Pancreatic Beta Cell Neoplasia
Chapter 35 Pancreatic Beta Cell Neoplasia Nyssa J. Reine, Jennifer Bonczynski Tumors of the beta cells of the pancreatic islets are functional tumors that secrete excessive amounts of insulin independent…
Fractures of the Skull
Chapter 96 Fractures of the Skull Mark M. Smith Fractures of the zygomatic arch require surgery if they interfere with mastication or compress ocular structures. The most common extracranial fracture…
Heartworm Disease
Chapter 152 Heartworm Disease Clay A. Calvert, Laura G. Ridge Heartworm disease is a common problem in many areas of the world, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. The disease…
Diseases of the Adrenal Gland
Chapter 33 Diseases of the Adrenal Gland Peter P. Kintzer, Mark E. Peterson HYPOADRENOCORTICISM IN DOGS AND CATS Hypoadrenocorticism is an endocrinopathy characterized by a deficiency of glucocorticoid and/or mineralocorticoid…
Cardiovascular Drugs
Chapter 146 Cardiovascular Drugs John D. Bonagura, Karsten E. Schober Pharmacologic interventions allow the veterinarian to impact pathophysiologic processes in animals with cardiovascular (CV) diseases. To effectively use drugs affecting…
Diseases of the Orbit
Chapter 140 Diseases of the Orbit Mary B. Glaze Disorders of the orbit are relatively uncommon in companion animals. Because the area cannot be directly visualized without sophisticated imaging devices…
Diseases of the Ovaries and Uterus
Chapter 90 Diseases of the Ovaries and Uterus Thomas K. Graves DISEASES OF THE OVARIES Disorders of the Ovarian Cycle Etiology Disorders of the ovarian cycle are seen when ovarian…
Diseases of the Retina, Choroid, and Optic Nerve
Chapter 138 Diseases of the Retina, Choroid, and Optic Nerve Nicholas J. Millichamp, Joan Dziezyc EVALUATION OF THE POSTERIOR SEGMENT The posterior segment of the eye includes the vitreous humor;…
Surgery of the Penis and Prepuce
Chapter 89 Surgery of the Penis and Prepuce Harry W. Boothe Surgical procedures of the penis and prepuce include the following: • Penile amputation to treat traumatic or neoplastic lesions…
Peritonitis
Chapter 76 Peritonitis Stephen J. Birchard Peritonitis is a common problem in small animals. Primary peritonitis can occur in cats (feline infectious peritonitis; see Chapter 10), but other forms of…
