Why write another reference text on internal medicine? Simply, we wanted to provide the reader with a quick reference to find the essentials of canine internal medicine. These are the same topics and facts that are discussed during rounds and that appear on examinations, including board examinations.
This book, which we hope is a useful learning tool for students, will also be a vital reference for the practicing clinician. The book contains a great deal of clinical information that can be applied on a daily basis. It is not meant to replace the detail provided in reference textbooks. Our authors have worked to distill the essence of what the clinician is looking for into something that is user friendly.
We believe that the question-and-answer approach used in the Secrets Series is a logical and efficient way to tackle clinical problems. This complements a problem-based approach to medicine.
Small animal internal medicine has been blessed with an abundance of high-quality textbooks. These, along with current journals, monographs, and proceedings, serve to provide the clinician with a large amount of information. Where does one start? Canine Internal Medicine Secrets is different in that it relies on experienced authors to begin with a question that may be asked on an examination or in clinical rounds and is followed with a response that is based on the author’s experience and factual knowledge. The book is not meant to be comprehensive; there are many standard textbooks that can serve this role. The goal of this book is to provide readers with an efficient means to find key information that will give them direction in the management of their cases. Just as in veterinary school, we encourage readers to continue reading other texts to further gain a better understanding of their canine internal medicine problem. We are proud to have authors who are not only well credentialed but also highly experienced in their chosen fields. Their sections are interesting, up to date, and concise. We would like to acknowledge our colleagues’ efforts in completing this text; their contributions are greatly appreciated.
We are also indebted to Teri Merchant, Managing Editor, at Elsevier. Without her, this project would not have happened.
We thank our wives, Diane and Suzette, and our children, Olivia, Kyle, Luke, Sophie, Clara, and Joe. We could not have done this without their support.
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Key Features
- Authoritative coverage is provided by a team of nationally recognized canine internal medicine experts.
- All of the most important "need to know" questions and answers are offered in the concise, proven format of the acclaimed Secrets Series.
- More than 65 superior-quality illustrations highlight key concepts.
- A thorough, highly detailed index provides quick and easy access to specific topics.
Contents
- 1. Neurology and neuromuscular disorders
- 2. Cardiology
- 3. Pulmonary disorders
- 4. Endocrine disorders
- 5. Gastrointestinal problems
- 6. Urinary disorders
- 7. Reproductive disorders
- 8. Polysystemic disorders
- 9. Hemolymphatic disorders
- 10. Infectious diseases
About The Authors
- Stan Rubin, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
- Anthony Carr, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
Product Details
- Paperback: 464 pages
- Publisher: Hanley & Belfus; 1 edition (October 30, 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1560536292
- ISBN-13: 978-1560536291
- Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
List Price: $53.95