Veterian Key

Clinical Case Information regarding a urinary incontinence case is provided here so that the reader can formulate a diagnostic plan as the chapter material is presented. The diagnostic procedures applied…

Clinical Vignette Misty, a 9-year-old female spayed sheltie, is presented for a 3-week history of progressive balance problems. The owner has noticed that Misty will stumble with all four limbs,…

Problem Definition and Recognition Ptyalism (drooling, hypersalivation, sialosis, hypersialosis, and sialorrhea) is the excessive secretion of saliva. Pseudoptyalism is the inability or failure to swallow saliva produced in normal quantities….

Clinical Vignette A 6-year-old spayed female Scottish terrier presents with a 2-day history of protracted vomiting, lethargy, and abdominal pain. Initially, she would vomit within 1–2 hours after eating or…

Clinical Vignette Fluffy, a 3-year-old DLH spayed female cat, is presented after being found lying on her side and totally unresponsive to handling. Attempts by the owner to arouse Fluffy…

Clinical Vignette Kwash, a 13-year-old male DSH cat, is presented for a dull attitude of several weeks and a recent onset of “seizure” activity. Kwash is strictly an indoor cat…

Clinical Vignette History A 3-year-old 6.5 kg female peekapoo is presented because the owner has seen blood in the stool, a “skin rash,” and red “splotches” in the skin. According…

Step 1: Database Collection The initial database should contain the information necessary to allow identification of all problems in the patient. The contents of the database for any particular animal…

Clinical Vignette An 11-year-old castrated shih tzu was presented with the chief complaint of collapse. The first episode of collapse occurred during exertion while bathing and others have occurred during…

Clinical Vignette Willie, a 10-year-old neutered male terrier cross, is presented for a swelling around the right femur. The owners have recognized three episodes of acute swelling, lameness, and pain…