This single-volume reference contains essential information that veterinary practitioners and students need to know about hundreds of systemic drugs currently available. It covers drugs approved for use in veterinary medicine as well as non-approved human drugs routinely used in veterinary practice today. Intended as a rapid reference, the book features more than 370 drug monographs that include information on: chemical characteristics; storage, stability and physical compatibility; pharmacology; pharmacokinetics; uses and indications; contraindications, precautions and reproductive safety; and adverse effects and warnings. New to the third edition are: more than 25 new drug monographs; information on prescription diets for dogs and cats; and an additional index of drugs by use/indication.