Introduction to animal and veterinary anatomy and physiology / Victoria Aspinall, BVSC MRCVS, Retired lecturer in Veterinary Nursing and Animal Science; Melanie Cappello, BSc (Hons) PGCE (PCET) VN, Former Clinical Skills Tutor; contribution from Catherine Phillips, MSc (VetEd) Cert Ed REVN, Head of Department of Veterinary Nursing, Hartpury University, Gloucester.

Preceded by Introduction to veterinary anatomy and physiology textbook / Victoria Aspinall, Melanie Cappello. Third edition. 2015.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Principles of cell biology -- Tissues and body cavities -- Skeletal system -- Muscular system -- Nervous system and special senses -- Endocrine system -- Blood vascular system -- Respiratory system -- Digestive system -- Urinary system -- Reproductive system -- Common integument -- Birds -- Small exotic mammals -- Reptiles and fish -- The horse -- Domestic farm animals.

"A sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology is an essential basis for the effective clinical treatment of companion animals and farm animals alike. The fourth edition of this best-selling book has been updated and revised and continues to provide a comprehensive description of the anatomy and physiology of dogs and cats. The book builds on these foundations with detailed descriptions of exotic small species including birds, and domestic farm animals, including cows sheep and pigs, as well as the horse. The book is an essential first purchase for all those embarking upon a veterinary, animal science or animal management career"--