Best Small Animal Medicine Books of 2025

The fourth edition of Cote's Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Dogs and Cats is an essential resource for busy small animal practitioners. It covers diseases, procedures, laboratory tests, clinical algorithms, and a drug compendium. The book has over a dozen new chapters on important topics and includes access to a searchable companion website with bonus content. The highly referenced alphabetical order makes it easy to retrieve information, and the hundreds of expert international contributing authors ensure it is up-to-date. The book's unique feature is that it is like six books in one, making it a valuable addition to any veterinarian's library.

McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is a comprehensive guide for vet tech students, covering every aspect of animal care, from small to large animals, birds, reptiles, and small mammals. The book offers step-by-step guidelines for performing various tasks and provides real-life scenarios to practice critical thinking and decision-making skills. With over 1,000 full-color photographs and line drawings, this illustrated guide prepares students for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE®) and clinical practice. The inclusion of large animal care, pharmacology, pain management, restraint, and veterinary oncology chapters makes it a unique and valuable resource for vet tech students and professionals.

Small Animal Medical Differential Diagnosis, 3rd Edition is an essential resource for veterinary professionals seeking to make accurate diagnoses and treatment plans for dogs and cats. With over 400 expert resources compiled into one easy-to-use reference, this pocket-sized guide presents differential diagnosis by sign, symptom, and disorder, making it easy to access critical information quickly. The alphabetical listing of all relevant laboratory tests and the inclusion of FAST ultrasound examinations in the updated edition further enhance its usefulness. Dr. Thompson's expertise and experience make this book a must-have for any small animal veterinary practice.

The third edition of "Emergency Procedures for the Small Animal Veterinarian" is an essential resource for small animal veterinarians of all specialties and stages in their careers. The book provides step-by-step guidance for managing emergency cases, with updated content, an all-color design, and new features. The book's concise and practical approach makes it easy to access, and the diagnosis-prognosis-treatment approach to every emergency situation is helpful. The book also includes excellent and practical appendices of drugs, poisons, and lab data. Overall, this book is a must-have for any small animal clinician.

Fossum’s Small Animal Surgery, 5th Edition is a comprehensive guide for general veterinarians and vet students covering both soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. The book contains step-by-step instructions for surgical techniques, anesthesia protocols, and clinical tips boxes that provide at-a-glance surgical and practice tips. The book also includes access to the Expert Consult website, which features a fully searchable version of the book, aftercare instruction handouts, case presentations, and an extensive image collection. Overall, the book is an excellent resource for keeping up-to-date with the latest advances and techniques in small animal surgery.

Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline, 7th Edition is a comprehensive and timely reference on canine and feline medicine. The book covers 845 different diseases and conditions, providing fast and easy access to vital and accurate information. It also includes a companion website with downloadable client education handouts, images, and video clips. The authors are commended for providing material across such a large range of topics with current referenced articles. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for new graduates and busy practitioners who need clinically relevant material in a concise and well-organized resource.

The 3rd edition of Small Animal Critical Care Medicine is an essential resource for veterinary professionals looking to provide the highest standard of care for their critically ill patients. The book covers all areas needed for evaluating, diagnosing, managing, and monitoring a critical veterinary patient, with over 200 concise, updated chapters from more than 150 experts. The practical, user-friendly format includes summary tables, illustrations, and algorithmic approaches to diagnosis and management. This edition also includes new chapters on high-flow nasal oxygen therapy and advanced concepts for mechanical ventilation. Overall, this book is an outstanding reference for veterinary professionals in the field of critical care medicine.

This book is a comprehensive guide to using point-of-care ultrasound exams in veterinary practice. It covers a standardized approach to focused ultrasounds of the abdomen, thorax, musculoskeletal and eye in small animals, including cats, exotics, and marine mammals. The second edition includes new techniques for focused ultrasounds, such as lung, anesthesia, and ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, transcranial brain imaging, volume status evaluation, and rapid assessment for treatable forms of shock. It also features a companion website with supplementary video clips. This book is an essential purchase for veterinarians who want to incorporate point-of-care ultrasound techniques into their practices.

Greene's Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat, 5th Edition is a comprehensive and clinically useful reference guide for managing infectious diseases in small animals caused by various pathogens. The book provides detailed guidance on diagnostic testing, appropriate treatment measures, and prevention of infectious diseases. With contributions from over 150 internationally recognized experts, the book covers a wide range of topics in the field of small animal veterinary medicine. The inclusion of full-color illustrations, tables, and a searchable enhanced eBook version makes it a valuable resource for veterinary professionals. Overall, this book is an essential addition to any small animal veterinarian's library.

The Textbook of Small Animal Emergency Medicine is a comprehensive reference for veterinary emergency clinicians, covering common conditions in the emergency room, trauma and resuscitation, fluid and blood product therapy, anesthesia and analgesia, and more. The book provides practical clinical information and a solid understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology. It is edited by four respected experts in veterinary emergency medicine and includes contributions from leading experts worldwide. The book is unique as it covers the pathophysiology of disease in-depth, making it a valuable resource for specialty examinations. Overall, this book is an essential reference for veterinary emergency clinicians seeking to advance their practice.