Veterinary medicine: small animals Books

Book SynopsisA guide to the morphology of blood cells. It covers patient assessment for common hematologic disorders and diseases in dogs and cats. It features over 1,000 full-color photomicrographs depict abnormalities within each blood cell line, with multiple pictures of each morphologic abnormality and variations in their appearance.Trade Review"Everything you might encounter looking at dog or cat blood smears is right there, clearly classified and noted (more than 1000 pictures!). Pitfalls and artefacts are clearly explained. The format (spiral binding) makes it the obvious accessory for your microscope. A good investment." Reviewed by: Vet's Today Date: July 2014Table of ContentsIntroduction: Blood Smear Preparation and Examination Section 1: General Assessment Section 2: Red Blood Cells Section 3: White Blood Cells Section 4: Platelets Section 5: Hematopoietic Neoplasia Section 6: Extracellular Organisms Appendix: Reticulocyte Count Appendix: Saline Dilution/Dispersion Test

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Book SynopsisPresents informative and practical guidance on endoscopic indications, instrumentation, patient preparation, and techniques. This title provides the novices as well as the advanced practitioners with the information needed to deliver the safest, high-quality endoscopic services for small animals, including avian and exotics.Table of ContentsPart I: Flexible Endoscopy Endoscopic Instrumentation and Documentation for Flexible and Rigid Endoscopy Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Instrumentation, Handling Technique, Training, and Implementation in Practice Esophagoscopy Gastroscopy Enteroscopic Examination of the Small Intestine Colonoscopy Endoscopic Removal of Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies Endoscopic Biopsy Specimen Collection and Histopathologic Considerations Endoscopic Placement of Gastrostomy and Jejunostomy Tubes Laryngoscopy and Tracheobronchoscopy of the Dog and Cat Part II: Rigid Endoscopy Stapling and Energy Devices for Endoscopic Surgery Application of Laser Energy with Endoscopic Visualization Endoscopic Knot Tying and Suturing Psychomotor Training and Virtual Reality Laparoscopy Thoracoscopy Cystoscopy Vaginoscopy and Transcervical Catheterization in the Bitch Rhinoscopy Otososcopy Arthroscopy Exotic Pets Marketing Endoscopic Services in the Clinic New Technologies on the Horizon

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Differential Diagnoses and Algorithms 2. Diagnostic Techniques 3. Bacterial Skin Diseases 4. Fungal Skin Diseases 5. Parasitic Skin Disorders 6. Viral, Rickettsial, and Protozoal Skin Diseases 7. Hypersensitivity Disorders 8. Autoimmune and Immune-Mediated Skin Disorders 9. Hereditary, Congenital, and Acquired Alopecia 10. Congenital Diseases 11. Pigmentary Abnormalities 12. Keratinization and Seborrheic Disorders 13. Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Claws, and Anal Sacs 14. Neoplastic and Non-Neoplastic Tumors 15. Avian and Exotic Animal Skin Diseases 16. Pre-treatment and Post-treatment Response Images Appendices

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Anatomical Terminology 2. The Skeletal and Muscular Systems 3. The Neck, Thorax, and Thoracic Limb 4. The Abdomen, Pelvis, and Pelvic Limb 5. The Head 6. The Nervous System

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart 1: General Surgical Principles 1. Principles of Surgical Asepsis 2. Care and Handling of Surgical Equipment and Supplies 3. Surgical Facilities and Maintenance of the Surgical Environment 4. Preoperative and Intraoperative Care of the Surgical Patient 5. Preparation of the Operative Site 6. Preparation of the Surgical Team 7. Surgical Instrumentation 8. Biomaterials, Suturing and Suture Patterns 9. Surgical Infections and Antibiotic Selection 10. Nutritional Management of the Surgical Patient 11. Fundamentals of Physical Rehabilitation 12. Principles of Anesthesia and Anesthetics 13. Pain Management and Acupuncture 14. Principles of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Regenerative Medicine Part II: Soft Tissue Surgery 15. Surgery of the Integumentary System 16. Surgery of the Eye 17. Surgery of the Ear 18. Surgery of the Digestive System 19. Surgery of the Liver 20. Surgery of the Extrahepatic Biliary System 21. Surgery of the Endocrine System 22. Surgery of the Hemolymphatic System 23. Surgery of the Kidney and Ureter 24. Surgery of the Bladder and Urethra 25. Surgery of the Reproductive and Genital Systems 26. Surgery of the Cardiovascular System 27. Surgery of the Upper Respiratory System 28. Surgery of the Lower Respiratory System: Lungs and Thoracic Wall 29. Surgery of the Lower Respiratory System: Pleural Cavity and Diaphragm Part III: Orthopedics 30. Fundamentals of Orthopedic Surgery and Fracture Management 31. Management of Specific Fractures 32. Diseases of the Joints 33. Management of Muscle and Tendon Injury or Disease 34. Other Diseases of Bones and Joints Part IV: Neurosurgery 35. Neurodiagnostic Overview for the Small Animal Surgeon 36. Neurologic Examination and Relevant Neuroanatomy 37. Surgery of the Brain 38. Surgery of the Cervical Spine 39. Surgery of the Thoracolumbar Spine 40. Surgery of the Cauda Equina 41. Nonsurgical Disorders of the Brain and Spine 42. Peripheral Nervous System Disorders

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection 1: FERRETS 1. Basic Anatomy, Physiology, and Husbandry of Ferrets 2. Basic Approach to Veterinary Care of Ferrets and Clinical Techniques 3. Gastrointestinal Diseases of Ferrets 4. Disorders of the Urinary and Reproductive System in Ferrets 5. Cardiovascular and Other Diseases of Ferrets 6. Respiratory Diseases of Ferrets 7. Endocrine Diseases of Ferrets 8. Neoplasia in Ferrets 9. Dermatologic Diseases of Ferrets 10. Musculoskeletal and Neurologic Diseases of Ferrets Section 2: RABBITS 11. Basic Anatomy, Physiology, and Husbandry of Rabbits 12. Basic Approach to Veterinary Care of Rabbits 13. Gastrointestinal Physiology and Nutrition of Rabbits 14. Gastrointestinal Diseases of Rabbits 15. Respiratory Diseases and Pasteurellosis in Rabbits 16. Disorders of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems in Rabbits 17. Dermatologic Diseases of Rabbits 18. Neurologic and Musculoskeletal Disorders of Rabbits 19. Cardiovascular Disease in Rabbits 20. Lymphoreticular Disorders, Thymoma, and other Neoplastic Diseases of Rabbits Section 3: RODENTS 21. Guinea Pigs 22. Chinchillas 23. Degus 24. Prairie Dogs 25. Rats and Mice 26. Hamsters and Gerbils Section 4: OTHER SMALL MAMMALS 27. Sugar Gliders 28. African Pygmy Hedgehogs 29. Skunks Section 5: SURGICAL TECHNIQUES AND DENTISTRY 30. General Principles of Surgical Techniques 31. Soft Tissue Surgery: Ferrets 32. Soft Tissue Surgery: Rabbits 33. Soft Tissue Surgery: Rodents 34. Orthopedics in Small Mammals 35. Exotic Mammal Diagnostic and Surgical Endoscopy 36. Small Mammal Dentistry Section 6: GENERAL TOPICS 37. Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Sedation of Small Mammals 38. Diagnostic Imaging 39. Hematology and Biochemistry of Small Mammals 40. Ophthalmic Diseases of Small Mammals 41. Emergency and Critical Care of Small Mammals 42. Zoonotic Diseases Associated with Small Mammals Appendix: Formulary

