9781435453876

Table of Contents


	Preface	xxv
	About the Authors	xxvii
	Acknowledgments	xxviii
	Reviewers	xxix
SECTION I	PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND CLIENT RELATIONS
Chapter 1	Veterinary Medical Terminology and Abbreviations	2
	Objectives	2
	Introduction	2
	Veterinary Medical Terminology	3
	Learning to Dissect a Veterinary Term	3
	Putting it All Together	5
	Common Directional Terms	6
	Common Terms and Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Practice	7
	Summary	10
	Key Terms	10
	Review Questions	10
Chapter 2	Medical Records	13
	Objectives	13
	Introduction	13
	The Veterinary Medical Record	14
	Creating a Medical Record	14
	Recording Information in the Medical Record	19
	Filing Medical Records	20
	Consent Forms and Certificates	21
	Medical Records as Legal Documents	21
	Invoicing	22
	Summary	24
	Key Terms	24
	Review Questions	24
Chapter 3	Scheduling and Appointments	28
	Objectives	28
	Introduction	28
	The Veterinary Appointment Book	29
	Types of Appointment Schedules	29
	Types of Appointments	29
	Organization of the Appointment Book	32
	Scheduling Appointments	32
	Policies and Procedures	35
	Summary	36
	Key Terms	36
	Review Questions	37
Chapter 4	Computer and Keyboarding Skills	41
	Objectives	41
	Introduction	41
	Basic Computer Equipment	42
	Keyboarding Skills	43
	Summary	44
	Key Terms	45
	Review Questions	45
Chapter 5	Veterinary Office Management	48
	Objectives	48
	Introduction	48
	The Veterinary Team	49
	Professional Dress and Appearance	51
	The Veterinary Facility	52
	Managing the Veterinary Facility	53
	Summary	59
	Key Terms	59
	Review Questions	60
Chapter 6	Communication and Client Relations	66
	Objectives	66
	Introduction	66
	The Communication Process	67
	Verbal Communication	67
	Nonverbal Communication	67
	Written Communication	68
	Appropriate Communication Skills	68
	Interacting with People	69
	Communicating with Difficult Clients	70
	Telephone Skills	71
	Grief and Communication	71
	Summary	72
	Key Terms	72
	Review Questions	73
Chapter 7	Veterinary Ethics and Legal Issues	80
	Objectives	80
	Introduction	80
	Veterinary Ethics	81
	Veterinary Laws and Veterinary Practice Acts	81
	Veterinary Common Law	82
	Federal Veterinary Laws	82
	Summary	83
	Key Terms	83
	Review Questions	84
SECTION II	VETERINARY ANIMAL PRODUCTION
Chapter 8	Dog Breed Identification and Production Management	90
	Objectives	90
	Introduction	90
	Veterinary Terminology	91
	Biology	91
	Breeds	91
	Breed Selection	91
	Nutrition	94
	Behavior	96
	Basic Training	96
	Equipment and Housing Needs	97
	Restraint and Handling	97
	Grooming	103
	Basic Health Care and Maintenance	107
	Reproduction and Breeding	111
	Common Diseases	112
	Common Parasites and Prevention	113
	Common Canine Surgical Procedures	116
	Summary	117
	Key Terms	117
	Review Questions	119
Chapter 9	Cat Breed Identification and Production Management	121
	Objectives	121
	Introduction	121
	Veterinary Terminology	122
	Biology	122
	Breeds	124
	Breed Selection	124
	Nutrition	124
	Behavior	126
	Basic Training	127
	Equipment and Housing Needs	127
	Restraint and Handling	127
	Grooming	129
	Basic Health Care and Maintenance	130
	Vaccinations	131
	Reproduction and Breeding	132
	Common Diseases	133
	Common Parasites and Prevention	134
	Common Surgical Procedures	134
	Summary	136
	Key Terms	136
	Review Questions	137
Chapter 10	Avian Breed Identification and Production Management	139
	Objectives	139
	Introduction	139
	Veterinary Terminology	140
	Avian Biology	140
	Breeds	142
	Breed Selection	146
	Nutrition	146
	Behavior	147
	Equipment and Housing Needs	150
	Restraint and Handling	150
	Grooming	152
	Basic Health Care and Maintenance	153
	Vaccinations	154
