Designed for quick reference in the clinic examination room, this compact, easy-to-use handbook provides practical guidance on diagnosis and treatment of all musculoskeletal problems seen in dogs and cats. Topic entries are written by the foremost experts on small animal musculoskeletal problems and follow The 5-Minute Consult format that is so popular among busy practitioners. Topics are organized alphabetically so that readers can quickly find the information they need. This timely new resource covers a wide range of canine and feline musculoskeletal conditions, including elbow dysplasia, intervertebral disc disease, and arthritis. A full-color insert of images and illustrations depicting various disorders is also included.

About the Author
Larry P. Tilley, DVM
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
President, VetMed Consultants
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Tilley & Associates, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

Francis W. K. Smith, Jr. DVM
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine & Cardiology)
Vice-President, VetMed Consultants, Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, Massachusetts, USA

Book Information
ISBN 9780781782227
Author Peter K. Shires
Page Count 242
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 227g
Dimensions(mm) 183mm * 117mm * 13mm