Radiographic Considerations of the Young Patient

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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…

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The Reproductive Tract

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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…

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The Eye

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CHAPTER 43 The Eye Mary B. Glaze The Ophthalmic Examination Examination of the neonate must take into account age-related variations in ocular appearance and response. Generally the eyelids open at…

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Ultrasonography of the Young Patient

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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…

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The Cardiovascular System

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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…

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The Neurologic System

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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…

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The Musculoskeletal System

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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…

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The Liver, Biliary Tract, and Exocrine Pancreas

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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…

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Growth

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CHAPTER 5 Growth Michael E. Peterson Generalizations about normal growth in puppies and kittens are difficult to make; this is particularly true in respect to dogs because of the wide…

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