, and relative costs.
• Chapter on how to access clinical trials provides helpful information and hope for patients and their caregivers.

This book provides complete, current information on pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of endocrine, metabolic, and reproductive diseases in dogs and cats. It also discusses the importance of testing procedures in endocrine and reproductive diseases, as well as cost-effective and expedient diagnostic protocols.

Key Features:

• A complete review of reproduction is presented with the endocrine material, making this text the most inclusive resource overall on the topic.
• Expansive sections on Canine Male and Female Reproduction.
• The book is divided into nine sections for an organized and accessible approach to information.
• Discussions of testing procedures in endocrine and reproductive diseases.
• Explains cost-effective and expedient diagnostic protocols.
• Logical, step-by-step guidelines aid in accurate decision-making and diagnosis.

New to this Edition:

• A new chapter in the Adrenal Gland section (Section 3) addresses feline hyperadrenocorticism.
• The chapter on diabetes mellitus in the canine and feline has been divided into two chapters in order to explore the specific aspects of the disease in each species.
• All material has been extensively revised and brought up to date for this edition.
• Additional tables and algorithms throughout the book summarize and clarify information.

Canine Behavior: Insights and Answers, 2nd Edition offers cutting-edge information on the latest advances in the field of clinical canine behavior. It is intended to meet the needs of veterinarians, veterinary students and technicians as well as pet owners dealing with problem pets, pet care personnel who handle dogs in the course of their work, and dog lovers who are seeking understanding of the natural and aberrant behaviors of their canine companions. This new edition establishes a solid foundation for understanding innate, dog-to-dog social interactions, communication, and sensory awareness, so that we humans can learn how to meaningfully and effectively communicate with our “best friends.” The author’s goals are to provide a clear understanding of normal behaviors and to provide the necessary tools to identify problem behaviors and their origins. Only then is it possible to successfully – and humanely – prevent, eradicate, or minimize unacceptable behaviors and build successful, lifelong relationships with our dogs.



Discussions of all frequently encountered behavioral challenges in light of the natural history and innate behavioral development of dogs help you better understand the dog’s natural responses to living in the modern world.

Chapters organized by categories of behavior, featuring the most up-to-date scientific and practical insights on a wide variety of basic and complicated behavioral problems, such as canine dominance and its relationship to aggression, separation anxiety, phobias and stress disorders, house soiling and marking, excessive barking, destructive behaviors, andmore.

Coverage of clinical applications of new drugs offers safer, more effective solutions for a wide variety of common behavioral problems.

Helpful advice on behavioral modification outcomes helps you easily identify and attain acceptable treatment goals.


The latest information on the risks and benefits of psychotropic drugs currently used for behavior therapy enables you to determine the best treatment.

Canine Behavior Drug Formulary that clarifies indications, contraindications, and dosages for safe drug administration.

The latest insights and treatment options for managing the behavioral and cognitive changes in senior dogs help you adapt to the changing needs of an aging dog.

Examine the diverse ways animal bodies function at both the systemic and cellular levels with this vital resource. It brings you clear coverage essential to understanding the clinical relevance of anatomical and physiological principles. Fully updated and written by respected veterinary technician educators, this popular textbook is the practical, comprehensive foundation for your success in veterinary technology. Clinical application boxes help you sharpen your skills and apply principles to practice. Test Yourself boxes throughout chapters emphasize important study points. An extensive glossary provides quick reference to hundreds of important terms and definitions. Over 300 new illustrations help you identify structures with rich, realistic clarity. A NEW full color format visually enhances your understanding of anatomic and physiologic concepts. Four NEW chapters give you the latest insight on the chemical basis of life, nutrition and metabolism, pregnancy, development, and lactation, and reptile and amphibian anatomy and physiology. A revised chapter on the cardiovascular system helps you most effectively comprehend the complex functions of the heart and blood vessels.

Reinforce the A&P principles youve learned in Clinical Anatomy & Physiology for Veterinary Technicians, 2nd Edition with this practical laboratory resource. Filled with interactive exercises, step-by-step procedure guidelines, and full-color photos and illustrations, this lab manual is designed to help you understand A&P in relation to your clinical responsibilities as a veterinary technician and apply your knowledge in the laboratory setting. A comprehensive approach builds on the concepts presented in Clinical Anatomy & Physiology for Veterinary Technicians, 2nd Edition to strengthen your anatomical and physiological knowledge of all major species. Engaging, clinically oriented activities help you establish proficiency in radiographic identification, microscopy, and other essential skills. Step-by-step dissection guides familiarize you with the dissection process and ensure clinical accuracy. Clinical Application boxes demonstrate the clinical relevance of anatomical and physiological principles and reinforce your understanding. Full-color photographs and illustrations clarify structure and function. A renowned author team lends practical guidance specifically designed for veterinary technicians. A detailed glossary provides quick access to hundreds of key terms and definitions.

This package contains the Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians 2e textbook and the Clinical Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual for Veterinary Technicians. Together, this innovative system of learning resources - the text, the lab manual, and the EVOLVE website offer you reliable, state-of-the-art guidance to help you excel in veterinary technology!

