Osteomyelitis
Chapter 121 Osteomyelitis Callum W. Hay Osteomyelitis is caused by infection of bone and associated structures (soft tissue, periosteum, and endosteum). Osteomyelitis is invariably caused by an infectious agent such…
Fractures and Dislocations of the Mandible
Chapter 97 Fractures and Dislocations of the Mandible Richard M. Jerram Mandibular fractures account for approximately 2% of all fractures in dogs and 15% of all fractures in cats. Most…
Scabies, Notoedric Mange, and Cheyletiellosis
Chapter 44 Scabies, Notoedric Mange, and Cheyletiellosis Lauren R. Pinchbeck, Andrew Hillier Sarcoptic mange, notoedric mange, and cheyletiellosis are parasitic dermatoses caused by acarine mites living on or within the…
Avian Digestive System Disorders
Chapter 172 Avian Digestive System Disorders Barbara L. Oglesbee DISORDERS OF THE BEAK General Principles Normal Structure and Function • The beak includes the bones of the upper and lower…
Avian Dermatology
Chapter 170 Avian Dermatology Tia B. Greenberg Skin and feather disorders are common in companion avian species. Since many of these disorders have a psychological basis, either as the primary…
Dermatophytosis
Chapter 42 Dermatophytosis Karin Muth Beale Dermatophytosis is an infection of keratinized tissues usually caused by dermatophytes of the genera Microsporum, Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton. These organisms are keratinophilic and invade…
Vaccination Guidelines for the Dog and Cat
Chapter 7 Vaccination Guidelines for the Dog and Cat Richard B. Ford Proposed changes in vaccination protocols for companion animals, the safety of licensed vaccines, and advances in vaccine technology…
Respiratory Infections
Chapter 163 Respiratory Infections John D. Bonagura The respiratory system is a common portal of entry for infectious agents of all varieties, with many of these infectious agents have been…
Diseases of the Testes and Scrotum
Chapter 86 Diseases of the Testes and Scrotum Thomas K. Graves A number of congenital and acquired diseases affecting the testes and scrotum are commonly recognized in small animal patients….
Diagnostic Methods in Respiratory Disease
Chapter 158 Diagnostic Methods in Respiratory Disease Larry Berkwitt, James C. Prueter This chapter briefly considers some of the more important diagnostic methods used in the recognition and assessment of…
