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,…
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…
