CHAPTER 21 Radiographic Considerations of the Young Patient John S. Mattoon Radiography of kittens and puppies is technically demanding because of the small patient size. Interpretation of radiographic images can…
CHAPTER 39 The Reproductive Tract Michelle Anne Kutzler Sexual Differentiation Normal sexual differentiation depends on the successful completion of three consecutive events: establishment of chromosomal sex, gonadal sex, and phenotypic…
CHAPTER 22 Ultrasonography of the Young Patient Tomas W. Baker, Autumn P. Davidson Pediatric dogs and cats often become veterinary patients because of signs referable to the abdominal cavity. Dietary…
CHAPTER 32 The Cardiovascular System Barret J. Bulmer Despite decades of advances in cardiac ultrasound and ready access to veterinary cardiologists across the country, the most often used, feasible, and…
CHAPTER 40 The Neurologic System Linda Lou Blythe The nervous system is a complicated collection of neurons, neuroglial cells, and blood vessels that function to acquire sensory input from the…
CHAPTER 42 The Musculoskeletal System Gert J. Breur, Sean P. McDonough, Rory J. Todhunter Almost 20% of all dogs presenting with a musculoskeletal problem in a referral center are younger…
CHAPTER 37 The Liver, Biliary Tract, and Exocrine Pancreas Sharon A. Center Development of the Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas Development of the Hepatic Circulation In the developed fetus, blood from…
CHAPTER 31 Postmortem Examination of the Puppy and Kitten Christiane V. Löhr Why do a Postmortem Examination? Puppy and kitten losses within the first few months of life are a…
