Amputation of the Digit
Chapter 114 Amputation of the Digit Mark C. Rochat ANATOMY Distal Phalanx (Cats) • The proximal end of the third or distal phalanx (P3) is concave and has a dorsal…
SMALL ANIMAL
Miscellaneous Diseases of Bone
Chapter 117 Miscellaneous Diseases of Bone James K. Roush Some of the diseases affecting bone are discussed in this chapter. See respective chapters for other bone and cartilage diseases, such…
Surgery of the Urethra
Chapter 82 Surgery of the Urethra Dale E. Bjorling, Támara M. Da Costa Gómez Urethral disorders in dogs and cats frequently result in partial or complete obstruction. Emergency care may…
Surgery of Intertriginous Dermatoses
Chapter 54 Surgery of Intertriginous Dermatoses Jamie R. Bellah Intertriginous dermatoses are surface pyodermas that are associated with skin folds. Chronic skin apposition results in friction, minor trauma, and poor…
Pericardial Diseases
Chapter 151 Pericardial Diseases John D. Bonagura The pericardium consists of two mesothelial-lined membranes: the visceral layer (epicardium) that is tightly adhered to the myocardium and the reflection of this…
Diseases of the Thyroid Gland
Chapter 31 Diseases of the Thyroid Gland David L. Panciera, Mark E. Peterson, Stephen J. Birchard HYPOTHYROIDISM IN DOGS Hypothyroidism is a common, multisystemic disease in dogs. Thyroid hormone deficiency…
Valvular Heart Disease
Chapter 149 Valvular Heart Disease John E. Rush, John D. Bonagura VALVE FUNCTION AND DYSFUNCTION Cardiac Valve Structure The aortic and pulmonic valves separate the left and right ventricles from…
Diseases of the Lacrimal System
Chapter 139 Diseases of the Lacrimal System Carmen M.H. Colitz The overall function of tears is to protect and nourish cornea, sweep debris into nasolacrimal canaliculi, and lubricate the eyelids….
Diseases of the Prostate Gland
Chapter 84 Diseases of the Prostate Gland Nancy D. Kay Diseases of the prostate gland are common in middle-aged and older dogs. Medium- and large-breed dogs (especially Doberman pinschers) are…
