Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians

by McCurnin & Bassert

• ISBN13: 9780721606125
• ISBN10: 0721606121
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-07-28
• Publisher: Saunders

Summary

Now in full-color! Written by veterinarians, including many board-certified specialists, and veterinary technicians, this comprehensive textbook is divided into six major sections covering nearly all the major content areas in the veterinary technology curriculum. The text contains helpful learning features, including introductions, boxed technician tips, and suggested readings - all written at a level appropriate for technicians. Comprehensive text covering all areas of the curriculum. Written specifically for technicians. Presents detailed information on the role of the technician in every aspect of veterinary practice. Features helpful pedagogical aids such as introductions, suggested readings, and boxed Technician Tips. CD in the back of the book contains student exercises, including crossword puzzles to help study key terms, picture-it exercises to test knowledge of key illustrations, quiz shows and hangman exercises to make self-study fun, and WebLinks. Three new chapters! Care of Geriatric Small Animal Patients, Toxicology, and Nursing Concepts in Alternative Medicine. Diagnostic imaging chapter includes new sections on digital radiography, computed radiography, teleradiology, PACS (picture archival computing systems), and RIS (radiology information systems). Emergency nursing chapter has been completely rewritten to address rapid changes in clinical knowledge in the field. Behavior chapter has been completely rewritten to emphasize prevention of problems and the creation of wellness programs, and to focus on behavioral needs, assessment, and client teaching. Birds, Reptiles, and Small Mammals chapter has a new section on behavioral considerations and includes information on feeding, diets, and care of increasingly popular pets: rats, prairie dogs, sugar gliders, and hedgehogs. Pain management chapter includes new information of transdermal administration of Fentanyl and epidural administration of opioids. New drugs include hydromorphone, oxymorphone, deracoxib, and meloxicam. Pharmacology and pharmacy chapter includes new sections on ivermectin toxicities, expiration dates and disposal of drugs, material data safety sheets, compounding, nutraceuticals, and internet pharmacy and concern about online sites. Zoonoses and public health chapter includes up-to-date information on Q fever (coxiellosis), tularemia, and monkey pox.

Table of Contents

An Introduction to the Profession of Veterinary Technology	1	(1)
Joanna M. Bassert
History of Veterinary Technology	1	(1)
The Veterinary Technician Today	2	(5)
Job Prospects, Salaries, and Attrition	3	(1)
Education	4	(3)
Terminology and the Veterinary Health Care Team	7	(3)
Veterinarian	8	(1)
Veterinary Technician Specialist	8	(1)
Veterinary Technologist	9	(1)
Veterinary Technician	9	(1)
Veterinary Assistant	9	(1)
Veterinary Nurse	10	(1)
Laboratory Animal Technicians	10	(1)
The Veterinary Technician National Examination	10	(1)
Laws Governing Veterinary Technology	11	(12)
Certification, Registration, and Licensure	11	(1)
Reciprocity	12	(1)
Scope of Practice	12	(1)
Practice Acts	12	(8)
Rules and Regulations	20	(2)
Malpractice and Common Law	22	(1)
Ethics	23	(1)
Societal Ethics	23	(1)
Personal Ethics	23	(1)
Professional Ethics	23	(1)
Professional Ideals	24	(1)
Professional Organizations	24	(3)
International Associations	25	(1)
National Associations	25	(1)
State, Provincial, and Regional Associations	26	(1)
Related Organizations	26	(1)
Part One Clinical Procedures	27	(157)
Restraint and Handling of Animals	27	(50)
Dennis D. French
Thomas N. Tully, Jr.
Introduction	27	(1)
Indications for Restraint	27	(1)
Animal Perception and Behavior	28	(4)
Smell	28	(1)
Hearing	28	(1)
Vision	29	(1)
Touch	29	(1)
Agonistic Behaviors	29	(1)
Aggressive Behavior	30	(2)
Typical Behavior of Domestic Animals in Aggression and Avoidance	32	(2)
Management Ethology	34	(1)
Capture and Restraint of Horses	34	(16)
Capture and Restraint of Foals	37	(1)
Halter and Leads	38	(1)
Tying the Horse	39	(1)
The Twitch	40	(3)
Lifting a Foreleg	43	(1)
Lifting a Hind Leg	43	(1)
Stocks	44	(3)
Tail Tie	47	(1)
Hobbles	47	(1)
Restraint of the Down Horse	48	(1)
Other Head and Mouth Restraints	48	(2)
Manual and Chemical Restraint	50	(1)
Capture and Restraint of Cattle	50	(6)
Movement of Cattle Into Pens and Head Catch	51	(2)
Restraint of the Head	53	(2)
Tail Restraint	55	(1)
Kicking Restraint	55	(1)
Casting	55	(1)
Lifting Feet	56	(1)
Capture and Restraint of Sheep and Goats	56	(2)
Capture and Restraint of Swine	58	(2)
Capture and Restraint of Dogs	60	(5)
Catching Dogs	60	(1)
Lifting Dogs	61	(1)
Table Restraint for Examination	62	(1)
Restraint for Venipuncture	62	(2)
Muzzles and Mouth Gags	64	(1)
Mobility-Limiting Devices	65	(1)
Chemical Restraint	65	(1)
Capture and Restraint of Cats	65	(3)
Catching Cats	65	(1)
Carrying Cats	66	(1)
Restraint for Examination	66	(1)
Restraint for Venipuncture	66	(1)
Bathing	67	(1)
Chemical Restraint	68	(1)
Restraint of Exotic Animals	68	(8)
Restraint of Birds	68	(2)
Restraint of Reptiles	70	(3)
Restraint of Ferrets	73	(1)
Restraint of Rabbits	73	(2)
Restraint of Rodents and Small Animals	75	(1)
Transportation and Shipping of Animals	76	(1)
History and Physical Examination	77	(14)
Ellen Miller
Obtaining an Accurate History	77	(1)
Signalment of the Animal	77	(1)
Chief Complaint	78	(1)
History of the Present Illness	78	(1)
Medical and Surgical History	78	(1)
Environmental History	78	(1)
Medication History	78	(1)
Dietary History	79	(1)
Systems Review	79	(1)
Components of a Complete Physical Examination	79	(2)
Temperature, Pulse, and Respirations	81	(1)
Systems Assessment	81	(10)
Integument	81	(1)
Respiratory System	81	(2)
Cardiovascular System	83	(2)
Gastrointestinal System	85	(1)
Urogenital System	86	(1)
Musculoskeletal System	87	(1)
Nervous System	87	(2)
Peripheral Lymph Nodes	89	(1)
Ears	89	(1)
Eyes	90	(1)
Diagnostic Sampling and Therapeutic Techniques	91	(44)
Tracy J. Jaffe
Introduction	91	(1)
Basic Guidelines	91	(1)
Small Animal Sampling and Therapeutic Techniques	91	(1)
Blood Sample Collection	91	(5)
Venous Blood Sample	91	(5)
Arterial Blood Sample	96	(1)
Urine Sample Collection	96	(3)
Voided Collection	96	(1)
Manual Bladder Expression	96	(1)
Catheterization	97	(2)
Cystocentesis	99	(1)
Other Collection Procedures	99	(6)
Feces Sample Collection	99	(1)
Thoracocentesis	100	(1)
Abdominocentesis	100	(1)
Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage	101	(1)
Transtracheal Wash	101	(1)
Arthrocentesis	102	(1)
Bone Marrow Aspiration	102	(3)
Vaginal Cytologic Sampling	105	(1)
Administration of Medication in the Small Animal	105	(13)
Intravenous Administration	105	(6)
Subcutaneous Administration	111	(1)
Intramuscular Administration	111	(1)
Intradermal Administration	112	(1)
Intranasal Administration	112	(1)
Intratracheal Administration	112	(1)
Intraosseous Administration	112	(1)
Intraperitoneal Administration	113	(1)
Topical Ophthalmic Administration	113	(1)
Aural Administration	114	(1)
Transdermal Administration	114	(1)
Intrarectal Administration	114	(1)
Oral Administration	115	(1)
Enteral Feeding Tubes	116	(2)
Large Animal Sampling and Therapeutic Techniques	118	(1)
Venous Blood Sample Collection	118	(4)
Bovine Venipuncture	119	(1)
Equine Venipuncture	120	(1)
Porcine Venipuncture	120	(1)
Ovine and Caprine Venipuncture	121	(1)
Arterial Blood Sample Collection	122	(1)
Urine Sample Collection	123	(1)