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. The Dog and Its Relatives 2. Prenatal Development 3. The Integument 4. The Skeleton 5. Arthrology 6. The Muscular System 7. The Digestive Apparatus and Abdomen 8. The Respiratory System 9. The Urogenital System 10. The Endocrine System 11. The Heart and Arteries 12. The Veins 13. The Lymphatic System 14. Introduction to the Nervous System 15. The Autonomic Nervous System 16. The Spinal Cord and Meninges 17. The Spinal Nerves 18. The Brain 19. The Cranial Nerves 20. The Ear 21. The Eye

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsWhy Worry About Cancer in Pets? Section 1: THE BIOLOGY AND PATHOGENESIS OF CANCER 1. The Etiology of Cancer 2. Tumor Biology and Metastasis 3. The Pathology of Neoplasia 4. The Epidemiology and the Evidence-Based Medicine Approach 5. Paraneoplastic Syndromes Section 2: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE CANCER PATIENT 6. Diagnostic Imaging in Oncology 7. Diagnostic Cytology in Clinical Oncology 8. Molecular Diagnostics 9. Biopsy Principles and Staging Section 3: THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES FOR THE CANCER PATIENT 10. Surgical Oncology 11. Interventional Oncology 12. Cancer Chemotherapy 13. Radiation Therapy 14. Cancer Immunotherapy 15. Molecular/Targeted Therapy of Cancer 16. Supportive Care for the Cancer Patient 17. Integrative Oncology 18. Clinical Trials and Developmental Therapeutics Section 4: SPECIFIC MALIGNANCIES IN THE SMALL ANIMAL PATIENT 19. Tumors of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues 20. Melanoma 21. Mast Cell Tumors 22. Soft Tissue Sarcomas 23. Cancer of the Gastrointestinal Tract 24. Tumors of the Respiratory System 25. Tumors of the Skeletal System 26. Tumors of the Endocrine System 27. Tumors of the Female Reproductive System 28. Tumors of the Mammary Gland 29. Tumors of the Male Reproductive System 30. Tumors of the Urinary System 31. Tumors of the Nervous System 32. Ocular Tumors 33. Hematopoietic Tumors 34. Miscellaneous Tumors

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Body Defense Systems-The Body's Response to Disease Section I: Dogs and Cats 1. Diseases of the Cardiovascular System 2. Diseases of the Digestive System 3. Diseases of the Endocrine System 4. Diseases of the Eye 5. Hematologic and Immunologic Diseases 6. Diseases of the Integumentary System 7. Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System 8. Diseases of the Nervous System 9. Pansystemic Disease 10. Diseases of the Reproductive System 11. Diseases of the Respiratory System 12. Diseases of the Urinary System Section II: Ferrets, Rodents, and Rabbits 13. Overview of Ferrets, Rodents, and Rabbits 14. Diseases of the Cardiovascular System 15. Diseases of the Digestive System 16. Diseases of the Endocrine System 17. Diseases of the Eye 18. Hematologic and Immunologic Diseases 19. Diseases of the Integumentary System 20. Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System 21. Diseases of the Nervous System 22. Diseases of the Reproductive System 23. Diseases of the Respiratory System 24. Diseases of the Urinary System Section III: Birds 25. Overview of Birds as Patients 26. Diseases of the Cardiovascular System 27. Diseases of the Digestive System 28. Diseases of the Endocrine System 29. Diseases of the Eye and Ear 30. Hematologic and Immunologic Diseases 31. Diseases of the Integumentary System 32. Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System 33. Diseases of the Nervous System 34. Pansystemic Diseases 35. Diseases of the Respiratory System 36. Diseases of the Urogenital System Section IV: Snakes, Iguanas, and Turtles 37. Overview of Reptiles as Pets 38. Diseases of the Cardiovascular System 39. Diseases of the Digestive System 40. Diseases of the Endocrine System 41. Diseases of the Special Senses 42. Diseases of the Integumentary System 43. Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System 44. Diseases of the Nervous System 45. Diseases of the Reproductive System 46. Diseases of the Respiratory System 47. Diseases of the Urinary System Section V: Horses 48. Diseases of the Cardiovascular System 49. Diseases of the Digestive System 50. Diseases of the Endocrine System 51. Diseases of the Eye 52. Hematologic Diseases 53. Diseases of the Integumentary System 54. Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System 55. Diseases of the Nervous System 56. Diseases of the Reproductive System 57. Diseases that affect the Neonate 58. Diseases of the Respiratory System 59. Diseases of the Urinary System Section VI: Sheep and Goats 60. Sheep and Goat Husbandry 61. Diseases of the Digestive System 62. Diseases of the Endocrine System 63. Diseases of the Eye 64. Hematologic and Immunologic Diseases 65. Diseases of the Integumentary System 66. Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System 67. Diseases of the Nervous System 68. Diseases of the Reproductive System 69. Diseases of the Respiratory System 70. Diseases of the Urinary System Section VI: Farm Animals 71. Backyard Chickens NEW 72. Potbellied Pigs NEW Bibliography Glossary Answers to Review Questions

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Within each section, topics are arranged alphabetically to make searching for specific content easy. Also, the entire book, along with many additional topics, is available online in a fully searchable format at no cost to purchasers of the print copy. The online version also includes over 250 client communication handouts in both English and Spanish. This book will be a great addition to the library of anyone in small animal practice as well as veterinary students." --Journal of the American Veterinary Medical AssociationTable of ContentsSection I: Diseases and Disorders Section II: Procedures and Techniques Section III: Differential Diagnosis Section IV: Laboratory Tests Section V: Clinical Algorithms Section VI: Drug Formulary

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Sample Collection and Preparation 2. Cell Types and Criteria of Malignancy 3. Selected Infectious Agents 4. Round Cells 5. Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Lesions 6. Subcutaneous Glandular Tissue: Mammary, Salivary, Thyroid, and Parathyroid 7. Nasal Exudates and Masses 8. Oropharynx and Tonsils 9. Eyes and Associated Structures 10. External Ear Canal 11. The Lymph Nodes 12. Synovial Fluid Analysis 13. The Musculoskeletal System 14. Cerebrospinal Fluid and Central Nervous System Cytology 15. Effusions: Abdominal, Thoracic, and Pericardial 16. Transtracheal and Bronchoalveolar Washes 17. The Lung and Intrathoracic Structures 18. The Gastrointestinal Tract 19. The Pancreas 20. The Liver 21. The Spleen 22. The Kidneys 23. Examination of Urinary Sediment 24. The Male Reproductive Tract: Prostate, Testes, Penis, and Semen 25. The Female Reproductive Tract 26. Peripheral Blood Smears 27. The Bone Marrow 28. The Adrenal Gland 29. Immunocytochemistry 30. Flow Cytometry 31. Molecular Methods in Lymphoid Malignancies

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Book SynopsisThis issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Dr. Dottie Laflamme, is dedicated to Small Animal Nutrition. Topics in this issue include, but are not limited to, Discussing nutrition with clients; Pros and cons of commercial pet foods; Pros and cons of home-prepared and raw pet foods; Sustainability and pet food; Nutrition for pocket pets; The microbiome and how diet can influence it; Calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D; Senior pet nutrition and management; Update on obesity management; Nutritional management for patients with GI diseases; Nutritional management for patients with renal disease; Nutritional management for patients with cognitive and brain disorders; Nutritional Concerns for Cancer, Cachexia, and Frailty; and Nutritional management for intensive care, rehabilitation, and recovery.Table of ContentsQuality Assurance for Veterinary In-Clinic Laboratories Point-of-Care Instruments The Greatness of Glass: Importance of Blood Smear Evaluation Urinary Biomarkers of Kidney Disease in Dogs and Cats Digital Cytology Flow Cytometry in Veterinary Practice Diagnosing Multiple Myeloma and Related Disorders Histiocytic Diseases Tick-Borne Diseases Cytomorphology of Deep Mycoses in Dogs and Cats Toxicology Case Presentations Acid-Base Laboratory Diagnosis of Thyroid and Adrenal Disease Laboratory Diagnosis of Pancreatitis A Primer for the Evaluation of Bone Marrow Laboratory Testing in Transfusion Medicine

