Chapter 33 Diseases of the Adrenal Gland Peter P. Kintzer, Mark E. Peterson HYPOADRENOCORTICISM IN DOGS AND CATS Hypoadrenocorticism is an endocrinopathy characterized by a deficiency of glucocorticoid and/or mineralocorticoid…
Chapter 152 Heartworm Disease Clay A. Calvert, Laura G. Ridge Heartworm disease is a common problem in many areas of the world, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. The disease…
Chapter 146 Cardiovascular Drugs John D. Bonagura, Karsten E. Schober Pharmacologic interventions allow the veterinarian to impact pathophysiologic processes in animals with cardiovascular (CV) diseases. To effectively use drugs affecting…
Chapter 140 Diseases of the Orbit Mary B. Glaze Disorders of the orbit are relatively uncommon in companion animals. Because the area cannot be directly visualized without sophisticated imaging devices…
Chapter 90 Diseases of the Ovaries and Uterus Thomas K. Graves DISEASES OF THE OVARIES Disorders of the Ovarian Cycle Etiology Disorders of the ovarian cycle are seen when ovarian…
Chapter 138 Diseases of the Retina, Choroid, and Optic Nerve Nicholas J. Millichamp, Joan Dziezyc EVALUATION OF THE POSTERIOR SEGMENT The posterior segment of the eye includes the vitreous humor;…
Chapter 89 Surgery of the Penis and Prepuce Harry W. Boothe Surgical procedures of the penis and prepuce include the following: • Penile amputation to treat traumatic or neoplastic lesions…
Chapter 76 Peritonitis Stephen J. Birchard Peritonitis is a common problem in small animals. Primary peritonitis can occur in cats (feline infectious peritonitis; see Chapter 10), but other forms of…
Chapter 135 Diseases of the Lens David A. Wilkie ANATOMY The normal canine and feline lens is composed of an outer capsule, epithelial cells beneath the anterior capsule, and lens…
Chapter 1 History and Physical Examination Denise Jones Veterinarians are faced with many diagnostic challenges on a daily basis. By far the most important diagnostic tool that veterinarians possess is…
