Infective Endocarditis
11 Infective Endocarditis Clay A. Calvert, Michelle Wall 1. What is infective endocarditis? Infective endocarditis (IE) is the infection of the endocardial surface of the heart by microbes. In more…
Neurologic Examination and Lesion Localization
1 Neurologic Examination and Lesion Localization Karen Dyer Inzana 1. Where do I start when performing a neurologic examination? Always start by looking at the animal across the room. Look…
Peripheral Nerve Disease
3 Peripheral Nerve Disease Karen Dyer Inzana 1. What clinical signs do you associate with peripheral nerve disease? Injury to a single or group of peripheral nerves (i.e., brachial plexus)…
Chronic Renal Failure
Chapter 32. Chronic Renal Failure DESCRIPTION AND CLINICAL SIGNS Chronic renal failure in dogs and cats is characterized by an irreversible and progressive loss of kidney function and the development…
Nutritional Management of Gastrointestinal Disease
Chapter 35. Nutritional Management of Gastrointestinal Disease Gastrointestinal disease in dogs and cats is composed of a group of disorders with varying and often unrelated underlying causes. Regardless of the…
Performance
Chapter 24. Performance Dogs work with people in a variety of capacities, including acting as aids for the blind and the physically disabled, herding and guarding sheep, hunting, pulling sleds…
Pregnancy and Lactation
Chapter 20. Pregnancy and Lactation It has been observed that successful gestation and lactation in companion animals is the result of a combination of factors. These factors include selection of…
Nutritionally Responsive Dermatoses
Chapter 31. Nutritionally Responsive Dermatoses The skin (integument) is the largest organ in the body; together skin, hair, and dermis make up 24% of the body weight (BW) of a…
Nutrition and Mobility
Chapter 37. Nutrition and Mobility It has been reported that almost one fourth of dogs visiting veterinary practices are diagnosed with musculoskeletal disorders. 1 Of these cases, 70% involved mobility…
Protein and Amino Acids
Chapter 4. Protein and Amino Acids Proteins are complex molecules that, like carbohydrates and fats, contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. In addition, all proteins contain the element nitrogen, and the…