Bovine Urine Collection	123	(1)
Equine Urine Collection	123	(1)
Ovine and Caprine Urine Collection	123	(1)
Feces Sample Collection	124	(1)
Rumen Fluid Collection	124	(1)
Abdominocentesis	124	(1)
Equine Abdominocentesis	124	(1)
Ruminant Abdominocentesis	125	(1)
Thoracocentesis	125	(1)
Transtracheal Wash	126	(1)
Administration of Medication in Large Animals	126	(9)
Intravenous Administration	126	(2)
Intramuscular Administration	128	(2)
Subcutaneous Administration	130	(1)
Intradermal Administration	130	(1)
Intraperitoneal Administration	130	(1)
Intranasal Administration	131	(1)
Oral Administration	131	(2)
Intramammary Administration	133	(2)
Wound Healing, Wound Management, and Bandaging	135	(30)
Giselle Hosgood
Daniel J. Burba
Introduction	135	(1)
Wound Healing	135	(2)
Factors Affecting Wound Healing	137	(1)
Host Factors	137	(1)
Wound Characteristics	137	(1)
External Factors	137	(1)
Wound Management	138	(1)
Immediate Wound Care	138	(1)
Wound Lavage	138	(1)
Wound Debridement	138	(1)
Wound Closure	139	(2)
Wound Bandaging	141	(3)
Wound Bandaging in Small Animals	144	(3)
Casts	144	(1)
Bandages and Splints	145	(1)
Slings	146	(1)
Aftercare of Casts, Bandages, Splints, and Slings	147	(1)
Specific Wound Management	147	(1)
Abrasions	147	(4)
Lacerations	151	(1)
Burns	151	(1)
Puncture Wounds	152	(1)
Degloving Injuries	152	(1)
Decubitus Ulcers	152	(1)
Large Animal Wound Management	152	(1)
Wound Care of Horses	152	(1)
Bandaging and Cast Application Techniques for Horses	153	(9)
Bandages	154	(1)
Splint Application	154	(1)
Cast Application	155	(6)
Cast Removal	161	(1)
Bandaging and Cast Application Techniques for Cattle	162	(3)
Application of a Claw Block	162	(3)
Basic Necropsy Procedures	165	(19)
Thomas J. Van Winkle
Perry L. Habecker
Introduction	165	(1)
Necropsy Reports	166	(1)
Fixatives	167	(1)
Facilities and Instruments	168	(1)
Ancillary Procedures	168	(2)
Necropsy Procedure for a Small Mammal	170	(8)
Tissue Collection	170	(1)
Dissection	170	(1)
Preliminary Observations	170	(1)
External Examination	171	(1)
Reflection of Skin and Limbs and Examination of Superficial Organs	171	(2)
Examination of Skull and Brain	173	(1)
Dissection and Examination of the Neck and Thoracic Viscera	174	(2)
Abdominal Cavity	176	(1)
Female Reproductive Tract, Urinary Tract, and Accessory Male Reproductive Organs	177	(1)
Intestinal Tract	177	(1)
Abdominal Aorta, Rectum, and Anal Glands	178	(1)
Vertebral Column and Spinal Cord	178	(1)
Necropsy Variants	178	(4)
Ruminants	178	(1)
Horse	179	(1)
Pig	180	(1)
Fetus	180	(1)
Birds	181	(1)
Laboratory Animals	181	(1)
Cosmetic Necropsies	182	(2)
Part Two Clinical Sciences	184	(148)
Clinical Pathology	184	(28)
Jan L. Van Steenhouse
Introduction	184	(1)
Hematology	184	(2)
Equipment	185	(1)
Sample Handling	186	(1)
Determination of Erythrocyte Numbers	187	(1)
Red Blood Cell Indices	187	(1)
Determination of Leukocyte Counts	188	(1)
Avian and Reptilian Leukocyte Counts	189	(1)
Platelet Determination	189	(1)
Blood Film Evaluation	190	(8)
Erythrocyte Evaluation	191	(4)
Leukocyte Evaluation	195	(3)
Automated Cell Counters	198	(1)
Plasma Protein Determination	199	(1)
Coagulation Testing	200	(1)
Clinical Chemistry	200	(1)
Equipment	201	(1)
Clinical Chemistry Instrumentation	201	(2)
Quality Control Programs	201	(1)
Controls	202	(1)
Sample Handling	203	(1)
Urinalysis	203	(1)
Equipment	204	(1)
Urine Collection	204	(1)
Evaluation of Physical Properties	204	(1)
Color	204	(1)
Turbidity	204	(1)
Specific Gravity	204	(1)
Chemical Evaluation	205	(2)
pH	205	(1)
Protein	205	(1)
Glucose	206	(1)
Ketones	206	(1)
Bilirubin	206	(1)
Blood	206	(1)
Microscopic Examination	207	(2)
Sample Preparation	207	(1)
Epithelial Cells	207	(1)
Blood Cells	207	(1)
Casts	207	(1)
Crystals	208	(1)
Microorganisms	208	(1)
Miscellaneous Findings	209	(1)
Cytology	209	(1)
Equipment	209	(1)
Sample Preparation	210	(1)
Fluid Analysis	210	(1)
Joint Fluid	210	(2)
Parasitology	212	(22)
Johnny D. Hoskins
Introduction	212	(1)
Endoparasites	212	(1)
Parasites of Dogs and Cats	212	(6)
Roundworms (Ascarids)	212	(1)
Hookworms	213	(1)
Intestinal Threadworms	214	(1)
Whipworms	214	(1)
Tapeworms	214	(1)
Heartworms and Dipetalonema reconditum	215	(1)
Giardia Species	216	(1)
Coccidia	216	(2)
Parasites of Horses	218	(1)
Roundworms	218	(1)
Pinworms	218	(1)
Small and Large Strongyles	218	(1)
Intestinal Threadworms	219	(1)
Tapeworms	219	(1)
Parasites of Ruminants	219	(2)
Stronglyes	219	(1)
Lungworms	220	(1)
Tapeworms	220	(1)
Liver Flukes	220	(1)
Coccidia	220	(1)
Trichomoniasis	221	(1)
Parasites of Swine	221	(1)
Stomach Worms	221	(1)
Ascaris Species	221	(1)
Stronglyoides ransomi	221	(1)
Oesophagostomum Species	221	(1)
Whipworms	221	(1)
Lungworms	221	(1)
Kidney Worms	221	(1)
Ectoparasites	221	(1)
Parasites of Domesticated Animals	221	(2)
Fleas	222	(1)
Rabbit Bots and Fox Maggots	223	(3)
Bot Flies	223	(1)
Heel Flies	223	(1)
Sheep Nasal Flies	223	(1)
Lice	223	(1)
Mites	223	(1)
Ticks	224	(1)
Myiasis-Producing Flies	225	(1)
Diagnostic Procedures	226	(1)
Fecal Flotation	226	(1)
Direct Fecal Smear	226	(1)
Qualitative Fecal Examination	226	(2)
Willis Technique	226	(1)
Disposable Fecal Flotation Kits	226	(1)
Paper Cup Technique	226	(1)
Zinc Sulfate Centrifugal Flotation Technique	227	(1)
Formalin-Ethyl Acetate Sedimentation Technique	227	(1)
Quantitative Fecal Examination	228	(1)
Stoll Dilution Technique	228	(1)
Stoll Centrifugation Technique	228	(1)
Interpretation of Quantitative Fecal Examination	228	(1)
Specialized Diagnostic Tests	228	(1)
Lungworm	228	(1)
Microfilariae	229	(1)
Tests for Blood Microfilariae	229	(1)
Pinworms	229	(1)
Tapeworms	229	(1)
Adult Tapeworms	230	(1)
Larval Tapeworms	230	(1)
Trematodes	230	(1)
Protozoa	230	(1)
Blood Parasites	230	(1)
Gastrointestinal Protozoa	230	(1)
Trichomonas Species	230	(1)
Hexamita meleagridis	231	(1)
Coccidi	231	(1)
Giardia Species	231	(1)
Entamoeba histolytica	231	(1)
Endamoeba Species	231	(1)
Balantidium Species	231	(1)
Histomonas meleagridis	231	(1)
Trichomonas foetus	231	(1)
Arthropods	231	(1)
Mites and Chiggers	232	(1)
Ticks, Fleas, and Lice	232	(1)
Diptera	232	(1)
Preserving Parasitic Samples	232	(1)
Parasitology and Public Health	232	(1)
Appendix	233	(1)
Lugol's Solution	233	(1)
Zinc Sulfate	233	(1)
Ingredients for Willis Technique	233	(1)
The Baermann Funnel	233	(1)
Clinical Microbiology	234	(36)
Robert L. Jones
Introduction	234	(1)
Diagnostic Methods	234	(1)
Collection of Specimens	235	(2)
Proper Specimen Collection	235	(2)
Special Collection and Handling Procedures	237	(1)
Processing Specimens	237	(3)
Condition of the Specimen	237	(1)
Direct Microscopic Examination	237	(3)
Bacterial Isolation and Identification Procedures	240	(10)
Equipment	240	(1)
Culture Media	240	(2)
Incubation Conditions	242	(1)
Routine Culture System	243	(6)
Special Culture Procedures	249	(1)
Common Bacterial Species	250	(6)
Gram-Positive Cocci	250	(2)
Anaerobic Cocci	252	(1)
Gram-Positive Rods	252	(1)
Acid-Fast Bacteria	253	(1)
Gram-Negative Bacteria	253	(2)
Spirochetes and Curved Bacteria	255	(1)
Mycoplasma Species	255	(1)
Other Fastidious Bacteria	255	(1)
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing	256	(3)
Indications for Susceptibility Testing	256	(1)
Susceptibility Test Methods	256	(1)
Diffusion Test Procedure	257	(2)
Interpretation and Limitations	259	(1)
Mycology	259	(2)
Dermatophytes	259	(1)
Systemic Mycoses	260	(1)
Yeasts	261	(1)
Virology	261	(3)
Virus Isolation	261	(1)
Microscopic Evaluation	261	(1)
Antigen Detection	262	(2)
Serology	264	(2)
Antibody Response to Infection	264	(1)
Interpretation of Serologic Test Results	264	(1)
Collection of Serum	265	(1)
