Dictionary of veterinary nursing. (2008)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: D.R. Lane, S. Guthrie, S. Griffith.
• Other Names: Lane, D. R (Denis R.); Guthrie, S; Griffith, S (Sian)
• Contents: Temperature, pulse and respiratory rates for various species -- Biochemistry parameters for dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses -- Normal parameters for urine for dogs, cats, and rabbits -- Haematology parameters for dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses -- Zoonotic diseases -- Biological data of smaller pets -- Ferret normal values -- Rabbit normal values -- Biological data for caged birds -- Physiological data for caged birds -- Obstetrical information for different species -- Information on caring for smaller animals -- Mathematical formulae for use in veterinary nursing -- Converting body weight in kilograms and pounds into body surface area in metres squared -- Infectious diseases of dog, cat, and rabbit -- Current vaccination schedules for dog, cat, rabbit, and horse -- Average weights for certain breeds of dog -- Calculating nutritional needs for dogs and cats -- Anaesthetic factors for dogs and cats -- Arterial blood gas values -- Gas cylinder colour coding (UK only) -- Oxygen cylinders size and content -- Blood tube and vacutainer colours -- Dog breeds and coat colours -- Cat breeds and coat colours -- Veterinary qualifications: interpretation of letters after names -- Useful contact details -- Toxic agents -- Hazard warning labels -- Anatomical orientation.
• Publisher Details: Edinburgh New York : Butterworth Heinemann
• Publication Date: 2008
• Extent: 1 online resource (vi, 303 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 636.089/073; Veterinary nursing -- Dictionaries; Animal Diseases -- nursing; Animal Technicians; Veterinary Medicine; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Agriculture -- Animal Husbandry; Veterinary nursing; Dictionary; Electronic books; Dictionaries
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780702037689; 0702037680
• Related ISBNs: 0080452655; 9780080452654
• Notes: Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.