Withrow and MacEwen's Small Animal Clinical Oncology

Withrow & MacEwen's Small Animal Clinical Oncology, 6th Edition, is a comprehensive textbook that provides a complete understanding of cancer in dogs and cats, including its diagnosis, treatment, and complications. It includes information on the latest treatment modalities, pain management, and compassionate care for pet owners. The book features full-color format, a systems approach to diagnosis and management, comprehensive references, helpful drug formularies, chemotherapy protocols, and nearly 400 color images. It emphasizes proven treatment options vetted by experts in the field and is updated with important advances in radiation delivery.

Format: Hardback
Length: 864 pages
Publication date: 18 October 2019
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Selected for Doodys Core Titles® 2024 with Essential Purchase designation in Veterinary Medicine, Withrow & MacEwen's Small Animal Clinical Oncology, 6th Edition is the definitive reference on canine and feline oncology. This comprehensive textbook provides a complete understanding of cancer in dogs and cats, including its diagnosis, treatment, and complications. The thoroughly updated sixth edition includes information on the complications of cancer, pain management, and the latest treatment modalities, preparing general practitioners to diagnose and treat pets rather than referring them to a specialist. With important updates on recently approved and in-development drugs, and new co-authors adding their own unique perspectives, this user-friendly text is a must-have resource for current, evidence-based therapeutic strategies on canine and feline oncology. Cutting-edge information on the complications of cancer, pain management, and the latest treatment modalities prepares you to diagnose and treat pets with cancer rather than refer cases to a specialist. Each contributor is a recognized expert in their specialty, reflecting the most current information by highly respected experts in the field of veterinary oncology. Full-color format provides accurate visual depictions of specific diseases and procedures, enhances visual appeal, and is used functionally in tables and boxes to highlight key information. A systems approach to the diagnosis and management of cancer facilitates access to information about the many malignancies affecting small animal patients. Discussion of compassion and supportive care for the management of pain, anxiety, and other emotional issues is included.

Weight: 2378g
Dimension: 223 x 283 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323594967
Edition number: 6 ed