Diseases of the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 26 Diseases of the Cardiovascular System The structure of the heart and vasculature of the bird is similar to that of the dog and cat. The bird heart is…
Diseases of the Reproductive System
Chapter 10 Diseases of the Reproductive System The female reproductive system consists of two ovaries and the female duct system, including the oviducts, uterus, cervix, vagina, and vulva (Fig. 10-1)….
Diseases of the Nervous System
Chapter 21 Diseases of the Nervous System THE FERRET Primary neurologic disease is not common in the ferret. Most symptoms of central nervous system (CNS) disease are the result of…
Diseases of the Endocrine System
Chapter 3 Diseases of the Endocrine System The cells of the body must maintain homeostasis (equilibrium) with their internal environment because the chemical processes conducted at the cellular level can…
Hematologic and Immunologic Diseases
Chapter 18 Hematologic and Immunologic Diseases THE FERRET Estrogen toxicosis and bone marrow suppression resulting in a life-threatening anemia are covered in Chapter 22. Lymphoma Lymphoma is the most common…
Diseases of the Eye
Chapter 17 Diseases of the Eye THE FERRET Diseases of the eye in ferrets are similar to those in other species. The three most frequently seen disorders are conjunctivitis, cataract…
Hematologic and Immunologic Diseases
Chapter 5 Hematologic and Immunologic Diseases Immune-mediated and hematologic disorders are commonly seen in veterinary practice. Although these diseases may be interrelated in some cases, this chapter discusses the most…
Diseases of the Eye
Chapter 4 Diseases of the Eye Special structures exist in all animals that help them to survive in their environment. The special senses sight, hearing, smell, and taste are extensions…
Diseases of the Nervous System
Chapter 8 Diseases of the Nervous System The nervous system can be divided into two primary divisions: the central nervous system (CNS), composed of the brain and the spinal cord,…
Pansystemic Diseases
Chapter 9 Pansystemic Diseases Pansystemic diseases include those that involve multiple body systems in addition to the primary target organ. The causes of these diseases may be viral, bacterial, or…
