THIRTY-FOUR: Urinary Incontinence

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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…

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FORTY-TWO: Ataxia

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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,…

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TWENTY-FIVE: Ptyalism

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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….

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TWENTY-SEVEN: Regurgitation and Vomiting

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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…

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FORTY-FIVE: Stupor and Coma

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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…

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FIFTEEN: Bleeding Disorders

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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…

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ONE: The Problem-Oriented Approach

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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…

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TWENTY-TWO: Syncope

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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…

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