The Digestive System
CHAPTER 36 The Digestive System* Michael E. Peterson Prenatal and Neonatal Development The signals that regulate the differentiation and development of the fetal gastrointestinal tract (GIT) are not well understood….
The Hematologic and Lymphoid Systems
CHAPTER 33 The Hematologic and Lymphoid Systems Karyn E. Bird This chapter is intended to provide information that will aid in the evaluation of the hemogram in normal healthy puppies…
The Urinary System
CHAPTER 38 The Urinary System Jana M. Gordon, Michelle Anne Kutzler The urinary tract of the dog and cat consists of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. The kidneys…
Clinical Approach to Pediatric Nutritional Conditions
CHAPTER 44 Clinical Approach to Pediatric Nutritional Conditions Heather Prendergast Neonates may not receive the appropriate nutrition for a number of factors, including insufficient milk production, the mother’s death, an…
Prenatal Care of the Bitch and Queen
CHAPTER 1 Prenatal Care of the Bitch and Queen Frances O. Smith Prenatal care for bitches and queens should begin with the selection of the most desirable members of a…
Fungal Infections
CHAPTER 17 Fungal Infections Kevin T. Fitzgerald, Kristin L. Newquist Cutaneous Fungal Infections Dermatophytes The majority of clinical cases presented are caused by three fungi: Microsporum canis, Microsporum gypseum, and…
Clinical Chemistry of the Puppy and Kitten
CHAPTER 30 Clinical Chemistry of the Puppy and Kitten M. Elena Gorman Neonates have decreased functional capacity of many organ systems because of incomplete development of these organs at birth….
Birth and the First 24 Hours
CHAPTER 2 Birth and the First 24 Hours Valeria Rickard There are significant physiologic differences between fetuses and neonates. Puppies and kittens are born much less mature than newborns of…
The Endocrine System
CHAPTER 45 The Endocrine System Deborah S. Greco* Endocrine and metabolic disorders affecting puppies and kittens from birth until 6 months of age may manifest as clinical problems related to…
Pharmacologic Considerations in the Young Patient
CHAPTER 27 Pharmacologic Considerations in the Young Patient John Mata, Mark G. Papich Treatment of neonates in small animal medicine presents challenges for clinicians because of the marked anatomic and…
