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Small Animal Differential Diagnosis book vs. Small Animal Veterinary Nerdbook. Pros/cons of each? Or both because they're different enough and serve different purposes? Discuss.....

TIA

 

[PippyPony]

I love the Nerdbook. Recommended even if you buy the other one (which I'm not really that familiar with)

 

[JaynaAli]

I used the differential diagnosis book some during my internship, but it's mostly lists and I wish it talked about pathophys more. I would use it to round out my ddx list, but then have to go look up why the less obvious things were differentials in case I was asked to defend the list by the clinicians. Haven't used the nerdbook.

 

[Squeaksmom]

Thank you both for the info, that definitely helps!

 

[PippyPony]

Just to bounce off of Jayna's comment... The Nerdbook does have pathophys in it. It's the best part of the book, imo.

It's a little weaker on differentials and treatments (cardiology in particular seems a little lacking/outdated in these areas) but the intros to each section have pathophys summaries, and are pretty great.

So... The best answer might be "get both." 😉

 

[twelvetigers]

I still adore Cote. But it's uh... not pocket friendly.