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VETERINARY MEDICINES THEIR ACTIONS, USES AND DOSE
PREFACE
SUMMARY OF VETERINARY MATERIA MEDICA, THERAPEUTICS AND TOXICOLOGY
GENERAL ACTIONS OF MEDICINES
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINES
WHEN MEDICINES SHOULD BE ADMINISTERED
METHODS OF ADMINISTERING MEDICINES
TABLES USED IN PRESCRIPTION WRITING
TABLES FOR REGULATING THE DOSES FOR YOUNG ANIMALS
THE ART OF PRESCRIBING
This practical handbook offers a clear, systematic overview of the medicines most commonly used in veterinary practice. It explains where each drug comes from, how it works in the animal body, and the key considerations for safe administration. Readers will find concise definitions of terms like alterative, analgesic, and anthelmintic.
Organized by therapeutic categories, the guide walks the listener through the pharmacology of anesthetics, antacids, antidotes, and many other agents, highlighting both their benefits and potential side effects. Detailed dosage tables and dosage‑adjustment tips are presented in an easy‑to‑follow format, helping clinicians make confident decisions for a variety of species. The text also touches on toxicology, offering strategies for recognizing and treating poisonings.
Written by an experienced veterinarian with a decade of hands‑on practice, the book balances scientific detail with real‑world applicability. Whether you are a student learning the fundamentals or a seasoned practitioner seeking a quick reference, the narration makes complex material accessible. It serves as a reliable companion for daily veterinary care.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (302K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2020-07-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
b. 1883
A practical early-20th-century veterinary writer, he is best remembered for a handbook that gathered medicines, uses, and dosages into one accessible reference for animal care. His surviving work offers a snapshot of how veterinary treatment was taught and organized in its time.
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