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 1. Tolerance and the regulation of Immunity Chapter 2. Mechanisms of Autoimmunity Chapter 3. Pathogenesis of Autoimmune Diseases Chapter 4. Autoimmune Endocrine Diseases Chapter 5. Autoimmune Neurologic Diseases Chapter 6. Autoimmune Eye Diseases Chapter 7. Autoimmune Reproductive Diseases Chapter 8. Autoimmune Skin Diseases Chapter 9. Autoimmune Blood diseases Chapter 10. Autoimmune Muscle diseases Chapter 11. Autoimmune Liver and Kidney Diseases Chapter 12. Systemic Lupus Erythematosis Chapter 13. Erosive Autoimmune Polyarthritis Chapter 14. Non-Erosive polyarthritis Chapter 15. Immune-mediated vasculitides Chapter 16. Diagnosis of Autoimmune Diseases Chapter 17. Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases Chapter 18. Autoimmunity in Laboratory Animals

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart One - Clinical Signs Approach to Differential Diagnosis Part Two - Systemic Approach to Differential Diagnosis 1. Cardiopulmonary Disorders 2. Dermatologic Disorders 3. Endocrinologic and Metabolic Disorders 4. Gastroenterologic Disorders 5. Hematologic Disorders 6. Immunologic and Immune-Mediated Disorders 7. Infectious Disease 8. Joint and Bone Disorders 9. Liver and Exocrine Pancreatic Disorders 10. Neoplasia 11. Neurologic and Neuromuscular Disorders 12. Ocular Disorders 13. Toxicology 14. Urogenital Disorder 15. Pain Diagnosis Part Three - Laboratory Values and Interpretation of Results

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Table of ContentsLung Ultrasound Fundamentals, "Wet Versus Dry” Lung, Signs of Consolidation in Dogs and Cats Lung Ultrasound for Pulmonary Contusions Lung Ultrasonography for Pneumothorax in Dogs and Cats TFAST Accurate Diagnosis of Pleural and Pericardial Effusion, Caudal Vena Cava in Dogs and Cats Focused Cardiac Ultrasonography in Cats Focused Canine Cardiac Ultrasound AFAST Target-Organ Approach and Fluid Scoring System in Dogs and Cats Focused Ultrasound Examination of Canine and Feline Emergency Urinary Tract Disorders Focused Ultrasound of the Fetus, Female and Male Reproductive Tracts, Pregnancy, and Dystocia in Dogs and Cats Focused Ultrasound of Vascular System in Dogs and Cats-Thromboembolic Disease Focused Ultrasound of Superficial-Soft Tissue Swellings, Masses, and Fluid Collections in Dogs and Cats Ocular Ultrasound Abnormalities and Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter in Dogs and Cats Global FAST for Patient Monitoring and Staging in Dogs and Cats

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Book SynopsisThis instructional pocket reference condenses the most important aspects of small animal handling. Itprovides a portable, durable means of learning ''on the ground'', as well as a convenient way to refresh on how to strive for safety and efficacy in animal handling techniques. Spiralbound forpracticaluse at the animal's side during veterinary placements in a clinic or laboratory, the text covers: Handler safety Animal safety Sanitation Approach and capture Routine handling and release procedures Handling for medical procedures Use and supply sources of restraint equipment A Companion Website provides additional self-assessment questions and answers to aid learning. Important reading for undergraduate veterinary students as well as practicing technicians, nurses and assistants, the bookinstructs onsafe and humane handling ofspecies encountered in both small animal practice and laboratory settings.You can heTrade ReviewSafe animal handling is a foundation of training for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary assistants. With the popularity of various low stress training and certifications for veterinary staff it is always important to stay abreast of the latest in animal restraint. This handbook is an easy to use and practical guide for various species. I particularly found the exotic companion mammal, bird, and reptile sections of great interest. The artwork in the handbook adds to the text's descriptions so readers are not left self-interpreting how the technique should be performed. I appreciate the author's attention to not only human safety but also the welfare of the animals undergoing restraint.I think this handbook would serve any veterinary professional or clinic well. I also think it is a great substitute for the larger animal restraint texts available as the conciseness highlights the material readers are often looking for. Stephen Cital RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS-LAM, Stanford University, USASafe animal handling is a foundation of training for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary assistants. With the popularity of various low stress training and certifications for veterinary staff it is always important to stay abreast of the latest in animal restraint. This handbook is an easy to use and practical guide for various species. I particularly found the exotic companion mammal, bird, and reptile sections of great interest. The artwork in the handbook adds to the text's descriptions so readers are not left self-interpreting how the technique should be performed. I appreciate the author's attention to not only human safety but also the welfare of the animals undergoing restraint.I think this handbook would serve any veterinary professional or clinic well. I also think it is a great substitute for the larger animal restraint texts available as the conciseness highlights the material readers are often looking for. Stephen Cital RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS-LAM, Stanford University, USATable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. Caution. Author Biography. SAFER ANIMAL HANDLING AND PHYSICAL RESTRAINT. Handling and Animal Welfare. The More Effective Handler: The Art of Firm Kindness. Conditions for Handling and Restraint. Risks of Injury. Risks of Disease to Handlers and Other Animals. Ethical Concerns. Legal Considerations. Roles of Chemical and Physical Restraint. Keys to Good Handling of All Animals. SMALL ANIMAL BEHAVIOR. Behavior and Handling. Predator or Prey Behavior. Animal Hierarchy: Social Dominance. Socialization with Humans. Flight Zone. Senses and Behavior. Resistance Behaviors. Species Differences in Aggression and Avoidance. Training Methods for Handling Animals. Health and Behavior. Stereotypic Behavior and Environmental Enrichment. Nutraceuticals for Control of Anxiety. Animal Behavior Specialists. DOGS. Natural Behavior of Dogs. Safety First. Approaching and Catching. Handling for Routine Care and Management. Walking Dogs. Lifting and Carrying Dogs. Handling for Common Medical Procedures. Special Equipment. Transporting Dogs by Automobile or Truck. CATS. Natural Behavior of Cats. Safety First. Approaching and Catching. Handling for Routine Care and Management. Handling for Common Medical Procedures. Special Equipment. OTHER SMALL MAMMALS. Natural Behavior of Small Mammals. Safety First. Mice. Rats. Hamsters. Gerbils. Guinea Pigs. Chinchillas. Degus. Sugar Gliders. African Pygmy Hedgehogs. Rabbits. Ferrets. Handling Small Mammals for Common Medical Procedures. COMPANION BIRDS. Types of Caged Companion Birds and Birds of Prey. Natural Behavior of Companion Birds. Safety First. Approaching and Catching. Handling for Routine Care and Management. Handling for Common Medical Procedures. Special Equipment and Procedures. REPTILES. Types of Pet Reptiles. Natural Behavior of Reptiles. Safety First. Turtles and Tortoises (Chelonians). Snakes. Lizards. Handling of Reptiles for Common Medical Procedures. Transporting Reptiles. Appendix. Index.

