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The BSAVA Manual of Practical Animal Care has been written principally for animal nursing assistants, veterinary care assistants and veterinary nurses beginning their training in practice. This manual has also been designed with the Animal Nursing Assistant syllabus in mind but is also suitable for others embarking on a career in animal care within a veterinary practice. The manual serves as an introduction to veterinary practice and includes chapters on general care and management, the use of medicines, first aid and veterinary terminology.

The second edition of this best selling Manual has been thoroughly revised and updated under the direction of the new editorial team of John Williams and Alison Moores. Topics covered include wound healing, decision-making in closure, axial pattern flaps and pedicled muscle flaps. In addition, the Manual features case studies and step-by-step operative techniques. Specially commissioned illustrations accompany the chapters.

1. The biology of wound healing
2. Wound aetiology and classification
3. Decision-making in wound closure
4. Management of open wounds
5. Surgical drains in wound management and reconstructive surgery
6. Tension-relieving techniques and local skin flaps
7. Axial pattern flaps
8. Free skin grafting
9. Pedicled muscle flaps
10. Microsurgery
11. Special considerations in wound management
12. Complications of wound healing

Treatment of exotic pets can be challenging because of the wide variety of species and conditions that may be encountered. Although knowledge is progressing all the time, there remains a lack of data on commonly used drugs in these species. This new edition includes new drugs and expanded information on other drugs, reflecting the latest knowledge, with primary references where available. Dosages cover small mammals (including primates, sugar gliders and hedgehogs as well as rodents, rabbits and ferrets), birds, reptiles, fish and amphibians.

• Trusted information on drugs available for veterinary use in exotic pets
• Covers small mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and amphibians
• Revised throughout with the newest drugs added
• Primary references provided where available

The BSAVA Formulary has been one of the Association’s most trusted and highly valued publications for over a quarter of a century. The Formulary provides an alphabetical list of drugs available for veterinary use in dogs and cats. Several new drug monographs have been added to this edition, including additional chemotherapeutic agents. Other additions include updated information on antibacterial use and a flowchart designed to clarify the prescribing cascade.

The Canine and Feline Formulary is accompanied by a range of useful Client Information Leaflets which BSAVA members can access via the BSAVA Library (bsavalibrary.com/CIL) or the BSAVA app – these leaflets have been updated alongside the new edition.

• Trusted information on drugs available for veterinary use in cats and dogs
  Revised throughout with the newest drugs added
  Additional chemotherapeutic agents
  Update on antibacterial use
  Prescribing cascade flowchart