Veterinary Hematology: A Diagnostic Guide and Color Atlas

Combining essential hematology content with the diagnostic features of an atlas, Veterinary Hematology: A Diagnostic Guide and Color Atlas delivers all the information you need to accurately assess and diagnose the blood diseases of common domestic animals - including dogs, cats, horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and llamas. This all-in-one resource utilizes a clinically-oriented and user-friendly approach to guide you through the processes of selecting relevant diagnostic tests, collecting and preparing samples, interpreting sample results, and determining their clinical significance. High-resolution photomicrographs, full-color illustrations, and excellent schematic drawings, tables, and quick-reference algorithms help you clearly visualize these concepts and procedures. Combines the content of a user-friendly, practical clinical textbook with the diagnostic features of a color atlas; Concise, clinically friendly text rich with tables, boxes, algorithms, and summary charts; Two books in one! All you need at your fingertips in a single, practical reference. Over 800 high quality, full-color photomicrographs, schematic illustrations, and electron photo- micrographs; Detailed, full-color images appear near text references; Format visually supports ready comprehension and recognition of hematology concepts. Covers common cytochemical stains, along with summary charts for interpretation; Sample collection, staining procedures, and diagnostic techniques are clearly and logically presented; Aids in differentiating malignant and benign hematologic disorders. Includes coverage of pediatric and geriatric hematologic disorders and their recognition - Unique!; Young and old patients often have variants of normal as well as unique blood disorders that cannot be extrapolated from data on the average adult.; Provides a basis for diagnosing and treating the problems of these special patients Two books in one gives you the information of a user-friendly, clinical textbook and the diagnostic features of a color atlas in a single reference. Practical, clinically-relevant text is comprehensive and yet concise in its delivery of vital information such as: Principles and procedures that are employed in recognizing normal, abnormal, and artifactual features of blood and bone marrow samples and developing accurate diagnoses Common cytochemical stains and summary charts for interpretation Sample collection, staining procedures, and diagnostic techniques Differentiating features of malignant and benign hematologic disorders Miscellaneous cells and blood parasites and their significance in the evaluation of blood smears Hematopoietic and non-hematopoietic neoplasms High- resolution photomicrographs and excellent schematic drawings, tables, boxes and quick-reference algorithms aid your understanding of basic clinical concepts and differential diagnostic considerations. Over 800 full-color illustrations help you clearly visualize the concepts and clinical features of the blood and bone marrow - from normal cell maturation to the development of various pathologies.