	Reproduction and Breeding	154
	Common Diseases	155
	Common Parasites	155
	Common Surgical Procedures	155
	Summary	156
	Key Terms	156
	Review Questions	157
Chapter 11	Pocket Pet Health and Production Management	159
	Objectives	159
	Introduction	159
	Mice and Rats	160
	Hamsters	164
	Guinea Pigs	168
	Gerbils	172
	Ferrets	173
	Hedgehogs	178
	Chinchillas	180
	Summary	183
	Key Terms	183
	Review Questions	184
Chapter 12	Rabbit Identification and Production Management	185
	Objectives	185
	Introduction	185
	Veterinary Terminology	186
	Biology	186
	Breeds	186
	Breed Selection	187
	Nutrition	188
	Behavior	190
	Basic Training	190
	Equipment and Housing Needs	190
	Restraint and Handling	191
	Grooming	191
	Basic Health Care and Maintenance	192
	Vaccinations	193
	Reproduction and Breeding	193
	Common Diseases	193
	Common Parasites	194
	Common Surgical Procedures	194
	Summary	195
	Key Terms	195
	Review Questions	195
Chapter 13	Reptile and Amphibian Breed Identification and Production Management	197
	Objectives	197
	Introduction	197
	Veterinary Terminology	198
	Biology of Reptiles	198
	Biology of Amphibians	201
	Breeds	202
	Breed Selection	204
	Nutrition	205
	Behavior	206
	Basic Training	207
	Equipment and Housing Needs	207
	Restraint and Handling	207
	Grooming	209
	Basic Health Care and Maintenance	209
	Vaccinations	209
	Reproduction and Breeding	209
	Common Diseases	211
	Common Parasites	212
	Common Surgical Procedures	212
	Summary	212
	Key Terms	212
	Review Questions	213
Chapter 14	Ornamental Fish Identification and Production Management	214
	Objectives	214
	Introduction	214
	Veterinary Terminology	215
	Biology	215
	Ornamental Fish Breeds	216
	Breed Selection	219
	Nutrition	219
	Equipment Needs	219
	Water Sources and Quality	222
	Catching and Handling Ornamental Fish	223
	Basic Health Care and Maintenance	223
	Breeding and Reproduction in Fish	223
	Fish Disease and Health	224
	Summary	225
	Key Terms	225
	Review Questions	227
Chapter 15	Wildlife Management and Rehabilitation	228
	Objectives	228
	Introduction	228
	The Importance of Wildlife	229
	Control of Wildlife	230
	The Role of Veterinary Medicine in Wildlife Management	230
	Classes of Wildlife	231
	Wildlife Health and Management Practices	233
	Capture and Restraint of Wildlife	234
	Wildlife Rehabilitation	234
	Summary	235
	Key Terms	235
	Review Questions	236
Chapter 16	Zoo and Exotic Animal Production Management	238
	Objectives	238
	Introduction	238
	The Exotic Animal	239
	Purposes and Uses of Exotics	239
	Exotic Animal Businesses	242
	Exhibition (Zoo) and Performance Animals	242
	Exotic Animal Care and Management	244
	Summary	245
	Key Terms	246
	Review Questions	246
Chapter 17	Laboratory Animal and Research Animal Management	248
	Objectives	248
	Introduction	248
	Animal Research	249
	Types of Research	250
	Animal Models and Laboratory Medicine	250
	Common Species of Animals Used in Research	251
	Research Regulations and Guidelines	253
	Lab Animal Management and Health Practices	254
	Lab Animal Careers	254
	Summary	255
	Key Terms	255
	Review Questions	256
Chapter 18	Beef and Dairy Cattle Breed Identification and Production Management	258
	Objectives	258
	Introduction	258
	Veterinary Terminology	259
	Biology	259
	Breeds	260
	Breed Selection	261
	Nutrition	263
	Behavior	264
	Basic Training	265
	Equipment and Housing Needs	265
	Restraint and Handling	267
	Grooming	268
	Basic Health Care and Maintenance	268
	Vaccinations	270
	Common Diseases	270
	Common Parasites	272
	Common Surgical Procedures	272
	Reproduction and Breeding Beef Cattle	272
	Reproduction and Breeding of Dairy Cattle	273
	Summary	273
	Key Terms	274
	Review Questions	276
