Foreword

The BSAVA Small Animal Formulary for the cat and dog, which was first published over twenty years ago, is recognized as an invaluable asset for the small animal clinician and is one of the Association’s most useful member benefits. Available as both a hard copy and as an App, it can be accessed quickly by the busy clinician as a resource to help with immediate prescribing advice, as well as by veterinary students during their training. As the numbers of licensed medications available to the small animal vet has increased, a reference source such as this can be a life saver during a hectic working day.

The 10th edition of the Formulary sees Fergus Allerton take up the reins from Ian Ramsey who has guided the editorial team for many years. Fergus has assembled a knowledgeable and experienced group of subject experts to review the Formulary, which has been fully updated. Thirteen new drug monographs have been added together with client information leaflets for a further nine drugs. The launch of the Small Animal Formulary Part A: Canine and Feline, together with the updated Small Animal Formulary: Part B - Exotic Pets, provides primary care veterinary surgeons and specialists alike with a complete guide to prescribing across all of species encountered by veterinary surgeons in clinical practice.

Fergus and his team are to be congratulated on bringing out this new and updated 10th edition of the Formulary.

Sue Paterson MA VetMB DVD DipECVD FRCVS

BSAVA President 2019–2020