Books

The BSAVA Guide to the Use of Veterinary Medicines has been created by experts in medicine and dispensing regulations and is designed to help the whole veterinary team understand their legal, ethical and moral responsibilities in relation to veterinary medicines. This 2023 version of the Guide has been comprehensively updated and expanded, with new sections on dispensary management and reducing errors, marketing and advertising of veterinary medicines, and sustainable prescribing practices. A number of supporting videos and multiple-choice questions further enhance this edition.

The Guide is freely available to the veterinary profession and is one of the most-used resources in the BSAVA Library. It is reviewed regularly so please visit these pages for updated content.

Note: Before using this guide, readers are advised to read the disclaimer.

Updated April 2024 following review by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) and other changes particularly to the chapter on exotic pets.

Authored by veterinarians with experience in all aspects of avian care, this manual is an essential tool for those in general practice who do not often see birds. Subjects including anatomy and physiology, husbandry, behaviour, examination, and surgical techniques are covered in detail; common presentations are also dealt with in individual chapters. Includes video content.

The introductory section of this manual outlines the approach to abdominal imaging, with chapters dedicated to radiography and ultrasonography. The second section is devoted to imaging of the abdominal spaces and the common structures, including the vasculature and lymphatic system. The remainder of the manual is given over to the individual body systems.

Written for qualified veterinary nurses, particularly those undertaking a diploma or degree in veterinary nursing, this manual provides practical information for those nursing at an advanced level. The contents includes Advanced nursing practice; Advanced medical nursing; Clinical nutrition; Physiotherapy and rehabilitation; Management of the critical care unit; Advanced fluid therapy; Advanced anaesthesia and analgesia; Advanced surgical nursing; Dentistry; Endoscopy; Advanced imaging; Clinical pathology in practice; Practice administration; Nursing clinics; and Behaviour.

The importance of animal behaviour and psychological wellbeing is increasingly being recognized in the veterinary profession. Safeguarding the pet-owner relationship and assisting owners in gaining a deeper understanding of their companion animals is an integral part of modern veterinary practice. This practical and user-friendly manual includes advice from an international cohort of authors. An appendix includes client handouts and questionnaires.

The new edition of this popular manual has been extensively updated to reflect advances in this field, while readers will also find new chapters on inherited and cardiac disease.

Clinical case studies have been retained, allowing readers to consider how they might approach common problems and see for themselves how test selection and interpretation are applied. Body systems are dealt with in their own discrete chapters, as are urinalysis, blood cells and proteins.

Full-colour photographs and illustrations can be found throughout, which will prove indispensable to clinical pathologists, clinicians and veterinary students keen to get grips with a rapidly expanding subject.

Skin and ear diseases represent common problems in general practice. As the response to treatment largely depends on the correct identification of the primary disease, a systematic step-by-step approach is critical. The purpose of the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Dermatology is to be an easy-to-read resource focused on the clinically relevant aspects of dermatological diseases. In this new edition, the initial chapters review the basic structure and function of the skin and discuss a logical approach to history taking and the core investigative tests that can be performed. New to this edition is a separate chapter on skin cytology, which features many excellent images illustrating the cytology of common skin conditions that we hope will be useful to practitioners.

Emergency care is one of the most important areas of veterinary medicine. Building on the success of the previous editions, the international team of editors and authors have reviewed and updated the manual so that it reflects the continued growth in knowledge and understanding in this crucial area while remaining a highly practical resource. The introductory chapters, covering areas such as triage, catheterization and the assessment of shock and dyspnoea, sit alongside chapters that cover system specific emergencies, ranging from cardiac arrhythmias to uterine prolapse, and from corneal ulceration to fractures and luxations. The text is fully illustrated throughout.

This manual takes a problem-oriented approach to endocrinology, focusing on the conditions most commonly seen in general practice. Practical information is laid out for ease of access, with diagnostic algorithms and treatment protocols acting as aide-mémoires for the busy clinician.

As well as providing a ready reference for veterinary surgeons in general practice, the manual will be useful for students, nurses and graduates embarking on further qualifications. The fifth edition consolidates background information on endocrine systems with advice for the investigation and treatment of disorders affecting them.

This manual provides a comprehensive and practical guide to general practitioners. Techniques suitable for advanced practitioners are included together with more detailed information on minimally invasive techniques in the cat. The new edition features chapters on oesophagoscopy, interventional endoscopy and radiology and future developments, and is accompanied by a series of videos.