The third edition of the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Gastroenterology comes ten years after the highly successful second edition, which received praise from the scientific community worldwide.

Since then, our knowledge regarding the digestive and immune functions of the gastrointestinal tract has increased exponentially, and the present third edition, fully revised and updated, accurately and comprehensively reflects these developments. The 37 chapters are distributed across four sections: diagnostic procedures and techniques, diagnostic investigation of problems, therapeutic management of the patient animal, and diseases of various organs.

The first section describes the critical role of taking the history and conducting the clinical examination, followed by an analysis of general laboratory techniques, imaging investigations, and biopsy. The chapters in the second section focus on the diagnostic investigation and differential diagnosis of the main symptoms related to the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and liver, providing the busy clinician with a practical approach.

The third section outlines the background of the available therapeutic treatments for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and liver. The final section discusses specific pathological conditions of the organs of the digestive system (from the mouth to the rectum, pancreas, and liver) and describes the pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnostic investigation, therapeutic management, and prognosis of these diseases.

The primary purpose of the manual is to serve as a valuable resource during diagnosis and in clinical practice. The rich illustrative material and tables facilitate the transfer of knowledge and, therefore, memorization.

This is an exceptional work, valuable for students, residents, and clinical veterinarians, justly claiming a place in the library of professionals caring for the health of dogs and cats.