Clinical Vignette An apparently healthy 5-month-old mixed-breed dog presents to you for a routine wellness examination. According to the owner, the puppy is showing no signs of exercise intolerance, weakness,…
Clinical Vignette Missy, a 6-year-old female Shetland sheepdog presents for an acute to subacute onset of weakness, lethargy, poor appetite, and vomiting. Physical examination reveals icteric mucous membranes and mild…
Clinical Vignette A 14-month-old spayed female German shepherd presents with an 8-month history of voluminous diarrhea, weight loss, unthrifty appearance, and pica. She defecates three to four times a day…
Problem Definition and Recognition Urine normally appears as varying shades of yellow to amber. The depth of color is related to urine volume. Dark urine does not necessarily mean concentrated…
Acid–Base Disturbances Acid–base disturbances are frequently encountered in veterinary medicine as a result of illness. This chapter provides a basic understanding and recognition of acid–base problems. Terminology The terms used…
Clinical Vignette Sam, a 13-year-old M/C shepherd cross, is presented for an acute onset of stumbling, falling, and leaning to the left. He was normal at 7:30 in the morning…
Clinical Vignette Rex, a 4-year-old neutered male DSH cat, is brought to you for a second opinion. Rex was adopted by the current owner from a shelter when he was…
Clinical Vignette Max, a 6-year-old male Rottweiler, is presented for vague right forelimb lameness. Your physical examination reveals grade 2 lameness in the right forelimb but no other obvious abnormalities….
Clinical Case Information regarding a urinary incontinence case is provided here so that the reader can formulate a diagnostic plan as the chapter material is presented. The diagnostic procedures applied…
Clinical Vignette Misty, a 9-year-old female spayed sheltie, is presented for a 3-week history of progressive balance problems. The owner has noticed that Misty will stumble with all four limbs,…