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Book Synopsis* A quick reference manual for the busy veterinarian in first opinion practice, helping save both time and money on referral of samples to diagnostic labs. * Describes techniques for obtaining good quality cytological specimens, and guides the reader through the interpretation of cytological findings.Trade Review“This book will serve as an excellent resource for small animal veterinarians who are seeking a reference with useful information on the acquisition and interpretation of cytologic samples.” (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 September 2014) “This is a nice book that will provide valuable information for veterinarians obtaining samples and performing in-house cytology.” (Doody’s, 5 September 2014) “If you are keen to develop your skills in diagnostic cytology, I would definitely consider buying this book.” (European Journal of Companion Animal Practice, 1 July 2014)Table of ContentsContributors vii Preface xi Editor’s Note xii 1 Cytological Collection Techniques and Sample Preparation 1Natali Bauer 2 General Principles of Cytological Interpretation 17Kathleen Tennant 3 Cytology of the Lymphoid Tissues 33Erik Teske 4 Cytology of Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Lesions 57John Dunn 5 Cytology of the Respiratory Tract 75John Dunn 6 Biochemical and Cytological Evaluation of Body Cavity Effusions 89Niki Skeldon and Emma Dewhurst 7 Cytology of Synovial Fluid 111Kate Sherry 8 Biochemical and Cytological Examination of Cerebrospinal Fluid 127Kate English and Holger Volk 9 Cytology of the Eye and Adnexal Structures 139Roger Powell and David Gould 10 Cytology of the Urinary Tract 161Joy Archer 11 Cytology of the Liver, Exocrine Pancreas and Gastrointestinal Tract 175Marta Costa and Kostas Papasouliotis 12 Cytological Examination of the Endocrine Glands 195Walter Bertazzolo 13 Cytology of the Male and Female Genital Tracts 213Gary C.W. England and Kristen R. Friedrichs 14 Cytology of Mammary Gland Lesions 231Reinhard Mischke 15 Cytology of Selected Infectious Organisms 247Harold Tvedten Further Reading 263 Index 267

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Book SynopsisA concise and accessible guide to the various conditions which affect the process of reproduction in dogs and bitches. The book considers all aspects of the physiology, anatomy and endocrinology of the male and female reproductive system, followed by a discussion of mating, pregnancy and parturition.Trade Review“All in all, the book would be a valuable addition for those seeking further information about canine reproduction, rather than a practical manual for veterinary surgeons, which may be found in some of Dr England’s other published work.” (Australian Veterinary Journal, 28 October 2013) “I believe that the author has made a major contribution to the veterinary literature with this book. It is a useful, one-of-a-kind clinical handbook that is well worth the price and should be on the shelf of any veterinarian, veterinary student, or breeder who is involved or interested in the reproductive management of dogs.” (Journal of The American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 March 2013) “This is a valuable addition to any clinician’s or student’s library, as it is a very detailed, easy-to-read book covering the aspects of canine reproduction that a veterinary surgeon is likely to come across in day-to-day general practice.” (Veterinary Practice News, 1 September 2013) “Gary England is himself a veterinarian specializing in animal reproduction and has worked with dogs for 25 years: his clinical experience blends with his published works to make for an important wide-ranging consideration of normal and abnormal reproduction and techniques, and is a pick for any veterinary collection.” (Midwest Book Reviews, 1 May 2013) “This is an excellent, easily read textbook, which is a ‘must have’ for veterinary students, where in many UK veterinary schools the discipline of clinical reproduction has been neglected in the undergraduate curriculum in recent years, particularly compared with those in mainland Europe and the USA. It will also be a useful addition to required reading for veterinary nurses and, without doubt, serious dog breeders.” (Veterinary Record, 6 April 2013) Table of ContentsPreface iv Section 1: Breeding, Reproduction and Care of the Normal Animal 1 1 Care of the Juvenile, Genetics and Planning of Breeding 3 2 Anatomy of the Female 19 3 Physiology of the Female 28 4 Endocrinology of the Female 35 5 Clinical Examination of the Female 41 6 Anatomy of the Male 64 7 Physiology of the Male 69 8 Endocrinology of the Male 74 9 Normal Mating 77 10 Clinical Examination of the Male 83 11 Fertilization and the Optimal Breeding Time 109 12 Pregnancy and Lactation 120 13 Pregnancy Diagnosis 128 14 Normal Whelping 137 15 Care of Neonatal Puppies 148 Section 2: Abnormalities of Reproduction and the Perinatal Period 155 16 Abnormalities of the Female 157 17 Abnormalities of the Male 178 18 Intersex Animals 205 19 Abnormal Female Physiology and Endocrinology 209 20 Abnormal Male Physiology and Endocrinology 218 21 Abnormal Pregnancy 223 22 Abnormal Parturition and Problems After Whelping 232 23 Care of the Sick Neonate 246 24 Approach to Infertility Cases 254 Section 3: Control of Reproduction and Reproductive Technologies 265 25 Hormonal Contraception 267 26 Surgical Neutering 279 27 Pharmacological Control of Reproduction 287 28 Reproductive Biotechnology 315 Index 329

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Book SynopsisAS SEEN ON CHANNEL 5 Heartwarming true stories from Channel 5''s The Dog Rescuers, the RSPCA''s tireless team of expert officers who save the lives of dogs in peril, return them to health and help them to find their forever homes.As a nation, we''re big fans of man''s best friend. Nearly a quarter of all British homes own a dog. Sadly, not all of them receive the love and care they deserve and some dogs are neglected or, worse, abused. Enter Channel 5''s The Dog Rescuers. Every day, these dedicated and passionate RSPCA inspectors - like Anthony Joynes - contend with dog owners'' abandonment and misuse of their pets, and spring into action on behalf of dogs in trouble, returning them to health, happiness and a loving new home. This collection of heartbreaking but ultimately heartwarming tales follows the likes of puppy Clover, who suffered damage to her face and lips, and Flint, the Lurcher who''d been used for badger b

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsBiological characteristics of the domestic rabbit Diet and husbandry The rabbit consultation and clinical techniques Therapeutics Anesthesia and analgesia Clinical Pathology Dental disease Abscesses Skin diseases Digestive disease Ophthalmic diseases Neurological and locomotor disorders Cardiorespiratory disease Urogenital disease General surgical principles and neutering Infectious diseases Post mortem examination Index

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Book SynopsisHelps you understand both the therapeutic uses of common pharmaceuticals and the pharmacology behind them. This book offers information you need to design and modify dosing regimens, identify factors that cause drugs to fail, and anticipate adverse drug reactions.Trade Review"Overall, this book is an excellent resource for small animal clinical academics and clinical year undergraduates." Ausralian Veterinary Journal, August 2012Table of ContentsPart One: Introduction to Drug Use in Dogs and Cats Chapter 1: Principles of Drug Therapy Chapter 2: Factors Affecting Drug Disposition Chapter 3: Pharmacogenetics Chapter 4: Drug-Induced Diseases Chapter 5: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Part Two: Drugs Targeting Infections or Infestations Chapter 6: Principles of Antimicrobial Therapy Chapter 7: Antimicrobial Drugs Chapter 8: Treatment of Bacterial Infections Chapter 9: Treatment of Fungal Infections Chapter 10: Antiviral Therapy Chapter 11: Disinfectants, Antiseptics, and Related Biocides Chapter 12: Drugs for the Treatment of Protozoal Infections Chapter 13: Drugs for the Treatment of Helminth Infections - Anthelmintics Part Three: Drugs Targeting Body Systems Chapter 14: Therapy of Cardiovascular Diseases Chapter 15: Drugs Acting on Blood or Blood-Forming Organs Chapter 16: Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Therapy Chapter 17: Drugs Affecting Urine Formation Chapter 18: Treatment of Urinary Disorders Chapter 19: Gastrointestinal Pharmacology Chapter 20: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System Chapter 21: Drug Therapy for Endocrinopathies Chapter 22: Dermatologic Therapy Chapter 23: Rational Use of Reproductive Hormones Part Four: Drugs Acting on the Nervous System Chapter 24: Anesthetic Agents Chapter 25: Muscle Relaxants Chapter 26: Drugs that Modify Animal Behavior Chapter 27: Anticonvulsants and Other Neurologic Therapies Chapter 28: Pain Control: Locally- and Centrally-Acting Analgesics Part Five: Drugs Targeting Inflammation or Immunomodulation Chapter 29: Anti-inflammatory Drugs Chapter 30: Glucocorticoid and Mineralocorticoids Chapter 31: Immunomodulators: Introduction and Miscellaneous Agents Chapter 32: Biologic Response Modifiers: Interferons, Interleukins, Recombinant Products, and Liposomal Products Chapter 33: Chemotherapy

