56. Rabbits
CHAPTER 56. Rabbits Patricia A. Schenck BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS I. Anatomy and Physiology A. Rabbits are lagamorphs, not rodents. Life span is about 5 to 9 years B. The dewlap under…
54. Pet Birds
CHAPTER 54. Pet Birds Nickol P. Finch TYPES OF BIRDS I. Ratites: Ostriches, emus, and rheas II. Anseriformes: Ducks, geese, and swans III. Falconiformes: Eagles, hawks, and falcons (meat-eaters) IV….
16. Gastrointestinal Disorders
CHAPTER 16. Gastrointestinal Disorders Michal Mazaki-Tovi ORAL DISORDERS I. Oronasal fistulas and palatal defects A. Congenital defect in brachiocephalic breeds, miniature schnauzers, cocker spaniels, beagles, and cats B. Acquired defect…
36. Gastrointestinal Diseases
CHAPTER 36. Gastrointestinal Diseases Rebecca S. McConnico OVERVIEW I. Signalment and history A. Common occurrences B. Increased likelihood of certain types of colic based on history and signalment 1. Age…
13. Dermatology
CHAPTER 13. Dermatology Elizabeth Rustemeyer May GENERAL ASSESSMENT OF THE DERMATOLOGY PATIENT I. Signalment: Age, breed, sex, color A. Age: Congenital-hereditary conditions B. Breeds: Terriers, atopy; American cocker spaniels, seborrhea…
34. Diagnostic Imaging
CHAPTER 34. Diagnostic Imaging Rebecca S. McConnico CONVENTIONAL RADIOGRAPHY I. The foot: P3 (distal or 3rd pedal bone) A. Two views 1. Frontal view: Dorsopalmar, dorsoplantar (DP) 2. Lateral to…
14. Emergency Medicine
CHAPTER 14. Emergency Medicine Patricia A. Schenck FLUID THERAPY I. Indications A. Resuscitation from shock B. Correction of dehydration, hypokalemia, and metabolic acidosis C. Correction of other electrolyte disturbances D….
55. Ferrets
CHAPTER 55. Ferrets Patricia A. Schenck RESTRAINT I. Often only minimal restraint is needed II. Restrain by placing a hand under the chest and lifting slightly III. Scruffing can be…
48. Urinary Disorders
CHAPTER 48. Urinary Disorders Rebecca S. McConnico ACUTE RENAL FAILURE I. Abrupt cessation of renal function A. Results in accumulation of nitrogenous wastes B. Fluid imbalances C. Electrolyte imbalances II….
38. Nervous System Disorders
CHAPTER 38. Nervous System Disorders Rebecca S. McConnico NEUROLOGIC EVALUATION I. Patient profile and history A. Signalment: Age, sex, breed, use (pasture pet, pleasure, athlete, breeding) B. Time course of…
