Spinal fracture in a rabbit
4 Spinal fracture in a rabbit INITIAL PRESENTATION Acute onset hindlimb paralysis in a rabbit. Introduction It is common knowledge among veterinary practitioners that rabbits are susceptible to spinal injuries,…
SMALL ANIMAL
Ferret with abdominal mass
5 Ferret with abdominal mass INITIAL PRESENTATION Weight loss in a ferret. Introduction This case embodies a frequent presentation in ferrets of weight loss, along with the common finding of…
Stomatitis in a Harris’ hawk
14 Stomatitis in a Harris’ hawk INITIAL PRESENTATION Reduced appetite and oral lesions in a Harris’ hawk. Introduction Clinical signs are often not pathognomonic in veterinary medicine, with similar signs…
The exotic pet consultation
1 The exotic pet consultation Introduction Exotic pets are different from the more usual domestic pet, not just in their appearance but also in their husbandry requirements. While most owners…
Skin neoplasia in a hamster
8 Skin neoplasia in a hamster INITIAL PRESENTATION Skin lesion in a Syrian hamster. Introduction Historically, owners of small rodents have been reluctant to consult veterinary clinicians for treatment of…
Urolithiasis in a chinchilla
6 Urolithiasis in a chinchilla INITIAL PRESENTATION Pollakiuria, dysuria and haematuria in a chinchilla. Introduction Captive chinchillas should be maintained on a high-fibre diet. Commercial mixes for chinchillas may be…
Cheilitis in a guinea pig
7 Cheilitis in a guinea pig INITIAL PRESENTATION Crusting on the lips in a guinea pig. Introduction Guinea pigs generally fare well in captivity (Box 7.1), but are susceptible to…
The trauma patient
28 The trauma patient Trauma is one of the most common reasons for emergency presentation and can also be one of the most stressful to the patient, owner and veterinary…
Emergency database interpretation
3 Emergency database interpretation Together with an astute major body system examination, an immense amount of useful information can be derived from an emergency database. Traditionally the minimum emergency database…
Cardiac dysrhythmias
12 Cardiac dysrhythmias Cardiac dysrhythmias are a relatively common finding in emergency patients and are probably also underdiagnosed in general. Physical examination may generate the suspicion of a dysrhythmia (e.g….
