- Pet Pals, Veterinary Surgery Games animated 3D for Windows and Mac
The game does a good job of being matter-of-fact and professional, asking you to select the three most pertinent, professional questions to ask, handling injections, rectal temperatures, and stool samples with a minimum of fuss. It will present the cases with info on the normal pulse and temperature for that species, then ask the doctor if a particular reading is high, low, or normal.
The program takes about 15 minutes to install, but once installed, you don’t need to insert the CDs to play – something I really appreciate rather than expecting a child to handle the CDs (or having to take them on trips). Pet Pals is a great game to give to any youngster who loves animals or loves a more realistic game.
The cases seem well chosen to help educate about the care of the various species and to help compare and contrast appropriate care for different animals.
For example a rabbit with a hairball, and you could learned that rabbits cannot vomit, that hairballs are life-threatening, and that rabbits are poor surgical candidates. removed an abcess from an iguana in minor surgery, which was just the right amount of ‘icky’ to help get the feel of the real thing. Details >>
- Vesalius's Skeleton Veterinary T-Shirt
Science gets a style makeover with this two-sided ash gray vet T-shirt. Anterior view of Vesalius’s skeleton on front, posterior view on back. Heavyweight, pre-shrunk, 100% cotton. Available in Small (34-36); Medium (38-40); Large (42-44); XL (46-48); XXL (50-52). Specify size when ordering. Product by Gifts for Medical Professionals. View Details
- Tuttnauer 2340M, Sterilizer/Autoclave for Vet
Tuttnauer 2340M Autoclave Sterilizer. Used but in excellent condition and it works perfectly. Physically, It has a slight indent in the top left sheet metal (see photos) that could be easily popped out, but it in no way affects the operation of the autoclave. Other than a few light scratches and a few small marks from a Sharpie pen, it is in great condition.
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- Clipping a Dog's Broken Toenail
Dogs’ toenails will often break on their own, learn what to do when your dog has a broken toenail, in this free pet health care video with tips from a veterinarian.
It’s not uncommon for a dog to break a toenail. It most often occurs when you trim his nails with clippers, but accidents can cause the toenail to break as well. Since the toenail is likely to bleed a lot, you need to take action right away.
- Stop the bleeding. A dog’s nail is going to bleed a lot when it’s broken. Simply holding a bandage over it usually won’t make it stop. Instead, use a coagulant to pack the wound. Substances that can be used include flour, powder, cornstarch or a styptic powder.
- Get an over the counter antibiotic cream to place over the broken nail. A generous amount should be applied in order to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Put a bandage over the area. You can secure the bandage using vet or surgical tape. The area should not be wrapped too tightly and cut off circulation.
- Cover the bandage with a sock. The sock is used to protect the area and keep the dog from trying to get at the wound. Since the sock is not likely to stay in place on its own, you may have to use more vet tape.
- Keep a close eye on the dog for the next few days. If the nail does not seem to heal or the dog starts limping, you should make an appointment with the vet.
- In order to prevent future broken nails, you should learn about how to properly cut a dog’s nails. A vet can let you know how to do it, or you can read a dog care handbook.
- If your dog is in pain from the broken toenail, you’ll need to have someone hold him or use a muzzle during treatment.
video by ExpertVillage . Tips by eHow.com
- Color Atlas of Veterinary Histology (Hardcover)
Book Description
This updated edition offers some significant revisions designed to increase its usefulness for veterinary and veterinary technician students. These include: expanded introductory text for each chapter; expanded legends on a selective basis throughout the book; standardized terms to conform with the Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria, 1996 Edition; views at higher magnification; twenty new color figures; detailed Glossary of Terms.
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Rutgers Univ., Camden, NJ. Practical atlas provides students with a foundation in the understanding and interpreting histologic and cytologic preparations. Includes more than 100 enlargements of selected color figures. All of the original Kodachrome slides have been rephotographed and re-labeled. Previous edition: c1990.
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- Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook: Desk
The 5th edition of Donald Plumb ’s Veterinary Drug Handbook remains the resource which each veterinary surgeon must maintain with range of the hand. Lately revised, this edition of the handbook includes: The climaxes of Prescribe present each monograph adding the fast convenience More reference that 50 new monographs with a list of synonyms at the end of the indications of each monograph New and lists updated of throughout A of proportioning of the numbers of telephone and the Web sites of much of titles of section New of ophthalmology increased by insulin monograph An revised by companies A pharmaceutical veterinary surgeon for the veterinary handbook reproductive/nursing safety The of the lead of drug for OS of palm contains the complete insurance of the systemic drugs used in veterinary medicine and an appendix wide makes him an essential tool for veterinary surgeons, veterinary equipment of students, pharmacists, of technician of veterinary surgeon and ofanimal of laboratory, animals of research, the animal companies of the health of the animals of researcher and, of the stockbreeders and the producers of animals, and the libraries which serve these groups. Buy Now…
- The Main Function of Central Nervous System
The main function of central nervous system are set up, regulate and adjusts the body’s internal activities in the whole body on the situation in surrounding areas. Higher degree of ingenuity animal powerless animal’s cause adapts themselves to the changes around and this is mainly caused by animals that have tremendous momentum. These momentums, which many regarded as a bit of evolution index, grow and develop according to the needs of movement. Each ganglion affect one segment, but each ganglion works with the other. This is the basic function of medulla oblongata and brain stem.
