by Peter Hill, Sheena Warman, Geoff Shawcross
February 2011

100 Top Consultations in Small Animal General Practice is a practical, case-based guide that focuses on the most common presentations encountered in everyday veterinary clinics. Designed to support fast, effective clinical decision-making, this book provides structured approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and client communication.

Focusing on ‘day one competencies’, this book offers essential guidance to the most common problems encountered in small animal general practice. Addressing 100 core scenarios, it is ideal for the undergraduate or newly qualified vet, and for those seeking an up-to-date refresher. Organized by presenting sign (diarrhea, itching) or disease (diabetes mellitus, pancreatitis), and with color illustration throughout, each chapter explains:

• how to make a diagnosis
• which interventions are most appropriate in general practice
• what the vet should say to the client before and after examination

The authors also offer invaluable advice on other key topics such as annual health checks, neutering and euthanasia, and they tackle the tough questions: What if it doesn’t get better? What is the low cost option? When should I refer?

Never before has so much practical information been brought together in a single volume. Like having an experienced or specialist clinician standing by your side in the consulting room, 100 Top Consultations will become a trusted companion for students and practitioners alike. Improve consultation efficiency with advanced veterinary consulting techniques.