"Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology is a foundation text designed for all those who are embanking upon a veterinary career. A sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology is an essential basis for the effective clinical treatment of small animals and this new textbook is unique in its coverage of most of the common companion animal species." "Both authors are experienced teachers of anatomy and physiology and have produced a textbook and should be starting point for all students beginning their veterinary careers."--BOOK JACKET.

Sect. 1.The dog and cat -- 1. Principles of Cell Biology -- 2. Tissues and Body Cavities -- 3. Skeletal System -- 4. Muscular System -- 5. Nervous System and Special Senses -- 6. Endocrine System -- 7. Blood Vascular System -- 8. Respiratory System -- 9. Digestive System -- 10. Urinary System -- 11. Reproductive System -- 12. Common Integument -- Sect. 2. Exotic species -- 13. Birds -- 14. Mammals -- 15. Reptiles and fish -- App. Introduction to anatomical terminology.