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Book SynopsisPresents photographic record of dissections showing the topographical anatomy of the dog and cat. This book looks at various aspect of veterinary anatomy. It enables you to see the position and relationships of bones, muscles, nerves, blood vessels and viscera that go to make up each region of the body and each organ system.Trade Review"This second edition has expanded considerably its predecessor and the main differences are the frequent use of radiographs, CT and MRI scans, brief clinical notes to highlight the more significant areas and also access to an on-line resource and self-assessment tests. At over 500 pages the book is extremely comprehensive and the authors are to be applauded for their meticulous attention to detail. (...) I would foresee that this book will be an essential purchase of all veterinary pre-clinical students and should also find its way onto the shelves of most practice libraries." - Tim Hutchinson, BVSc CertSAS MRCVS; European Journal of Companion Animal Practice, October 2009 "This atlas is a valuable teaching tool for canine anatomy in conjunction with other sources. With its reasonable price, there is little doubt it will gain many friends among veterinary students." Vet Record, May 2010 ''The atlas offers regional and topographical anatomy in full colour images with the support of beautiful drawings labelled in full detailswith a nomenclature based on Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria. Dissections of the cadavers are viewed from the surface inward. The use of embalmed cadavers lacks realism, but it is helpful to study the topographical relationship between different anatomical structures.'' Simona T. Radaelli

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"I can heartily recommend this text to all involved in avian medicine and surgery"Table of Contents1. Housing, Environment and Public Awareness 2. Avian Intelligence, Clinical Behavior and Welfare 3. Nutrition and Nutritional Management 4. Capture and Handling 5. The Clinical Examination 6. Clinical and Laboratory Diagnostic Examination 7. Anesthesia and Analgesia 8. Medical, Nursing and Cosmetic Procedures 9. Trauma-Related Medical Conditions 10. Management-Related Medical Conditions 11. Soft Tissue Surgery 12. Orthopedic Surgery 13. Systemic Diseases 14. Infectious Diseases 15. Reproduction 16. Post-Mortem Examination 17. Forensic Investigations in Avian Medicine Appendices Index

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Book SynopsisFundamentals of Small Animal Surgery offers a thorough introduction to the surgical principles essential to good veterinary practice. With many high-quality pencil drawings and clinical photographs to complement the detailed descriptions, the book is a useful resource for building basic surgery skills.Trade ReviewClinical Pathology for the Veterinary Team will help experienced veterinary technicians set up various clinical laboratory diagnostic tests. It provides a good explanation of basic laboratory practices, the underlying concepts of many laboratory tests, and the physiology of common disease conditions. This book is well worth the price. (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, December 2010) This book provides a good overall summary of basic clinical pathology in small animals. Although it is fairly short and concise, it contains all the necessary relevant information and includes a CD that takes readers thorough six complicated cases, step by step. This is a useful book that would be a handy reference to have in a practice. It is easy to read, concise, and informative. Although it is aimed at small animal veterinary teams, it includes limited information about large animal species, which is important for a good, general understanding. (Doodys, December 2010) Clinical Pathology for the Veterinary Team offers a fine recourse for technical team members involved in clinical diagnostic evaluation. Machinery calibration, normal anatomy, clinical diagnostics and more are revealed in chapters that provide key technical information for Obtaining and evaluating samples, surveying the disease process, the progress of identification and treatment, and including a DVD with interactive cases. Vet collections need this! (THE MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW, November 2010) Rosenfeld, a veterinarian who is associated with an education corporation that specializes in seminar training for the hospital team, and Dial (veterinary science and microbiology, U. of Arizona) provide a resource for technical veterinary team members performing clinical diagnostic evaluation in small animal lab work. (Book News, September 2010) ReviewUpdater-Profile_15@1326747466641Table of ContentsContributor List viii Introduction xiiMargaret L. Campbell Section 1 Communication Case Studies 1 Case 1.1 Comsmunicating about a Progressive Diagnosis and Prognosis 5Julia A. Walch Case 1.2 Diagnosis/Prognosis Uncomplicated Death at Home 12Constance Dahlin Case 1.3 Accommodating Religiosity and Spirituality in Medical Decision-Making 18Jennifer Gentry Case 1.4 Discussing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation When it May Be Useful 26Kelli Gershon Case 1.5 Discussing CPR When it is a Non-Beneficial Intervention 33Judy Passaglia Case 1.6 Discussing Brain Death, Organ Donation, and Donation after Cardiac Death 41Christine Westphal and Rebecca Williams Case 1.7 Discussing Physiological Futility 52Judy C. Wheeler Case 1.8 Wounded Families: Decision-Making in the Setting of Stressed Coping and Maladaptive Behaviors in Health Crises 60Kerstin McSteen Case 1.9 Notification of an Expected Death 68Peg Nelson Case 1.10 Death Notification after Unexpected Death 73Garrett K. Chan Section 2 Symptom Management Case Studies 83 Case 2.1 Pain: Cancer in the Home 87Constance Dahlin Case 2.2 Treating an Acute, Severe, Cancer Pain Exacerbation 98Patrick J. Coyne Case 2.3 Pain and Advanced Heart Failure 104Margaret L. Campbell Case 2.4 Dyspnea and Advanced COPD 110Margaret L. Campbell Case 2.5 Dyspnea and Heart Failure 117Garrett K. Chan Case 2.6 Treating Dyspnea during Ventilator Withdrawal 128Margaret L. Campbell Case 2.7 Cough Associated with COPD and Lung Cancer 138Peg Nelson Case 2.8 Hiccups and Advanced Illness 145Marian Grant Case 2.9 Treating Nausea Associated with Advanced Cancer 152Judy C. Wheeler Case 2.10 Nausea Associated with Bowel Obstruction 161Terri L. Maxwell Case 2.11 Nausea Related to Uremia, Dialysis Cessation 168Linda M. Gorman Case 2.12 Opioid-Induced Pruritus 176Richelle Nugent Hooper Case 2.13 Pruritus in End-Stage Renal Disease 183Linda M. Gorman Case 2.14 Opioid-Induced Constipation 190Grace Cullen Oligario Case 2.15 Depression in Advanced Disease 198Todd Hultman Case 2.16 Treating Anxiety 205Darrell Owens Case 2.17 Terminal Secretions 213Terri L. Maxwell Case 2.18 Fungating Wounds and the Palliative Care Patient 220Laura C. Harmon Case 2.19 Pressure Ulcer Care in Palliative Care 229Laura C. Harmon Case 2.20 Treating Ascites 239Darrell Owens Case 2.21 Delirium Management in Palliative Care 247Kerstin McSteen Section 3 Family Care Case Studies 257 Case 3.1 Caring for the Family Expecting a Loss 259Patricia A. Murphy and David M. Price Case 3.2 Anticipatory Grief and the Dysfunctional Family 266Rita J. DiBiase Case 3.3 Acute and Uncomplicated Grief after an Expected Death 277Rita J. DiBiase Case 3.4 Bereavement after Unexpected Death 289Garrett K. Chan Case 3.5 Complicated Grief 300Rita J. DiBiase Index 309

