8. Ophthalmology
CHAPTER 8. Ophthalmology Wendy M. Townsend EXAMINING THE EYE I. Diagnostic tests A. The Schirmer tear test I (STTI): Allows quantification of the production of the aqueous tear phase 1….
1. Clinical Pathology: Clinical Chemistry
CHAPTER 1. Clinical Pathology: Clinical Chemistry Patricia A. Schenck EVALUATION OF RENAL FUNCTION I. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) A. Decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR) results in increased BUN B. Affected…
58. Reptiles
CHAPTER 58. Reptiles Patricia A. Schenck GENERAL INFORMATION Captive-born animals are often healthier and hardier than are wild-caught reptiles, especially those that have been imported from other countries. ANATOMY AND…
46. Restraint
CHAPTER 46. Restraint Rebecca S. McConnico GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS I. Most important aspect of the equine physical examination II. Improper restraint will result in a poor examination III. Horse may: A….
33. Dermatology
CHAPTER 33. Dermatology Elizabeth Rustemeyer May PRURITIC SKIN DISORDERS OF HORSES I. Parasitic disorders A. Mites 1. Chorioptic mange (leg mange) a. Chorioptes equi b. Common surface-inhabiting mite c. Transmission…
42. Orthopedic Disorders
CHAPTER 42. Orthopedic Disorders Rebecca S. McConnico Please refer toChapter 47for further review of equine orthopedic diseases. THRUSH I. Affects the central and lateral sulci of the frog (Figure 42-1)…
35. Endocrine Disorders
CHAPTER 35. Endocrine Disorders Rebecca S. McConnico EQUINE CUSHING-LIKE SYNDROME (ECD) OR PARS INTERMEDIA DYSFUNCTION (PID) I. Previously known as A. Equine hyperadrenocorticism B. Equine diabetes C. Equine Cushing disease…
28. Urinary System Disorders
CHAPTER 28. Urinary System Disorders Dennis J. Chew GENERAL INFORMATION I. Upper urinary tract: Renal parenchyma, renal pelves, and ureters. Lower urinary tract: Bladder and urethra. Useful for diagnosis, prognosis,…
26. Restraint
CHAPTER 26. Restraint Valerie A. Chadwick INDICATIONS I. Facilitate control for physical examination. Strive for minimum effective restraint II. Prevent the animal from harming itself A. Prevent self-mutilation B. Avoid…
25. Respiratory Disorders
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