1st Edition

The Small Animal Veterinary Nerdbook

By Sophia Yin Copyright 2010
    450 Pages
    by CattleDog Publishing

    This book has become the profession’s gold standard for finding the information needed for everyday clinical practice when and where needed. Selling more than 30,000 copies, the pocket-sized reference gives immediate access to accurate, practical information on 21 subjects, with handy headers, as well as sleek tables and charts.

    The Nerdbook places special emphasis on topics critical to the practice of routine clinical medicine, such as cardiology, toxicology, nutrition, critical care, infectious disease and dermatology. Charts, tables, diagrams, and outlines make skimming the information simple. The book features:

    • Concise tables and charts to illustrate content
    • Simple diagrams provide an alternative to text information
    • Index of commonly used drug dosages
    • Extensive references if more in-depth information is needed

    New to the third edition:
    • The anesthesia section contains an illustrated instruction on nerve blocks and more on anesthetic monitoring.
    • The parasitology section summarizes the most updated CDC and CAPC recommendations and heartworm society recommendations.
    • The infectious disease section explains how to set up vaccine protocols.
    • A urinary section that follows the international Renal Interests Society staging system.
    • The GI section features a clinical diagnostic approach to diseases.

    Purchasing this resource gives access to additional information on the official Nerdbook website, including:
    • References and recommended readings
    • A neurologic exam check-off sheet
    • An illustrated overview of the nervous system
    • General protocols for behavior modification
    • Client handouts for prevention of common behavior problems
    • Videos illustrating behavior modification techniques

    In its third edition with loads of new and updated information, the Nerdbook is better organized, easier to understand and more clinically relevant than ever before.

    Contents
    1. Anesthesia
    2. Bacteriology
    3. Cardiology
    4. Clinical Pathology
    5. Cytology
    6. Dentistry
    7. Dermatology
    8. Emergency Medicine
    9. Endocrinology
    10. Gastrointestinal Disorders
    11. Infectious Diseases
    12. Neurology
    13. Nutrition
    14. Oncology
    15. Ophthalmology
    16. Orthopedics
    17. Parasitology
    18. Pulmonary
    19. Canine Reproduction
    20. Toxicology
    21. Disorders of the Urinary Tract

    Biography

    Sophia Yin

    The Nerdbook played a crucial role in preparation for national boards as well as in clinical rotations. Dr. Yin's ability to present information in such a concise manner makes the Nerdbook a must have for every veterinary student.
    –Chris Johnson, DVM, San Francisco Veterinary Specialists