Veterian Key

Table 147-4 COMMON CANINE DISEASES Chapter 147 Heart Failure in Dogs John D. Bonagura, Bruce Keene Heart failure (HF) is a state wherein the cardiac output is inadequate to meet…

Chapter 60 Surgery of the External Ear Canal and Pinna Daniel D. Smeak External ear canal surgery is performed to provide exposure and drainage for the vertical and horizontal ear…

Chapter 141 Neuro-ophthalmology Randall H. Scagliotti Clinical signs of ocular dysfunction may appear as disorders in the neuroanatomic pathways that allow normal vision. Vision is optimal when sufficiently protected eyes…

Chapter 5 Fluid Therapy for Dogs and Cats Shane W. Bateman, Dennis J. Chew Fluid therapy can be the single most important therapeutic measure used in seriously ill animals. Effective…

Chapter 91 Surgery of the Ovaries and Uterus Gretchen K. Sicard, Roger B. Fingland Surgical procedures performed on the uterus and ovaries include ovariohysterectomy, cesarean section, uterine biopsy, and rarely,…

Chapter 176 Rabbits Sue Chen, Katherine E. Quesenberry Rabbits are popular pets for both children and adults. They are easily litter trained and require minimal maintenance. This chapter stresses diagnosis…

Chapter 173 Avian Reproductive Tract Disorders Heather L. Bowles Avian reproductive disorders are a result of complex combinations of hormonal, physiologic, and behavioral actions reacting to photoperiods, food availability, and…

Table 67-3 DRUGS USED FOR TREATMENT OF GASTRIC DISEASE Chapter 67 Diseases of the Stomach Susan E. Johnson, Robert G. Sherding, Ronald M. Bright VOMITING Vomiting is a common clinical…

Chapter 93 Surgery of the Vagina and Vulva Gretchen K. Sicard, Roger B. Fingland The surgical procedures performed most commonly on the vagina and vulva are episiotomy, episioplasty, and excision…

Chapter 118 Osteochondrosis Michael P. Kowaleski Osteochondrosis refers to a group of diseases that are characterized by aberrant development of the epiphyseal or physeal cartilage in growing animals. The cause…