Problem Definition and Recognition Ptyalism (drooling, hypersalivation, sialosis, hypersialosis, and sialorrhea) is the excessive secretion of saliva. Pseudoptyalism is the inability or failure to swallow saliva produced in normal quantities….
Clinical Vignette A 6-year-old spayed female Scottish terrier presents with a 2-day history of protracted vomiting, lethargy, and abdominal pain. Initially, she would vomit within 1–2 hours after eating or…
Clinical Vignette Kwash, a 13-year-old male DSH cat, is presented for a dull attitude of several weeks and a recent onset of “seizure” activity. Kwash is strictly an indoor cat…
Clinical Vignette Fluffy, a 3-year-old DLH spayed female cat, is presented after being found lying on her side and totally unresponsive to handling. Attempts by the owner to arouse Fluffy…
Step 1: Database Collection The initial database should contain the information necessary to allow identification of all problems in the patient. The contents of the database for any particular animal…
Clinical Vignette History A 3-year-old 6.5 kg female peekapoo is presented because the owner has seen blood in the stool, a “skin rash,” and red “splotches” in the skin. According…
Clinical Vignette An 11-year-old castrated shih tzu was presented with the chief complaint of collapse. The first episode of collapse occurred during exertion while bathing and others have occurred during…
Clinical Vignette Willie, a 10-year-old neutered male terrier cross, is presented for a swelling around the right femur. The owners have recognized three episodes of acute swelling, lameness, and pain…
Clinical Vignette A 12-year-old castrated Scottish terrier was presented for a 3-month history of cough. Physical examination revealed mild expiratory dyspnea, inducible cough upon tracheal palpation, and a grade III/VI…
