Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases and Parasitology, Second Edition takes a user-friendly alphabetical format to cover a wide spectrum of canine and feline infectious diseases and parasite-related disorders. Part of the popular Five-Minute Veterinary Consult series, it includes information on many specific organisms and diseases, from amebiasis and Ehrlichiosis to rabies and ticks. The text also provides extensive differential diagnostic lists, as well as information on drugs, dosages, toxicity, treatment options, diagnostic testing, immunization recommendations, and cytological appearance.

The Second Edition presents three new chapters on canine influenza, sarcoptic mange, and staphylococcal pyoderma. Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases and Parasitology, Second Edition is an ideal quick reference for veterinary professionals and students.

About the Author
Stephen C. Barr, BVSc, MVS, PhD, DipACVIM (SA), is Professor of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.

Dwight D. Bowman, MS, PhD, is Professor of Parasitology, Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.

Reviews

"Apart from this, it provides a concise and valuable reference for small animal clinicians and a support for students developing an interest in infectious diseases and parasites." (Veterinary Record, 25 May 2013)

"This recently published book provides an excellent overview of all you need to know about dealing with "bugs", from tiny (but deadly) viruses to tapeworms! . . . This book is also an excellent help for new graduates, who no doubt will appreciate the clear differential lists." (Vet Nurses Today, 1 October 2012)

"The result is an in-depth at-a-glance reference highly recommended for any veterinary collection." (Midwest Book Review, 1 June 2012)

Book Information
ISBN 9780813820125
Author Stephen C. Barr
Format Paperback
Page Count 656
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 1406g
Dimensions(mm) 244mm * 173mm * 31mm