Updated and expanded, the new 6th edition of this popular text remains the only encyclopedic resource for veterinary internal medical problems! This internationally acclaimed "gold standard" offers unparalleled coverage of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting dogs and cats. Focusing on the clinical manifestations of disease and approaching disease in terms of the organ system involved, this comprehensive resource presents the latest information on specialties ranging from oncology, immunology, and reproductive problems, to skeletal and joint disorders, gastroenterology, and more. This new edition also includes a companion CD-ROM with references and weblinks.
- It's the only complete reference for veterinary internal medical problems.
- Unparalleled coverage is provided on pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting dogs and cats.
- The first part of the book is devoted to clinical manifestations or clinical signs of disease, because animals should be evaluated in terms of presenting sign, not on the basis of disease.
- The most common signs have been chosen, presented, and discussed in a concise and logical manner, starting with the physical examination and covering system-based signs and symptoms.
- Algorithms present the reader with a ready flowchart for aid in the identification and decision-making of each disease anticipated in small animal medicine.
- The second part of the book adopts the usual approach to disease as understood in terms of the organ system involved.
- Content allows readers to look in depth at the physiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of specific organ maladies when the disorder is already known.
- Content is now available as an e-dition.
- The physical examination process has been added to aid in the instruction of this important skill.
- Expanded clinical signs help readers identify even more signs.
- A review of tropical medicine topics and public health aspects of small animal disease covers newly emerging tropical diseases in small animals.
- Information has been added on hemodialysis.
- Expanded content includes information on dietary considerations, vaccination protocols, feline cancer, compassionate care, and gastrointestinal problems.
- The cardiovascular section is presented in a new, more logical format.
- Appendices have been updated for quick reference.
Updated and expanded, the new 6th edition of this popular text remains the only encyclopedic resource for veterinary internal medical problems! This internationally acclaimed "gold standard" offers unparalleled coverage of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting dogs and cats. Focusing on the clinical manifestations of disease and approaching disease in terms of the organ system involved, this comprehensive resource presents the latest information on specialties ranging from oncology, immunology, and reproductive problems, to skeletal and joint disorders, gastroenterology, and more. This new edition also includes a companion CD-ROM with references and weblinks.
- It's the only complete reference for veterinary internal medical problems.
- Unparalleled coverage is provided on pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting dogs and cats.
- The first part of the book is devoted to clinical manifestations or clinical signs of disease, because animals should be evaluated in terms of presenting sign, not on the basis of disease.
- The most common signs have been chosen, presented, and discussed in a concise and logical manner, starting with the physical examination and covering system-based signs and symptoms.
- Algorithms present the reader with a ready flowchart for aid in the identification and decision-making of each disease anticipated in small animal medicine.
- The second part of the book adopts the usual approach to disease as understood in terms of the organ system involved.
- Content allows readers to look in depth at the physiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of specific organ maladies when the disorder is already known.
- Content is now available as an e-dition.
- The physical examination process has been added to aid in the instruction of this important skill.
- Expanded clinical signs help readers identify even more signs.
- A review of tropical medicine topics and public health aspects of small animal disease covers newly emerging tropical diseases in small animals.
- Information has been added on hemodialysis.
- Expanded content includes information on dietary considerations, vaccination protocols, feline cancer, compassionate care, and gastrointestinal problems.
- The cardiovascular section is presented in a new, more logical format.
- Appendices have been updated for quick reference.
I. CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF DISEASE Physical Examination Hyperthermia
and Fever of Unknown Origin Hypothermia Pain Identification Pain Management
Syncope Weakness A. SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS The Skin as a Sensor of Internal
Medical Disorders Alopecia Pruritus Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Lumps, Bumps,
and Masses Erosions and Ulcerations Pustules and Papules Scaling and Crusting
Dermatoses Changes in Pigmentation Fleas, Flea Allergy, and Flea Control
Other External Parasites Edema Hepatocutaneous Syndrome B. PHYSIQUE Obesity
Cachexia Failure to Grow Swollen Joints and Lameness Body Odors Ocular
Manifestations of Systemic Disease Acute Vision Loss in Small Animals C.
UROGENITAL Vaginal-Vulvar and Preputial Discharge Polyuria and Polydipsia
Micturition Disorders Urinary Incontinence Discolored Urine Proteinuria D.
