Over the last 20 years, there has been a remarkable increase in the knowledge base and skills available in small animal medicine – the volume of available specialized information can seem overwhelming to the relatively inexperienced veterinarian seeking a concise answer to one of the many common problems presented in the clinic.

The BSAVA Manual of Canine Medicine summarizes essential information in a single volume. Written by veterinarians with many years of experience, the purpose of the book is to provide a starting point for the busy practitioner facing uncertainty regarding a new case.

Common sense and first-line approaches are provided in a problem-oriented environment, arising from examination “from nose to tail.” The BSAVA Manual of Canine Medicine is divided into three sections:

• The “art” of canine clinical medicine

• Common recommendations

• Common clinical presentations