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Book SynopsisThis book provides concise yet comprehensive information about anesthetic equipment, anesthetic and analgesic drugs and techniques, and monitoring. Particular emphasis is placed on indications and contraindications for drugs and techniques. Anesthesia with concurrent conditions and for chronic pain is also covered. Text boxes in each section contain key points. Veterinary students, veterinary technician students, anesthesiology residents, practicing small animal veterinarians and non-veterinarian researchers will find this book invaluable. Effectively dispels the notion that ''one size fits all'' anesthetic regimes or techniques can be used on every patient, and will enhance the reader''s knowledge and thus ability to safely anesthetize animals, whilst also providing for their comfort.Alicia Karas, author of foreword Key Features An enormous amount of information distilled into one easy to use text Information for troublTrade Review"One of the things I liked best about this book was the diminished emphasis on the 'cookbook' or 'rule book' approach to anesthesia and a willingness to convince the reader by means of reasoned argument why a particular course of action should be taken." (Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 2010) "Small Animal Anesthesia and Analgesia fulfills its intended purpose of being a quick review for veterinary students or a rapid reference for busy practitioners. It is succinct and concise without dumbing down the subject.... The fundamentals of traditional subjects are adhered to, whereas recent or recently resurrected modalities are expanded on. The equipment overview is concise. Often a daunting subject in specialized texts, this topic is crystallized into information relevant to the immediate needs of users. The whys and wherefores of judicious monitoring and support are emphasized, and the pros, cons, and vagaries of different monitoring modalities and support variables are discussed. Ventilation, an important aspect of anesthesia that is too often left to chance in clinical practice, is demystified. The chapter on preoperative preparation expands on a subject that is too often glossed over but is as critical to outcome as is the surgical procedure itself. The use of agents for perioperative sedation, analgesia, and anesthesia is thoroughly discussed, allowing users to make an informed decision regarding the choice of options available for a heterogeneous patient population." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, December 2008) "A top pick for any vet library or college-level collection. It packs in tables, references, and technical information to accompany essays on everything from induction agents and drugs to premedicants, making it a key acquisition for any serious vet library." (Midwest Book Review, November 2008) "This is a useful and concise reference. It does not attempt to compete with the larger and more comprehensive references ... but rather complements them. This is a nice compact book to have on your shelf whether you are a seasoned practitioner in small animal practice or a new graduate... would also be useful for veterinary technicians and technician students, anesthesia residents and researchers that may be adminstering anesthesia." (Doody's Book Reviews, November 2008) Table of ContentsForeword by Alicia Karas. Preface. Acknowledgements. List of Contributors. Chapter 1: Anesthesia Equipment. Chapter 2: Monitoring. Chapter 3: Ventilation. Chapter 4: Preoperative Preparation. Chapter 5: Premedicants. Chapter 6 Induction Agents and Total Intravenous Anesthesia. Chapter 7: Inhalant Anesthetics. Chapter 8: Local Anesthetic and Analgesic Techniques. Chapter 9 Analgesia. Chapter 10: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs. Chapter 11: Support. Chapter 12: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Chapter 13: Anesthesia for Patients with Special Concerns. Chapter 14: Physical Medicine and Its Role in Recovery. Chapter 15: Clinical Techniques for Anesthesia. Appendices. 1: Recommended Resources. 2: Blood Transfusions. Index.

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Book SynopsisClinical Small Animal Care: Promoting Patient Health through Preventative Nursing is an introduction to the principles of day-to-day veterinary practice, with coverage ranging from the initial assessment, fluid therapy monitoring, and perioperative management to care of animals with specific diseases. The book offers concrete guidance on best practices for promoting patient health in veterinary care, emphasizing specific techniques to prevent complications before they happen. A practical, clinically relevant resource for veterinary technicians, Clinical Small Animal Care provides step-by-step descriptions of the core tasks associated with examining, nursing, and monitoring small animal patients. Taking a hands-on approach to the fundamentals of clinical practice, the book gives specific advice for how to perform tasks associated with patient care. Chapters begin with basic information on topics such as husbandry and nutrition, then move into more specialized informatiTrade Review“These additional materials make this a reasonably priced practice resource.” (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 March 2013) “Clinical Small Animal Care: Promoting Patient Health through preventative nursing provides a fine introduction to daily veterinary practice from initial animal assessment to the management of specific common diseases, and offers keys to best practices in veterinary care. Vet technicians and students alike will find this offers step-by-step descriptions of the basic tasks of a veterinary office, offering all the basics on patient care in a fine survey recommended for any college-level veterinary student and collections catering to them.” (Midwest Book Reviews, 1 October 2012) “Best practices for promoting small animal health accompany hands-on skills for assessing and monitoring the small animal, making for a powerful review perfect for newcomers to veterinary science and clinical work.” (Midwest Book Reviews, 1 September 2012) “Written by a very experienced veterinary technician (this is what vet nurses are called in the US), this book includes all the must do’s and know-how of day to day veterinary practice … This publication should also be read when designing a clinic to avoid the too frequent blatant welfare denials seen in some hospitals.” (Vet Nurses Today, 2012)Table of ContentsPreface vii Acknowledgments ix Section 1 Clinical Fundamentals in Promoting Good Health 3 1 The Elements of Environmental Husbandry 5 2 Considerations in Patient Management 11 3 Patient Exam and Assessments 27 4 Nutritional Notability 43 Section 2 Applied Nursing of the Veterinary Patient 49 5 Monitoring the Fluid Therapy Patient 51 6 Physical Therapy Applications 61 7 Perioperative Patient Management 67 8 Executing Emergency Care 75 9 Harmonizing Hospice Needs 89 Section 3 Proper Care of Tubes and Catheters 95 10 Venous and Arterial Catheter Care 97 11 Indwelling Urinary Catheter Care and Maintenance 107 12 Feeding Tube Care 115 13 Nasal Oxygen Catheter Care 123 14 Tracheostomy Tube Care 125 15 Chest Tube Care 129 Section 4 Comprehensive Areas of Focus 131 16 Cardiovascular Nursing 133 17 Regard for the Respiratory Patient 145 18 Grasping Gastrointestinal Nursing Care 161 19 Rendering Renal Care 175 20 Endocrine Nursing Encounters 185 21 Nursing Care of the Neurological Patient 191 22 Musculoskeletal Minding 201 23 Tending to the Skin and Special Senses 215 Appendix 1 Formulas 231 Appendix 2 Anatomy Illustrations 239 Appendix 3 Clinical Quick Reference Guides 245 Appendix 4 General Forms 255 Appendix 5 Employee Skill and Knowledge Advancement Plans 263 Index 271

