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…
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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,…
Diseases and Surgery of the Exocrine Pancreas
Chapter 73 Diseases and Surgery of the Exocrine Pancreas Robert G. Sherding, Stephen J. Birchard, Susan E. Johnson The pancreas is a V-shaped gland in the cranial abdomen composed of…
Flea Allergy Dermatitis
Chapter 45 Flea Allergy Dermatitis Craig E. Griffin Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) is a hypersensitivity reaction to one or more components of fleas, especially allergens in flea saliva. Several types…
Diseases of the Spleen
Chapter 25 Diseases of the Spleen William C. Kisseberth, Margaret C. McEntee The spleen can be the site of primary disease, or it can be affected by disease elsewhere as…
Atopic Dermatitis
Table 46-1 PHARMACOLOGIC AGENTS USED FOR THE SYMPTOMATIC CONTROL OF CLINICAL SIGNS OF ATOPIC DERMATITIS IN DOGS Chapter 46 Atopic Dermatitis Andrew Hillier Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a genetically predisposed…
Canine and Feline Demodicosis
Chapter 43 Canine and Feline Demodicosis Sarah Colombini Osborn DEMODEX MITES • Every animal harbors its own host-specific species of Demodex mite. Demodex mites, in low numbers, are normal inhabitants…
Systemic Mycoses
Chapter 20 Systemic Mycoses Robert G. Sherding The four classical systemic mycoses of dogs and cats are histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, and cryptococcosis. Key Point Systemic mycoses are not contagious diseases….
Otitis Media and Otitis Interna
Chapter 61 Otitis Media and Otitis Interna Lynette K. Cole Otitis media: Otitis media is defined as inflammation of the middle ear and is an important perpetuating cause of recurrent…
