Dystocia and Obstetric Crises
Chapter 140 Dystocia and Obstetric Crises Michelle Kutzler, DVM, PhD, DACT KEY POINTS • Knowledge of actual length of gestation and timing of normal events during parturition are critical when…
SMALL ANIMAL
Chronic Renal Failure
Chapter 136 Chronic Renal Failure Catherine E. Langston, DVM, DACVIM KEY POINTS • Chronic renal disease or failure (CRF) is one of the most common reasons for older cats to…
Care of the Ventilator Patient
Chapter 216 Care of the Ventilator Patient Monica C. Clare, VMD, DACVECC KEY POINTS • Ventilator patient care requires specialized equipment, extensive monitoring, and dedicated, trained staff. • Inadequate care…
Feline Cardiomyopathy
Chapter 37 Feline Cardiomyopathy Jonathan Abbott, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) KEY POINTS • Myocardial disease accounts for almost all acquired cardiac disorders in the cat. • Cardiomyopathy, defined as a heart…
Aminoglycosides
Chapter 196 Aminoglycosides Reid P. Groman, DVM, DACVIM KEY POINTS • Despite considerable advances in the development of newer antimicrobial drugs, aminoglycosides remain important agents for treating serious infections with…
Bleeding Disorders
Chapter 118 Bleeding Disorders Susan G. Hackner, BVSc, MRCVS, DACVIM, DACVECC KEY POINTS • Bleeding disorders should always be considered life threatening, necessitating a rapid and efficient diagnostic approach. •…
Capnography
Chapter 207 Capnography Bruno H. Pypendop, Dr.Med.Vet., Dr.Vet.Sci., DACVA KEY POINTS • Capnography allows the continuous, noninvasive assessment of partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide. • The normal gradient between…
Anticonvulsants
Chapter 186 Anticonvulsants Manuel Boller, Dr. med vet., DACVECC, Deborah Silverstein, DVM, DACVECC KEY POINTS • The first-line drug for control of status epilepticus is diazepam. In animals refractory to…
Antifungal Therapy
Chapter 199 Antifungal Therapy Marie E. Kerl, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC KEY POINTS • Antifungal drug therapy for systemic fungal infections requires administration for months to resolve disease. • Amphotericin antifungal…
