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Author: Donald C. Plumb
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell (2024) · Language: English
ISBN-10: 1394172206 · ISBN-13: 978-1394172207
Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Edition by Donald C. Plumb is the most comprehensive and trusted reference on veterinary pharmacology available today. This fully updated edition provides accurate, evidence-based, and practical drug information for the safe and effective treatment of animals across all species.
Used worldwide by veterinarians, pharmacists, and technicians, the handbook delivers detailed drug monographs, dosage guidelines, pharmacokinetic data, and clinical recommendations, ensuring precision and reliability in every prescription.
The 10th Edition continues the tradition of excellence established by previous editions, with expanded content reflecting the latest therapeutic advances and updated clinical guidelines.
Access detailed profiles for thousands of veterinary and human-use drugs with clear, species-specific dosing instructions and pharmacologic data.
Utilize precise dosage tables covering dogs, cats, horses, ruminants, swine, birds, and exotic animals, including adjustments for age, health, and condition.
Identify potential drug-drug and drug-disease interactions, contraindications, and important safety considerations for special populations.
Understand absorption, metabolism, distribution, and elimination patterns across species for optimized therapeutic outcomes.
Recognize and manage drug reactions, toxicities, and emergency overdose situations effectively.
Review extralabel use regulations, withdrawal times, and compounding guidelines to ensure compliance with current veterinary standards.
Over 300 updated drug monographs with the latest clinical research and dosing recommendations.
Expanded information on antimicrobial stewardship and resistance management.
New drugs and updated FDA-approved indications.
Revised pharmacokinetic tables, toxicity data, and clinical cautions.
Improved cross-referencing and indexing for faster access during clinical use.
Integration of current veterinary regulations and drug safety guidelines.
Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook has been the gold standard in veterinary pharmacology for more than three decades. Its accurate, practical, and species-specific guidance supports safe prescribing and responsible drug use in animals.
The 10th Edition continues this legacy by combining up-to-date evidence with a clear and accessible format—making it indispensable for veterinarians, technicians, pharmacists, and students alike.
Veterinarians in small, large, or mixed animal practice.
Veterinary Technicians and Pharmacists managing medications and dosages.
Veterinary Students and Educators studying pharmacology or clinical therapeutics.
Researchers and Regulatory Professionals working with veterinary drugs and safety standards.
Comprehensive veterinary drug monographs
Species-specific dosage and administration guidelines
Pharmacokinetics and mechanisms of action
Drug interactions and contraindications
Toxicology and emergency management
Antimicrobial and antiparasitic therapies
Legal and regulatory updates on drug use and compounding
Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Edition remains the most trusted and authoritative reference in veterinary pharmacology. With its extensive updates, clinical precision, and practical organization, it empowers veterinary professionals to make safe, informed, and effective medication decisions for all animal species.
Whether used in clinical practice, academia, or research, this edition is an indispensable tool for ensuring the highest standards of veterinary care.
