Otitis Externa
Chapter 59 Otitis Externa James O. Noxon The external ear canal consists of skin overlying cartilage, which provides the structural support to keep the canal open. The auricular cartilage is…
Malassezia Dermatitis
Chapter 41 Malassezia Dermatitis Daniel O. Morris Malassezia dermatitis (MD) is a superficial fungal (yeast) infection occurring on and within the stratum corneum of the epidermis of many mammalian species….
Infertility and Breeding Disorders
Chapter 94 Infertility and Breeding Disorders Robert V. Hutchison FEMALE DOG Realizing the uniqueness of the reproductive system is essential when dealing with canine infertility. Unlike other domestic species, the…
Diseases of the Vagina and Vulva
Chapter 92 Diseases of the Vagina and Vulva Mary A. McLoughlin Small animals with diseases of the vulva and vagina can present with clinical signs of lower urinary tract disease…
Soft Tissue Sarcomas and Mast Cell Tumors
Chapter 28 Soft Tissue Sarcomas and Mast Cell Tumors Joanne C. Graham SOFT TISSUE SARCOMAS Soft tissue sarcomas are tumors that arise from mesodermal tissue. They make up 14% to…
Diseases of the Penis and Prepuce
Chapter 88 Diseases of the Penis and Prepuce Thomas K. Graves Animals with diseases of the penis and prepuce can be presented for a variety of clinical signs. Commonly, discharge…
Feline Symmetrical Alopecia
Chapter 52 Feline Symmetrical Alopecia Vicki J. Scheidt, Andrew Hillier Alopecia is defined as the absence of hair from skin areas where it is normally present. Feline symmetric alopecia (FSA)…
Diseases of the Urethra
Chapter 81 Diseases of the Urethra Hilary K. Matthews CONGENITAL URETHRAL DISORDERS Congenital diseases of the urethra are uncommon in both dogs and cats. The infrequency and small numbers have…
Diseases of the Urinary Bladder
Chapter 79 Diseases of the Urinary Bladder Jennifer A. Gieg, Dennis J. Chew, Mary A. McLoughlin The bladder has a limited manner in which it can respond to a variety…
Constipation and Anorectal Diseases
Chapter 74 Constipation and Anorectal Diseases Robert G. Sherding The presenting signs of anorectal disease can include any of the following: dyschezia, hematochezia, constipation, anal discomfort (licking, scooting), ribbon-like feces,…
