Handbook of small animal practice

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Handbook of small animal practice

[edited by] Rhea V. Morgan

W.B. Saunders, c1997

3rd ed

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

Revised and updated, this edition presents the latest developments in veterinary medicine. Beginning with sections devoted to system-by-system examination, the text then explores infectious diseases, behavioural disturbances, nutritional diseases, toxicology and enviornmental injuries. The book covers the range of common and unusual feline and canine diseases.

Table of Contents

  • Part 1 Patient evaluation: general physical examination of the cat and dog
  • collection and interpretation of laboatory data
  • selected diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
  • contrast radiography. Part 2 Cardiovascular system: congenital diseases
  • dysrhythmias
  • cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • acquired valvular diseases
  • myocardial disease
  • pericardial diseases
  • heartworm disease. Part 3 Respiratory system: diseases of the nasal and nasopharyngeal cavities and paranasal sinuses
  • diseases of the larynx
  • diseases of the trachea
  • diseases of the lower airway
  • pulmonary parenchymal disorders
  • pleural cavity diseases
  • diseases of the mediastinum. Part 4 Neurologic system: seizures and sleep disorders
  • disorders of the brain
  • disorders of the spinal cord
  • disorders of the peripheral nerves. Part 5 Digestive system: diseases of the oral cavity and pharynx
  • diseases of the salivary glands
  • diseases of the oesophagus
  • diseases of the stomach
  • acute gastric dilatation-volvulus
  • diseases of the small intestine
  • diseases of the large intestine
  • diseases of the hepatobiliary system
  • diseases of the exocrine pancreas
  • diseases of the anus and perineum
  • acute abdomen syndrome
  • diseases of the peritoneum. Part 6 Endocrine and metabolic system: diseases of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland
  • diseases of the thyroid glands
  • diseases of the parathyroid glands
  • diseases of the endocrine pancreas
  • diseases of the adrenal glands
  • miscellaneous endocrine disorders. Part 7 Urinary system: diseases of the kidney
  • diseases of the ureter
  • diseases of the urinary bladder
  • disorders of the micturition
  • diseases of the urethra
  • diseases of the prostate. Part 8 Reproductive system: diseases of the ovaries
  • diseases of the testes and epididymides
  • diseases of the uterus
  • disorders of the canine vagina
  • diseases of the external genitalia
  • diseases of the mammary glands
  • disorders of canine reproduction
  • disorders of feline reproduction. Part 9 Haemolymphatic system: disorders of red blood cells
  • disorders of white blood cells
  • myeloproliferative disorders
  • platelet and coagulation disorders
  • diseases of lymph nodes and lymphatics
  • disorders of the spleen
  • transfusion medicine
  • principles of oncology
  • paraneoplastic syndromes. Part 10 Immune system: immunodeficiency disorders
  • immune-mediated diseases
  • immunoproliferative diseases
  • diseases of the thymus. Part 11 Musculoskeletal system: diseases of joints and ligaments
  • diseases of bone
  • diseases of muscle and tendons. Part 12 Dermatologic system: congenital/developmental dermatoses
  • degenerative skin diseases
  • infectious skin diseases
  • inflammatory skin diseases
  • idiopathic dermatoses
  • parasitic skin diseases
  • endocrine/metabolic skin diseases
  • immune-mediated skin diseases
  • nutritional disorders of the skin
  • cutaneous neoplasia. Part 13 Diseases of the eye: diseases of the eyelids
  • diseases of conjunctiva
  • disorders of the lacrimal and nasolacrimal system
  • diseases of the cornea and sclera
  • (Part contents)

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