Book Details
Orange Code:48230
Paperback:313 pages
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Sections:
1. Temperature, pulse and respiratory rates for different species2. Biochemistry parameters for dogs, cats, rabbits and horses3. Haematology parameters for dogs, cats, rabbits and horses4. Zoonotic diseases5. Biological data of smaller pets6. Obstetrical information for different species7. Information on caring for smaller animals8. Mathematical formulae for use in veterinary nursing9. Infectious diseases of the dog, cat and rabbit10. Current vaccination schedules for dogs, cats, rabbits and horses11. Average weights for certain breeds of dog12. Calculating nutritional needs for dogs and cats13. Anaesthetic factors for dogs and cats14. Gas cylinder colour coding (UK only)15. Blood tube and Vacutainer colours16. Dog breeds and coat colours17. Cat breeds and coat colours18. Veterinary qualifications: interpretation of letters after names19. Useful contact details20. Toxic agents21. Hazard warning labels22. Anatomical orientation
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The third edition of this best selling dictionary has been expanded and updated to include new definitions reflecting changes within the veterinary nursing profession, additional illustrations as well as revised appendices. Intended specifically for members of the veterinary nursing profession, all aspects of the curriculum are covered making this a comprehensive quick reference source for nurses working in a busy practice.
- Provides detailed explanations for nearly 4000 definitions, ensuring that all aspects of the curriculum are covered
- Useful line diagrams aid learning and understanding
- Focuses on terms relevant to companion and pet animals - including exotics, terms from the equine field, animal behaviour, etc
- Appendices provide a quick reference source for frequently needed data
- Fully updated throughout retaining the focus of defining terms relative to veterinary nursing
- Inclusion of 2nd colour to enhance user-friendliness and navigability
- Inclusion of new terms in: equine, animal behaviour, alternative medicine and expand the terms on exotics
- Inclusion of colour plates showing blood cells
- Inclusion of new drug names and listing useful websites in the appendices for the most-up-to-date information on this
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