Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, Desk Edition [Paperback]

Donald C. Plumb (Author)

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ISBN-10: 081380518X | ISBN-13: 978-0813805184 | Publication Date: January 31, 2005 | Edition: 5

The 5th edition of Donald Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook remains the resource every veterinarian needs to keep within easy reach. Newly revised, this edition of the handbook includes more than 50 new monographs with a list of synonyms at the end of each monograph, a revised insulin monograph, an expanded ophthalmology section and new headings for reproductive/nursing safety.

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The 5th edition of Donald Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook remains the resource every veterinarian needs to keep within easy reach. Newly revised, this edition of the handbook includes more than 50 new monographs with a list of synonyms at the end of each monograph, a revised insulin monograph, an expanded ophthalmology section and new headings for reproductive/nursing safety.

About the Author

Donald C. Plumb is now retired from Director of Pharmacy Services at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota where he practiced veterinary pharmacy for over 20 years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 929 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 5 edition (January 31, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081380518X
• ISBN-13: 978-0813805184
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #797,528 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Veterinary Technicians..useful resource, December 31, 2005

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Anastasia L. Baima (Woodbridge, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, Desk Edition (Paperback)

This edition is not only easy to read and access, but is also updated with the latest information. I have found recent drugs easily and have added this book to my reference collection. The drug listings are easy to use with both chemical and common names in the indexes. A great Book and a wonderful edition.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource!, February 21, 2006

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Susan J. Hamilton (Gilbert, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, Desk Edition (Paperback)

This is a great resource for those of us who own pets with a number of medical conditions/number of medications prescribed. It makes it much easier to understand the medications, potential side effects and drug interactions. I feel like I can have a more educated conversation with my Veterinarian about medications and supplements now that I have this resource. I really like that fact that this book contains information about supplements along with prescription medications! Very useful!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very informative, February 18, 2007

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This review is from: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, Desk Edition (Paperback)

This book breaks down hundreds of drugs so that you understand what they are, how they are used, what dosages, etc. Most every drug you can think of is in here. Each medication has at least one full page dedicated to it. The only drawback I have seen is that some of the drugs have secondary effects, and have been used specifically for those effects, but that is completely overlooked. All in all, if you want to delve deeper into what you are giving your animals, or want to know more about what you should be giving your animals, this is the book for you. I also highly reccomend the Merck Veterinary handbook as these two work very well together.