CHAPTER 16. Gastrointestinal Disorders Michal Mazaki-Tovi ORAL DISORDERS I. Oronasal fistulas and palatal defects A. Congenital defect in brachiocephalic breeds, miniature schnauzers, cocker spaniels, beagles, and cats B. Acquired defect…
CHAPTER 36. Gastrointestinal Diseases Rebecca S. McConnico OVERVIEW I. Signalment and history A. Common occurrences B. Increased likelihood of certain types of colic based on history and signalment 1. Age…
CHAPTER 13. Dermatology Elizabeth Rustemeyer May GENERAL ASSESSMENT OF THE DERMATOLOGY PATIENT I. Signalment: Age, breed, sex, color A. Age: Congenital-hereditary conditions B. Breeds: Terriers, atopy; American cocker spaniels, seborrhea…
CHAPTER 14. Emergency Medicine Patricia A. Schenck FLUID THERAPY I. Indications A. Resuscitation from shock B. Correction of dehydration, hypokalemia, and metabolic acidosis C. Correction of other electrolyte disturbances D….
CHAPTER 34. Diagnostic Imaging Rebecca S. McConnico CONVENTIONAL RADIOGRAPHY I. The foot: P3 (distal or 3rd pedal bone) A. Two views 1. Frontal view: Dorsopalmar, dorsoplantar (DP) 2. Lateral to…
CHAPTER 55. Ferrets Patricia A. Schenck RESTRAINT I. Often only minimal restraint is needed II. Restrain by placing a hand under the chest and lifting slightly III. Scruffing can be…
CHAPTER 48. Urinary Disorders Rebecca S. McConnico ACUTE RENAL FAILURE I. Abrupt cessation of renal function A. Results in accumulation of nitrogenous wastes B. Fluid imbalances C. Electrolyte imbalances II….
CHAPTER 8. Ophthalmology Wendy M. Townsend EXAMINING THE EYE I. Diagnostic tests A. The Schirmer tear test I (STTI): Allows quantification of the production of the aqueous tear phase 1….
CHAPTER 38. Nervous System Disorders Rebecca S. McConnico NEUROLOGIC EVALUATION I. Patient profile and history A. Signalment: Age, sex, breed, use (pasture pet, pleasure, athlete, breeding) B. Time course of…
CHAPTER 58. Reptiles Patricia A. Schenck GENERAL INFORMATION Captive-born animals are often healthier and hardier than are wild-caught reptiles, especially those that have been imported from other countries. ANATOMY AND…