Chapter 19	Equine Breed Identification and Production Management	278
	Objectives	278
	Introduction	278
	Veterinary Terminology	279
	Biology	279
	Breeds of Horses	281
	Nutrition	285
	Behavior	286
	Basic Training	287
	Equipment and Housing Needs	287
	Restraint and Handling	287
	Grooming	290
	Basic Health Care and Maintenance	290
	Vaccinations	293
	Reproduction and Breeding	293
	Common Diseases	297
	Common Parasites	298
	Summary	298
	Key Terms	299
	Review Questions	301
Chapter 20	Draft Animal Breed Identification and Production Management	302
	Objectives	302
	Introduction	302
	Veterinary Terminology	303
	Biology	303
	Breeds	303
	Breed Selection	304
	Nutrition	305
	Behavior	305
	Basic Training	306
	Equipment and Housing Needs	306
	Restraint and Handling	306
	Grooming	306
	Basic Health Care and Maintenance	306
	Vaccinations	306
	Reproduction and Breeding	306
	Common Diseases	307
	Common Parasites	307
	Common Surgical Procedures	307
	Summary	307
	Key Terms	307
	Review Questions	308
Chapter 21	Swine Breed Identification and Production Management	309
	Objectives	309
	Introduction	309
	Veterinary Terminology	310
	Biology	310
	Breeds	310
	Breed Selection	311
	Nutrition	312
	Behavior	313
	Basic Training	313
	Equipment and Housing Needs	313
	Restraint and Handling	314
	Grooming	316
	Basic Health Care and Maintenance	316
	Vaccinations	318
	Reproduction and Breeding	318
	Common Diseases	319
	Common Parasites	319
	Swine Production Industry	320
	Swine Production Methods and Systems	320
	Summary	321
	Key Terms	321
	Review Questions	322
Chapter 22	Sheep Breed Identification and Production Management	324
	Objectives	324
	Introduction	324
	Veterinary Terminology	325
	Biology	325
	Breeds	325
	Breed Selection	326
	Nutrition	327
	Behavior	328
	Equipment and Housing Needs	328
	Restraint and Handling	328
	Grooming	328
	Basic Health Care and Maintenance	329
	Vaccinations	329
	Breeding and Reproduction	329
	Common Diseases	330
	Sheep Production	332
	Summary	333
	Key Terms	333
	Review Questions	334
Chapter 23	Goat Breed Identification and Production Management	336
	Objectives	336
	Introduction	336
	Veterinary Terminology	337
	Biology	337
	Breeds	337
	Breed Selection	338
	Goat Nutrition	338
	Behavior	339
	Basic Training	339
	Equipment and Housing Needs	339
	Restraint and Handling	339
	Grooming	340
	Basic Health Care and Maintenance	340
	Vaccinations	340
	Reproduction and Breeding	340
	Common Diseases	341
	Common Parasites	341
	Summary	342
	Key Terms	342
	Review Questions	342
Chapter 24	Poultry Breed Identification and Production Management	344
	Objectives	344
	Introduction	344
	Veterinary Terminology	345
	Biology	345
	Poultry Species and Classes	345
	Selection of Species or Breed	349
	Nutrition	349
	Behavior	349
	Basic Training	350
	Equipment and Housing Needs	350
	Restraint and Handling	351
	Grooming	351
	Basic Health Care and Maintenance	351
	Vaccinations	352
	Reproduction and Breeding	353
	Common Diseases	354
	Common Parasites	354
	Poultry Production	355
	Poultry Production Systems	355
	Summary	358
	Key Terms	358
	Review Questions	360
Chapter 25	Aquaculture Identification and Production Management	361
	Objectives	361
	Introduction	361
	Aquaculture Industry	362
	Veterinary Terminology	362
	Biology	362
	Aquaculture Production Systems	366
	Water Sources	366
	Water Quality	367
	Aquatic Reproduction and Breeding	368
	Breeds or Species	370
	Nutrition	370
	Common Diseases	371
	Summary	372
	Key Terms	372
	Review Questions	374
SECTION III	GENERAL ANATOMY AND DISEASE PROCESSES
Chapter 26	The Structure of Living Things	376
	Objectives	376
	Introduction	376
	Cells	377
	Tissues	380
	Organs	381
	Disease and Injury	381
	Summary	382
	Key Terms	383
	Review Questions	383
