Hyperthermia and pyrexia
16 Hyperthermia and pyrexia Clinical Tip • Hyperthermia and pyrexia both manifest as elevated core body temperature but they have different causes, represent different pathophysiological processes, and require a different…
Abnormal urine or urination
7 Abnormal urine or urination A number of different terms are in use clinically to describe signs exhibited by animals with abnormal urine or urination and the following is the…
Laboratory tests
2 Laboratory tests INTRODUCTION Unless the diagnosis is immediately obvious, many dermatology cases in veterinary medicine present something of a challenge to the clinician. In these more complex cases, consideration…
Otitis externa and otitis media in a dog
57 Otitis externa and otitis media in a dog INITIAL PRESENTATION Purulent otitis externa. INTRODUCTION Otitis externa is a common clinical presentation. It is often of multifactorial aetiology and may…
The dermatology consultation
1 The dermatology consultation INTRODUCTION The initial, most important step in achieving a satisfactory consultation and management of any dermatological condition is to obtain a thorough history. Taking short cuts…
Fly strike in a rabbit (myiasis)
38 Fly strike in a rabbit (myiasis) INITIAL PRESENTATION Lethargy, inappetance and depression in an odiferous rabbit with maggots. INTRODUCTION Myiasis, or fly strike, is unfortunately a common problem with…
Feline mycobacterial disease
47 Feline mycobacterial disease INITIAL PRESENTATION Non-healing draining nodules, ulcers and cellulitis in a cat. INTRODUCTION Most cutaneous and subcutaneous abscesses, cellulitis and wounds seen in cats are due to…
