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VetBooks.ir Preface

In the sixth edition of Small Animal Internal Medicine, • Thoroughly revised and updated content, with expanded
we have retained our original goal of creating a practi- coverage of hundreds of topics throughout the text
cal text with a strong clinical slant that is useful for both • The expertise of several new authors
practitioners and students. We have continued to limit • The addition of a new chapter on neonatology in the
authorship, with each author selected for her or his clini- reproduction section of the book
cal expertise in their field, to ensure consistency within • The addition of short video clips of physical examination,
each section and allowing differences to be expressed when diagnostic, and treatment techniques
topics overlap between sections of the book; this illustrates • The creation of a bank of multiple-choice questions
that frequently different approaches get us to the same to test student understanding of material contained in
destination: a diagnosis. We have continued to focus on the book
the clinically relevant aspects of the most common prob- • Extensive cross-referencing to other chapters and discus-
lems in internal medicine, presenting information in a sions, providing a helpful roadmap and reducing redun-
concise, understandable, and logical format. Extensive use dancy within the book
of tables, algorithms, cross-referencing within and among • Hundreds of functionally color-coded summary tables
sections and a comprehensive index help make Small and boxes to draw the reader’s eye to quickly accessible
Animal Internal Medicine a quick, easy-to-use reference information such as:
textbook.

ORGANIZATION Etiology

As before, the book contains 14 sections organized by organ
systems (e.g., cardiology, respiratory) or when multiple Differential Diagnoses
systems are involved, by discipline (e.g., oncology, infectious
diseases, immune-mediated disorders). Each section, when
possible, begins with a chapter on clinical signs and differ- Drugs (appearing within chapters)
ential diagnoses and is followed by chapters on indications,
techniques, and interpretation of diagnostic tests; general
therapeutic principles; specific diseases; and finally a table Drug formularies (appearing at the end of
listing recommended drug dosages for drugs commonly sections)
used to treat disorders within the appropriate organ system
or discipline. Each section is supported extensively by tables, Treatment
photographs, schematic illustrations, videos, and algorithms,
which address clinical presentations, differential diagnoses,
diagnostic approaches, and treatment recommendations. General Information (e.g., formulas, clinical
Selected references and recommended readings are provided pathology values, manufacturer information, bred
under the heading “Suggested Readings” at the end of each predispositions)
chapter. In addition, specific studies are cited in the text by
author name and year of publication and are included in the Finally, we are grateful to the many practitioners, faculty, and
Suggested Readings. students worldwide who provided constructive comments
on the first five editions, thereby making it possible to design
KEY FEATURES OF THE SIXTH EDITION an even stronger sixth edition. We believe the expanded
content, features, and visual presentation will be positively
We have retained all of the features that were popular in received and will continue to make this book a valuable,
the first five editions and have significantly updated and user-friendly resource for all readers.
expanded the new sixth edition. Features in the sixth edi- RICHARD W. NELSON
tion include: C. GUILLERMO COUTO

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