Serologic Test Procedures	265	(1)
Clinical Immunology	266	(1)
Purpose of Evaluating Immune System Function	266	(1)
Laboratory Tests for Immunologic Disorders	266	(1)
Failure of Passive Transfer	266	(1)
Nosocomial Infections	266	(4)
Agents of Nosocomial Infections	267	(1)
Recognition and Control of Nosocomial Infections	268	(1)
Antiseptics, Disinfectants, and Sterilization	268	(1)
Biologic Safety	268	(2)
Diagnostic Imaging	270	(45)
Beth Paugh Partington
Introduction	270	(1)
Radiology	270	(1)
Identification	270	(2)
Filing of the Radiograph	272	(1)
Production of X-Rays	272	(5)
The X-Ray Tube	272	(4)
The Physics of X-Ray Production	276	(1)
Scattered Radiations	276	(1)
X-Ray Equipment	277	(3)
Portable Unit	277	(1)
Mobile Unit	278	(1)
Stationary Unit	279	(1)
Fluoroscopy	279	(1)
Digital Radiography	279	(1)
Computed Radiography	280	(1)
Exposure Factors	280	(3)
Milliamperage	280	(1)
Exposure Time	280	(1)
Kilovoltage	281	(1)
Focal-Film Distance	282	(1)
Technique Chart	282	(1)
Image Formation	283	(9)
X-Ray Cassette	284	(1)
Intensifying Screens	285	(1)
Screen Speed	286	(1)
X-Ray Film	286	(2)
Grids	288	(1)
Equipment	289	(1)
Hand Processing Equipment	290	(1)
Automatic Film Processing	290	(1)
Film Storage	291	(1)
Cassette Loading and Unloading	291	(1)
Hanging X-Ray Film	292	(1)
Developing X-Ray Film	292	(1)
Silver Recovery	292	(1)
Radiographic Film Quality	292	(2)
Detail	292	(1)
Radiographic Contrast	293	(1)
Radiographic Density	293	(1)
Magnification	293	(1)
Technical Errors and Artifacts	293	(1)
Radiation Safety	294	(4)
Radiation Filtration	294	(2)
Radiation Measurement	296	(1)
Protection Practices	296	(2)
Radiographic Contrast Agents	298	(4)
Common Contrast Media and Applications	301	(1)
Positioning	302	(1)
Restraint	303	(1)
Diagnostic Ultrasonography	303	(1)
Ultrasonography Basics	304	(1)
Ultrasound-Tissue Interaction	304	(1)
Patient Preparation	305	(1)
Ultrasound Display Modes	305	(2)
The Ultrasound Image	307	(1)
Ultrasound Artifacts	307	(2)
Reverberation Artifact	307	(1)
Shadowing	308	(1)
Acoustic Enhancement	308	(1)
Refraction, or Edge Artifact	309	(1)
Mirror-Image Artifact	309	(1)
Slice-Thickness Artifact	309	(1)
The Ultrasound Examination	309	(1)
Clinical Use	309	(1)
Uses of Ultrasound in Large and Small Animals	309	(1)
Nuclear Medicine	310	(1)
Computed Tomography	311	(1)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging	312	(2)
Teleradiology, Picture Archival System, and Radiology Information System	314	(1)
Veterinary Oncology	315	(17)
Glenna E. Mauldin
G. Neal Mauldin
Introduction	315	(1)
Tumor Biology	316	(2)
Diagnostic Approach in the Dog or Cat With Cancer	318	(5)
History, Physical Examination, and Minimum Baseline Data	318	(1)
Radiography	319	(1)
Cytology	319	(2)
Histopathology	321	(1)
Biopsy Techniques	321	(2)
Therapeutic Options	323	(6)
Surgery	323	(1)
Chemotherapy	324	(4)
Radiotherapy	328	(1)
Euthanasia	329	(3)
Part Three Patient Management and Nutrition	332	(241)
Preventive Health Programs	332	(50)
Johnny D. Hoskins
Susan C. Eades
Marjorie S. Gill
Introduction	332	(1)
Preventive Health Program for Dogs	332	(1)
Physical Examination	332	(1)
Vaccinations	332	(5)
Canine Distemper Vaccine	332	(2)
Canine Parvovirus Vaccine	334	(1)
Rabies Vaccine	335	(1)
Canine Adenoviruses Vaccine	335	(1)
Infectious Tracheobronchitis Vaccine	336	(1)
Canine Leptospirosis Vaccine	336	(1)
Canine Coronavirus Vaccine	336	(1)
Canine Giardia Vaccine	336	(1)
Canine Lyme Borreliosis Vaccine	336	(1)
Heartworm Preventive Therapy	337	(1)
Owner Education	337	(1)
Preventive Health Program for Cats	337	(1)
Physical Examination	337	(1)
Vaccinations	337	(4)
Feline Panleukopenia Vaccine	339	(1)
Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis Vaccine	339	(1)
Feline Calicivirus Vaccine	339	(1)
Rabies Vaccine	339	(1)
Feline Chlamydophila Vaccine	339	(1)
Feline Leukemia Virus and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Vaccines	339	(1)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis Vaccine	340	(1)
Feline Bordetella Vaccine	340	(1)
Feline Fungal Vaccine	340	(1)
Feline Giardia Vaccine	340	(1)
Vaccine-Associated Sarcomas	341	(1)
Heartworm Preventive Therapy	341	(1)
Owner Education	341	(1)
Early Spay-Neuter Procedures	341	(1)
Heredity DNA Tests	341	(1)
Preventive Health Program for Horses	342	(1)
Physical Examination	342	(2)
Vaccinations	344	(4)
Tetanus Vaccines	344	(1)
Equine Encephalomyelitis Vaccine	344	(1)
Equine Rhinopneumonitis Vaccine	344	(1)
Equine Influenza Vaccine	344	(3)
Strangles Vaccine	347	(1)
Equine Viral Arteritis Vaccine	347	(1)
Potomac Horse Fever Vaccine	347	(1)
Botulism Vaccine	347	(1)
Anthrax Vaccine	347	(1)
Rabies Vaccine	347	(1)
Sarcocystis neurona Vaccine	347	(1)
West Nile Virus Vaccine	347	(1)
Dental and Hoof Care	348	(1)
Parasites	348	(1)
Nutrition	348	(1)
Sanitation	348	(1)
Preventive Health Program for Cattle	349	(1)
Vaccinations	349	(15)
Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex Vaccines	362	(1)
Clostridial Vaccines	362	(1)
Leptospirosis Vaccine	363	(1)
Campylobacteriosis (Vibriosis) Vaccine	363	(1)
Brucellosis Vaccine	363	(1)
Trichomoniasis Vaccine	363	(1)
Anthrax Vaccine	363	(1)
Anaplasmosis Vaccine	364	(1)
Enteric Disease Vaccine	364	(1)
Moraxella Vaccine	364	(1)
External and Internal Parasites	364	(1)
Management Recommendations for Dairy Calves	364	(1)
Preventive Health Program for Swine	365	(1)
Vaccinations	366	(8)
Erysipelas Vaccine	366	(1)
Leptospirosis Vaccine	366	(1)
Transmissible Gastroenteritis Vaccine	366	(1)
Porcine Rotavirus Vaccine	366	(1)
Clostridium perfringens Type C Vaccine	366	(1)
Neonatal Porcine Colibacillosis Vaccine	366	(1)
Porcine Proliferative Enteritis Vaccine	366	(7)
Bordetella, Pasteurella, Actinobacillus, and Mycoplasma Vaccines	373	(1)
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Vaccine	373	(1)
Porcine Parvovirus Vaccine	373	(1)
Pseudorabies Vaccine	373	(1)
Streptococcus Vaccine	374	(1)
External and Internal Parasites	374	(1)
Preventive Health Program for Pet Pigs	374	(1)
Vaccinations	374	(1)
External and Internal Parasites	374	(1)
Nutrition	375	(1)
Preventive Health Program for Small Ruminants	376	(1)
Vaccinations	376	(4)
Enterotoxemia Vaccine	376	(1)
Tetanus Vaccine	376	(1)
Campylobacteriosis (Vibriosis) Vaccine	376	(1)
Chlamydia Vaccine	376	(1)
Contagious Ecthyma Vaccine	376	(4)
Foot Rot Vaccine	380	(1)
Bluetongue Vaccine	380	(1)
Foot Care	380	(1)
Nutrition	380	(1)
External and Internal Parasites	380	(2)
Neonatal Care of Puppy, Kitten, and Foal	382	(18)
Johnny D. Hoskins
David M. Bolt
Ann M. Chapman
Introduction	382	(1)
Puppy and Kitten	382	(1)
Physical and Laboratory Examination	382	(2)
Newborn Puppies and Kittens	384	(1)
Principles of Orphan Animal Care	384	(2)
Reasons for Neonate Care	386	(1)
Malnutrition	386	(1)
Signs of Neonatal Illness	387	(1)
Management of Neonatal Illness	387	(1)
Foal	388	(1)
The High-Risk Mare	388	(1)
The High-Risk Foal	389	(1)
Physical Examination	389	(3)
Laboratory Examination	392	(1)
Admitting the Critically Ill Foal	393	(1)
Routine Perinatal Therapy	394	(1)
Failure of Passive Transfer	394	(2)
Nutrition	395	(1)
Monitoring and Nursing Care	396	(2)
Summary	398	(2)
Geriatric Care of Companion Animals	400	(9)
Johnny D. Hoskins
Introduction	400	(1)
Life Stages	400	(1)
Integrating Geriatric Care	400	(2)
Geriatric Health Care Program	402	(3)
Physical Evaluation	402	(2)
Laboratory Evaluation	404	(1)
Health Care Programs	405	(2)
Implementation of Health Care Programs	406	(1)
Utilizing Technical Support Staff	406	(1)
Relief of Suffering	407	(1)
Home Care	407	(2)
Physical Care	407	(1)
Psychosocial Care	407	(1)
Spiritual Care	408	(1)
Animal Behavior	409	(29)