GASTROINTESINAL Anorexia Polyphagia Ptyalism Gagging Dysphagia and
Regurgitation Vomiting Diarrhea Melena and Hematochezia Constipation,
Tenesmus, Dyschezia, Fecal Incontinence Flatulence and Borborygmus Abdominal
Distention, Ascites, and Peritonitis E. NEUROLOGIC Neurological
Manifestations of Systemic Disease Tremor Syndromes Ataxia, Paresis and
Paralysis Altered States of Consciousness: Stupor and Coma Seizures Deficits
of Function Due to Peripheral Cranial Neuropathies Sleep Disorders Cognitive
Dysfunction in Aged Dogs Behavioral Disorders F. CARDIORESPIRATORY Coughing
Dyspnea and Tachypnea Abnormal Heart Sounds and Heart Murmurs Pulse
Alterations Pleural Effusion Sneezing and Nasal Discharge G. HEMATOLOGIC/
CHEMICAL Pallor Polycythemia Cyanosis Jaundice Bleeding Disorders; Epistaxis
and Hemoptysis Petechiae and Ecchymoses Electrolyte Disorders II. TOXICOLOGY
Intoxication versus Acute, Non-Toxicologic Illness: Differentiating the Two
Venomous Bites and Stings Plant Toxicities Topical Toxins Chemical Toxicities
III. TECHNIQUES Clinical Genetics Abdominocentesis and Diagnostic Peritoneal
Lavage Abdominal Ultrasound: Aspirations and Biopsies Arthrocentesis and
Arthroscopy Artificial Insemination in the Dog Blood Pressure Assessment
Techniques for Bone marrow Aspiration and Biopsy Brain Biopsy Muscle and
Nerve Biopsy The Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time Jugular catheterization and
Central Venous Pressure Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection, Myelography, and
Epidurals Veterinary Diagnosis of Bacterial, Fungal and Viral Disease
Urogenital Diagnostic Procedures Cytology of Internal Organs Cytology of the
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues Ear Flushing Ear Vein Blood Glucose Monitoring
Echocardiography ECG Techniques Electromyography and Nerve Conduction
Velocity Studies Nasoesophageal, Esophagostomy, Gastrostomy Tube Placement
Techniques Gastric Lavage Transcervical Catheterization in the Bitch
Laparoscopy Fine Needle Aspiration and Lung Biopsy Lymph Node Aspiration and
Biopsy Pacemaker Implantation Peritoneal Dialysis Veterinary Nuclear Medicine
Endoscopic and Cytologic Procedures for Evaluation of the Gastrointestinal
Tract Rhinoscopy, Flushing and Nasal Biopsy Thoracic and Pericardial Taps
and Drains Tracheal Wash and Bronchoscopy Unblocking the Urethra of the Male
Cat Venous and Arterial Puncture Skin Scraping and Biopsy Inhalational
Therapy for Airway Disease IV. CRITICAL CARE Acid Base, Oximetry and Blood
Gas Emergencies Acute Abdomen Cardiac Emergencies Cardiopulmonary Arrest and
Resuscitation Traumatic Brain Injury Crystalloid and Colloid Therapy Diabetic
Ketoacidosis and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrone Gastrointestinal
Emergencies Global Approach to the Trauma Patient Heat Stroke Hepatic and
Splenic Emergencies Pulmonary Emergencies Renal Emergencies Gynecological
Emergencies Sepsis and the Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome Shock
Systemic Anaphylaxis Thoracic Trauma Blood Transfusions and Component Therapy
and Oxygen Carrying Solutions V. BLOOD PRESSURE Diagnostic Blood Pressure
Measurement Pathophysiology of Systemic Hypertension Management of
Hypertension Hypotension VI. THERAPEUTIC CONSIDERATIONS IN MEDICINE AND
DISEASE Clueing in Customers Rational Use of Diagnostic Tests Principles of
Drug Therapy Antimicrobial Drug Therapy Glucocorticoid therapy Over the
Counter Human Medications Compounding Drugs Nutraceuticals Non-Steroidal
Anti-Inflammatory Analgesics Antioxidants in Health and Disease Herbal
Medicine Adverse Drug Reactions Therapeutic Use of Acupuncture for Pain
Control Compassionate Care in Medicine Genomics Constant Rate Infusions
Hyperbaric Medicine VII. DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS OF SYSTEMIC PROBLEMS
Nutritional Assessment Nutrition of Healthy Dogs and Cats in Various Stages
of Adult Life Neonatal and Pediatric Nutrition Nutrition-Related Skeletal
Disorders Adverse Reactions to Foods: Allergy versus Intolerance Nutritional
Management of Gastrointestinal Conditions Nutritional Management of Hepatic
Conditions Nutritional Management of Endocrine Diseases Nutritional
Modulation of Heart Disease Nutritional Management of Urinary Tract
