Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 54 Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System Disorders of the musculoskeletal system are of great importance to the equine industry. The main purpose of a horse is to work, and…
Diseases of the Eye
Chapter 51 Diseases of the Eye In general, any ocular disease can be considered an emergency. Some of these conditions can progress from seemingly minor in the morning to sight-threatening…
Diseases of the Integumentary System
Chapter 19 Diseases of the Integumentary System THE FERRET The normal hair coat of the ferret contains a thick, cream-colored undercoat with coarse guard hairs that determine the coat color….
Hematologic Diseases
Chapter 52 Hematologic Diseases Blood disorders are a serious, although rare, problem in horses. As an animal’s blood cells become weakened or destroyed, that animal starts losing its ability to…
Diseases of the Endocrine System
Chapter 50 Diseases of the Endocrine System The endocrine system of the horse controls almost all of the body’s functions. Because of this, it is readily apparent when a horse…
Diseases of the Eye and Ear
Chapter 29 Diseases of the Eye and Ear THE EYE The structures of the eye in the bird are similar to those in mammals. Upper and lower eyelids and a…
Overview of Ferrets, Rodents, and Rabbits
Chapter 13 Overview of Ferrets, Rodents, and Rabbits THE FERRET The name ferret can be loosely translated to mean “mouse-killing, smelly, thief” (Mustelaputorius furo), and surely these small bundles of…
Diseases of the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 48 Diseases of the Cardiovascular System Cardiovascular disease is common in the horse and has been estimated to be the third most common cause of poor performance. The technician…
Diseases of the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 14 Diseases of the Cardiovascular System THE FERRET Acquired heart disease is relatively common in middle-aged to older ferrets (>3 years of age), whereas there are few reports of…
Diseases of the Respiratory System
Chapter 46 Diseases of the Respiratory System SNAKES Pneumonias Pneumonia is a common presenting sign in the sick reptile patient. Although pneumonia is primarily a disease of the respiratory system,…