Suzanne Hetts
Introduction	409	(1)
Why Behavior Wellness?	409	(1)
What Is Behavior Wellness?	409	(1)
Technicians Can Play a Strategic Role in Behavior Wellness Care	409	(1)
Behavior Eduction for Technicians	410	(1)
A Change in Perspective	410	(1)
Before Implementing Behavior Wellness Care	411	(1)
Components of a Behavior Wellness Program	411	(25)
Establishing Realistic Expectations and Helpful Attitudes	412	(1)
Providing Pet Selection Information	412	(1)
Importance of Socialization	412	(1)
Five-Step Plan for Positive Proaction	413	(7)
Behavior Assessments	420	(4)
Making the Veterinary Clinic a Behaviorally Friendly Place	424	(9)
Problem Resolution Component	433	(3)
Summary	436	(2)
Companion Animal Clinical Nutrition	438	(55)
Mary Tefend
Susan A. Berryhill
Introduction	438	(1)
Overview of Nutritional Objectives and Principles	438	(1)
Energy-Producing Nutrients	439	(2)
Lipids and Fatty Acids	440	(1)
Non-Energy-Producing Nutrients	441	(5)
Water	441	(1)
Minerals	441	(3)
Vitamins	444	(1)
Nutrient Terms	445	(1)
Pet Food Evaluation	446	(8)
Nutrient Content and Forms of Pet Food	447	(4)
Home-Prepared Diets	451	(1)
Pet Food Labels	452	(2)
Market Categories	454	(1)
Companion Animal Nutrition	454	(1)
Energy Requirements	454	(1)
Nutritional Assessment	454	(1)
Feeding Normal Dogs	455	(6)
Canine Pediatric Nutrition	456	(1)
Feeding Orphan Puppies	457	(1)
Weaning Puppies	458	(1)
Feeding Growing Dogs	458	(1)
Growing Concerns for Large-Breed Dogs	458	(1)
Feeding Adult Dogs	458	(2)
Feeding Adult Dogs With Increased Energy Needs	460	(1)
Feeding During Pregnancy and Lactation	460	(1)
Feeding Methods During Weaning	461	(1)
Obesity-Prone Animals	461	(2)
Definition, Causes, and Health Risks of Obesity	461	(1)
Health Risks of Obesity	462	(1)
Diagnosis and Treatment of Obesity	463	(1)
Feeding the Geriatric Animal	463	(1)
Renal Disease	463	(1)
Feeding Cats	464	(3)
Feline Pediatrics	464	(1)
Adult Cats	465	(1)
Feeding Cats During Gestation and Lactation	465	(1)
Feeding Geriatric Cats	465	(1)
Feline Obesity	465	(1)
Feline Urolithiasis and Lower Urinary Tract Diseases	466	(1)
Clinical Nutrition	467	(13)
Nutritional Assessment of the Hospitalized Patient	467	(1)
Patients at Risk for Malnutrition	467	(5)
Feeding Hospitalized Small Animal Patients	472	(1)
Routes of Feeding	472	(2)
Tube Selection	474	(1)
Feeding Schedules and Enteral Administration Techniques	475	(1)
Food Selection	476	(2)
Parenteral Nutrition	478	(1)
Nutritional Considerations for the Critical Patient	478	(1)
Small Animal Nutrition	479	(1)
Nutrition of Small and Exotic Pets	480	(5)
Feeding Pet Birds	480	(4)
Rabbits	484	(1)
Guinea Pigs	484	(1)
Hamsters	485	(1)
Gerbils	485	(1)
Rats and Mice	485	(1)
Chinchillas	485	(1)
Ferrets	485	(1)
Feeding Captive Reptiles	485	(2)
Chelonians	485	(1)
Snakes	486	(1)
Lizards	486	(1)
Amphibians	487	(1)
Equine Nutrition	487	(6)
Nutrients for Horses	487	(1)
Feeding Sick Horses	488	(1)
Assessing Forages and Grains for Horses	488	(5)
Large Animal Clinical Nutrition	493	(22)
William D. Schoenherr
Introduction	493	(1)
Nutrients	493	(5)
Protein	496	(1)
Fats	496	(1)
Carbohydrates	497	(1)
Minerals and Vitamins	498	(1)
Water	498	(1)
Dairy Cattle	498	(7)
Energy	499	(4)
Protein	503	(2)
Minerals and Vitamins	505	(1)
Dairy Calves	505	(1)
Beef Cattle	505	(3)
Cow-Calf Production	505	(1)
Calves	506	(1)
Finishing Cattle	507	(1)
Sheep	508	(3)
Breeding Flock	508	(3)
Lambs	511	(1)
Swine	511	(4)
Breeding Herd	512	(1)
Starter Pigs	513	(1)
Growing-Finishing Pigs	513	(2)
Animal Reproduction	515	(33)
Carlos R.F. Pinto
Bruce E. Eilts
Dale L. Paccamonti
Introduction	515	(1)
General Female Reproduction	515	(1)
The Estrous Cycle	515	(3)
Canine Reproduction	518	(7)
Vaginal Cultures	522	(1)
Pregnancy Diagnosis	523	(1)
Parturition and Dystocia	523	(1)
Postpartum Problems	524	(1)
Pseudopregnancy	524	(1)
Mismating	524	(1)
Brucellosis	525	(1)
Feline Reproduction	525	(2)
Seasonality	526	(1)
Estrous Cycle	526	(1)
Common Reproductive Problems	527	(1)
Equine Reproduction	527	(7)
Breeding Soundness Examination	529	(1)
Breeding Management	530	(1)
Pregnancy	531	(1)
Parturition	532	(1)
Postpartum Problems	532	(1)
Hormone Use in Mares	533	(1)
Bovine Reproduction	534	(2)
Bovine Pregnancy Diagnosis	535	(1)
Breeding/Artificial Insemination	535	(1)
Abnormalities of the Estrous Cycle	535	(1)
Abnormalities of Pregnancy	535	(1)
Swine Reproduction	536	(2)
Puberty	536	(1)
Estrous Cycle	536	(1)
Pregnancy	537	(1)
Pharmacologic Control of the Estrous Cycle	537	(1)
Artificial Insemination	537	(1)
Pregnancy Diagnosis	538	(1)
Postpartum Complications and Diseases	538	(1)
Ovine and Caprine Reproduction	538	(2)
Seasonality	538	(1)
Estrous Cycle	538	(1)
Breeding Management	539	(1)
Pregnancy	539	(1)
Ram/Buck Effect	539	(1)
Pharmacologic Control of the Estrous Cycle	539	(1)
Pregnancy Diagnosis	539	(1)
Periparturient Problems	539	(1)
Infertility	540	(1)
Camelid Reproduction	540	(1)
Estrous Cycles	540	(1)
General Male Reproduction	541	(2)
Clinical Examination of the Male	543	(1)
Semen Analysis	543	(5)
Bull, Ram, and Buck	544	(1)
Stallion	544	(3)
Canine	547	(1)
Tom	547	(1)
Boar	547	(1)
Camelids	547	(1)
Care of Birds, Reptiles, and Small Mammals	548	(25)
Thomas N. Tully, Jr.
Introduction	548	(1)
Birds	548	(8)
Behavior Considerations During the Examination Process	549	(1)
Sample Collections and Diagnostic Procedures Commonly Used in Birds	550	(3)
Husbandry and Treatment in the Hospital	553	(3)
Zoonoses and Common Clinical Problems	556	(1)
Reptiles	556	(5)
Taking the Clinical History	557	(1)
Sample Collection and Diagnostic Procedures	558	(1)
Blood Samples	558	(1)
Radiography	559	(1)
Husbandry in the Hospital	559	(1)
Skin	560	(1)
Feces	561	(1)
Sputum	561	(1)
Zoonoses and Common Clinical Problems	561	(1)
Small Mammals	561	(1)
Ferrets	561	(2)
Rabbits	563	(2)
Rodents	565	(1)
Antibiotics in Rodents	565	(1)
Anesthetics in Rodents	566	(1)
Antiparasitic Agents in Rodents	566	(1)
Zoonotic Diseases	566	(1)
Guinea Pig	566	(1)
Hamster	567	(1)
Gerbil	568	(1)
Mouse	568	(1)
Rat	569	(1)
Prairie Dogs	569	(1)
Hedgehogs	570	(1)
Sugar Gliders	570	(3)
Part Four Anesthesia and Pharmacology	573	(97)
Veterinary Anesthesia	573	(36)
Glenn Pettifer
Introduction	573	(1)
Definitions	573	(1)
Concept of Balanced Anesthesia	573	(1)
Process of General Anesthesia	574	(1)
Anesthetic Equipment	574	(7)
Catheters	574	(1)
Endotracheal Tubes	574	(2)
Laryngoscopes	576	(1)
Anesthetic Machines	576	(1)
Breathing Systems	577	(4)
Preanesthetic Assessment, Stabilization, Protocol Selection	581	(7)
Preanesthetic Evaluation and Stabilization	581	(2)
Protocol Selection: Pharmacology of Anesthetic Drugs	583	(5)
Anesthetic Maintenance	588	(1)
Inhaled Anesthetics	588	(1)
Monitoring During Anesthesia	589	(5)
Ventilatory Support	594	(1)
Assisted Ventilation	594	(1)
Mechanical Ventilation	594	(1)
Special Anesthetic Techniques	595	(1)
Neuroleptanalgesia	595	(1)
Epidural Analgesia/Anesthesia	595	(1)
Protocol Selection and Preparation of Equipment	595	(3)
Protocol Selection	595	(1)
Equipment	595	(3)
Endotracheal Intubation	598	(1)
Fluid Administration During Anesthesia	599	(2)
Induction and Maintenance	601	(1)
Padding and Positioning of the Animal	601	(1)
Recovery	602	(1)
Dogs and Cats	602	(1)
Horses	603	(1)
Ruminants	603	(1)
Swine	603	(1)
Postoperative Analgesia	603	(1)
Anesthetic Emergencies	603	(6)
Readiness and Prevention	603	(1)
Recognition and Basic Cardiac Life Support	604	(1)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support	605	(2)
Postresusciatative Care	607	(2)
Pain Management	609	(16)
Glenn Pettifer
Jill Sackman
Introduction	609	(1)
Definitions	609	(1)
