Over the past 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 daunting to the relatively inexperienced veterinarian seeking a concise answer to one of the many common problems encountered in practice. The BSAVA Manual of Canine Medicine summarizes the important information in a single volume.

Written by experienced veterinarians, the purpose of the book is to provide a starting point for the busy practitioner facing uncertainty about a new case. Common sense and first-line approaches are provided in a problem-oriented environment that arises from the "nose to tail" examination.

The BSAVA Manual of Canine Medicine is divided into three sections:

- The "art" of canine clinical medicine

- Common opinions

- Common clinical presentations