Clinical Medicine of the Dog and Cat

Description:

The fourth edition of Clinical Medicine of the Dog and Cat remains the most extensively illustrated and practical small animal veterinary textbook on the market. It continues and expands on the revolutionary problem-based approach of the previous three editions, with more than 1,100 clinical color photographs, diagrams, and tables. The book is divided into five color-coded sections—General Approach, Diagnostic Techniques, Disease of Specific Organ Systems, Multisystemic Disorders, and Elements of Therapy. For this edition: Case studies are integrated within the relevant chapters for ease of reference The first section on common medical problems now includes abdominal distension, peripheral edema, proteinuria, regurgitation, and seizures Chapters on thoracic and abdominal radiographs are now included in a unique new section on Diagnostic Techniques, encouraging an integrated learning approach The third section contains detailed medical information covering most organ systems, with several chapters completely rewritten and others comprehensively updated to include additional text and images Additional endoscopic, radiographic, CT, and MRI images are included alongside clinical photographs; very few veterinary textbooks have such a rich emphasis on photographs Each section has a limited number of recommended updated references The practical information is presented with text, tables, and algorithms, while each chapter is arranged to provide the definition of each disorder, its clinical features, the differential diagnoses, the diagnostic methodology, and the treatment and prognosis. The formatting has been improved to make this textbook easy to read and comprehend. The busy veterinarian or student is thus provided with a readily available resource of important clinical information in a clear, brief manner. Written by board-certified experts, the topics are carefully selected to make this a valuable resource for veterinary students as well as for general practitioners and small animal interns.

Table of Contents:

Section I: General Approach

Chapter 1: Client Communication

Chapter 2: Common Clinical Problems

2.1 Abdominal Distension (Steven Holloway)

2.2 Cough (Elizabeth Rozanski)

2.3 Diarrhea (Frédéric Gaschen)

2.4 Dyspnea (Claire R. Sharp)

2.5 Dysuria (Isabelle Cattin)

2.6 Epistaxis (Samantha Wigglesworth and Amber Vitalo)

2.7 Fever of Unknown Origin (Robert Armentano)

2.8 Icterus (Julien R.S. Dandrieux)

2.9 Pallor (Elisa M. Mazzaferro)

2.10 Peripheral Edema (Stuart Walton)

2.11 Pigmenturia (Leonel Londoño and Michael Schaer)

2.12 Polydipsia and Polyuria (Michael Schaer)

2.13 Proteinuria (Laura Rayhel and Mark J. Acierno)

2.14 Regurgitation (Roman Husnik)

2.15 Seizures (Gabriel A. Garcia)

2.16 Syncope, Episodic Weakness, and Collapse (Boyd R. Jones)

2.17 Vomiting (Frédéric Gaschen)

Section II: Diagnostic Techniques

Chapter 3: Approach to Thoracic Radiographs

Chapter 4: Approach to Abdominal Radiographs

Section III: Diseases of Specific Organ Systems

Chapter 5: Diseases of the Oral Cavity and Teeth

Chapter 6: Respiratory Disorders

Chapter 7: Diseases of the Pleural Space

Chapter 8: Cardiovascular Disorders

Chapter 9: Digestive Diseases

Chapter 10: Hepatobiliary Disease

Chapter 11: Exocrine Pancreatic Disorders

Chapter 12: Endocrine Disorders

Chapter 13: Nephrology/Urology

Chapter 14: Disorders of the Nervous System and Muscle

Chapter 15: Musculoskeletal Disorders and Injuries

Chapter 16: Hematologic Disorders

Chapter 17: Disorders of Hemostasis

Chapter 18: Dermatologic Disorders

Chapter 19: Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

Section IV: Multisystemic Disorders

Chapter 20: Clinical Toxicology

Chapter 21: Infectious Diseases

21.1 Dogs (Stuart Walton)

21.2 Cats (Sophie Keyte and Séverine Tasker)

Chapter 22: Immunologic Disorders

Section V: Elements of Therapy

Chapter 23: Fluid Therapy

Chapter 24: Pain Management

Chapter 25: Nutrition of the Critically Ill Dog and Cat

Chapter 26: Management of the Obese Dog or Cat

Index