Organizations of Nociceptive Pathways	610	(1)
Peripheral Nervous System	610	(1)
Central Nervous System	610	(1)
Recognizing Pain in Animals	611	(1)
Problems With Evaluation	611	(1)
Signs of Pain and Distress: Animal Variability	611	(1)
Clinical Evaluation of Pain	612	(1)
Control of Pain in Animals	612	(1)
Environment and Nursing Care	612	(1)
Analgesic Drugs	613	(8)
Opioids	613	(2)
Mixed-Action Agonist/Antagonist Narcotic Analgesics	615	(1)
Narcotic Antagonists	616	(1)
Management of Controlled Substances	617	(1)
Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs	617	(3)
Psychotropic Drugs	620	(1)
Corticosteroids	621	(1)
Local Anesthetics as Selective Nerve Blocks	621	(1)
Treatment of Pain in Dogs and Cats	621	(2)
Treatment of Pain in Horses	623	(2)
Analgesics in the Treatment of Colic	623	(1)
Analgesics for the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain	624	(1)
Pharmacology and Pharmacy	625	(45)
Marvene Augustus
Sonya Bremer Boss
Introduction	625	(1)
Pharmacology	625	(1)
General Principles	625	(3)
Definitions	625	(1)
Drug Absorption	626	(1)
Drug Distribution	627	(1)
Drug Metabolism	628	(1)
Excretion	629	(1)
Dosage Forms	629	(1)
Routes of Administration	630	(2)
Oral Administration	630	(1)
Parenteral Administration	630	(2)
Neuropharmacology	632	(5)
Barbiturates	637	(2)
Analgesics, Antipyretics, and Antiinflammatory Agents	637	(1)
Opioid Analgesics	637	(1)
Opioid Antagonists	638	(1)
Corticosteroids	638	(1)
Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs	638	(1)
Diuretic and Cardiovascular Drugs	639	(2)
Diuretics	639	(1)
Cardiac Glycosides	639	(1)
Antiarrhythmia Drugs	640	(1)
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors	640	(1)
Agents Used to Treat Parasitism	641	(3)
Treatment of Internal Parasitism	641	(1)
Agents Used in Heartworm Treatment and Prevention	642	(1)
External Parasite Treatment	643	(1)
Antimicrobial Agents	644	(5)
Penicillins	645	(1)
Aminoglycosides	646	(1)
Cephalosporins	647	(1)
Quinolones	647	(1)
Chloramphenicol	647	(1)
Tetracyclines	648	(1)
Miscellaneous Antibiotics	648	(1)
Other Antimicrobial Agents	648	(1)
Sulfonamides	649	(1)
Trimethoprim-Sulfonamide Combinations	649	(1)
Nitrofurans	649	(1)
Antifungal Agents	649	(1)
Hormones and Synthetic Substitutes	649	(1)
Insulin	650	(1)
Prostaglandins	650	(1)
Gastrointestinal Drugs	650	(2)
Antiemetics	650	(1)
Emetics	651	(1)
Antidiarrheal Agents	651	(1)
Cathartics (Laxatives)	652	(1)
Ulcer Management Drugs	652	(1)
Pharmacy	652	(1)
Drug Laws	652	(4)
State Laws	652	(1)
Federal Laws	652	(1)
Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship	653	(1)
Label Requirements	653	(1)
Controlled Substances	653	(3)
Expiration Date and Disposal of Drugs	656	(1)
Expiration Dates	656	(1)
Disposal of Drugs	656	(1)
Material Safety Data Sheets	657	(1)
Calculations	658	(4)
Expression of Concentration	658	(1)
Expression of Strength	658	(2)
Calculating the Strength of a Drug Solution	660	(1)
Calculating the Strength of Diluted Solutions	660	(1)
Calculating Drug Dosages	661	(1)
Calculating Infusion Rates	661	(1)
Inventory Control	662	(1)
Inventory Maintenance	662	(1)
Procurement	662	(1)
Organizing the Pharmacy	663	(2)
Arrangement of Inventory	665	(1)
Compounding	665	(2)
Nutraceuticals	667	(1)
What are Nutraceuticals?	667	(1)
Regulations of Nutraceuticals	667	(1)
Matters of Public Concern	668	(1)
Internet Pharmacy	668	(1)
Concerns About Online Sites	668	(1)
Regulations	669	(1)
Advice for Consumers	669	(1)
Part Five Surgical and Medical Nursing	670	(357)
Surgical Instruments and Aseptic Technique	670	(46)
Jacqueline R. Davidson
Daniel J. Burba
Introduction	670	(1)
Instrumentation	670	(1)
General Surgery Instruments	670	(7)
Scalpel	670	(1)
Biomedical Lasers	670	(1)
Electrosurgery	670	(1)
Scissors	671	(1)
Needle Holders	671	(1)
Thumb Forceps	671	(2)
Tissue Forceps	673	(2)
Hemostatic Forceps	675	(2)
Suction Tips	677	(1)
Stapling Equipment	677	(2)
Michel Skin Clips	677	(2)
Ophthalmic Instruments	679	(3)
Bone-Holding Forceps	680	(1)
Curettes	680	(1)
Periosteal Elevators	680	(1)
Osteotomes and Chisels	680	(1)
Gigli Wire	681	(1)
Orthopedic Implants	682	(3)
Bone Pins	682	(1)
Interlocking Nails	682	(1)
Orthopedic Wire	682	(1)
External Fixators	682	(1)
Bone Screws	683	(1)
Bone Plates	683	(2)
Total Hip Prostheses	685	(1)
Arthroscopic Instruments and Equipment	685	(4)
Arthroscope	685	(1)
Ancillary Arthroscopic Equipment	685	(2)
Fluid Delivery Systems	687	(1)
Hand Instruments for Arthroscopic Surgery	688	(1)
Instrument Packs	689	(2)
Instrument Care	691	(1)
Drapes and Gowns	692	(1)
Aseptic Technique	692	(5)
Physical Methods of Sterilization	697	(3)
Radiation	697	(1)
Thermal Energy	697	(3)
Chemical Methods of Sterilization	700	(3)
Ethylene Oxide	700	(1)
Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma	700	(1)
Chemical Disinfection	700	(1)
Antiseptic and Disinfectant Compounds	701	(2)
Cold Sterilization	703	(1)
Sterilization of Arthroscopic Equipment	703	(1)
Operating Room Preparation	703	(1)
Patient Preparation	704	(1)
Surgical Clip	704	(1)
Surgical Scrub	704	(1)
Patient Positioning	705	(1)
Surgical Team Preparation	705	(11)
Attire	705	(1)
Hand Scrub	705	(2)
Maintaining Sterility	707	(1)
The Patient	707	(3)
Opening Sterile Items	710	(6)
Surgical Assistance and Suture Material	716	(24)
Susanne K. Lauer
Role of the Veterinary Technician in Surgical Assistance	716	(1)
Patient and Instrument Tables Setup	716	(5)
Positioning of Patient	716	(1)
Draping	717	(1)
Instrument Setup and Handling	718	(3)
Sterility in the Operating Room	721	(1)
Proper Tissue-Handling Techniques	721	(3)
Hollow Organ Surgery	722	(1)
Musculoskeletal Surgery	723	(1)
Retraction Techniques	723	(1)
Hemostasis	724	(6)
Sponge Hemostasis	724	(2)
Hemostatic Forceps	726	(1)
Suture Ligation	726	(1)
Electrosurgery	727	(3)
Chemical Cauterization	730	(1)
Vascular Clips	730	(1)
Incision Irrigation and Suction	730	(2)
Lavage Fluid	730	(1)
Lavage Technique	731	(1)
Surgical Drains	732	(1)
Passive Drains	732	(1)
Active Drains	732	(1)
Suture Material	732	(1)
Qualities of the Ideal Suture Material	733	(1)
Suture Nomenclature	733	(2)
Absorbable Suture Material	735	(1)
Synthetic Absorbable Material	735	(1)
Nonabsorbable Suture Material	735	(1)
Synthetic Nonabsorbable Suture Material	736	(1)
Suture Size and Strength	736	(1)
Suture Reaction	737	(1)
Preparation of Suture Material	737	(1)
Suture Needles	738	(2)
Small Animal Surgical Nursing	740	(40)
Loretta J. Bubenik
Introduction and General Principles	740	(1)
Preoperative Patient Assessment	740	(1)
Surgical Preparation and Animal Positioning	741	(1)
Perioperative Antibiotics	741	(1)
Indications for Prophylactic Antibiotics	741	(1)
Monitoring	742	(6)
Blood Loss	742	(1)
Hypothermia	742	(2)
Pain	744	(1)
Incision Evaluation	745	(2)
Bandage Care	747	(1)
Drain Care	748	(1)
Restraint	748	(1)
Common Surgical Procedures	749	(1)
Elective Versus Nonelective Surgery	749	(1)
Tail Docking on Puppies	750	(1)
Definition	750	(1)
Indications	750	(1)
Preoperative Considerations	750	(1)
Technique and Intraoperative Considerations	750	(1)
Postoperative Considerations	750	(1)
Dewclaw Removal on Puppies	750	(1)
Definition	750	(1)
Indications	750	(1)
Preoperative Considerations	750	(1)
Technique and Intraoperative Considerations	750	(1)
Postoperative Considerations	751	(1)
Tail Docking and Dewclaw Removal in the Adult	751	(1)
Indications	751	(1)
Preoperative Considerations	751	(1)
Technique and Intraoperative Considerations for Dewclaw Removal	751	(1)
Technique and Intraoperative Considerations for Tail Amputation	751	(1)
Postoperative Considerations	751	(1)
Feline Onychectomy	751	(3)
Definition	751	(1)
Indications	751	(1)
