Pericardial Diseases
Chapter 151 Pericardial Diseases John D. Bonagura The pericardium consists of two mesothelial-lined membranes: the visceral layer (epicardium) that is tightly adhered to the myocardium and the reflection of this…
Diseases of the Thyroid Gland
Chapter 31 Diseases of the Thyroid Gland David L. Panciera, Mark E. Peterson, Stephen J. Birchard HYPOTHYROIDISM IN DOGS Hypothyroidism is a common, multisystemic disease in dogs. Thyroid hormone deficiency…
Valvular Heart Disease
Chapter 149 Valvular Heart Disease John E. Rush, John D. Bonagura VALVE FUNCTION AND DYSFUNCTION Cardiac Valve Structure The aortic and pulmonic valves separate the left and right ventricles from…
Diseases of the Lacrimal System
Chapter 139 Diseases of the Lacrimal System Carmen M.H. Colitz The overall function of tears is to protect and nourish cornea, sweep debris into nasolacrimal canaliculi, and lubricate the eyelids….
Diseases of the Prostate Gland
Chapter 84 Diseases of the Prostate Gland Nancy D. Kay Diseases of the prostate gland are common in middle-aged and older dogs. Medium- and large-breed dogs (especially Doberman pinschers) are…
Diseases of the Intestines
Chapter 69 Diseases of the Intestines Robert G. Sherding, Susan E. Johnson DIARRHEA Diarrhea results from excessive fecal water content and is the most important clinical sign of intestinal disease…
Surgery of Skeletal Muscle and Tendon
Chapter 115 Surgery of Skeletal Muscle and Tendon Matthew Palmisano Injuries to skeletal muscle and tendon are frequently seen in small animal practice. Injuries to skeletal muscle can either occur…
Erythrocytes, Leukocytes, and Platelets
Chapter 22 Erythrocytes, Leukocytes, and Platelets Rose E. Raskin ERYTHROCYTE DISORDERS Anemia: Overview Anemia is characterized by a reduction in the overall erythrocyte content, number of erythrocytes, or hemoglobin concentration….
Disorders of the Claw
Chapter 63 Disorders of the Claw Ralf S. Mueller INTRODUCTION Onychology (the study of nails) is an area of veterinary dermatology that has only recently become the focus of more…
Diseases of the Esophagus and Disorders of Swallowing
Table 65-2 DIAGNOSIS OF OROPHARYNGEAL DYSPHAGIA* Chapter 65 Diseases of the Esophagus and Disorders of Swallowing Susan E. Johnson, Robert G. Sherding OVERVIEW Etiology Esophageal diseases in dogs and cats…
