Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine: 2-Volume Set ANNOTATION
The book contains black-and-white illustrations.
FROM THE CRITICS
Michael A. Koch
The new, fourth edition of this book (the last edition was published in 1989) provides information concerning all aspects of the etiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of clinical problems in small companion animals (dogs and cats). The book provides an exhaustive resource regarding veterinary internal medicine in small companion animals. The book is probably the most important and authoritative source of information about small animal disease, diagnosis, and treatment. The objectives of the book are completely fulfilled. The book is intended to be a resource for veterinary medical students and veterinarians practicing small animal medicine. The editors and contributors are among the most knowledgeable people in the field and are, therefore, very credible. The book contains high quality and extremely pertinent illustrations and numerous tables, diagnostic algorithms, and photographs. The book is organized into sections according to clinical sign or organ system, making it easy to find information. The table of contents and index are excellent and the book contains numerous, recent references. This is a high quality book that is very useful for veterinary students and small animal practitioners. The book provides probably the single best resource available concerning small animal veterinary internal medicine. All veterinary medical libraries and individuals who practice small animal medicine should own this book. This new edition certainly offers enough new information to warrant replacing the previous edition.
Doody Review Services
Reviewer: Michael A. Koch, DVM, MS (University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine)Description:The new, fourth edition of this book (the last edition was published in 1989) provides information concerning all aspects of the etiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of clinical problems in small companion animals (dogs and cats).Purpose:The book provides an exhaustive resource regarding veterinary internal medicine in small companion animals. The book is probably the most important and authoritative source of information about small animal disease, diagnosis, and treatment. The objectives of the book are completely fulfilled.Audience:The book is intended to be a resource for veterinary medical students and veterinarians practicing small animal medicine. The editors and contributors are among the most knowledgeable people in the field and are, therefore, very credible.Features:The book contains high quality and extremely pertinent illustrations and numerous tables, diagnostic algorithms, and photographs. The book is organized into sections according to clinical sign or organ system, making it easy to find information. The table of contents and index are excellent and the book contains numerous, recent references.Assessment:This is a high quality book that is very useful for veterinary students and small animal practitioners. The book provides probably the single best resource available concerning small animal veterinary internal medicine. All veterinary medical libraries and individuals who practice small animal medicine should own this book. This new edition certainly offers enough newinformation to warrant replacing the previous edition.
RATING
5 Stars from Doody
ACCREDITATION
Ettinger, Stephen J., DVMD (California Animal Hospital); Feldman, Edward C., DVMD (UC Davis)
The contributors represent the specialties of acupuncture, veterinary internal medicine, veterinary cardiology, veterinary medicine, veterinary neurology, and veterinary oncology. Most come from the U.S. with some from the Netherlands, England, Scotland, France, Austria, New Zealand, Denmark, Canada, Switzerland, and Australia. Institutions prominently represented include Univ of Minnesota, California Animal Hospital, Univ of Georgia Animal Emergency Clinic, Univ of Tennessee, Tufts Univ, Colorado State Univ, Stanford, Univ of Wisconsin, and Univ of Illinois at Urbana.
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