Preoperative Considerations	751	(1)
Technique and Intraoperative Considerations	751	(1)
Postoperative Considerations	751	(3)
Celiotomy	754	(1)
Definitions	754	(1)
Indications	754	(1)
Preoperative Considerations	754	(1)
Technique and Intraoperative Considerations	754	(1)
Postoperative Considerations	755	(1)
Gastrointestinal Surgery	755	(2)
Definition	755	(1)
Indications	755	(1)
Preoperative Considerations	755	(1)
Technique and Intraoperative Considerations	756	(1)
Postoperative Considerations	757	(1)
Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus	757	(4)
Definition	757	(1)
Preoperative Considerations	758	(1)
Technique and Intraoperative Considerations	759	(1)
Postoperative Considerations	760	(1)
Ovariohysterectomy in the Dog and Cat	761	(1)
Definition	761	(1)
Indications	761	(1)
Preoperative Considerations	761	(1)
Technique and Intraoperative Considerations	761	(1)
Pyometra	762	(1)
Definition	762	(1)
Indications	762	(1)
Preoperative Considerations	762	(1)
Technique and Intraoperative Considerations	762	(1)
Postoperative Considerations	763	(1)
Canine Castration	763	(1)
Definition	763	(1)
Indications	763	(1)
Preoperative Considerations	763	(1)
Technique and Intraoperative Considerations	763	(1)
Postoperative Considerations	763	(1)
Feline Castration	764	(1)
Definition	764	(1)
Indications	764
Preoperative Considerations	754	(10)
Technique and Intraoperative Considerations	764	(1)
Postoperative Considerations	765	(1)
Cesarean Delivery	765	(2)
Definition	765	(1)
Indications	765	(1)
Preoperative Considerations	765	(1)
Technique and Intraoperative Considerations	766	(1)
Postoperative Considerations for the Neonate	766	(1)
Postoperative Considerations for the Dam	766	(1)
Cystotomy	767	(1)
Definition	767	(1)
Indications	767	(1)
Preoperative Considerations	767	(1)
Technique and Intraoperative Considerations	767	(1)
Postoperative Considerations	768	(1)
Urethrostomy	768	(2)
Definition	768	(1)
Indications	768	(1)
Preoperative Considerations	768	(1)
Technique and Intraoperative Considerations	768	(1)
Postoperative Considerations	769	(1)
Hernias	770	(1)
Umbilical Hernia	770	(1)
Definition	770	(1)
Preoperative Considerations	770	(1)
Technique and Intraoperative Considerations	770	(1)
Postoperative Considerations	770	(1)
Inguinal Hernia	770	(1)
Definition	770	(1)
Preoperative Considerations	770	(1)
Technique and Intraoperative Considerations	770	(1)
Postoperative Considerations	771	(1)
Diaphragmatic Hernia	771	(1)
Definition	771	(1)
Preoperative Considerations	771	(1)
Technique and Intraoperative Considerations	771	(1)
Postoperative Considerations	771	(1)
Lumpectomy	772	(1)
Definition	772	(1)
Indications	772	(1)
Preoperative Considerations	772	(1)
Technique and Intraoperative Considerations	772	(1)
Postoperative Considerations	772	(1)
Removal of Mammary Neoplasia	772	(1)
Definition	772	(1)
General Information and Indications	773	(1)
Technique and Intraoperative Considerations	773	(1)
Postoperative Considerations	773	(1)
Amputation	773	(2)
Definition	773	(1)
Indications	773	(1)
Preoperative Considerations	774	(1)
Technique and Intraoperative Considerations	774	(1)
Postoperative Considerations	774	(1)
Neurologic Patient Care	775	(2)
Surgical Technique and Perioperative Considerations	775	(1)
Postoperative Considerations	776	(1)
Orthopedic Surgery	777	(2)
Long-Bone Fractures	777	(1)
Joints	778	(1)
Client Education	779	(1)
Small Animal Medical Nursing	780	(42)
Susan M. Eddlestone
Introduction	780	(1)
General Care	781	(5)
Bathing	781	(1)
Exercise	781	(1)
Feeding	781	(1)
Nail Trimming	782	(1)
Ear Cleaning	783	(1)
Anal Sacs	784	(1)
Bedding	784	(1)
Decubital Sores	785	(1)
Geriatric Nursing	785	(1)
Pediatric Nursing	786	(1)
Practical Nursing Procedures	786	(14)
Temperature	786	(1)
Pulse	786	(2)
Respiration	788	(1)
Administration of Medications	788	(1)
Fluid Therapy	789	(1)
Routes of Fluid Administration	790	(1)
Central Venous Pressure	791	(2)
Blood Transfusion	793	(3)
Physical Therapy	796	(1)
Oxygen Therapy	796	(2)
Respiratory Physical Therapy	798	(1)
Topical Therapy	798	(2)
Infectious Diseases	800	(6)
Canine Respiratory Disease Complex	800	(1)
Feline Respiratory Disease Complex	801	(1)
Canine Distemper	801	(1)
Feline Panleukopenia	802	(1)
Feline Leukemia Virus and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection	802	(1)
Routine Immunization Program for Dogs and Cats	803	(2)
Pet-Associated Zoonoses	805	(1)
Ophthalmology	806	(2)
Glaucoma	806	(1)
Cataracts	807	(1)
Corneal Ulcers	807	(1)
Dermatology	808	(1)
Skin Scraping	808	(1)
Cardiology	809	(3)
Congestive Heart Failure	809	(1)
Mitral Insufficiency	809	(1)
Heartworm Disease	810	(1)
Cardiomyopathy	811	(1)
Endocrinology	812	(2)
Hypoglycemia	813	(1)
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism	813	(1)
Diabetes Mellitus	814	(1)
Theriogenolgy	814	(2)
Postpartum Disorders in the Bitch	814	(1)
Canine Brucellosis	815	(1)
Pyometritis (Pyometra)	815	(1)
Canine Prostatic Disease	815	(1)
Gastroenterology	816	(2)
Acute Gastroenteritis	816	(1)
Canine Viral Enteritis	817	(1)
Nephrology and Urology	818	(2)
Canine Uroliths	818	(1)
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease	819	(1)
Chronic Renal Failure	820	(1)
Orthopedics	820	(2)
Canine Hip Dysplasia	820	(1)
Intervertebral Disk Disease	821	(1)
Emergency Nursing	822	(29)
Lee Ann Eddleman
Kirk Ryan
Steven Marks
Introduction	822	(1)
The Emergency Care Station and Resuscitation Area	822	(1)
Crash Cart	823	(2)
Laboratory	825	(1)
Fluid Therapy	826	(1)
Standards of Care and Emergency Protocol	827	(1)
Triage of the Trauma Patient	827	(4)
Triage of the Critical Care Patient	831	(1)
Secondary Complications	831	(1)
Pain	832	(1)
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation	832	(2)
Shock and the Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome	834	(1)
Treatment of Shock	835	(1)
Perfusion Failure and Reperfusion Injury	836	(1)
Cardiopulmonary Arrest	836	(1)
Cardiopulmonary Cerebrovascular Resuscitation	836	(5)
Basic Life Support	836	(2)
Advance Life Support	838	(2)
Prolonged Life Support	840	(1)
Medical Treatments in the Postarrest Period	841	(1)
Patient Monitoring	842	(1)
Respiratory System	842	(2)
Cardiovascular System and Perfusion/Hydration	844	(1)
Blood Pressure	844	(1)
Central Venous Pressure	845	(1)
Coagulation Status	846	(1)
Renal/Urinary System	847	(1)
Central Nervous System	848	(1)
Abdominal Cavity	848	(1)
Thoracic Cavity	849	(1)
Conclusion	850	(1)
Toxicology	851	(16)
Jill A. Richardson
Introduction	851	(1)
Managing Poison Emergencies	851	(1)
Assessment of the Animal's Condition	852	(1)
Stabilization of Vital Functions	852	(1)
Decontamination	853	(1)
External Exposures	853	(1)
Ocular Irrigation	853	(1)
Bathing	853	(1)
Oral Ingestion	853	(2)
Dilution	853	(1)
Emesis	853	(1)
Emetic Agents	853	(1)
Activated Charcoal	854	(1)
Cathartics	854	(1)
Enemas	854	(1)
Gastric Lavage	854	(1)
Enterogastric Lavage	854	(1)
Supportive Care	854	(1)
Household Hazards	855	(1)
Household Cleaning Agents	855	(1)
First Aid Treatment of Exposures to Corrosive Agents	856	(1)
Miscellaneous Household Items	856	(2)
Ant Baits	856	(1)
Silica Gel Packets	856	(1)
Toilet Water With Tank Cleaning Drop-In Tablets	856	(1)
Glow Necklaces	857	(1)
Liquid Potpourri	857	(1)
Batteries	857	(1)
Cigarettes	857	(1)
Pennies	857	(1)
Mothballs	857	(1)
Moldy Food (Tremorgenic Mycotoxins)	857	(1)
Ice or Snow Melts	858	(1)
Dangerous Plants	858	(3)
Rhododendron Species	858	(1)
Cardiac Glycoside-Containing Plants	858	(1)
Castor Beans	858	(1)
Cycad Palms	859	(1)
Lilies	859	(2)
Grapes and Raisins	861	(1)
Onions and Garlic	861	(1)
Calcium Oxalate-Containing Plants	861	(1)
