Urolithiasis
Chapter 108 Urolithiasis Michelle C. Coleman 1Dormia Stone Dislodger, V. Mueller Co., McGow Park, IL. Urolithiasis is an uncommon disease in horses, with a reported prevalence of 0.11% of equine…
Small Intestine Colic
Chapter 75 Small Intestine Colic R. Reid Hanson, Valeria Albanese Lesions causing colic in the small intestine are classified as strangulating or nonstrangulating. Strangulating lesions occlude the small intestinal lumen…
Medical Management of Large (Ascending) Colon Colic
Chapter 74 Medical Management of Large (Ascending) Colon Colic Vanessa L. Cook Colic caused by large colon disorders is relatively common. It is most frequently seen in younger to middle-aged…
Diagnostic Approach to Ocular Discharge
Chapter 148 Diagnostic Approach to Ocular Discharge Noelle T. McNabb Numerous conditions affecting the eye and adnexal structures cause ocular discharge, and development of discharge warrants a comprehensive ophthalmic examination….
Ureteral Disease
Chapter 107 Ureteral Disease Michelle C. Coleman Ureteral Defects or Tears Ureteral defects and tears, or ureterorrhexis, are uncommon causes of uroperitoneum in foals and adult horses. Only a few…
Seizure Disorders
Chapter 87 Seizure Disorders Véronique A. Lacombe Seizure disorders are a diverse and common set of chronic neurologic disorders in humans and dogs. Seizures are less common in horses, compared…
Pharyngeal Collapse
Chapter 55 Pharyngeal Collapse Elizabeth J. Davidson Nasopharyngeal collapse is a common cause of upper respiratory obstruction in racehorses, sport performance horses, and ponies. Affected horses exhibit abnormal upper respiratory…
Mammary Tumors
Chapter 101 Mammary Tumors Luiz Claudio Nogueira Mendes Mammary neoplasia in the mare is exceedingly rare, and only a few sporadic reports of mammary gland tumors in horses have been…
Congenital Cardiovascular Conditions
Chapter 120 Congenital Cardiovascular Conditions Sophy A. Jesty The horse is thought to have the lowest prevalence of congenital heart disease among domestic animals, with estimates ranging from less than…
Donkey Dental Disease
Chapter 62 Donkey Dental Disease Nicole du Toit In recent years, awareness of the importance of dental disease in donkeys has increased. A large proportion of donkeys are kept as…
