The Merck Veterinary Manual Author:Cynthia M. Kahn, Scott Line, Editors The most comprehensive and reliable source of information on all aspects of animal healthcare is now in its ninth edition. With updated coverage and a new look, this landmark 50th Anniversary Edition of the classic reference for veterinary students and practitioners worldwide continues its legacy of top-notch veterinary instruction. Expanded by ... more »400 pages, this new edition includes additional information on new and emerging animal diseases, broadened chapters on emergency and critical care, expanded coverage of exotic and laboratory animals, important coverage of animal-to-human disease transmission, plus many other added and revised chapters.
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Always good to have a book like this handy to explain things when you need it. That way you don't always have to bug your vet for every little question you might have and also prepares you to ask the questions that would benefit you the most.