Canine & Feline Gastroenterology

A comprehensive reference standard for the discipline, Canine and Feline Gastroenterology
covers the biology, pathobiology, and diagnosis and treatment of
diseases of the gastrointestinal, pancreatic, and hepatobiliary systems.
An international team of experts, including 85 authors from 17
different countries, led by Robert Washabau and Michael Day, covers
everything from minor problems such as adverse food reactions to
debilitating inflammatory, infectious, metabolic, and neoplastic
diseases of the digestive system. This authoritative text utilizes an
evidence-based approach to reflect the latest science and research,
complemented by principles of problem solving, algorithms to improve
clinical diagnoses, and extensive full-color illustrations. For
generalists and specialists alike, this gastroenterology reference
should be part of every serious practitioner\'s professional library.

• A comprehensive, 928-page reference standard covers the discipline of canine and feline gastroenterology.
• An international focus
  is provided by 85 authors from 17 different countries, including
  renowned experts in veterinary gastroenterology, internal medicine,
  pathology, clinical pathology, radiology, and infectious disease.
• Coverage of the entire breadth and depth
  of gastroenterology ranges from biology to pathobiology, as well
  as diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal,
  pancreatic, and hepatobiliary systems.
• Current information on GI microflora, immunology, cellular growth, and systems integration provides a foundation for treating clinical problems.
• Coverage of diseases in dogs and cats
  includes the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large
  intestine, colon, anorectum, liver and biliary tract, exocrine pancreas,
  peritoneum, and associated vasculature.
• A focus on patient management
  examines the full range of procedures and techniques essential to
  diagnosis and treatment from clinical signs and diagnosis to nutritional
  support and pharmacologic management of disease.
• Clear explanations of current diagnostic modalities
  include laboratory tests, molecular methods, diagnostic imaging,
  endoscopy, and histopathology, also showing how to interpret and utilize
  results.
• A strong clinical approach emphasizes need-to-know information for managing the common and not-so-common G.I. clinical problems of everyday practice.
• Full-color photographs and illustrations depict concepts, conditions, and procedures.
• An evidence-based medicine perspective reflects the latest research as well as the modern practice of veterinary medicine.
• Logical, coherent, and consistent internal organization makes this a reader-friendly edition.
• Problem-based algorithms help in diagnosing every G.I. clinical problem from A to Z.
• A stand-alone section on the pharmacologic approach to G.I. disease offers quick and easy drug reference.