Chapter 27	The Musculoskeletal System	385
	Objectives	385
	Introduction	385
	Bones	386
	Joints	387
	Muscles and Connective Tissues	387
	Axial Skeleton	388
	Common Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions	389
	Summary	393
	Key Terms	393
	Review Questions	395
Chapter 28	The Digestive System	397
	Objectives	397
	Introduction	397
	Teeth	398
	The Mouth	399
	Stomach Systems	400
	Common Digestive Conditions	403
	Summary	409
	Key Terms	409
	Review Questions	412
Chapter 29	Circulatory System	414
	Objectives	414
	Introduction	414
	Blood	415
	The Heart	417
	Blood Flow	417
	Heart Sounds	418
	Electrocardiography	418
	Common Diseases and Conditions of the Circulatory System	419
	Summary	421
	Key Terms	421
	Review Questions	423
Chapter 30	The Respiratory System	424
	Objectives	424
	Introduction	424
	Structures of the Respiratory System	425
	Respiration	427
	Diseases and Conditions	427
	Summary	429
	Key Terms	429
	Review Questions	430
Chapter 31	The Endocrine System	432
	Objectives	432
	Introduction	432
	Structures of the Endocrine System	433
	Hormones and Estrus	435
	Diseases and Conditions	435
	Summary	437
	Key Terms	437
	Review Questions	439
Chapter 32	The Renal System	440
	Objectives	440
	Introduction	440
	Structures of the Renal System	441
	Common Disease and Conditions	442
	Summary	444
	Key Terms	444
	Review Questions	445
Chapter 33	Reproductive System	447
	Objectives	447
	Introduction	447
	The Female Reproductive System	448
	The Male Reproductive System	448
	Fertilization	450
	Estrus	450
	Gestation and Incubation	452
	The Labor Process	452
	Semen Collection	453
	Artificial Insemination	454
	Neutering	454
	Reproductive Problems	455
	Mammary Gland Problems	456
	Summary	456
	Key Terms	456
	Review Questions	458
Chapter 34	The Immune System	460
	Objectives	460
	Introduction	460
	Vaccines	461
	Infection	462
	Allergies	462
	ELISA Testing	462
	Summary	463
	Key Terms	463
	Review Questions	464
Chapter 35	The Nervous System	465
	Objectives	465
	Introduction	465
	Structures of the Nervous System	466
	Coordinated Function of the CNS and PNS	468
	Receptors	469
	Testing	469
	Common Diseases and Conditions	469
	Summary	471
	Key Terms	472
	Review Questions	473
Chapter 36	The Sensory System	475
	Objectives	475
	Introduction	475
	The Eye	476
	Reflex Testing	476
	Ear	476
	Hearing	477
	Equilibrium	478
	Summary	478
	Key Terms	478
	Review Questions	479
Chapter 37	Animal Nutrition	480
	Objectives	480
	Introduction	480
	Nutritional Needs of Animals	481
	Nutrients	481
	Animal Nutrition and Concentrations	484
	Types of Diets	484
	Feeding Animals	485
	Ideal Weight	486
	Food Analysis	486
	Feeding Schedules	487
	Summary	488
	Key Terms	488
	Review Questions	490
Chapter 38	Microbiology and Parasitology as Disease Processes	494
	Objectives	494
	Introduction	494
	Microbiology	495
	Types of Microorganisms	495
	Parasitology	496
	Deworming Programs	506
	Neoplasia (Cancer)	507
	Zoonosis	508
	Maintaining Good Animal Health	509
	Treating Disease	510
	Summary	510
	Key Terms	511
	Review Questions	513
SECTION IV	CLINICAL PROCEDURES
Chapter 39	Animal Behavior	516
	Objectives	516
	Introduction	516
	Instinctive Behaviors	517
	Learned Behaviors	518
	Distinguishing Normal from Abnormal Behaviors	518
	Livestock Handling and Behavior	520
	Common Behavior Problems in Animals	521
	Euthanasia	523
	Animal Behaviorists	523
	Summary	524
	Key Terms	524
	Review Questions	524
Chapter 40	Basic Veterinary Restraint and Handling Procedures	526
	Objectives	526
	Introduction	526
	Interpreting an Animal�s Body Language and Behavior	527
	Restraint Considerations	528
	Animal Safety	529
	Restraint Equipment	529
	Planning the Restraint Procedure	539
