The exotic pet consultation
1 The exotic pet consultation Introduction Exotic pets are different from the more usual domestic pet, not just in their appearance but also in their husbandry requirements. While most owners…
Stomatitis in a Harris’ hawk
14 Stomatitis in a Harris’ hawk INITIAL PRESENTATION Reduced appetite and oral lesions in a Harris’ hawk. Introduction Clinical signs are often not pathognomonic in veterinary medicine, with similar signs…
Urolithiasis in a chinchilla
6 Urolithiasis in a chinchilla INITIAL PRESENTATION Pollakiuria, dysuria and haematuria in a chinchilla. Introduction Captive chinchillas should be maintained on a high-fibre diet. Commercial mixes for chinchillas may be…
Cheilitis in a guinea pig
7 Cheilitis in a guinea pig INITIAL PRESENTATION Crusting on the lips in a guinea pig. Introduction Guinea pigs generally fare well in captivity (Box 7.1), but are susceptible to…
The trauma patient
28 The trauma patient Trauma is one of the most common reasons for emergency presentation and can also be one of the most stressful to the patient, owner and veterinary…
Emergency database interpretation
3 Emergency database interpretation Together with an astute major body system examination, an immense amount of useful information can be derived from an emergency database. Traditionally the minimum emergency database…
Cardiac dysrhythmias
12 Cardiac dysrhythmias Cardiac dysrhythmias are a relatively common finding in emergency patients and are probably also underdiagnosed in general. Physical examination may generate the suspicion of a dysrhythmia (e.g….
The acute abdomen
29 The acute abdomen Differential diagnoses of acute abdomen are discussed in Chapter 8 and some of the most common disorders are discussed in greater detail here using case examples….
Regurgitation
22 Regurgitation Regurgitation is the passive expulsion of oesophageal or gastric contents from the oral cavity, and is most commonly the result of oesophageal disease. Regurgitation is the most common…
Haematological and haemostatic emergencies
33 Haematological and haemostatic emergencies Canine Immune-Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia (IMHA) Theory refresher Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA) is the result of red blood cell destruction by the immune system. Red blood…
