Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases and Parasitology, 2nd Edition
Editors: Barr, SC & Bowman, D.

 

VSPN Review by Jessica Birdwell, BA, LVMT, VTS (Anes) Star
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Wiley-Blackwell has done it again with another five-minute veterinary consult clinical companion textbook. The recent edition encompasses both feline and canine infectious diseases as well as parasitology ranging from the common parvovirus to the obscure Amebiasis. Each organism documented is presented through information which includes definitions, etiology, signalment/history, clinical features, differential diagnosis, diagnostics, therapeutics, and miscellaneous comments. Additional bonuses such as dosage charts, detailed photographs, and suggested readings will further intrigues the reader on the topics covered.

The textbook setup fulfills the author’s purpose as a quick reference book with bullet points on each pathogen that enables any member of the veterinary team to learn valuable facts about the diseases. The information provided is prepared in a concise and organized fashion with avenues for further education. One major drawback in this edition that I would like to see corrected in future editions involves infection control. Many of the pathogens have specific details on the characteristics of the disease; however, some fail to recognize the prevention and control concerns veterinary personnel must include when treating these pathogens (i.e. zoonoses). For example, consider the following: proper disinfection protocols, handling considerations, periods of shedding, etc. Regardless, this book can be a vital tool utilized in any small animal veterinary clinic by technicians and clinicians alike on a daily basis. It would also be very helpful to those studying parasitology as well as veterinary diseases. Overall I gave this book a 4 out of 5 rating.

Publisher: Wiley, Blackwell, 2011
ISBN13: 978-0-8138-21012-5


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Introduction
Alternative Medicine
Anatomy
Anesthesia/Analgesia
Animal Welfare
Aquatic/Fish
Avian
Behavior
Camelids
Canine
Cardiology
Client Education
Cytology / Hematology / Histology
Dental
Dermatology
Dictionary/Reference
Drugs/Pharmacology
Emergency Med
Endocrine
Epidemiology
Equine
Ethics
Exotics
Feline
Food Animals/Livestock
General
Genetics
Geriatrics
Handling & Restraint
Human-Animal Bond
Imaging & Radiology
Immunology
Infectious Diseases
Internal Medicine
Laboratory Medicine
Microbiology
Multimedia
Neurology
Nutrition
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Parasitology
 
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Essentials of Veterinary Parasitology
 
Feline Parasitology
 
Fish Disease 1 2nd Ed. (VSPN Review)
 
Flynn's Parasite Lab. Anim. 2nd Ed.
 
Hemoparasites of the Reptilia-Color Atlas & Text (VSPN)
 
Molecular Detection of Human Parasitic Pathogens (VSPN Review)
 
Nematode Parasites 2nd Ed. (VSPN Review)
 
Parasitic Disease Wild Bird
 
Pathology and Parasitology for Vet Techs
 
Vet. Guide Parasites 2
 
Vet. Parasitology Ref. 5th Ed.
 
Veterinary Clinical Parasitology, 8th Ed ( VSPN Review)
 
Veterinary Clinical Parasitology, 8th Ed.
 
Veterinary Ectoparasites 2nd Ed.
 
Veterinary Parasitology, 4th Ed
 
WHO/FAO/OIE Guidelines for the Surveillance, Prevention and Control of Taeniosis/Cysticerosis (VSPN)
 
* Canine Parasitology
 
* Parasit. Wild Mammal 2nd Ed.
 
* Parasitology Dogs & Cats
 
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Pathology
Pediatrics
Physiology
Physiotherapy
Practice Management
Primates
Rabbits, Rodents & Ferrets
Reproduction
Reptile/Amphibian
Research
Respiratory
Ruminants
Sheep/Goats
Shelter Medicine
Surgery
Swine
Technicians
Toxicology
Urology/Renal
Veterinary Education
Wildlife-Zoo Animals
Zoonoses

Date Published: February 22, 2013

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