BSAVA Manuals

This manual is useful for all veterinary surgeons presented with a challenging wound. It provides information in a readily accessible manner on wound management and dressings of open wounds. The chapter on tension-relieving techniques is applicable to the management of small wounds treated in everyday practice, as well as larger wounds treated less often or on a more specialist basis. The understanding of local subdermal plexus flaps, axial pattern flaps and muscle flaps is enhanced with step-by-step descriptions of the surgical techniques, featuring specially commissioned full-colour illustrations. It is particularly important for veterinary surgeons not only to consider potential complications before treatment but also, importantly, to recognize when they occur and to provide appropriate management. Similarly, there are some specific wounds, such as axillary wounds or burns, that may require a different approach to management, such as omentalization, and these are also covered in detail. The international authors have used their many years of experience and expertise in wound management and reconstruction to produce a truly practical manual.

The number of exotic and wildlife cases presented at the veterinary practice has increased significantly in recent years, with increasing expectations regarding level of care. The nursing requirements of these less familiar species are significantly different from those of dogs and cats. This manual aims to provide veterinary nurses with a greater understanding of these requirements, enabling them to modify and apply their skills to these cases.

This manual provides accessible advice on the management of common feline problems encountered in first-opinion practice. It begins with an introduction to important general issues in effective feline practice, including handling techniques, principles of examination and how to ensure a cat-friendly practice. Preventive healthcare guidelines follow, focusing on a life-stage approach, together with a discussion of therapeutics. Problem-oriented sections focus on the investigation and initial management of emergencies and common presentations. The final systems-based section gives more detailed information on the management of disorders commonly seen in general practice. Features ‘Quick Reference Guides’ presenting practical techniques and treatments in an easy-to-follow step-by-step format.

This manual offers an easily accessible guide to common procedures and nursing skills used within general practice. An essential reference in daily use within practice and a useful teaching aid in the training of veterinary nurses.

Rabbits make up a considerable and growing proportion of the caseload in small animal practice, and both interest and knowledge in rabbit medicine has grown rapidly. This manual includes updated and expanded information on medicine from the previous BSAVA Manual of Rabbit Medicine and Surgery, and also features chapters on the rabbit-friendly practice, neoplasia and endocrine disease.