56. Rabbits

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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…

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54. Pet Birds

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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….

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16. Gastrointestinal Disorders

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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…

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36. Gastrointestinal Diseases

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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…

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13. Dermatology

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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…

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34. Diagnostic Imaging

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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…

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14. Emergency Medicine

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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….

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55. Ferrets

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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…

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48. Urinary Disorders

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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….

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38. Nervous System Disorders

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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…

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