Dentistry and Diseases of the Oropharynx
Chapter 64 Dentistry and Diseases of the Oropharynx Sandra Manfra Marretta Dental disease and diseases of the oropharynx are common in dogs and cats. These diseases can be divided into…
Electrocardiography
Chapter 144 Electrocardiography Francis W.K. Smith, Jr. , Larry Patrick Tilley, Michael S. Miller Electrocardiography is the graphic representation of the electrical activity of the heart with time displayed on…
Avian Techniques
Chapter 168 Avian Techniques Barbara L. Oglesbee RESTRAINT For General Physical Examination (Fig. 168-1) • Hold the bird’s head firmly with one hand, placing the thumb and second finger under…
Management of the Traumatic Wound by Primary Closure
Chapter 55 Management of the Traumatic Wound by Primary Closure Mark W. Bohling, Steven F. Swaim Following proper initial management of a traumatic wound by debridement and lavage, the wound…
Basic Husbandry and Medicine of Pet Reptiles
Table 178-3 REPTILE CHEMOTHERAPEUTICS Chapter 178 Basic Husbandry and Medicine of Pet Reptiles Nancy L. Anderson, Raymund F. Wack Boas, pythons, king snakes, rat snakes, and milk snakes are the…
Obstructive Upper Airway Disorders
Chapter 161 Obstructive Upper Airway Disorders Roger B. Fingland Obstructive upper airway diseases typically are insidious in onset and result in progressively worsening respiratory stridor and dyspnea. The dimensions of…
Emergency and Critical Care Techniques and Nutrition
Chapter 3 Emergency and Critical Care Techniques and Nutrition Shane W. Bateman, C. Anthony Buffington, Cheryl Holloway This chapter describes commonly used techniques in emergency and critical care medicine. See…
Surgery of the Nasal Cavity and Sinuses
Chapter 160 Surgery of the Nasal Cavity and Sinuses Cheryl S. Hedlund Signs in dogs and cats with chronic nasal and paranasal sinus disease may include nasal discharge, epistaxis, sneezing,…
Cardiovascular Radiography
Chapter 143 Cardiovascular Radiography John D. Bonagura, Valerie F. Samii Thoracic radiography and echocardiography are useful in the recognition and assessment of cardiovascular diseases. Other imaging modalities, such as cardiac…
Diagnostic Imaging in Respiratory Disease
Chapter 159 Diagnostic Imaging in Respiratory Disease Valerie F. Samii*, INDICATIONS FOR RADIOGRAPHIC EVALUATION Radiography is commonly used for evaluating respiratory disease in small animals. Thoracic examinations can be performed…
