Pediatric Fracture Management
CHAPTER 25 Pediatric Fracture Management Michael Weh Fractures encountered in juvenile animals differ from those in adults in several ways. This chapter outlines a systematic method of pediatric fracture assessment,…
The Respiratory System
CHAPTER 34 The Respiratory System Craig Ruaux Diseases of the respiratory system are common reasons for presentation of neonatal and immature dogs and cats. The respiratory system represents a large…
The Skin and Ear
CHAPTER 41 The Skin and Ear Jon D. Plant The normal pediatric integument of newborn dogs and cats undergoes significant change between birth and 6 months of age. The thicknesses…
Dental and Oral Cavity
CHAPTER 35 Dental and Oral Cavity Andrea Van de Wetering Many of the common dental conditions found in puppies and kittens carry a favorable prognosis if addressed and treated correctly….
The Digestive System
CHAPTER 36 The Digestive System* Michael E. Peterson Prenatal and Neonatal Development The signals that regulate the differentiation and development of the fetal gastrointestinal tract (GIT) are not well understood….
The Hematologic and Lymphoid Systems
CHAPTER 33 The Hematologic and Lymphoid Systems Karyn E. Bird This chapter is intended to provide information that will aid in the evaluation of the hemogram in normal healthy puppies…
The Urinary System
CHAPTER 38 The Urinary System Jana M. Gordon, Michelle Anne Kutzler The urinary tract of the dog and cat consists of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. The kidneys…
Clinical Approach to Pediatric Nutritional Conditions
CHAPTER 44 Clinical Approach to Pediatric Nutritional Conditions Heather Prendergast Neonates may not receive the appropriate nutrition for a number of factors, including insufficient milk production, the mother’s death, an…
Prenatal Care of the Bitch and Queen
CHAPTER 1 Prenatal Care of the Bitch and Queen Frances O. Smith Prenatal care for bitches and queens should begin with the selection of the most desirable members of a…
Fungal Infections
CHAPTER 17 Fungal Infections Kevin T. Fitzgerald, Kristin L. Newquist Cutaneous Fungal Infections Dermatophytes The majority of clinical cases presented are caused by three fungi: Microsporum canis, Microsporum gypseum, and…