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Book SynopsisThis new resource provides a basic foundation in small animal anatomy for students of veterinary medicine, animal science, and veterinary technology.Trade Review"This book will be an invaluable resource for veterinary students, teachers, and practitioners alike as it manages to present information in a manner that is easy to understand by almost any reader". (Mammalia, 2010) "This atlas fills the gap between... highly detailed references and oversimplified anatomic descriptions. The authors have achieved their objectives by providing accurate descriptions of the most pertinent anatomy while avoiding excessive detail... it manages to present information in a fashion that is easy to understand by almost any reader. Veterinary students will appreciate the comparative nature of the book, with the range of species presented. Professionals with more advanced knowledge will find the atlas useful in explaining anatomy to laypersons, clients, and students." - Doody's Reviews, June 2009 “The Color Atlas of Small Animal Anatomy: The Essentials beautifully depicts the topographic anatomy of organ systems in dogs, cats, rabbits, rats, and guinea pigs.... The atlas is an invaluable source of accurate basic anatomic illustrations for veterinary medical students, practitioners, and educators and contains reasonable details to be of use for laboratory animal researchers.” - Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association "I would recommend this book for any clinic or hospital and suggest that your technicians and staff will use it often." - Veterinary Information Network Table of ContentsSection 1. The Dog. Plate 1.1 Lateral view of the dog (Beagle). Plate 1.2 Lateral view of the bitch (Retriever). Plate 1.3 Body regions. Plate 1.4 Skeleton. Plate 1.5 Cutaneous muscles and major fasciae the dog. Plate 1.6 Superficial muscles of the bitch. Plate 1.7 Deep muscles of the dog. Plate 1.8 Deep cervical muscles, major joints, and in situ viscera of the bitch. Plate 1.9 Paraxial view of the third digit. Plate 1.10 Palmar views of the major structures of the forepaw; plantar view of the major structures of the hidpaw. Plate 1.11 Median section of the head, and dentition. Plate 1.12 The eye and accessory ocular structures. Plate 1.13 The nose. Plate 1.14 The ear. Plate 1.15 Mouth and tongue and esophagus. Plate 1.16 Ventral view of the abdomen and its structures. Plate 1.17 Large intestine, anus and anal sacs. Plate 1.18 Body cavities and serous membranes. Plate 1.19 Thoracic, abdominal and pelvic viscera related to the skeleton of the dog. Plate 1.20 Thoracic, abdominal and pelvic viscera, and mammary glands of the bitch. Plate 1.21 Hip joint. Plate 1.22 Location of major endocrine organs. Plate 1.23 Relations of the reproductive organs of the dog. Plate 1.24 Relations of the reproductive organs of the bitch. Plate 1.25 Major veins. Plate 1.26 Major arteries. Plate 1.27 Lymph nodes and vessels. Plate 1.28 Central and somatic nervous system. Plate 1.29 Autonomic nervous system. Plate 1.30 Brain, dorsal, ventral and lateral views. Section 2. The Cat. Plate 2.1 Lateral view of the male cat (Moggie-nonpedigree). Plate 2.2 Lateral view of the female cat (Persian). Plate 2.3 Endocrine organs and lymph nodes. Plate 2.4 Skeleton. Plate 2.5 Cutaneous muscles and major fasciae of the male. Plate 2.6 Superficial muscles of the female. Plate 2.7 Middle muscles and in situ viscera of the male. Plate 2.8 Deep muscles and in situ viscera of the female. Plate 2.9 Median section of the head, and dentition. Plate 2.10 Oral cavity, tongue, pharynx and esophagus. Plate 2.11 The external, middle, and inter ear. Plate 2.12 The eye and accessory ocular structures. Plate 2.13 Isolated stomach and intestines. Plate 2.14 Large intestine, anus and anal sacs. Plate 2.15 Superficial and deep structures of the paw (foot) lateral view. Plate 2.16 Plantar views of the major structures of forepaw and hindpaw. Plate 2.17 Thoracic, abdominal and pelvic viscera related to the skeleton of the male. Plate 2.18 Thoracic, abdominal and pelvic viscera, related to the skeleton of the female. Plate 2.19 Relations of the reproductive organs of the male. Plate 2.20 Relations of the reproductive organs of the female. Plate 2.21 Major veins. Plate 2.22 Major arteries. Plate 2.23 Central and peripheral nervous system. Plate 2.24 Brain, dorsal, ventral and lateral views. Section 3. The Rabbit. Plate 3.1 Lateral view. Plate 3.2 Body regions. Plate 3.3 Skeleton. Plate 3.4 Endocrine organs and lymph nodes. Plate 3.5 Superficial muscles of the male. Plate 3.6 Deep muscles of the female. Plate 3.7 Median section of the rabbit’s head and dentition. Plate 3.8 Oral cavity, tongue, pharynx and esophagus. Plate 3.9 Thoracic, abdominal and pelvic viscera (in situ) of the male. Plate 3.10 Thoracic, abdominal and pelvic viscera (in situ) of the female. Plate 3.11 Relations of the reproductive organs of the male. Plate 3.12 Relations of the reproductive organs of the female. Plate 3.13 Central and peripheral nervous system. Plate 3.14 Brain, dorsal, ventral, and lateral views. Section 4. The Rat. Plate 4.1 Lateral view. Plate 4.2 Skeleton of the rat. Plate 4.3 Superficial muscles of the male. Plate 4.4 Deep and middle muscles of the female. Plate 4.5 Median section of the head and dentition. Plate 4.6 Ventral view of abdominal structures (in situ) and diagram of digestive system. Plate 4.7 Thoracic, abdominal and pelvic viscera related to the skeleton of the male. Plate 4.8 Thoracic, abdominal and pelvic viscera, related to the skeleton of the female. Plate 4.9 Relations of the reproductive organs of the male. Plate 4.10 Relations of the reproductive organs of the female. Plate 4.11 Spinal nerves. Plate 4.12 Autonomic nerves. Plate 4.13 Brain, dorsal, ventral, and lateral views. Plate 4.14 Brian, sagittal section, and detail of midbrain. Section 5. The Guinea Pig. Plate 5.1 Lateral view. Plate 5.2 Skeleton. Plate 5.3 Superficial muscles of the male. Plate 5.4 Deep and middle muscles of the female. Plate 5.5 Median section of the head and dentition. Plate 5.6 Ventral view of abdominal structures (in situ) and diagram of digestive system. Plate 5.7 Thoracic, abdominal and pelvic viscera related to the skeleton of the male. Plate 5.8 Thoracic, abdominal and pelvic viscera, and mammary glands of the female. Plate 5.9 Relations of the reproductive organs of the male. Plate 5.10 Relations of the reproductive organs of the female. Plate 5.11 Central and peripheral nervous system. Plate 5.12 Brain dorsal, ventral, and lateral views