Here's authoritative scientifically based guidance on preventing, diagnosing, and successfully treating behavior cases. Every kind of problem from aggressive behavior to self-mutilation, is discussed. * A practical guide to preventing, diagnosing, and treating small animal behavior cases. * Covers every class of problem--from the most common to those rarely seen. * Emphasizes evaluation and step-by-step diagnosis of normal versus abnormal behavior. * Provides easy-to-use client instruction protocols you can photocopy. * Focuses on ways to deal with animal behavior so the incidence of euthanasia can be reduced. * Covers legal obligations and problems resulting from pet's behavior.

In order to facilitate a better understanding of the "how's" and "why's" behind current drug therapies administered in the veterinary field, this text takes a comprehensive look at therapeutic agents in use today. Following a unique body systems organization method, this text clearly identifies and rationalizes the effects of veterinary medication treatments that will allow better anticipation of a patient's response to various remedies. A variety of review methods including self-tests, summary tables, and critical thinking questions aid the reader's understanding of material presented and allow for practical application in the veterinary world.

In order to facilitate a better understanding of the "how's" and "why's" behind current drug therapies administered in the veterinary field, this text takes a comprehensive look at therapeutic agents in use today. Following a unique body systems organization method, this text clearly identifies and rationalizes the effects of veterinary medication treatments that will allow better anticipation of a patient's response to various remedies. A variety of review methods including self-tests, summary tables, and critical thinking questions aid the reader's understanding of material presented and allow for practical application in the veterinary world.

Considered a fundamental text in the field of veterinary technology, McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians is back in its 7th edition and better than ever! Written by veterinarians, including many board-certified specialists, and veterinary technicians who understand the vet tech curriculum, this text is full of everything you'll need to know in your practice. Sections on small and large animals, birds, reptiles, and small mammals embrace every aspect of the veterinary field, while case presentations of actual patient situations link information to relevant, real-life scenarios you may encounter in future practice. Get it all with this extensive and practical text essential to the veterinary technician profession!

• Full color visuals make learning easier with accurate depictions of specific disorders, diseases, and procedures.
• Detailed information of the technician's role in every procedure enables you to focus on your role in veterinary practice.
• Birds, reptiles, and small mammals chapter keeps you up-to-date with care and treatment for these increasingly popular pets.
• Chapters on pharmacology, pain management, restraint, and veterinary oncology offer a broader understanding of the responsibilities of a technician.
• The TEACH manual provides instructors with teaching/learning objectives, key terms, critical thinking challenges, and chapter quizzes, while the workbook contains applied quizzes and activities for each chapter.

• New case presentations help link information to real life by illustrating scenarios of actual patient situations and outcomes.
• Increased coverage of large animal concerns,such as nutrition, emergency nursing, pain management, and anesthesia, prepare you for potential patients.
• New chapters on Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, and Laws, Regulations, and Ethics, as well as expanded sections in Anesthesia, Nursing, and Dentistry provide the most comprehensive information.
• Newly added key terms, glossary, outlines, boxed "Technician Tips," and learning objectives aid studying.

This money saving package includes Bassert: McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 7e plus Bassert: Workbook for McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 7e. For further information on the individual products, please click on the links below.

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:
•Chapter activities
•Case studies
•Photo quizzes
•Matching exercises
•Word searches
•Crossword puzzles
•Superclues
•True/false, multiple-choice, and short-answer review questions
•An answer key is included at the back of the workbook

No other quick reference comes close to providing this much accurate, timely, and clinically useful diagnostic and therapeutic information. It's like six books in one -- Diseases and Disorders, Procedures and Techniques, Differential Diagnosis, Laboratory Tests, Clinical Algorithms, and a Drug Formulary. Plus, it includes free access to a fully searchable companion website featuring an electronic version of the text, a searchable drug formulary, and 100 customizable Client Education Sheets in both English and Spanish. This text brings together the expertise of 21 internationally recognized authorities as contributing editors and 300 leading clinician-authors into a single, comprehensive source. A wealth of high-quality illustrations clearly demonstrates key concepts and procedures. Section I: Diseases and Disorders provides at-a-glance coverage of more than 700 common medical problems, arranged alphabetically for immediate access. Each entry presents the topic in the sequence it follows clinically, including: history and physical exam findings, diagnostic testing, treatment (including specific medications and dosages), prognosis, and recommended monitoring. References for each topic support the data presented. Section II: Procedures and Techniques offers illustrated, step-by-step instructions for understanding and performing 89 important clinical procedures. Section III: Differential Diagnosis displays nearly every possible cause for 263 different clinical disorders. Section IV: Laboratory Tests summarizes essential information needed for interpreting more than 150 laboratory tests. Section V: Clinical Algorithms provides decision trees for the diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making processes involved in managing more than 90 of the most common clinical conditions/disorders. Section VI: Drug Formulary is a compilation of dosages and other relevant information for more than 300 new and current medications. A companion website includes the complete text

