Dictionary of veterinary nursing /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lane, D. R.
Other Authors: Guthrie, S.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Edinburgh ; New York : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2004.
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Dictionary
  • Appendices :
  • Temperature, pulse and respiratory rates for various species
  • Biochemistry parameters for dogs, cats and rabbits
  • Normal parameters for urine for dogs, cats and rabbits
  • Haematology parameters for dogs, cats and rabbits
  • Zoonotic diseases
  • Biological data of smaller pets
  • Ferret normal values
  • Rabbit normal values
  • Biological data for caged birds
  • Physiological data for caged birds
  • Obstetrical information for different species
  • Information on caring for smaller animals
  • Mathematical formulae for use in veterinary nursing
  • Converting body weight in kilograms and pounds into body surface area in metres squared
  • Infectious diseases of dog, cat and rabbit
  • Current vaccination schedules for dog, cat and rabbit
  • Average weights for certain breeds of dog
  • Calculating nutritional needs for dogs and cats
  • Anesthetic factors for dogs and cats
  • Arterial blood gas values
  • Gas cylinder colour coding (UK only)
  • Oxygen cylinders size and content
  • Blood tube and vacutainer colours
  • Dog breeds and coat colours
  • Cat breeds and coat colours
  • Veterinary qualifications : interpretation of letters after names
  • Useful contact details