48. Urinary Disorders
CHAPTER 48. Urinary Disorders Rebecca S. McConnico ACUTE RENAL FAILURE I. Abrupt cessation of renal function A. Results in accumulation of nitrogenous wastes B. Fluid imbalances C. Electrolyte imbalances II….
8. Ophthalmology
CHAPTER 8. Ophthalmology Wendy M. Townsend EXAMINING THE EYE I. Diagnostic tests A. The Schirmer tear test I (STTI): Allows quantification of the production of the aqueous tear phase 1….
38. Nervous System Disorders
CHAPTER 38. Nervous System Disorders Rebecca S. McConnico NEUROLOGIC EVALUATION I. Patient profile and history A. Signalment: Age, sex, breed, use (pasture pet, pleasure, athlete, breeding) B. Time course of…
58. Reptiles
CHAPTER 58. Reptiles Patricia A. Schenck GENERAL INFORMATION Captive-born animals are often healthier and hardier than are wild-caught reptiles, especially those that have been imported from other countries. ANATOMY AND…
1. Clinical Pathology: Clinical Chemistry
CHAPTER 1. Clinical Pathology: Clinical Chemistry Patricia A. Schenck EVALUATION OF RENAL FUNCTION I. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) A. Decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR) results in increased BUN B. Affected…
46. Restraint
CHAPTER 46. Restraint Rebecca S. McConnico GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS I. Most important aspect of the equine physical examination II. Improper restraint will result in a poor examination III. Horse may: A….
33. Dermatology
CHAPTER 33. Dermatology Elizabeth Rustemeyer May PRURITIC SKIN DISORDERS OF HORSES I. Parasitic disorders A. Mites 1. Chorioptic mange (leg mange) a. Chorioptes equi b. Common surface-inhabiting mite c. Transmission…
42. Orthopedic Disorders
CHAPTER 42. Orthopedic Disorders Rebecca S. McConnico Please refer toChapter 47for further review of equine orthopedic diseases. THRUSH I. Affects the central and lateral sulci of the frog (Figure 42-1)…
35. Endocrine Disorders
CHAPTER 35. Endocrine Disorders Rebecca S. McConnico EQUINE CUSHING-LIKE SYNDROME (ECD) OR PARS INTERMEDIA DYSFUNCTION (PID) I. Previously known as A. Equine hyperadrenocorticism B. Equine diabetes C. Equine Cushing disease…
26. Restraint
CHAPTER 26. Restraint Valerie A. Chadwick INDICATIONS I. Facilitate control for physical examination. Strive for minimum effective restraint II. Prevent the animal from harming itself A. Prevent self-mutilation B. Avoid…
