Written in a dictionary reference style format, just about every term the vet will ever use is thoroughly explained and easy to understand. Includes appendices identifying commonly used drugs, acronyms and abbreviations, and weight and measurement conversions.A must in the home of every pet owner and breeder!

The new edition of Blood’s classic Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary has been completely redesigned, revised and updated for today’s veterinary team. Now with a wide range of superb full-colour illustrations, well over 60,000 main and subentries including large animals, small animals and exotics, and an all-new, user-friendly format, the fourth edition offers the most comprehensive dictionary reference in the field. Comprehensive text covering the whole range of veterinary medicine Classic authoritative reference work Valuable and accessible appendices for instant access to key information at a glance Well over 60,000 main entries and subentries Extensive contributions from internationally acknowledged expert consultants New for this edition Over 1,000 colour illustrations to aid further understanding of disease processes and important terminology Pronunciation of key terms Brand new design and format to help find key information at a glance Extensive revision, clarification and focussing of entries to reflect current practice

Black's Veterinary Dictionary has been a bestseller for over 80 years. It is an essential reference tool for all with a professional or leisure interest in the care of animals. Much more than a list of veterinary terms, its practical approach ensures that readers gain an insight into the signs and symptoms of common, and less common, diseases, their diagnosis and treatment. For the 22nd edition much new and updated information has been included, reflecting the numerous developments that have taken place in animal care and husbandry, and welfare. There is greatly expanded coverage of topics relating to popular breeds of dog and cat, and the inheritable conditions that might affect their health. Advances in medicine, surgery and diagnostic techniques; descriptions of newly identified diseases such as Schmallenberg virus; the resurgence of old scourges such as TB in cattle, and ongoing enzootic infections such as bird flu are included in this new edition. The growing risk of exotic diseases such as heartworm being imported following the relaxation of travel arrangements for dogs and cats is reflected in new entries. Notes on many new species being farmed or kept as companion animals are among the thousands of topics covered. Whether your interest is in cats or cattle, horses or hamsters, puppies or pigeons, the A-Z of veterinary matters is covered in Black's Veterinary Dictionary.

-Learn to understand what your vet says. -Easy to understand explanations of veterinary terms. -The most common terms and medications explained. This book is specifically written to provide an understanding of veterinarian terminology for pet owners, veterinarian receptionists, veterinarian technicians, and others who work in any animal related field. This dictionary is designed for use by pet owners. It contains the most common veterinary terms with simple definitions and explanations of the diseases and treatments commonly encountered in household pets. The focus is for dogs and cats, but information on other domesticated farm animals is included as well. The dictionary is organized into three sections: -Alphabetical list of terms with definitions. -Acronyms and Abbreviations. -Commonly used Medications and Usages. The terms and definitions included in this dictionary are a part of our WordsRUs system which is derived from Wordnet by Princeton University. Multi-lingual versions in Spanish and French are available.

Here's a text that provides readers with a solid foundation in veterinary medical terminology. A strong emphasis on clinical application makes the vocabulary easy to learn and remember, and familiarizes readers with basic concepts in anatomy, physiology, and disease. Features chapter goals and objectives, self-tests with answers, numerous illustrations, and much more! Focuses the reader's attention on essential information with chapter goals and objectives. Encourages effective learning with related-terms sections that include word-division exercises, phonetic spellings, brief definitions, and etymologies. Offers readers immediate feedback on comprehension through numerous self-tests with answers. Clarifies important anatomic features with more than 150 exquisitely rendered, original medical illustrations. Makes unfamiliar terms easier to understand with coverage of word structure that discusses root words, prefixes, suffixes, combining forms, and compound words. Includes a chapter on pharmacology reviewing metric, apothecary, and household measurement conversions, prescriptions, abbreviations, examples of prescriptions and prescription labels, and more. Adheres to the standardized nomenclature for directional terminology accepted by most veterinary anatomists and the American College of Veterinary Radiologists (ACVR).

The new edition of this best selling dictionary has been expanded and updated with over 400 new definitions and many new line illustrations. Aimed specifically at the veterinary nursing profession, additional information includes frequently needed data such as normal physical parameters, infectious diseases, zoonoses, calculation conversions, etc. making this a comprehensive quick reference source for the busy practitioner. Dictionary of Veterinary Nursing is the perfect companion for all veterinary nurses, whether in training or in practice, as well as a valuable resource for the veterinary receptionist. Provides detailed explanations for nearly 4000 definitions, ensuring that all aspects of the curriculum are covered Useful line diagrams aid learning and understanding Focuses on terms relevant to companion and pet animals - including exotics Appendices provide a quick reference source for frequently needed data Nearly 400 new definitions 25 new line illustrations revised appendices

Designed to be both comprehensive and user-friendly, the text offers easy-to-understand explanations of medical terminology and contains helpful learning features such as tips, case studies, and review questions. Describes medical terms with easy-to-understand explanations and phonetic spellings Offers an updated edition of this practical guide to veterinary medical terminology Contains real-world case studies, word lists, and review questions that are designed to promote active learning Includes new chapters on medical reports and case studies and large animals, as well as helpful memorization features Provides access to a companion website with images, audio clips, flash cards, and other helpful learning tools