Pharmacology

The Complete Herbal Handbook for Farm and Stable

This fascinating book is a valuable guide for farmers and the general public concerned about the overuse of nonnatural medicine, herbicides, and insecticides in farm management and animal husbandry. The author, Juliette de Baïracli Levy, offers detailed directions for treating all farm animals with natural methods, while stating her evidence that "mechanized" farming methods have led to the demise of domesticated animals' overall health. She asserts that poor and inadequate natural habitat, unnatural feeding practices, and a reliance on medicine to fight individual symptoms of disease without addressing the whole animal have weakened farm animals' innate disease-fighting ability. Her argument for a return to reliance on the natural and away from the synthetic and artificial rearing and feeding methods of farm animals becomes more urgent and relevant given the outbreaks of "mad cow disease" and other ailments caused by these practices. This book, used in conjunction with proper consultation with a veterinarian, can help animal owners and farmers move back to natural and healthy farming practices. --Julia King

The Complete Herbal Handbook for the Dog and Cat

Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians

This book presents a thorough discussion of the medications dispensed by veterinary and laboratory animal technicians, including how they may help or harm animals. After reviewing the basic anatomy and physiology of the body systems, drugs used to treat diseases of those body systems are presented in a clear, categorical manner. The extensive use of tables, illustrations and photos help readers review material and serve as a quick reference in the classroom and clinical settings, as well as for certification examinations preparation. Additionally, two interactive CD-ROMs describe the mechanics of calculations of drug doses and solutions and the theory and mechanics of fluid therapy.

Applied Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians

Designed specifically for veterinary technicians, this essential resource offers detailed guidance on key topics such as managing medication inventory, dispensing veterinarian prescribed drugs, calculating drug dosages, administering medications to animals, and educating clients about drug side effects and precautions. Up-to-date drug information is presented in a consistent, easy-to-use format that includes pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, clinical uses, dosage forms, and adverse side effects. Illustrated, step-by-step procedures demonstrate proper administration techniques for common drug forms.

• Like getting two books in one, this resource combines the comprehensiveness of a veterinary pharmacology text with coverage of pharmacologic fundamentals that are essential to veterinary technician practice.
• Learning Objectives at the beginning of each chapter help you focus your study efforts and check your progress as you work through the material.
• Chapter outlines provide at-a-glance overviews of the topics featured in each chapter, making it quick and easy to find information.
• Key Terms lists with definitions familiarize you with the terminology used in each chapter.
• Technician's Notes boxes throughout the book provide useful hints and important reminders to help you avoid common errors and increase your efficiency.
• Coverage of inventory control offers practical tips on performing this important task, including understanding the different vendor types, communicating with sales representatives, and using veterinary practice management computer software.
• Detailed summaries of important drug laws, such as the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act and the Animal Drug Availability Act, introduce you to the legal and ethical aspects of veterinary pharmacology.

• A companion Evolve website offers 137 photographs of drug labels to familiarize you with the labels you will see in practice, six drug dosage calculators with related exercises to help you strengthen your drug calculation skills, and 12 videos that show you how to administer oral, inhaled, and injectable drugs.
• Proprietary drug names are listed along with generic names to help you learn to recognize drugs with generic options.
• Additional review questions in this edition help reinforce your understanding of key concepts. Answers are located in the back of the book so you can check the accuracy of your responses.
• The chapter on Drugs Used in Skin Disorders offers expanded coverage of the anatomy and physiology of the skin, as well as information on the latest drugs used to treat skin disorders.

Bach Flower Remedies for Animals: The Definitive Guide to Treating Animals with the Bach Remedies

Mosby's Veterinary PDQ

Exactly what you need for the clinical setting, this full-color, pocket-sized reference offers instant access to hundreds of veterinary medicine facts, formulas, lab values, and procedures. Key coverage of pharmacology, animal care, dentistry, nursing care, diagnostic imaging, urinalysis, blood tests, and more is divided into 10 easy-to-use sections - each tabbed and color-coded with a rapid-reference table of contents to help you find information fast.

• Written by respected veterinary technology educator Margi Sirois, RVT, MS, EdD, this collection of commonly used but rarely memorized clinical information, such as charts, graphs, formulas, conversions, and lab values offers quick access to the data you need to deliver safe and efficient veterinary care.
• Information is easy to find in 10 tabbed, color-coded sections: Pharmacology and Math, Animal Care, Procedures, Dentistry, Surgical/Anesthetic Nursing, Urinalysis, Hematology and Serology, Parasitology, Microbiology/Cytology, and Normal Values
• Color-coded tabs feature a table of contents with page references, making it easy to quickly locate key information within each section.
• Full-color format includes illustrations that highlight and clarify important concepts.
• Convenient pocket size lets you keep this reference with you and refer to it in any setting.
• Spiral binding allows you to lay the booklet flat for easy reference.

Clinical Pharmacology: Quick Look Series in Veterinary Medicine

Basic principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics are presented in a succinct and easily accessible manner. Emphasis is on the clinical importance of the principals discussed.

This book offers an introduction to clinically relevant pharmacologic agents used in small and large animal practice. Presentation is highly visual. Overview of key concepts in Pharmacology including basic principles of pharmacodynamics, physiological uptake and nervous system perception. Various types of drugs are discussed, ie: tanqulizers, sedatives, opiods, etc. Pharmacologic effects, side effects, drug interactions and species differences are illustrated with emphasis on figures, charts and diagrams. Over 100 study questions test retention and comprehension.

This "quick look" is well-presented, easy to follow, very concise and will be instrumental in developing a rudimentary understanding of pharmacological principles in animal medicine.

Primarily intended for vet students, tech students, and students in animal science and animal husbandry tracks taking their first clinical pharmacology course, residents and interns for board review, veterinary technicians as well as practicing veterinarians for a quick reference.

Medical Mathematics and Dosage Calculations for Veterinary Professionals

The essential pocket-size reference for veterinary health care professionals, veterinary students, and veterinary technicians covers math fundamentals, metric and non-metric conversions, dosing and concentration, IV drug infusion, prescriptions, and doctors' orders. It provides step-by-step procedures for calcuating dosages, drip rates, concentrations, and other drug administration, plus exercises using copies of actual medication labels from veterinary practices for students to practice calcuating dosages accurately.

Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics for the Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Primarily intended for veterinary medical students, Veterinary Pharmacology & Therapeutics 8th edition provides a comprehensive resource for students learning basic and applied principles of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics.

Including expanded coverage of pharmacology and considerable revision of existing materials, the eighth edition is THE DESKTOP REFERENCE for veterinary practitioners to review details about drugs, drug mechanisms, and their clinical applications. Because of the ever-growing breadth and complexity of drug usage in animals, this text has considerable new information on basic pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, as well as their clinical applications.