Full Description
This is the most current and up-to-date book on practical veterinary medicine available! The concise and easy-to-use format allows for quick and easy access to information. Each chapter follows the same format allowing for rapid reference to the various subjects and information required. The three co-editors ensure that consistency in style and format continues throughout the different sections and between contributors. Consistent coverage of each disorder lets you know exactly what information is provided and where to find it. Sections include definition, cause(s), pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, and patient monitoring. Primarily organised by body system, this thoroughly updated reference features a wide range of disorders, including Cardiovascular, Neurologic, Reproductive, Dermatologic, Diseases of the Ear and Eye, Nutritional, Environmental Injuries, and more. Valuable appendices include an expanded, easy-to-use drug formulary that is cross-referenced to relevant chapters. Plus, appendices on normal values, apothecary measures and equivalents, and recommended vaccination procedures are also included.
Contents
SECTION I: PATIENT EVALUATION 1. General Physical Examination of the Cat and Dog 2. Collection and Interpretation of Laboratory Data 3. Selected Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures 4. Contrast Radiography SECTION II: CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM 5. Introduction 6. Congenital Diseases 7. Dysrhythmias 8. Cardiopulmonary Arrest 9. Acquired Valvular Diseases 10. Myocardial Diseases 11. Pericardial Diseases 12. Heartworm Disease SECTION III: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 13. Introduction 14. Diseases of the Nasal Cavity and Sinuses 15. Diseases of the Pharynx and Larynx 16. Diseases of the Trachea 17. Diseases of the Lower Airway 18. Pulmonary Parenchymal Disorders 19. Disorders of the Pleural Space Mediastinum 20. Diseases of the Mediastinum SECTION IV: NEUROLOGIC SYSTEM 21. Introduction 22. Seizures and Sleep Disorders 23. Disorders of the Brain 24. Disorders of the Spinal Cord 25. Disorders of the Peripheral Nerves SECTION V DIGESTIVE SYSTEM 26. Introduction 27. Diseases of the Oral Cavity and Pharynx 28. Diseases of the Salivary Glands 29. Diseases of the Esophagus 30. Diseases of the Stomach 31. Acute Gastric Dilation- Volvulus 32. Diseases of the Small Intestines 33. Diseases of the Large Bowel 34. Diseases of the Liver and Biliary System 35. Diseases of the Exocrine Pancreas 36. Diseases of the Anus and Perianal Area 37. Acute Abdomen Syndrome 38. Diseases of the Peritoneum SECTION VI: ENDOCRINE AND METOBOLIC SYSTEM 39. Introduction 40. Diseases of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland 41. Diseases of the Thyroid Glands 42. Diseases of the Parathyroid Glands 43. Diseases of the Endocrine Pancreas (Islet Cells) 44. Diseases of the Adrenal Glands 45. Miscellaneous Endocrine Disorders Section SECTION VII: URINARY SYSTEM 46. Introduction 47. Diseases of the Kidney 48. Diseases of the Ureter 49. Diseases of the Bladder 50. Diseases of the Micturition 51. Diseases of the Uretha 52. Diseases of the Prostate SECTION VIII: REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM 53. Introduction 54. Diseases of the Ovaries 55. Diseases of the Testes and Epididymides 56. Diseases of the Uterus 57. Diseases of the Vagina 58. Diseases of the External Genitalia 59. Diseases of the Mammary Glands 60. Disorders of Canine Reproduction 61. Disorders of Feline Reproduction SECTION IX: HEMOLYMPHATIC SYSTEM 62. Introduction 63. Disorders of the Red Blood Cells 64. Disorders of the White Blood Cells 65. Myeloproliferative Disorders 66. Platelet and Bleeding Disorders 67. Diseases of the Lymph Nodes and Lymphatics 68. Disorders of the Spleen 69. Transfusion Medicine)
