Veterinary Travel Medicine

Omtale

Provides veterinarians with a much-needed resource for safely guiding clients on pet travel and disease prevention Veterinary Travel Medicine helps veterinarians to provide accurate, practical guidance on pre-travel exams, region-specific disease prevention, and how to respond to emergencies while pets are on the move. The book brings together the essential information needed to support clients and patients in this unique context into a single easily referenced resource. Combining best practices, clinical guidelines, and curated resources to equip veterinarians, students, and staff with the tools to offer consistent, evidence-based advice, it delivers a practical, clinically focused guide to all aspects of veterinary care for traveling pets. Topics include regulatory requirements, infectious and zoonotic disease prevention, behavior-related pharmacological considerations, and emergency preparedness. The book also offers pre-travel checklists, region-specific risks, travel logistics for different modes of transportation, and advice for pets with special needs or service roles. The first comprehensive, single-volume resource of its kind, Veterinary Travel Medicine: Provides step-by-step guidance on pre-travel exams, documentation, and wellness careCovers infectious and zoonotic diseases related to global travelOffers practical insights on travel logistics across all major modes of transportationContains dedicated chapters on region-specific risks and cultural considerationsDiscusses a variety of special cases, including service and emotional support animalsIncludes emergency preparedness strategies and travel safety protocolsContains algorithms, checklists, and curated resources for ongoing reference Veterinary Travel Medicine is an essential reference for general veterinary practitioners, veterinary students, and specialists who advise clients on traveling with pets.