Alleice Summers Solidiry your understanding of the most common diseases you´ll encounter as a veterinary technician! Common Diseases of Companion Animals, 4th Edition is an easy-to-use reference that´s divides into sections by species, with chapters in each section organized by body system. Each disease is presented in monograph form, with clinical signs, diagnostic laboratory workup, treatment options, and client information to ensure the information you need is always at hand. New to this edition is exensive coverage of backyard chickens and potbellied pigs. Read more Outstanding feaures include: Two new chapters proveide comprehensive information for both backyard chickens and potbellied pigs. Expanded content includes the latest information on disease prevention. Thoroughly updated coverage of new veterinary diseases ensures that you have the most up-to-date information available. Coverage of the comon diseases veterinary technicians are likely to encounter in practice keeps you up-to-date with diseases and disorders you most likely to assist in diagnosing and managing. Diseases organized by body system eables you to quickly refer to the most accurate information. Comsistent, monograph format includes a description clinical signs, laboratory workup, treatment, medicatons, after care, client information, and prevention for each disease.