The BSAVA Small Animal Formulary has been one of the Association’s most trusted and highly valued publications for over a quarter of a century.
The 11th edition sees the simultaneous release of both Part A: Canine and Feline and Part B: Exotic Pets at BSAVA Congress 2023
Fergus Allerton and Joanna Hedley have reprised their roles as editor-in-chief of Part A: Canine and Feline and Part B: Exotic Pets of the BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, respectively.
The drug monographs for both formularies were thoroughly revised and updated by the Editorial Panels during 2022 to ensure that the most up-to-date information is provided on the medications used for dogs, cats and exotic pets.
Key points for the latest edition of Part A include:
- 20 new drug monographs
- Products authorised for use in dogs and/or cats are indicated in the monographs
- Drugs available as extemporaneous products (also known as “veterinary specials”) are denoted as VSP in the formulations section of the monographs
- Guidelines on the responsible use of antibiotics have been reviewed and updated with the addition of a table detailing antimicrobial susceptibility
- Sedation protocol for dogs with the ABCB1 gene and a mycobacterial protocol for cats have been added to the Appendix
Key points for the latest edition of BSAVA Small Animal Formulary Part B include:
- Seven new drugs
- Products that are authorised for use in one or more of the exotic pet species listed in the monograph are marked in bold text
- The information on the prescribing cascade in the introduction has been expanded to take into account the different marketing authorisations in the UK, Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Drugs available as extemporaneous products (also known as “veterinary specials”) are denoted as VSP in the formulations section of the monographs
- Guidelines for the responsible use of parasiticides
Delegates joining BSAVA in Manchester can be among the first to buy their copies of the new edition and take advantage of the special 20 percent Congress discount.
The 11th edition of BSAVA Small Animal Formulary will be available to purchase from the BSAVA Publications Stand at BSAVA Congress.
There is also a BSAVA member benefit, wherein eligible members attending Congress can collect their copy of the BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 11th edition – Part A: Canine and Feline from the Exhibition Hall.
Any eligible members not attending BSAVA Congress will be sent their printed copy from April 2023 onwards.
All BSAVA members have access to the online version via the BSAVA Library and the BSAVA app.
A BSAVA loyalty benefit means eligible members will be sent their printed copy of the BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 11th edition – Part B: Exotic Pets from April 2023 onwards.
All BSAVA members have access to the online version via the BSAVA Library and the BSAVA app.
Both Part A and Part B are available:
- As a printed copy (£55; £35.75 to BSAVA members)
- As part of a 12-month digital subscription with Part A: Canine and Feline, Part B: Exotic Pets and the client information leaflets (£256 + VAT; Free to BSAVA members)
- Free to members via the BSAVA app
For more information on how to become a BSAVA member, visit the BSAVA website.