This book covers all aspects of toxicology, including toxic diseases of large animals, small animals, and exotic pets. It provides key information on how poisons affect the body, how the body responds to a foreign substance, how poisonings are diagnosed, and how poisonings are treated. Coverage includes every organ system of every species of animal with details on each body system's susceptibility to poison. Poisons affect animals differently depending on species, breed, age, gender, health status, and reproductive status. This resource addresses these differences, allowing the veterinarian to determine the class of toxicant, the mechanism of action, and the proper course of treatment. If confronted with an unknown poison, the information in this book will assist the veterinarian in formulating a list of potential poisons based on the clinical signs that the animal is exhibiting, and in choosing the appropriate tests to narrow the list to one or a few possible poisons.

Ophthalmology relies heavily on the practitioner's ability to visually recognize ocular features and abnormalities. This atlas contains hundreds of full-color pictures of normal and diseased eyes and related structures of dogs and cats as they might be seen during an ocular examination to facilitate visual recognition of problems for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

• Features over 800 vivid full-color illustrations that aid in the recognition of structures and lesions.
• Works as a wonderful companion piece to Slatter: Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology
• Contains pictures of both normal and diseased eyes and related structures of dogs and cats to aid in the identification and diagnosis of conditions encountered during ocular examination
• Features a consistent, systematic organization from anterior to posterior, including the orbit, in an easy-to-use format

This concise, user-friendly volume is the only guide to common diseases of companion animals available and is a vital tool for the critical situations veterinary technicians encounter every day. It presents complete coverage of disease treatment in every kind of companion animal and gives you the thorough understanding of diseases you’ll need for the most effective treatment planning, implementation, and client follow-up. Disease information is presented in a consistent monograph format for succinct, reliable reference, and the book’s logical body systems approach makes it easy to find what you need when you need it!

Key Features

• Body system approach utilizes a consistent “monograph” format so disease information is easy to locate on-demand.
• Tech Alerts emphasize key information especially relevant to vet techs.
• Detailed photographs and illustrations help you visually identify diseases and conditions.
• Contributions from experienced veterinary technology educators provide valuable real-world perspective.

This concise, user-friendly volume is the only guide to common diseases of companion animals available and is a vital tool for the critical situations veterinary technicians encounter every day. It presents complete coverage of disease treatment in every kind of companion animal and gives you the thorough understanding of diseases you’ll need for the most effective treatment planning, implementation, and client follow-up. Disease information is presented in a consistent monograph format for succinct, reliable reference, and the book’s logical body systems approach makes it easy to find what you need when you need it!

Key Features

• Body system approach utilizes a consistent “monograph” format so disease information is easy to locate on-demand.
• Tech Alerts emphasize key information especially relevant to vet techs.
• Detailed photographs and illustrations help you visually identify diseases and conditions.
• Contributions from experienced veterinary technology educators provide valuable real-world perspective.

Completely revised and updated with 80 all-new chapters covering the most important information on current diagnostic, treatment, and preventive challenges facing feline practitioners today, Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine is an invaluable addition to every small animal clinician’s library. Full-color illustrations and expert contributions help you master and apply the latest advances in feline nutrition, emerging diseases, pet overpopulation, advanced imaging, and more with a comprehensive, clinically relevant approach.
• More than 100 worldwide leaders in small animal practice provide expert insight across the full spectrum of feline internal medicine.
• Extensive references make it easy to find additional information about specific topics most important to your practice.
• Current, evidence-based coverage reflects the latest findings and reports on pressing topics such as:

• Upper Respiratory Tract Aspergillosis
• Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
• Diagnostic Imaging of the Ear
• Cardiac Blood Tests
• Urological Interventional Techniques

• A new section on feline nutrition highlights the impact of nutritional considerations on feline health.
• A dynamic full-color design, incorporating hundreds of NEW illustrations and tables, clarifies concepts and helps you interpret clinical data.

An essential resource for both students and practitioners, this comprehensive text provides practical, up-to-date information about normal reproduction and reproductive disorders in horses, cattle, small ruminants, swine, llamas, and other livestock. Featuring contributions from experts in the field, each section is devoted to a different large animal species and begins with a review of the clinically relevant aspects of the reproductive anatomy and physiology of both males and females. Key topics include the evaluation of breeding soundness, pregnancy diagnosis, diagnosis and treatment of infertility, abortion, obstetrics, surgery of the reproductive tract, care of neonates, and the latest reproductive technology.

An essential resource for both students and practitioners, this comprehensive text provides practical, up-to-date information about normal reproduction and reproductive disorders in horses, cattle, small ruminants, swine, llamas, and other livestock. Featuring contributions from experts in the field, each section is devoted to a different large animal species and begins with a review of the clinically relevant aspects of the reproductive anatomy and physiology of both males and females. Key topics include the evaluation of breeding soundness, pregnancy diagnosis, diagnosis and treatment of infertility, abortion, obstetrics, surgery of the reproductive tract, care of neonates, and the latest reproductive technology.