Product Description

Black's Veterinary Dictionary has been a bestseller for over seventy years. It is an essential reference tool for all with a professional or leisure interest in the care of animals. Much more than a list of veterinary terms, its practical approach ensures that readers gain an insight into the signs and symptoms of common, and less common, diseases, their diagnosis and treatment. For the 21st edition, much new and updated information has been included. Entries on dogs and cats and the conditions that may affect their health have been extended. Details of the Pet Travel Service, which has largely replaced quarantine for dogs and cats, have been updated; the re-emergence of old problems such as bovine tuberculosis and new ones such as avian flu, are among the thousands of topics covered. "The most comprehensive source of information on animal health and husbandry available in a single volume." Veterinary Practice

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #90144 in Books
• Published on: 2005-10-31
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 816 pages

Review
'The most comprehensive source of information on animal health and husbandry available in a single volume.' Veterinary Practice (Jan 2006) 'The animal keeper's essential one-stop reference manual.' Farmers Weekly (6 Jan 2006) 'Black's Veterinary Dictionary is THE standard veterinary dictionary Topical, user-friendly and reasonably priced.' Reference Reviews (January 2007)

About the Author
Edward Boden is a former editor of The Veterinary Record. He was founding editor of In Practice, the BVA's journal of continuing professional development.

Customer Reviews

This is a completely detailed book for Veterinary diagnosis.
The book gives accurate, up-to-date information useful for veterinarians and pre-vet students. A wonderful reference book.

Completely essential medical book for anyone with animals
Just to put this book in context. Our existing edition (the second edition) of this book is second hand and is signed on the flyleaf 'Madeline Wright, Xmas 1938'. It is still one of our most frequently used reference books in our house. We have a cat, two dogs, a horse, two ponies and a small flock of chickens - but even if we simply owned one dog I would still invest in this book. It seems amazing that for a nation of animal lovers we still remain largely ignorant of the health of our pets, either rushing to the vet or simply ignoring/not recognising the symtoms. This is the ulimate medical encyclopeadia for furry friends. It is comprehensive, informative and a must have for anyone with pets or animals - and a bargain at the price!

Black's Veterinary Dictionary (Reference S.).
This book is a must for all animal enthusiasts,most problems are covered that your animal or companion pet are likely to come up against.