Crow and Walshaws Manual of Clinical Procedures in Dogs, Cats, Rabbits and Rodents

Now in its fourth edition, Crow & Walshaw s Manual of Clinical Procedures in Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, & Rodents has become a classic veterinary clinical manual for small and exotic animal veterinarians and veterinary technicians.  Using the same accessible format of earlier editions, the text provides practical, up–to–date information on common veterinary procedures. Detailed line drawings and photographs continue to demonstrate not only pertinent anatomical relationships, but also operational motions.

With essential knowledge for each section presented clearly and concisely, this new edition features updates throughout and new procedures such as the placement of arterial catheters and arterial blood sampling, butterfly catheter technique, central venous pressure, and CPR.  The text also includes details on restraint and positioning, anesthesia, surgical technique, and medical management. Species coverage includes small exotic mammals, such as gerbils, hamsters, and guinea pigs, alongside dogs, cats and rabbits. A companion website offers interactive multiple choice questions and answers, and images from the book in PowerPoint for download.

Designed for ease of use, Crow & Walshaw s Manual of Clinical Procedures in Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, & Rodents serves as a valuable reference and is an essential purchase.

Key Features

A classic veterinary clinical manual

Provides practical, up–to–date information on common veterinary procedures

Detailed line drawings and photographs demonstrate pertinent anatomical relationships and operational motions

Companion website offering interactive multiple choice questions and answers, and images from the text in PowerPoint

Preface

Acknowledgments

PART I ROUTINE CLINICAL PROCEDURES

1 Restraint of Dogs and Cats

2 Blood Collection

3 Injection Techniques

4 Placement and Care of Intravenous Catheters

5 Oral Administration of Medications

6 Dermatologic Procedures

7 Impression Preparations

8 Fine–Needle Aspiration Biopsy

9 Ophthalmic Procedures

10 Ear Care

11 Pedicure

12 Urethral Catheterization

13 Digital Rectal Examination

14 Anal Sac Expression and Cannulation

15 Enema

PART II SPECIALIZED CLINICAL PROCEDURES

16 Skin Preparation

17 Intubation

18 Gastric Lavage

19 Transtracheal Wash

20 Centesis

21 Peritoneal Catheterization and Lavage

22 Needle Biopsy of Masses and Viscera

23 Urohydropropulsion

24 Prostatic Massage/Washing

25 Semen Collection and Artificial Insemination

26 Vaginal Examination and Specimen Collection

27 Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy

28 Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection

PART III EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

29 Rapid Evaluation of Bleeding and Clotting Disorders

30 Blood Pressure Measurement

31 Transfusion of Blood and Plasma

32 Placement of Intraosseous Catheters

33 Arterial Blood Collection

34 Tracheostomy

35 CPR

PART IV ROUTINE CLINICAL PROCEDURES IN SMALL MAMMALS

Chapter 36 Restraint of Rabbits

37 Selected Clinical Procedures in Rabbits

38 Selected Clinical Procedures in Small Rodents

Index

Jennifer E. Boyle, RVT, VTS (ECC) has been an active member of the veterinary community for more than 20 years, teaching and promoting the veterinary profession. Her experience includes many years working with senior veterinary students at the UC Davis VMTH, lecturing on a local and national level, Vice Chair of the California Veterinary Medical Board Multidisciplinary Advisory Committee and Past President of the California Veterinary Technicians Association.  She was also a co–author of Manual of Clinical Procedures in Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, and Rodents, Third Edition. She is currently the Continuing Education Relationships Manager for the Veterinary Information Network.