Avian Infectious Diseases
Chapter 169 Avian Infectious Diseases Don J. Harris, Barbara L. Oglesbee ASPERGILLOSIS Aspergillosis is an infectious but not contagious disease of pet and wild birds that is caused by the…
Bronchopulmonary Disease
Chapter 162 Bronchopulmonary Disease Lynelle R. Johnson Diseases of the tracheobronchial tree and pulmonary parenchyma are very common in canine and feline patients and are responsible for substantial morbidity in…
Diseases of the Parathyroid Gland and Calcium Metabolism
Chapter 32 Diseases of the Parathyroid Gland and Calcium Metabolism Patricia A. Schenck, Dennis J. Chew NORMAL CALCIUM METABOLISM Calcium is required for many intracellular and extracellular functions, as well…
Surgery for Otitis Media and Otitis Interna
Chapter 62 Surgery for Otitis Media and Otitis Interna Harry W. Boothe Selection of a surgical procedure to treat otitis media and otitis interna is based on duration of clinical…
Thoracic Trauma
Chapter 166 Thoracic Trauma Dale E. Bjorling Thoracic trauma in dogs and cats most often is the result of automobile accidents. The lack of apparent external injuries may be misleading;…
Congenital Heart Disease
Chapter 154 Congenital Heart Disease Henry W. Green, John D. Bonagura ETIOLOGY • Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a general term indicating malformation of the heart or great vessels. CHD…
Management of the Open Wound
Chapter 56 Management of the Open Wound David W. Knapp Open wound management is a method of treatment which should be considered when immediate primary wound closure is not possible….
Diseases of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary
Chapter 36 Diseases of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary John F. Randolph, Rhett Nichols, Mark E. Peterson NORMAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY The pituitary gland (hypophysis) consists of the neurohypophysis surrounded by…
Vascular Diseases
Chapter 153 Vascular Diseases John D. Bonagura, Rebecca L. Stepien Diseases of blood vessels are quite common in small animal patients. Hypertension represents a fundamental disorder of the vascular system…
Postoperative Physical Rehabilitation
Chapter 95 Postoperative Physical Rehabilitation Darryl L. Millis The appropriate postoperative management of small animals undergoing orthopedic or neurologic surgery is critical for a successful outcome. Inadequate surgical and postoperative…
