The Small Animal Veterinary Nerdbook

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Summary: Great veterinary resource, NOT for pet owners
Review: I love my nerdbook; I'm not on clinics yet but I use it to work through mock cases and as a review tool. It contains the basics for working up common problems and is a concise resource for simple questions. I am troubled by the review by a pet owner, though. This is not at all designed as a first aid for pets book and is written for an audience with much more understanding of animal health and medicine than even an educated pet owner. It's dangerous to think you know more than you do and can result in not seeking trained medical care when it is warranted. So, while it is great for vet students and interns it is not for pet owners. Sorry.

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Summary: GREAT MEDICAL REFERENCE FOR PET OWNERS
Review: I'm sure this book is a godsend to veterinary students. But I'm not a veterinary student, I use it to learn about and understand possible problems, their symptoms and treatment, so that I can be more vigilant with my pets, and have a better conversation with my veterinarian. Yes, it's more challenging to the understanding of the average pet owner, but it's far more authoritative than the average "first aid for your pet" book.

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Summary: Excellent pocketguide for interns/students
Review: This is an excellent pocket guide for final year students or interns in small animal hospitals. It covers not only internal medicine but orthopedics as well. Despite minor errors, it is still the best there is. It is used in veterinary teaching hospitals all over the U.S.