When the animals in their lives should be more then he needs to move the mechanism that provides oxygen and food on the animal so medulla and spons will be created, which have major respiratory and blood circulation. Besides, the increasing power indigestion caused by the influence of the vagus nerve power swallow, vomiting, and digestive organs movement.
When animal becomes more aggressive with leg and feet reflex then mastered the location of the top of the medulla to the brain; cerebellum will perfect the exercise. In the hypothalamus there are:
1. Centers to adjust the temperature changes outside and inside
2. Centers which work together with the pituitary gland (which is also set to grow animals) to maintain affect animals.
Finally cerebellum provides power to connect past experiences with the present experience, body movement and think more quickly.
- Omron HEM-790IT Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with Advanced Omron Health Management Software
Outstanding quality, consistency and accuracy! At the end of the day that is all you can ask from a blood pressure cuff (sphygmomanometer). A few things to bear in mind: In consecutive readings done at the same time, you will see a trend from higher to lower blood pressure as you “learn” to lower your own pressure. Also, your blood pressure at home will be lower than that you obtain at your doctor’s office until you learn to overcome the anxiety normally associated with the doctor’s office. This is normal and is one of the main reasons to obtain a home blood pressure monitor. Also, your pressure will fluctuate from day to day and even during a blood pressure monitoring session.
This monitor has been extensively tested against measurements obtained at the doctor’s office and has been determined to be as accurate a method of determining blood pressure as you would obtain at the doctor’s office – actually, more accurate since the anxiety factor is eliminated. So if you are looking for the best home blood monitor device on the market look no further. Just realize that there are minor variances in the readings attributable to fluctuations in your blood pressure and slight measurement error. I would also recommend the unit with the software – this can come in very handy in tracking your BP and its fluctuations. It also can provide you with a printed record of your readings for your doctor. BUY NOW
- Brushing, Combing, Trimming and Nails for your dogs
Brushing not only makes your pet’s coat look nice and shiny. It is vital for skin and overall health and provides you with the opportunity to spend some quality time with your dog. You will be able to check your dog closely for any problems during brushing. Move the hair aside and examine the skin closely for signs of flea, ticks or skin irritations. Check for mats, tangles, dandruff, etc.
When you brush, do a section at a time, brushing down to the skin on thick-coated dogs. To avoid coat breakage, only brush clean coats and mist with water or a mixture of water and coat conditioner. Mats and tangles can be carefully removed with de-matters and rakes or, if necessary, carefully cut out. If you are finding lots of mats, it’s a sure sign you are not grooming frequently enough. Don’t bathe until all mats and tangles are out. Combs are useful for the fine coat that grows around ears and for feathering.
Spend time with puppies and newly adopted dogs to get them gradually and gently used t grooming procedures. Go slowly and patiently and dispense plenty of praise and high value treats. Learn where he likes to be combed and brushed and where he doesn’t. All dogs have sensitive areas that need to be groomed a little more gently and carefully than others. By paying special attention to these areas, you will help make your dog more comfortable while being groomed, and he will not resist future grooming sessions. You will also become familiar with areas that he enjoys having groomed. This is helpful if you need to calm him during stressful times such as veterinary visits.
Short and medium-coated dogs must be brushed once a week and have their nails trimmed. It’s also a good idea to scissor overgrown hair that grows between the foot pads and, if desired, around the food to give a nice, tidy appearance. Don’t worry if you botch it the first time. It’ll grow back and you’ll get better with practice. Even if you decide not to trim feet, check between foot pads during grooming for foxtails (common in California), ticks, bumps and debris.
Wipe tearstains with a cotton ball moistened with warm water. Check inside the ears for debris, ticks or signs of inflammation. Wipe with a ear cleaning solution for dogs, if desired, or a mixture of white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide. Dogs with skin folds, such as bulldogs, Pekes, Shih-Tzus and chows need these cleaned, preferably daily, with a moist cotton ball, and then dried with a dry cotton ball to avoid dermatitis and fungal infections.
Trim nails every week or two. Brush teeth weekly with products for dogs to avoid tartar build-up, which not only causes bad breath but can necessitate professional cleaning under general anesthetic if allowed to build up.
Longer coated dogs should be brushed more often, ideally every day. No dog should
have to endure mats or a dirty, itchy coat. If long-coated dogs dirty themselves during elimination, strategic trimming can prevent this in future.
- Slatter's Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology: With VETERINARY CONSULT Access (Hardcover)
The Veterinary Consult version of this title provides electronic access to the complete content of this book. Veterinary Consult allows you to electronically search your entire book, make notes, add highlights, and study more efficiently. Purchasing additional Veterinary Consult titles makes your learning experience even more powerful. All of the Veterinary Consult books will work together on your electronic “bookshelf”, so that you can search across your entire library of veterinary books. Veterinary Consult: It’s the best way to learn!
Recognize, diagnose, and manage a vast range of common and important ocular conditions with the latest edition of this trusted reference. Extensively revised and updated by a team of internationally respected contributors, this edition provides a comprehensive, yet practically oriented, diagnostic guide to ophthalmic disease, covering structure and function, ocular development, pathology, examination and diagnosis, pharmacology, and emergency management for a wide variety of small and large animal species.