This new edition uniquely integrates text discussions with learning activities including fill-in-the-blank puzzle & matching exercises Newly updated to reflect the latest terminology this best-selling text now features numerous new & revised pedagogical features that make it an excellent resource both in the classroom & for self-study Br&-new additions include several new appendices new anatomical drawings & a more extensive index Many sections have been completely rewritten for consistency & greater reader comprehension & review sections now include more thought-provoking questions & multiple-choice tests Logical organization & an extensive illustration program make it an excellent resource both in the classroom & in clinical practice Integrated review sections featuring fill-in-the-blank & matching exercises Glossaries at the end of each chapter Useful appendices featuring common abbreviations veterinary specialties & much more Several new appendices devoted to terminology specific to various veterinary specialties pathology pharmacology surgery & more Greater attention paid to writing style throughout resulting in a more consistent easier-to-read text Complete rewrite of review sections to include critical thinking questions as well as more multiple-choice questions Numerous new anatomical drawings place many terms in their proper visual perspective A more extensive index ensures that it can be used with complete confidence as a comprehensive reference on the job New exotics chapter