Pesticides	861	(2)
Fly Bait	861	(1)
Snail or Slug Bait	861	(1)
Gopher or Mole Bait	861	(1)
Systemic Insecticides: Disulfoton or Disyston	862	(1)
Rat or Mouse Bait	862	(1)
Bromethalin	862	(1)
Cholecalciferol	862	(1)
Antifreeze Products	863	(1)
Propylene Glycol	863	(1)
Ethylene Glycol	863	(1)
Dangerous Human Medications	864	(3)
Acetaminophen	864	(1)
Ibuprofen	864	(1)
Aspirin	864	(1)
Ma Huang, Pseudoephedrine, and Ephedrine: Sympathomimetic Alkaloids	864	(1)
Isoniazid	864	(1)
Calcipotriene: Vitamin D Derivatives	864	(1)
5-Fluorouracil: Antimetabolites	865	(2)
Veterinary Dentistry	867	(35)
Ashley B. Oakes
Introduction	867	(1)
Ethical and Legal Aspects	867	(1)
Veterinary Dental Organizations	868	(1)
Dental Morphology and Occlusion	868	(4)
Incisors	869	(1)
Canines	869	(1)
Premolars	869	(1)
Carnassial Teeth	869	(1)
Molars	870	(2)
Periodontics and Periodontal Disease	872	(14)
Advance Periodontal Procedures	874	(1)
Proper Diet	874	(1)
Dental Scaling and Polishing	874	(10)
Dental Home Care	884	(1)
Sharpening Dental Scalers	885	(1)
Dental Radiography	886	(6)
Intraoral Radiography in the Dog and Cat	887	(5)
Endodontics	892	(6)
Conventional Root Canal Therapy	893	(5)
Orthodontics	898	(3)
Impressions and Models	899	(2)
Restorative Dentistry	901	(1)
Equine Medical and Surgical Nursing	902	(59)
Lais R.R. Costa
Leslie Talley
Rustin M. Moore
Introduction	902	(1)
Physical Examination of the Equine Patient	902	(8)
Restraint of the Equine Patient	910	(3)
Care of Hospitalized Patients	913	(10)
Patient Monitoring	913	(7)
Feeding	920	(1)
Therapeutics	921	(2)
Endoscopy	923	(1)
Imaging Techniques	924	(2)
Plain Film Radiography	924	(1)
Contrast Radiography	925	(1)
Ultrasound	925	(1)
Nuclear Scintigraphy	926	(1)
Clinical Pathology	926	(3)
Serum Chemistry	926	(1)
Hematology	927	(1)
Urinalysis	927	(1)
Evaluation of Body Fluids	927	(1)
Bacterial Culture and Susceptibility	928	(1)
Preventive Health Care	929	(3)
Vaccination	929	(1)
Deworming	930	(1)
Dental Care	931	(1)
Equine Infectious Anemia	932	(1)
Selected Medical Diseases	932	(16)
Equine Respiratory Disease	932	(2)
Gastrointestinal Disease	934	(1)
Neurologic Disease	934	(3)
Dermatologic Disease	937	(1)
Ophthalmologic Disease	938	(1)
Neonatal Care	938	(4)
Surgery of the Female Caudal Reproductive Tract	942	(1)
Urogenital Tract Surgery	943	(2)
Hernia Repair	945	(1)
Musculoskeletal Disease	945	(3)
Surgery of the Equine Patient	948	(10)
Preoperative Preparation of the Equine Patient	948	(1)
Intraoperative Nursing	949	(1)
Postoperative Nursing	950	(1)
Colic	950	(2)
Abdominal Surgery	952	(2)
Arthroscopic Surgery	954	(1)
Orthopedic Surgery	954	(1)
Upper Respiratory Tract Surgery	955	(2)
Surgical Musculoskeletal Diseases	957	(1)
Emergency Situations and Procedures	958	(1)
Anesthesia for the Equine Patient	959	(2)
Food Animal Medical and Surgical Nursing	961	(44)
Marjorie S. Gill
Introduction	961	(1)
Common Diseases and Conditions of Cattle	961	(1)
Care of the Neonate and Neonatal Diseases	961	(2)
Conditions of the Digestive System	963	(6)
Actinomycosis and Actinobacillosis	963	(1)
Pharyngeal Trauma and Abscessation	963	(1)
Grain Overload (Carbohydrate Engorgement, Lactic Acidosis)	964	(1)
Rumen Tympany (Bloat)	965	(1)
Traumatic Reticuloperitonitis	965	(2)
Abomasal Displacements and Volvulus	967	(1)
Diarrhea in the Adult	968	(1)
Diseases of the Respiratory System	969	(1)
Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System	970	(4)
Regional Analgesia and Regional Antibiotic Perfusion Techniques and PMMA Implants	970	(1)
Lameness	971	(1)
Interdigital Necrobacillosis	971	(1)
Papillomatous Digital Dermatitis	971	(1)
Laminitis	972	(1)
Interdigital Hyperplasia	972	(1)
Sole (Rusterholz) Ulcers	972	(1)
White-Line Disease	973	(1)
Underrun Heel and Sole	973	(1)
Claw Amputation	973	(1)
Wooden Block Application	974	(1)
Blackleg and Malignant Edema	974	(1)
Hemolytic System	974	(1)
Lymphosarcoma	974	(1)
Anastomosis	974	(1)
Anthrax	975	(1)
Reproductive System/Mammary Gland	975	(4)
Mastitis	975	(1)
Dystocia	976	(1)
Vaginal and Uterine Prolapse	976	(2)
Retained Placenta (Fetal Membranes)	978	(1)
Fibropapillomas of the Penis	978	(1)
Preputial Prolapse	978	(1)
Metabolic Disorders	979	(1)
Periparturient Hypocalcemia (Milk Fever)	979	(1)
Ketosis (Acetonemia)	979	(1)
Cardiovascular System	979	(1)
Vegetative or Valvular Endocarditis	979	(1)
Pericarditis	980	(1)
Urinary System	980	(2)
Urolithiasis	980	(2)
Contagious Bovine Pyelonephritis	982	(1)
Nervous System	982	(1)
Rabies	982	(1)
Polioencephalomalacia (Polio)	982	(1)
Listeriosis	983	(1)
Thromboembolic Meningoencephalitis	983	(1)
Obturator and Sciatic Nerve Paresis and Paralysis	983	(1)
Diseases of the Eye	983	(2)
Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis	983	(1)
Ocular Squamous Cell Carcinoma (Cancer Eye)	984	(1)
Diseases of the Skin	985	(1)
Cutaneous Papillomas (Warts)	985	(1)
Dermatophytosis (Ringworm)	985	(1)
Dermatophilus (Streptotrichosis, Rain Scald)	985	(1)
Behavior	985	(1)
Common Surgical Procedures Performed on Cattle	986	(2)
Dehorning	986	(1)
Castration	987	(1)
Laparotomy	987	(1)
Supernumerary Teat Removal	987	(1)
Common Diseases and Conditions of Small Ruminants	988	(1)
Care of the Neonate	988	(1)
Gastrointestinal System	989	(1)
Johne's Disease	989	(1)
Enterotoxemia	989	(1)
Respiratory System	990	(1)
Pasteurella Pneumonia	990	(1)
Ovine Progressive Pneumonia	990	(1)
Musculoskeletal System	990	(1)
Foot Rot	990	(1)
Tetanus	990	(1)
White Muscle Disease	991	(1)
Hemolytic System	991	(1)
Caseous Lymphadenitis	991	(1)
Copper Toxicity	991	(1)
Reproductive System/Mammary Gland	992	(1)
Pseudopregnancy	992	(1)
Urinary System	992	(2)
Nervous System	994	(1)
Caprine Arthritis-Encephalitis	994	(1)
Scrapie	994	(1)
Pregnancy Toxemia	994	(1)
Ophthalmic System	995	(1)
Pinkeye	995	(1)
Entropion	995	(1)
Integumentary System	996	(1)
Behavior	996	(1)
Common Surgical Procedures Performed on Small Ruminants	997	(1)
Common Diseases and Conditions of Swine	997	(1)
Care of the Neonate	997	(1)
Multisystemic Diseases	998	(1)
Erysipelas	998	(1)
Pseudorabies Virus (Aujeszky Disease, Mad Itch)	998	(1)
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome	999	(1)
Gastrointestinal System	999	(1)
Diarrhea in Young Pigs	999	(1)
Diarrhea in Grower and Finisher Pigs	1000	(1)
Respiratory System	1000	(2)
Atrophic Rhinitis	1000	(1)
Swine Influenza	1001	(1)
Mycoplasma Pneumonia	1001	(1)
Pleuropneumonia	1001	(1)
Pasteurella Pneumonia	1001	(1)
Musculoskeletal System	1002	(1)
Reproductive System	1002	(1)
Nervous System	1002	(1)
Behavior	1003	(1)
Potbellied Pigs Nutrition and Husbandry	1003	(2)
Nursing Concepts in Alternative Medicine	1005	(22)
Laurie McCauley
Christine Jurek
Introduction	1005	(1)
Massage	1005	(2)
Types	1005	(1)
Techniques	1006	(1)
Swedish Massage	1007	(1)
Contraindications	1007	(1)
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation	1007	(6)
Hydrotherapy	1008	(1)
Land Treadmill	1009	(1)
Ultrasound	1009	(1)
Neuromuscular Stimulation	1010	(1)
Bioelectronic Stimulation	1010	(1)
Passive Range of Motion	1011	(1)
Exercises	1012	(1)
Cryotherapy and Heat Therapy	1012	(1)
Contraindications	1013	(1)
Acupuncture	1013	(5)
Terminology and Record Keeping	1013	(1)
Acupuncture Theories	1013	(1)
Gate Theory	1014	(1)
Endogenous Opioid Theory	1014	(1)
Autonomic Nervous System Theory	1014	(1)
Humoral Theory	1014	(1)
Bioelectric Theory	1014	(1)
Techniques	1014	(1)
Veterinary Chiropractic	1015	(1)
History	1015	(3)
Alternative Concepts in Nutrition	1018	(2)
Home-Prepared Diets	1018	(1)
Nutraceuticals	1019	(1)
Herbal Medicine	1020	(4)
Herbs Versus Drugs	1020	(1)
Western Herbs	1020	(1)
