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HANDBOOK OF SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE
Handbook of Small Animal Practice
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Fifth Edition

By
Rhea Morgan, DVM, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists; Director, Smokey Mountain Veterinary Services, Walland, TN; Staff Ophthalmologist, Veterinary Specialty Consultation Service, Inc., Knoxville, TN

Description
The 5th edition of this indispensable resource continues to provide you with the most up-to-date and clinically pertinent information in an understandable and easy-to-use outline format. Organized by body system, it offers a fresh perspective on many small animal diseases and disorders and emphasizes practical and applicable methods of diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.

Contents


SECTION 1: PATIENT EVALUATION


1. Preoperative Evaluation and Anesthetic Protocols

2. Collection and Interpretation of Laboratory Data

3. Selected Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures

4. Contrast Radiography



SECTION 2: CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM


5. Introduction

6. Cardiac Arrhythmias

7. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

8. Congenital Heart Diseases

9. Acquired Valvular Diseases

10. Myocardial Diseases

11. Pericardial Diseases

12. Heartworm Disease



SECTION 3: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM


13. Introduction

14. Diseases of the Nasal Cavity and Sinuses

15. Diseases of the Pharynx and Larynx

16. Diseases of the Trachea

17. Diseases of the Lower Airway

18. Pulmonary Parenchymal Disorders

19. Disorders of the Pleural Space and Mediastinum

20. Diseases of the Mediastinum



SECTION 4: NEUROLOGIC SYSTEM


21. Introduction

22. Seizures and Sleep Disorders

23. Disorders of the Brain

24. Disorders of the Spinal Cord

25. Disorders of the Peripheral Nerves and Lower Motor Neuron Unit



SECTION 5: DIGESTIVE SYSTEM


26. Introduction

27. Diseases of the Oral Cavity

28. Dental Diseases

29. Disease of the Salivary Glands

30. Diseases of the Pharynx & Esophagus

31. Diseases of the Stomach

32. Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus

33. Diseases of the Small Intestines

34. Diseases of the Large Intestine

35. Diseases of the Rectum, Anus & Perianal Area

36. Diseases of the Exocrine Pancreas

37. Diseases of the Hepatobiliary System

38. Diseases of the Peritoneum

39. Acute Abdomen



SECTION 6: ENDOCRINE AND METABOLIC SYSTEM


40. Introduction

41. Diseases of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

42. Diseases of the Thyroid Glands

43. Diseases of the Parathyroid Glands

44. Diseases of the Endocrine Pancreas (Islet Cells)

45. Diseases of the Adrenal Glands

46. Miscellaneous Endocrine Disorders



SECTION 7: URINARY SYSTEM


47. Introduction

48. Diseases of the Kidney

49. Diseases of the Ureter

50. Diseases of the Bladder

51. Disorders of Micturition

52. Diseases of the Urethra

53. Diseases of the Prostate



SECTION 8: REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM


54. Introduction

55. Diseases of the Ovaries

56. Diseases of the Testes and Epididymides

57. Diseases of the Uterus

58. Diseases of the Vagina

59. Diseases of the External Genitalia

60. Diseases of the Mammary Glands

61. Disorders of Canine Reproduction

62. Disorders of Feline Reproduction



SECTION 9: HEMOLYMPHATIC SYSTEM


63. Introduction

64. Disorders of Red Blood Cells

65. Disorders of White Blood Cells

66. Myeloproliferative Disorders

67. Platelet Disorders

68. Coagulation Disorders

69. Diseases of Lymph Nodes and Lymphatics

70. Disorders of the Spleen

71. Transfusion Medicine

72. Principles of Oncology

73. Paraneoplastic Syndromes



SECTION 10: IMMUNE SYSTEM


74. Introduction

75. Immunodeficiency Diseases

76. Immune-Mediated Diseases

77. Immunoproliferative Diseases

78. Diseases of the Thymus



SECTION 11: MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM


79. Introduction

80. Diseases of Joints and Ligaments

81. Diseases of Bone

82. Diseases of Muscle and Tendons

83. Physical Therapy



SECTION 12: DERMATOLOGIC SYSTEM


84. Introduction

85. Pruritic Skin Diseases

86. Disorders Causing Focal Alopecia

87. Disorders Causing Symmetrical Alopecia

88. Papular & Pustular Diseases

89. Nodular Dermatoses

90. Regional Dermatoses

91. Erosive & Ulcerative Dermatoses

92. Dermal Pigmentary Disorders

93. Crusting & Scaling Dermatoses



SECTION 13: DISEASES OF THE EYE


94. Introduction

95. Diseases of Eyelids

96. Diseases of Conjunctiva and Third Eyelid

97. Disorders of the Lacrimal and Nasolacrimal System

98. Diseases of the Cornea and Sclera

99. Disorders of the Anterior Segment

100. Glaucoma

101. Diseases of the Lens and Vitreous

102. Disorders of the Posterior Segment

103. Diseases of the Orbit

104. Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease

105. Neuro-ophthalmology



SECTION 14: DISEASES OF THE EAR


106. Introduction

107. Diseases of the External Ear and Pinna

108. Diseases of the Middle and Inner Ear

109. Deafness



SECTION 15: INFECTIOUS DISEASES


110. Introduction

111. Systemic Mycoses

112. Viral Infections

113. Bacterial Infections

114. Mixed Respiratory Infections

115. Rickettsial Infections

116. Protozoal Infections



SECTION 16: BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS


117. Introduction

118. Canine Behavioral Disorders

119. Feline Behavioral Disorders



SECTION 17: NUTRITIONAL DISEASES


120. Introduction

121. Nutrition in Health

122. Disorders in Disease



SECTION 18: TOXICOLOGY


123. Introduction

124. Rodenticides

125. Insecticide and Molluscacides

126. Household Hazards

127. Human Medications

128. Outdoor Hazards

129. Illicit Human Drugs

130. Herbal Medications

131. Toxic Plants



SECTION 19: ENVIRONMENTAL INJURIES


132. Shock

133. Electric Cord and Smoke Inhalation Injuries

134. Burns

135. Heat Prostration

136. Envenomations



APPENDICES


Appendix I: Normal Physiologic Values

Appendix II: Units, Abbreviations, Equivalents

Appendix III: Recommended Drug Dosages

Bibliographic details
Hardbound, 1400 pages, publication date: SEP-2007
ISBN-13: 978-1-4160-3949-5
ISBN-10: 1-4160-3949-X
Imprint: SAUNDERS


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