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A compact, wide-ranging, illustrated guide, this handbook deals with all aspects of urolithiasis in dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs—from aetiology and pathogenesis to diagnosis, treatment, and the prevention of disease recurrence. The authors introduce readers to treatment protocols developed from their own research and experience, and incorporate international state-of-the-art knowledge of the disease. Topics include: epidemiology, risks in companion animal husbandry, species-specific differences, breed dispositions, genetic causes, relevant anatomical points, clinical diagnosis, stone composition, clinical pathology, and treatment protocols.

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Author:   Albrecht Hesse ,  Reto Neiger
Publisher:   Manson Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Manson Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.521kg
ISBN:  

9781840761283

ISBN 10:   1840761288
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   07 April 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9781840761849
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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...presents very detailed coverage of urolithiasis in dogs, cats and also rabbits and guinea pigs. It is notable for the numerous (and useful) colour illustrations and charts... The authors have included all aspects of the subject... The list of references is extensive and complete... a very valuable addition to the practice bookshelf Journal of Small Animal Practice Essential for anyone with an interest in this area myvetstream.com ...contains a wealth of information...Clinical aspects are well documented... Diagrams are clear and concise... The text is well supported by more than 300 up-to-date references. There are fascinating appendices... anyone interested in the subject matter will find a huge amount of information in one place, which would be hard to beat. Veterinary Times

...presents very detailed coverage of urolithiasis in dogs, cats and also rabbits and guinea pigs. It is notable for the numerous (and useful) colour illustrations and charts... The authors have included all aspects of the subject... The list of references is extensive and complete... a very valuable addition to the practice bookshelf Journal of Small Animal Practice Essential for anyone with an interest in this area myvetstream.com

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Small Animal Clinic (Medicine), Justus-Liebig-Universitt Giessen, Giessen, Germany.

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