Chinese Herbal Medicine	1021	(1)
Ayurvedic Herbs	1021	(1)
Veterinary Homeopathy	1021	(1)
History and Principles	1022	(1)
Practice	1022	(1)
Bach Flower Remedies	1023	(1)
Miscellaneous Therapies	1024	(2)
Laser	1024	(1)
Magnets	1025	(1)
Aromatherapy	1025	(1)
Summary	1026	(1)
Part Six Topics in Practice Management	1027	(176)
Veterinary Practice Management	1027	(37)
Dennis M. McCurnin
Roger L. Lukens
Introduction	1027	(1)
Veterinary Practice Management Areas	1027	(9)
Veterinary Facilities	1028	(1)
Facility Nomenclature	1028	(1)
Management of Hospital Areas	1029	(7)
Traffic Flow	1036	(1)
Large Animal Facilities	1036	(3)
Large Animal Mobile Units	1036	(1)
Large Animal Haul-In Facilities	1037	(2)
Building Maintenance	1039	(7)
General Maintenance	1039	(1)
Managing Equipment Maintenance	1039	(1)
Managing Electrical Equipment	1039	(1)
Human Resources	1040	(1)
Veterinary Health Care Team	1040	(1)
Veterinary Practice Manager	1041	(1)
Ward Staff	1041	(1)
Receptionists	1041	(1)
Personnel Management	1041	(1)
Delegation Principles	1042	(1)
Job Descriptions	1043	(1)
Hiring Procedures	1043	(1)
Role of Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians in Management	1044	(2)
Inventory Management	1046	(1)
Client Management	1047	(5)
Value of the Client	1047	(1)
Client Selection of a Veterinarian	1047	(1)
Evaluation of the Client	1048	(1)
Client Traffic Flow Patterns	1048	(1)
Office Procedures	1049	(1)
Appointments	1049	(1)
Practice Scheduling	1050	(1)
Professional Fees	1050	(1)
Collections and Billings	1051	(1)
Cash Control	1052	(1)
Business Management	1052	(11)
Pet Insurance	1053	(1)
Client Communication	1053	(1)
Client Expectations	1054	(1)
Common Complaints From Clients	1054	(1)
The Difficult Client	1055	(1)
Professional Marketing	1055	(7)
Graduate Technician Self-Marketing	1062	(1)
Summary	1063	(1)
Medical Records	1064	(44)
Joanna M. Bassert
Introduction	1064	(1)
Functions of the Medical Record	1064	(2)
Primary Purposes	1064	(1)
Secondary Purposes	1065	(1)
Types of Patient Records	1066	(2)
Letter-size Folders	1066	(1)
Card Files	1067	(1)
Carbonized Sheets (Ambulatory Large Animal Practices)	1067	(1)
Format of the Patient Record	1068	(1)
Source-Oriented Medical Record	1068	(1)
Problem-Oriented Veterinary Medical Record	1068	(1)
Components of the POVMR	1069	(34)
History Form	1070	(1)
Physical Examination Form	1070	(1)
Database	1070	(1)
Master Problem List	1070	(6)
Working Problem List	1076	(1)
Progress Notes	1076	(3)
Ward Treatment Sheets and Cage Cards	1079	(1)
Pertinent Forms	1079	(1)
Laboratory Diagnostic Summary and Flow Sheet	1079	(1)
Consultants	1079	(1)
Case Summary and Discharge Instructions	1079	(3)
Consent and Authorization Forms	1082	(18)
Radiology Log	1100	(1)
Surgery Log	1100	(1)
Anesthesia Log	1101	(1)
Necropsy Log	1102	(1)
Organization and Filing	1103	(1)
File Purging	1104	(1)
Lost Records	1104	(1)
Ethical and Legal Issues	1104	(2)
Ownership of Medical Records	1104	(1)
Release of Medical Information	1105	(1)
Medical and Legal Requirements	1106	(1)
Computers	1106	(2)
Computer Applications in Veterinary Practice	1108	(12)
Vickie Byard
Introduction	1108	(1)
Computer Hardware and Software	1108	(1)
Computer Configurations	1109	(2)
Maintenance Tips	1111	(1)
How to Research, Select, and Purchase Hardware and Software	1111	(1)
Typical Uses of Computers in Veterinary Practice	1112	(4)
Data Collection	1112	(1)
Scheduling	1113	(1)
Billing	1114	(1)
Medical Records	1114	(1)
Client Communications and Mass Mailings	1115	(1)
Inventory Management	1115	(1)
Accounting and Practice Management	1115	(1)
Implications for the Future	1116	(4)
Paperless Versus Less Paper	1116	(1)
Other Applications for Computer Use in the Veterinary Practice	1116	(1)
The Future Is Not Far Away	1117	(3)
Zoonoses and Public Health	1120	(30)
Michael G. Groves
Kathleen Story Harrington
Introduction	1120	(1)
Animal-Associated Injuries: Bite Wounds	1120	(3)
Bacterial Zoonoses	1123	(15)
Anthrax	1123	(2)
Psittacosis (Avian Chlamydiosis)	1125	(1)
Brucellosis	1126	(1)
Campylobacteriosis	1127	(1)
Cat-Scratch Disease (Bartonella henselae Infection)	1128	(1)
Capnocytophaga canimorsus Infection	1129	(1)
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae Infection	1130	(1)
Pasteurellosis	1131	(1)
Plague	1132	(2)
Q Fever	1134	(1)
Rat-Bite Fevers: Streptobacillus Species and Spirillosis	1135	(1)
Salmonellosis	1136	(1)
Tularemia	1137	(1)
Mycotic Zoonoses	1138	(2)
Systemic Infections: Cryptococcosis	1138	(1)
Superficial Mycoses: Dermatophytoses	1139	(1)
Parasitic Diseases	1140	(3)
Cryptosporidiosis	1140	(1)
Toxoplasmosis	1141	(2)
Viral Diseases	1143	(7)
Monkeypox	1143	(1)
Contagious Ecthyma (Orf)	1144	(1)
Herpesvirus simiae Infection (B Virus)	1144	(1)
Newcastle Disease	1145	(1)
Rabies	1146	(4)
Occupational Health and Safety in Veterinary Hospitals	1150	(17)
Philip J. Siebert, Jr.
Overview	1150	(2)
Objectives of a Safety Program	1150	(1)
Your Safety Rights	1150	(1)
Your Safety Responsibilities	1151	(1)
The Leadership's Rights	1151	(1)
The Leadership's Responsibilities	1152	(1)
General Workplace Hazards	1152	(6)
Dressing Appropriately for the Job	1152	(1)
Save Your Back!	1152	(1)
Clean Up After Yourself	1153	(1)
Everything in Its Place	1153	(1)
Beware of Break Times	1153	(1)
Machinery and Equipment	1153	(1)
Electrical	1154	(1)
Fire and Evacuation	1154	(1)
Do Not Become a Victim of Violence	1155	(1)
Hazardous Chemicals: Right to Know	1156	(1)
Special Chemicals	1157	(1)
Medical and Animal-Related Hazards	1158	(9)
Noise	1158	(1)
Bathing, Dipping, and Spraying Areas	1159	(1)
Zoonotic Diseases	1159	(2)
Nonzoonotic Diseases of Concern	1161	(1)
A Dirty Mouth?---Precautions for Dentistry	1161	(1)
Radiology	1161	(1)
Anesthesia	1162	(2)
Compressed Gasses	1164	(1)
Sharps and Medical Waste	1164	(1)
Hazardous Drugs and Pharmacy Operations	1165	(1)
Summary	1166	(1)
Euthanasia	1167	(10)
Joseph Taboada
Introduction	1167	(1)
The Decision	1168	(1)
As the End Draws Near: The Beginning of the End	1168	(2)
At the End	1170	(1)
The End as a Beginning . . . After the End	1171	(1)
The Stress of Euthanasia	1172	(1)
Euthanasia in the Shelter and Research Facility	1173	(1)
Euthanasia of Large Animals	1173	(1)
Conclusion	1173	(4)
Client Bereavement and the Human-Animal Bond	1177	(13)
Joseph Taboada
Stephanie W. Johnson
Katie Underwood
Introduction	1177	(1)
The Human-Animal Bond	1177	(1)
The Attachment Between Animals and Humans	1178	(1)
Benefits of Attachment	1178	(1)
Pet Loss and Veterinary Medicine	1178	(1)
When the Bond is Broken	1179	(8)
Pet Loss and the Grief Process	1180	(1)
The Normal Grief Process	1180	(7)
Grief and the Veterinary Professional	1187	(1)
Conclusion	1188	(2)
Stress and Substance Abuse in Practice	1190	(13)
Sandra S. Brackenridge
Introduction	1190	(1)
A Definition of Stress	1190	(1)
Good Stress and Bad Stress	1190	(1)
Choice	1190	(1)
Control	1191	(1)
Consequences	1191	(1)
Mental and Physical Effects of Stress	1191	(2)
Flight or Fight	1191	(1)
The Pathway of Stress	1191	(2)
Substance Abuse and Stress	1193	(1)
Abuse or Dependence?	1193	(1)
Risk Factors for Substance Abuse	1193	(1)
Recognizing and Intervening	1193	(1)
Stress and Personality	1194	(2)
The Stress-Prone Individual	1194	(1)
The Stress-Hardy Individual	1195	(1)
Identifying Stressors	1196	(3)
Life Event Stressors	1196	(1)
Environmental Stressors	1196	(1)
Client Stressors	1197	(1)
Career Stressors	1198	(1)
Evaluation	1199	(1)
Coping With Stress	1199	(2)
Stress-Resister Habits	1199	(1)
Mental Health and Awareness	1200	(1)
Support	1200	(1)
Relaxation Techniques	1200	(1)
Burnout, Impairment, and Treatment	1201	(1)
Summary	1202	(1)
Glossary	1203	(4)
Index	1207