
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 Canadian-trained veterinarian, he wrote a practical early 20th-century guide to animal medicines that was meant to help both students and working practitioners. His surviving published work points to a hands-on career shaped by veterinary education and everyday clinical use.
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