Rabbit conjunctivitis
13 Rabbit conjunctivitis INITIAL PRESENTATION Colour change – red; discharge PRESENTING SIGNS The owner’s usual complaint is of a red eye, but frequently it is also sore, and often quite…
Medial canthal pocket syndrome
12 Medial canthal pocket syndrome INITIAL PRESENTATION Discharge PRESENTING SIGNS Medial canthal pocket syndrome (MCPS) is a very common, but rarely diagnosed, conjunctival condition. Typically it presents as a chronic…
Aberrant conjunctival overgrowth in rabbits
14 Aberrant conjunctival overgrowth in rabbits INITIAL PRESENTATION Colour change – red PRESENTING SIGNS Owners present the rabbit due to change in appearance of the affected eye(s) – it appears…
Nasolacrimal system – introduction
15 Nasolacrimal system – introduction The nasolacrimal system is made up of a secretory component (the pre-ocular tear film) and an excretory component (nasolacrimal drainage system). Secretion of the tear…
Eyelids – introduction
3 Eyelids – introduction An understanding of the basic anatomy and physiology of the eyelids is important since so many common ophthalmic problems are encountered in this area, especially in…
Conjunctiva – introduction
9 Conjunctiva – introduction The conjunctiva is a very important, but often overlooked, part of the eye. Surface disease is very common in general practice and it is essential to…
Laboratory investigation
2 Laboratory investigation The collection and handling of samples from the eyes is commonly performed in veterinary ophthalmology. Samples collected include swabs, scrapings and other samples for cytology, aspirates and…
The cancer patient with general lumps and bumps
15 The cancer patient with general lumps and bumps A large number (if not the majority) of veterinary cancer patients present in general practice either because the owner has noticed…
The cancer patient with halitosis and/or hypersalivation
6 The cancer patient with halitosis and/or hypersalivation Hypersalivation and/or halitosis in a cancer patient are usually signs of an intraoral neoplasm and as such, these clinical signs are frequently…
Principles of cancer chemotherapy
3 Principles of cancer chemotherapy A basic understanding of the mechanisms of action and particular uses of chemotherapy is vital if we are to give the best-quality, compassionate and safe…
