CHAPTER 1. Clinical Pathology: Clinical Chemistry Patricia A. Schenck EVALUATION OF RENAL FUNCTION I. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) A. Decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR) results in increased BUN B. Affected…
CHAPTER 46. Restraint Rebecca S. McConnico GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS I. Most important aspect of the equine physical examination II. Improper restraint will result in a poor examination III. Horse may: A….
CHAPTER 33. Dermatology Elizabeth Rustemeyer May PRURITIC SKIN DISORDERS OF HORSES I. Parasitic disorders A. Mites 1. Chorioptic mange (leg mange) a. Chorioptes equi b. Common surface-inhabiting mite c. Transmission…
CHAPTER 42. Orthopedic Disorders Rebecca S. McConnico Please refer toChapter 47for further review of equine orthopedic diseases. THRUSH I. Affects the central and lateral sulci of the frog (Figure 42-1)…
CHAPTER 35. Endocrine Disorders Rebecca S. McConnico EQUINE CUSHING-LIKE SYNDROME (ECD) OR PARS INTERMEDIA DYSFUNCTION (PID) I. Previously known as A. Equine hyperadrenocorticism B. Equine diabetes C. Equine Cushing disease…
CHAPTER 28. Urinary System Disorders Dennis J. Chew GENERAL INFORMATION I. Upper urinary tract: Renal parenchyma, renal pelves, and ureters. Lower urinary tract: Bladder and urethra. Useful for diagnosis, prognosis,…
CHAPTER 26. Restraint Valerie A. Chadwick INDICATIONS I. Facilitate control for physical examination. Strive for minimum effective restraint II. Prevent the animal from harming itself A. Prevent self-mutilation B. Avoid…
CHAPTER 25. Respiratory Disorders Michal Mazaki-Tovi DIAGNOSTIC METHODS FOR RESPIRATORY DISEASES I. Upper respiratory tract A. Nasal cavity diseases 1. History a. Sneezing and nasal discharge are the common clinical…
CHAPTER 24. Reproductive Disorders Patricia A. Schenck PROSTATE GLAND DISORDERS I. Clinical signs A. Clinical signs are varied. Systemic signs include depression, anorexia, and vomiting. Hematuria or blood dripping from…
CHAPTER 41. Ophthalmology Rebecca S. McConnico CORNEAL DISEASE: ULCERATION I. History: No age, breed, or sex predilection II. Clinical signs A. Blepharospasm B. Epiphora C. Photophobia D. Head shy: Difficult…
