Surgery of Intertriginous Dermatoses
Chapter 54 Surgery of Intertriginous Dermatoses Jamie R. Bellah Intertriginous dermatoses are surface pyodermas that are associated with skin folds. Chronic skin apposition results in friction, minor trauma, and poor…
Pericardial Diseases
Chapter 151 Pericardial Diseases John D. Bonagura The pericardium consists of two mesothelial-lined membranes: the visceral layer (epicardium) that is tightly adhered to the myocardium and the reflection of this…
Valvular Heart Disease
Chapter 149 Valvular Heart Disease John E. Rush, John D. Bonagura VALVE FUNCTION AND DYSFUNCTION Cardiac Valve Structure The aortic and pulmonic valves separate the left and right ventricles from…
Diseases of the Thyroid Gland
Chapter 31 Diseases of the Thyroid Gland David L. Panciera, Mark E. Peterson, Stephen J. Birchard HYPOTHYROIDISM IN DOGS Hypothyroidism is a common, multisystemic disease in dogs. Thyroid hormone deficiency…
Diseases of the Lacrimal System
Chapter 139 Diseases of the Lacrimal System Carmen M.H. Colitz The overall function of tears is to protect and nourish cornea, sweep debris into nasolacrimal canaliculi, and lubricate the eyelids….
Diseases of the Prostate Gland
Chapter 84 Diseases of the Prostate Gland Nancy D. Kay Diseases of the prostate gland are common in middle-aged and older dogs. Medium- and large-breed dogs (especially Doberman pinschers) are…
Diseases of the Intestines
Chapter 69 Diseases of the Intestines Robert G. Sherding, Susan E. Johnson DIARRHEA Diarrhea results from excessive fecal water content and is the most important clinical sign of intestinal disease…
Erythrocytes, Leukocytes, and Platelets
Chapter 22 Erythrocytes, Leukocytes, and Platelets Rose E. Raskin ERYTHROCYTE DISORDERS Anemia: Overview Anemia is characterized by a reduction in the overall erythrocyte content, number of erythrocytes, or hemoglobin concentration….
Surgery of Skeletal Muscle and Tendon
Chapter 115 Surgery of Skeletal Muscle and Tendon Matthew Palmisano Injuries to skeletal muscle and tendon are frequently seen in small animal practice. Injuries to skeletal muscle can either occur…