Conditions Parenteral Nutritional Support Dietary and Medical Considerations
in Fatty Acid Metabolism and Hyperlipidemias The Principles and
Implementation of Enteral Nutrition VIII. INFECTIOUS DISEASE Serology Canine
Vaccinations Feline Vaccinations Bacterial Diseases Obligate Intracellular
Bacterial Pathogens Canine Bartonellosis Protozoal and Miscellaneous
Infections Canine Viral Disease Feline Leukemia Virus Feline Immunodeficiency
Virus Infection and Related Diseases Feline Infectious Peritonitis and Feline
Enteric Coronavirus Other Feline Viral Diseases Systemic Mycoses
Coccidioidomycosis and Aspergillosis Tropical Diseases Public Health Aspects
of Small Animal Practice IX. CANCER Principles of Chemotherapy Practical
Chemotherapy Practical Radiation Therapy Hematopoietic Tumors Tumors of the
Skin Soft Tissue Sarcomas Hemangiosarcoma Bone and Joint Tumors Mast Cell
Disease Canine and Feline Histiocytic Disease Urogenital and Mammary Gland
Tumors Paraneoplastic Syndrome X. NERVOUS SYSTEM Potential Effects of
Systemic Disease on the Nervous System Brain Disease Multifocal Neurologic
Disease Diseases of the Spinal Cord Peripheral Nerve Disorders Disorders of
K9 Skeletal Muscles Feline Myopathies XI. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Pathophysiology of Heart Failure Biochemical Markers of Cardiovascular
Disease Therapy of Heart Failure Congenital Heart Disease Chronic Mitral
Valve Insufficiency Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias Primary
Myocardial Disease in the Dog Myocardial Feline Disease Pericardial Disorders
Canine Heartworm Disease Felin Heartworm Disease Peripheral Vascular Disease
XII. DISEASES OF THE EARS, NOSE, AND THROAT Diseases of the Ear Diseases of
the Nose and Nasal Sinuses Diseases of the Throat XIII. RESPIRATORY DISEASE
Clinical Evaluation of the Respiratory Tract Diseases of the Trachea Diseases
of the Small Airways Pulmonary Parenchymal Disease Mediastinal Disease
Pleural and Extrapleural Diseases Pulmonary Hypertension XIV.
GASTROINTESINAL DISEASE Oral and Salivary Gland Disorders Diseases of the
Esophagus Diseases of the Stomach Diseases of the Small Intestine Diseases of
the Large Intestine Rectoanal Disease XV. LIVER AND PANCREATIC DISEASES
History, Clinical Signs and Physical Findings in Hepatobiliary Disease
General Principles in the Treatment of Liver Disease Inflammatory Canine
Hepatic Disease Feline Inflammatory Liver Disease Vascular Liver Diseases
Toxic, Metabolic, Infectious, and Neoplastic Liver Disease Diseases of the
Gall Bladder and Extrahepatic Biliary System Canine Pancreatic Disease Feline
Exocrine Pancreatic Disease Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency XVI. ENDOCRINE
DISORDERS Acromegaly Diabetes Insipidus Disorders of the Parathyroid Glands
Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism Insulin-Secreting Islet Cell Neoplasia
Diabetes Mellitus Hyperadrenocorticism Hypoadrenocorticism Gastrointestinal
Endocrine Disease Pheochromocytoma XVII. REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM Estrous Cycle
and Breeding Management of the Bitch Ovarian and Estrous Cycle Abnormalities
Abnormalities in Pregnancy, Parturition, and the Periparturient Period Early
Spay and Neuter Contraception and Pregnancy Termination Cyctic Endometrial
Hyperplasia and Pyometra Canine Female Infertility Vaginal Disorders Semen
Evaluation, Canine Male Infertility, Common Disorders of the Male Feline
Reproduction Care of Neonates and Fading Puppies XVIII. URINARY SYSTEM
Clinical Approach and Laboratory Evaluation of Urinary Tract Disease Acute
Renal Failure and Hemodialysis Renal Transplantation Chronic Renal Failure
Glomerular Diseases Bacterial Infections Prostatic Diseases Familial Renal
Disease Renal Tubular Disease Feline Lower Urinary Tract Diseases Canine
Lower Urinary Tract Diseases Ureteral Diseases XIX. HEMATOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
Overview of Immune Mediated Skin Disease Regenerative Anemias
Nonregenerative Anemias Platelet Disorders Inherited Coagulopathies Acquired
Coagulopathies Leukocyte Disorders Non-neoplastic Splenic Disease Systemic
Lupus Erythematosis Immune Mediated and Infectious Arthritis Immune Mediated
and Infectious Skeletal Diseases XX. CLIENT INFORMATION SERIES