	Restraint Knots	539
	Restraint Positions	542
	Restraint for Blood Collection	550
	Restraint Procedures and Techniques	556
	Summary	585
	Key Terms	585
	Review Questions	586
Chapter 41	Veterinary Safety	588
	Objectives	588
	Introduction	588
	Safety in the Veterinary Facility	589
	OSHA Guidelines and Regulations	597
	Summary	601
	Key Terms	601
	Review Questions	602
Chapter 42	Veterinary Sanitation and Aseptic Technique	604
	Objectives	604
	Introduction	604
	Methods of Sanitation	605
	Veterinary Sanitation Chemicals and Cleaners	607
	Housekeeping and General Cleaning	611
	Exam Room Sanitation	614
	Aseptic Techniques	616
	Isolation Ward	616
	Summary	617
	Key Terms	617
	Review Questions	618
Chapter 43	The Physical Examination and Patient History	619
	Objectives	619
	Introduction	619
	The Patient History	620
	The Physical Examination	620
	Recording the Physical Examination	627
	Summary	628
	Key Terms	628
	Review Questions	629
Chapter 44	Examination Procedures	630
	Objectives	630
	Introduction	630
	Vital Signs	631
	Auscultation	637
	Eye Exam	638
	Ears	640
	Dental Examination	641
	Summary	643
	Key Terms	643
	Review Questions	644
Chapter 45	Hospital Procedures	645
	Objectives	645
	Introduction	645
	The Hospitalized Patient	646
	Evaluating Emergency Situations	650
	Common Hospital Procedures	650
	Summary	664
	Key Terms	664
	Review Questions	664
Chapter 46	Grooming Procedures	666
	Objectives	666
	Introduction	666
	Grooming Skills in the Veterinary Facility	667
	Summary	684
	Key Terms	685
	Review Questions	685
Chapter 47	Veterinary Assisting Procedures	687
	Objectives	687
	Introduction	687
	Dental Care	688
	Administering Injections	692
	Fluid Administration	698
	Socialization and Exercise of Patients	706
	Euthanasia	706
	Summary	709
	Key Terms	710
	Review Questions	711
Chapter 48	Laboratory Procedures	712
	Objectives	712
	Introduction	712
	Veterinary Laboratory Equipment	713
	Recording Laboratory Results	719
	The Fecal Sample	719
	Blood Chemistry Procedures	723
	The Urine Sample	733
	Summary	741
	Key Terms	741
	Review Questions	743
Chapter 49	Radiology Procedures	744
	Objectives	744
	Introduction	744
	Radiation Safety	745
	Radiology Terminology	746
	Veterinary Animal Restraint	747
	Radiology Log	748
	Patient Measurement	748
	Technique Chart	750
	Machine Setting Procedures	750
	Film Identification	751
	Developing Film	751
	Filing Film	757
	Darkroom Care and Maintenance	757
	Ultrasound Diagnostics	757
	Endoscopy	758
	Summary	759
	Key Terms	759
	Review Questions	760
Chapter 50	Pharmacy Procedures	762
	Objectives	762
	Introduction	762
	Reading a Prescription	763
	Labeling a Prescription	764
	Dispensing Medications	765
	Types of Medications	767
	Educating Client on Medication Use	768
	Medication Storage	774
	Summary	776
	Key Terms	777
	Review Questions	777
Chapter 51	Surgical Assisting Procedures	779
	Objectives	779
	Introduction	780
	Surgical Asepsis	780
	Surgical Log Book	780
	Anesthesia Log Book	780
	Surgical Suite Maintenance	782
	Pre-Anesthetic Patient Care	783
	Fluid Therapy	784
	Anesthesia Induction	784
	Intubation Procedure	785
	Patient Monitors	786
	Surgical Preparation	788
	Surgical Pack Preparation	790
	Gowning the Surgeon and Assistants	799
	Patient Surgical Positioning	799
	Anesthesia Planes	800
	The Anesthesia Machine	800
	Breathing Systems	802
	Post-Anesthetic Care	802
	Postoperative Patient Care	803
	Sterilization Techniques	804
	Surgical Instruments	806
	Summary	812
	Key Terms	812
	Review Questions	815
Appendix A	AVMA Accredited Veterinary Schools	817
Appendix B	AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Programs	823
Appendix C	Wildlife Services and Resources	843
	Glossary	845
	Index	889