CHAPTER 28 Toxicologic Considerations in the Young Patient* Michael E. Peterson Relevant Physiologic Differences in Pediatric Patients Relative to Adults Pups and kittens may be exposed to toxins through various…
CHAPTER 19 Parasitic and Protozoal Diseases Craig Datz Young animals are commonly at risk of a variety of parasitic infections, and morbidity and mortality rates are typically higher than in…
CHAPTER 29 Effective Use of A Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Patricia A. Talcott Veterinary medical diagnostic laboratories commonly offer a variety of tests in areas such as pathology and histology,…
CHAPTER 18 Diseases Formerly Known as Rickettsial The Rickettsioses, Ehrlichioses, Anaplasmoses, and Neorickettsial and Coxiella Infections Linda B. Kidd, Edward B. Breitschwerdt Clinically Relevant Nomenclature In the strictest sense, “rickettsial”…
CHAPTER 13 Canine Behavioral Development Andrew U. Luescher Experiences during development have a long-lasting effect on temperament and adult behavior, therefore it is important to understand normal and abnormal development…
CHAPTER 4 History and Physical Examination of the Weanling and Adolescent Margaret V. Root Kustritz In this chapter, the weanling period is defined as that time when the puppy or…
CHAPTER 11 Neonatal Mortality Michael E. Peterson Owners frequently present a dead puppy or kitten to the veterinarian, seeking the cause of death. The veterinarian should always remember that the…
CHAPTER 7 Standards of Care in Pediatrics Diane Heider Puppies and kittens make up a large part of the private small animal practice. Developing and implementing a pediatric wellness program…
CHAPTER 6 Husbandry of the Neonate Kevin T. Fitzgerald, Kristin L. Newquist The word husbandry comes from Old English and means caretaker, manager, or provider. At no other period in…
CANINE TUMOURS Oral tumours Epidemiology Tumours of the oral cavity of dogs account for approximately 6% of all tumours (Hoyt & Withrow 1984). They commonly arise from the gingiva but…
