Radiographic and Ultrasonographic Techniques
Chapter 4 Radiographic and Ultrasonographic Techniques David S. Biller, Laura J. Armbrust The purpose of the radiograph is to provide a lasting record of maximum information. The sequence of the…
Pet Rodents
Chapter 177 Pet Rodents Nancy L. Anderson Many small rodents are commonly kept for companionship and enjoyment. This chapter provides information needed to diagnose and treat the most frequently encountered…
Disorders of Cardiac Rhythm
Table 145-3 COMMON ANTIARRHYTHMIC DRUGS: FORMULATIONS, INDICATIONS, AND DOSAGES Chapter 145 Disorders of Cardiac Rhythm Michael S. Miller, Larry Patrick Tilley, Francis W.K. Smith, Jr. Cardiac arrhythmias include disorders of…
Dentistry and Diseases of the Oropharynx
Chapter 64 Dentistry and Diseases of the Oropharynx Sandra Manfra Marretta Dental disease and diseases of the oropharynx are common in dogs and cats. These diseases can be divided into…
Electrocardiography
Chapter 144 Electrocardiography Francis W.K. Smith, Jr. , Larry Patrick Tilley, Michael S. Miller Electrocardiography is the graphic representation of the electrical activity of the heart with time displayed on…
Avian Techniques
Chapter 168 Avian Techniques Barbara L. Oglesbee RESTRAINT For General Physical Examination (Fig. 168-1) • Hold the bird’s head firmly with one hand, placing the thumb and second finger under…
Management of the Traumatic Wound by Primary Closure
Chapter 55 Management of the Traumatic Wound by Primary Closure Mark W. Bohling, Steven F. Swaim Following proper initial management of a traumatic wound by debridement and lavage, the wound…
Obstructive Upper Airway Disorders
Chapter 161 Obstructive Upper Airway Disorders Roger B. Fingland Obstructive upper airway diseases typically are insidious in onset and result in progressively worsening respiratory stridor and dyspnea. The dimensions of…
Basic Husbandry and Medicine of Pet Reptiles
Table 178-3 REPTILE CHEMOTHERAPEUTICS Chapter 178 Basic Husbandry and Medicine of Pet Reptiles Nancy L. Anderson, Raymund F. Wack Boas, pythons, king snakes, rat snakes, and milk snakes are the…
Emergency and Critical Care Techniques and Nutrition
Chapter 3 Emergency and Critical Care Techniques and Nutrition Shane W. Bateman, C. Anthony Buffington, Cheryl Holloway This chapter describes commonly used techniques in emergency and critical care medicine. See…
