Now in a fully updated seventh edition, Plumb?s VeterinaryDrug Handbook remains the most complete source ofdrug information relevant for animals available.   Providingreferenced dosing recommendations in each monograph, this bookoffers doses for a wide range of species, including dogs, cats,exotic animals, and farm animals, in a single resource. The bookalso includes detail on key aspects for appropriate use of eachdrug, including pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, contraindications,adverse effects, safety during pregnancy or nursing, overdoses,drug interactions, monitoring, chemistry and stability, storage,compatibility, and available products.

The seventh edition adds 22 new drug monographs, as well asupdated dosages and information for existing drugs.  Anoteworthy feature is the Prescriber Highlights section found atthe beginning of each monograph that allows readers a quick methodof finding important information for that drug.

This is the 8 ½ x 11-inch desk size, offering enhancedreadability and ease of use; Plumb's Veterinary DrugHandbook is also available in the convenient 5 by 8-inch pocketsize and as a mobile version. Plumb?s exhaustive one-volumecoverage of drugs approved for veterinary species and non-approved(human) drugs that are used in veterinary practices today make thisbook an essential reference for veterinarians, veterinarytechnicians, veterinary pharmacologists, pharmacists withveterinary patients, animal research or zoological facilities, andlibraries that serve these groups.