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By Stephen Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM, California Animal Hospital, Los Angeles, CA; Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine(Internal Medicine and Cardiology) Edward Feldman, DVM, DACVIM, Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA
Description Updated and expanded, the new 6th edition of this popular text remains the only encyclopedic resource for veterinary internal medical
problems! This internationally acclaimed "gold standard" offers unparalleled coverage of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of
diseases affecting dogs and cats. Focusing on the clinical manifestations of disease and approaching disease in terms of the organ system
involved, this comprehensive resource presents the latest information on specialties ranging from oncology, immunology, and reproductive
problems, to skeletal and joint disorders, gastroenterology, and more. This new edition also includes a companion CD-ROM with references
and weblinks.
Contents
I. CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF DISEASE
Physical Examination Hyperthermia and Fever of Unknown Origin Hypothermia Pain
Identification Pain Management Syncope Weakness A. SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS The Skin as a Sensor of Internal Medical Disorders Alopecia Pruritus Cutaneous
and Subcutaneous Lumps, Bumps, and Masses Erosions and Ulcerations Pustules and Papules Scaling and Crusting Dermatoses Changes
in Pigmentation Fleas, Flea Allergy, and Flea Control Other External Parasites Edema Hepatocutaneous Syndrome B. PHYSIQUE Obesity Cachexia Failure
to Grow Swollen Joints and Lameness Body Odors Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease Acute Vision Loss in Small Animals C.
UROGENITAL Vaginal-Vulvar and Preputial Discharge Polyuria and Polydipsia Micturition Disorders Urinary Incontinence Discolored
Urine Proteinuria D. GASTROINTESINAL Anorexia Polyphagia Ptyalism Gagging Dysphagia and Regurgitation Vomiting Diarrhea Melena
and Hematochezia Constipation, Tenesmus, Dyschezia, Fecal Incontinence Flatulence and Borborygmus Abdominal Distention, Ascites,
and Peritonitis E. NEUROLOGIC Neurological Manifestations of Systemic Disease Tremor Syndromes Ataxia, Paresis and Paralysis Altered
States of Consciousness: Stupor and Coma Seizures Deficits of Function Due to Peripheral Cranial Neuropathies Sleep Disorders Cognitive
Dysfunction in Aged Dogs Behavioral Disorders F. CARDIORESPIRATORY Coughing Dyspnea and Tachypnea Abnormal Heart Sounds
and Heart Murmurs Pulse Alterations Pleural Effusion Sneezing and Nasal Discharge G. HEMATOLOGIC/ CHEMICAL Pallor Polycythemia Cyanosis Jaundice Bleeding
Disorders; Epistaxis and Hemoptysis Petechiae and Ecchymoses Electrolyte Disorders
II. TOXICOLOGY
Intoxication
versus Acute, Non-Toxicologic Illness: Differentiating the Two Venomous Bites and Stings Plant Toxicities Topical Toxins Chemical
Toxicities
III. TECHNIQUES
Clinical Genetics Abdominocentesis and Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage Abdominal
Ultrasound: Aspirations and Biopsies Arthrocentesis and Arthroscopy Artificial Insemination in the Dog Blood Pressure Assessment Techniques
for Bone marrow Aspiration and Biopsy Brain Biopsy Muscle and Nerve Biopsy The Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time Jugular catheterization
and Central Venous Pressure Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection, Myelography, and Epidurals Veterinary Diagnosis of Bacterial, Fungal
and Viral Disease Urogenital Diagnostic Procedures Cytology of Internal Organs Cytology of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues Ear
Flushing Ear Vein Blood Glucose Monitoring Echocardiography ECG Techniques Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Velocity
Studies Nasoesophageal, Esophagostomy, Gastrostomy Tube Placement Techniques Gastric Lavage Transcervical Catheterization in
the Bitch Laparoscopy Fine Needle Aspiration and Lung Biopsy Lymph Node Aspiration and Biopsy Pacemaker Implantation Peritoneal
Dialysis Veterinary Nuclear Medicine Endoscopic and Cytologic Procedures for Evaluation of the Gastrointestinal Tract Rhinoscopy,
Flushing and Nasal Biopsy Thoracic and Pericardial Taps and Drains Tracheal Wash and Bronchoscopy Unblocking the Urethra of
the Male Cat Venous and Arterial Puncture Skin Scraping and Biopsy Inhalational Therapy for Airway Disease
IV. CRITICAL
CARE
Acid Base, Oximetry and Blood Gas Emergencies Acute Abdomen Cardiac Emergencies Cardiopulmonary Arrest and
Resuscitation Traumatic Brain Injury Crystalloid and Colloid Therapy Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrone Gastrointestinal
Emergencies Global Approach to the Trauma Patient Heat Stroke Hepatic and Splenic Emergencies Pulmonary Emergencies Renal
Emergencies Gynecological Emergencies Sepsis and the Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome Shock Systemic Anaphylaxis Thoracic
Trauma Blood Transfusions and Component Therapy and Oxygen Carrying Solutions
V. BLOOD PRESSURE
Diagnostic
Blood Pressure Measurement Pathophysiology of Systemic Hypertension Management of Hypertension Hypotension
VI. THERAPEUTIC
CONSIDERATIONS IN MEDICINE AND DISEASE
Clueing in Customers Rational Use of Diagnostic Tests Principles of Drug Therapy Antimicrobial
Drug Therapy Glucocorticoid therapy Over the Counter Human Medications Compounding Drugs Nutraceuticals Non-Steroidal
Anti-Inflammatory Analgesics Antioxidants in Health and Disease Herbal Medicine Adverse Drug Reactions Therapeutic Use of
Acupuncture for Pain Control Compassionate Care in Medicine Genomics Constant Rate Infusions Hyperbaric Medicine
VII.
DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS OF SYSTEMIC PROBLEMS
Nutritional Assessment Nutrition of Healthy Dogs and Cats in Various Stages
of Adult Life Neonatal and Pediatric Nutrition Nutrition-Related Skeletal Disorders Adverse Reactions to Foods: Allergy versus
Intolerance Nutritional Management of Gastrointestinal Conditions Nutritional Management of Hepatic Conditions Nutritional Management
of Endocrine Diseases Nutritional Modulation of Heart Disease Nutritional Management of Urinary Tract Conditions Parenteral
Nutritional Support Dietary and Medical Considerations in Fatty Acid Metabolism and Hyperlipidemias The Principles and Implementation
of Enteral Nutrition
VIII. INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Serology Canine Vaccinations Feline Vaccinations Bacterial
Diseases Obligate Intracellular Bacterial Pathogens Canine Bartonellosis Protozoal and Miscellaneous Infections Canine Viral
Disease Feline Leukemia Virus Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Related Diseases Feline Infectious Peritonitis and
Feline Enteric Coronavirus Other Feline Viral Diseases Systemic Mycoses Coccidioidomycosis and Aspergillosis Tropical Diseases Public
Health Aspects of Small Animal Practice
IX. CANCER
Principles of Chemotherapy Practical Chemotherapy Practical
Radiation Therapy Hematopoietic Tumors Tumors of the Skin Soft Tissue Sarcomas Hemangiosarcoma Bone and Joint Tumors Mast
Cell Disease Canine and Feline Histiocytic Disease Urogenital and Mammary Gland Tumors Paraneoplastic Syndrome
X.
NERVOUS SYSTEM
Potential Effects of Systemic Disease on the Nervous System Brain Disease Multifocal Neurologic Disease Diseases
of the Spinal Cord Peripheral Nerve Disorders Disorders of K9 Skeletal Muscles Feline Myopathies
XI. CARDIOVASCULAR
SYSTEM
Pathophysiology of Heart Failure Biochemical Markers of Cardiovascular Disease Therapy of Heart Failure Congenital
Heart Disease Chronic Mitral Valve Insufficiency Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias Primary Myocardial Disease in
the Dog Myocardial Feline Disease Pericardial Disorders Canine Heartworm Disease Felin Heartworm Disease Peripheral Vascular
Disease
XII. DISEASES OF THE EARS, NOSE, AND THROAT
Diseases of the Ear Diseases of the Nose and Nasal Sinuses Diseases
of the Throat
XIII. RESPIRATORY DISEASE
Clinical Evaluation of the Respiratory Tract Diseases of the Trachea Diseases
of the Small Airways Pulmonary Parenchymal Disease Mediastinal Disease Pleural and Extrapleural Diseases Pulmonary Hypertension
XIV. GASTROINTESINAL DISEASE
Oral and Salivary Gland Disorders Diseases of the Esophagus Diseases of the
Stomach Diseases of the Small Intestine Diseases of the Large Intestine Rectoanal Disease
XV. LIVER AND PANCREATIC
DISEASES
History, Clinical Signs and Physical Findings in Hepatobiliary Disease General Principles in the Treatment of
Liver Disease Inflammatory Canine Hepatic Disease Feline Inflammatory Liver Disease Vascular Liver Diseases Toxic, Metabolic,
Infectious, and Neoplastic Liver Disease Diseases of the Gall Bladder and Extrahepatic Biliary System Canine Pancreatic Disease Feline
Exocrine Pancreatic Disease Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Estrous Cycle and Breeding Management of the Bitch Ovarian and Estrous Cycle Abnormalities Abnormalities in
Pregnancy, Parturition, and the Periparturient Period Early Spay and Neuter Contraception and Pregnancy Termination Cyctic Endometrial
Hyperplasia and Pyometra Canine Female Infertility Vaginal Disorders Semen Evaluation, Canine Male Infertility, Common Disorders
of the Male Feline Reproduction Care of Neonates and Fading Puppies