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Book SynopsisBlackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases and Parasitology, Second Edition takes a user-friendly alphabetical format to cover a wide spectrum of canine and feline infectious diseases and parasite-related disorders. Part of the popular Five-Minute Veterinary Consult series, it includes information on many specific organisms and diseases, from amebiasis and Ehrlichiosis to rabies and ticks. The text also provides extensive differential diagnostic lists, as well as information on drugs, dosages, toxicity, treatment options, diagnostic testing, immunization recommendations, and cytological appearance. The Second Edition presents three new chapters oncanine influenza, sarcoptic mange, and staphylococcal pyoderma.Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases and Parasitology, Second Edition is an ideal quick reference for veterinary professionals and studTrade Review“Apart from this, it provides a concise and valuable reference for small animal clinicians and a support for students developing an interest in infectious diseases and parasites.” (Veterinary Record, 25 May 2013) “This recently published book provides an excellent overview of all you need to know about dealing with “bugs”, from tiny (but deadly) viruses to tapeworms! . . . This book is also an excellent help for new graduates, who no doubt will appreciate the clear differential lists.” (Vet Nurses Today, 1 October 2012) “The result is an in-depth at-a-glance reference highly recommended for any veterinary collection.” (Midwest Book Review, 1 June 2012) Table of ContentsContributors xi Preface xiii Acknowledgments xvi Chapter 1 Amebiasis 3 Chapter 2 Anaerobic Infections 7 Chapter 3 Angiostrongylus Infection 11 Chapter 4 Aspergillosis—Nasal 16 Chapter 5 Aspergillosis—Systemic 23 Chapter 6 Astrovirus Infection 29 Chapter 7 Babesiosis 32 Chapter 8 Balantidiasis 40 Chapter 9 Bartonellosis 44 Chapter 10 Blastomycosis 51 Chapter 11 Bordetellosis: Cats 58 Chapter 12 Botulism 63 Chapter 13 Brucellosis 67 Chapter 14 Campylobacteriosis 73 Chapter 15 Candidiasis 77 Chapter 16 Canine Coronavirus Infection 82 Chapter 17 Canine Distemper 86 Chapter 18 Canine Herpesvirus Infection 92 Chapter 19 Canine Influenzavirus Infection 96 Chapter 20 Canine Lungworm (Crenosoma) 101 Chapter 21 Canine Lungworm (Filaroides) 106 Chapter 22 Canine Parvovirus Infection 110 Chapter 23 Canine Tracheal Worm (Oslerus) 117 Chapter 24 Chagas Disease (American Trypanosomiasis) 124 Chapter 25 Cheyletiellosis 131 Chapter 26 Chlamydiosis: Cats 135 Chapter 27 Clostridial Enterotoxicosis 139 Chapter 28 Coccidioidomycosis 144 Chapter 29 Coccidiosis 151 Chapter 30 Colibacillosis 156 Chapter 31 Cryptococcosis 160 Chapter 32 Cryptosporidiosis 167 Chapter 33 Cuterebriasis 172 Chapter 34 Cytauxzoonosis 177 Chapter 35 Demodicosis 181 Chapter 36 Dermatophilosis 189 Chapter 37 Dermatophytosis: Keratinophilic Mycosis 193 Chapter 38 Ear Mites 200 Chapter 39 Ehrlichiosis 203 Chapter 40 Feline Calicivirus Infection 213 Chapter 41 Feline Foamy (Syncytium-Forming) Virus Infection 220 Chapter 42 Feline Herpesvirus Infection 223 Chapter 43 Feline Immunodeficiency Virus 229 Chapter 44 Feline Infectious Peritonitis 235 Chapter 45 Feline Leukemia Virus Infection 243 Chapter 46 Feline Lungworm (Aelurostrongylus) 249 Chapter 47 Feline Panleukopenia 253 Chapter 48 Fleas and Flea Control 258 Chapter 49 Giardiasis 263 Chapter 50 Heartworm Disease—Cats 270 Chapter 51 Heartworm Disease: Dogs 275 Chapter 52 Helicobacter Infection 283 Chapter 53 Hemotropic Mycoplasmosis 288 Chapter 54 Hepatozoonosis 295 Chapter 55 Histoplasmosis 301 Chapter 56 Hookworms 309 Chapter 57 Infectious Canine Hepatitis Virus Infection 315 Chapter 58 Infectious Canine Tracheobronchitis (Kennel Cough) 320 Chapter 59 Kidney Worm (Dioctophyma) 325 Chapter 60 L-Form Bacterial Infections 328 Chapter 61 Leishmaniasis 331 Chapter 62 Leptospirosis 337 Chapter 63 Liver Fluke Infection 343 Chapter 64 Lung Fluke Infection (Paragonimus) 348 Chapter 65 Lyme Borreliosis 353 Chapter 66 Mycobacterial Infections 360 Chapter 67 Microsporidiosis 369 Chapter 68 Mycoplasmosis 373 Chapter 69 Nasal Capillariasis (Eucoleus) 378 Chapter 70 Nasal Mites (Pneumonyssoides) 381 Chapter 71 Neosporosis 385 Chapter 72 Nocardiosis 390 Chapter 73 Ollulanus Infection 394 Chapter 74 Physaloptera Infection 397 Chapter 75 Plague 401 Chapter 76 Pneumocystosis 405 Chapter 77 Pox Virus Infection 409 Chapter 78 Protothecosis 412 Chapter 79 Pseudorabies Virus Infection 416 Chapter 80 Pythiosis 419 Chapter 81 Q Fever 424 Chapter 82 Rabies 428 Chapter 83 Reovirus Infection 433 Chapter 84 Respiratory Capillariasis (Eucoleus) 436 Chapter 85 Rhinosporidium Infection 440 Chapter 86 Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever 443 Chapter 87 Rotavirus Infection 450 Chapter 88 Roundworms (Ascariasis) 453 Chapter 89 Salmonellosis 461 Chapter 90 Salmon Poisoning468 Chapter 91 Sarcocystis 472 Chapter 92 Sarcoptic Mange 475 Chapter 93 Spirocerca lupi 479 Chapter 94 Sporotrichosis 484 Chapter 95 Staphylococcal/Bacterial Pyoderma and Resistant 488 Chapter 96 Streptococcal Infections 495 Chapter 97 Strongyloides 500 Chapter 98 Tapeworms (Cestodiasis) 505 Chapter 99 Tetanus 510 Chapter 100 Tick Bite Paralysis 517 Chapter 101 Ticks and Tick Control 521 Chapter 102 Toxoplasmosis 526 Chapter 103 Trichinosis 535 Chapter 104 Trichomoniasis 539 Chapter 105 Trichosporonosis 543 Chapter 106 Tularemia 546 Chapter 107 Tyzzer’s Disease 550 Chapter 108 Urinary Capillariasis (Pearsonema) 553 Chapter 109 Whipworms (Trichuriasis) 556 Appendices 561 Appendix A Vaccination Schedule 562 Appendix B Products for Treatment of Canine Intestinal Parasites 564 Appendix C Parasiticides for Cats 565 Appendix D Canine Heartworm Preventatives 567 Appendix E Canine Products with Efficacies Against Arthropods 568 Appendix F Drug Formulary 569 Index 613

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Book SynopsisCancer Chemotherapy for the Veterinary Health Team is a clinically relevant and practical manual designed as a guide for the safe and effective administration of cancer chemotherapy.Trade Review“This would be a useful resource for any veterinary clinic that elects to offer chemotherapy as an option for its clients. It details a comprehensive approach in an easy to follow format.” (Doody’s, 6 April 2012) “This would be a useful resource for any veterinary clinic that elects to offer chemotherapy as an option for its clients. It details a comprehensive approach in an easy to follow format.” (Doody’s, 6 April 2012)Table of ContentsContributors vii Preface ix Acknowledgments xi 1 Dispelling the Myths of Animal Cancer and Its Treatment 3Douglas H. Thamm 2 Cancer Basics 15Kenneth Crump 3 Preparation for Chemotherapy Administration 23Kenneth Crump 4 Assessment of the Chemotherapy Patient 37Kenneth Crump and Douglas H. Thamm 5 Chemotherapy Handling, Safety, and Disposal 57Richard Allen and Kenneth Crump 6 Workflow for Chemotherapy Administration 71Kenneth Crump 7 Chemotherapy Agents 93Douglas H. Thamm 8 Management of Chemotherapy Side Effects 101Douglas H. Thamm 9 Compassionate Client Communication 113Erin Allen and Gail Bishop Glossary 135 Index 141

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Book SynopsisSmall Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is the first comprehensive resource on internal medicine written for the veterinary technician.Trade Review“I would recommend this book for nurses and technicians studying towards a Diploma in Advanced Nursing or a Veterinary Nursing degree but also to those qualified nurses working in practice as a great reference book. I enjoyed the secret login for the website and the multiple choice questions (MCQs) are a great study aid.” (The Veterinary Journal, 1 October 2013) “This textbook is an excellent addition to the library of any veterinary hospital, especially a speciality practice or academic institution.” (Journal of The American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 March 2013) "Overall, this is an extremely useful textbook for nurses of any experience and ability. It is something that can be kept handy during the working day, both for in-depth study of unfamiliar diagnoses or as a general reference for more common disorders of a body system.” (Australian Veterinary Journal, 6 June 2013) “No veterinary reference holding should be without this detailed guide!.” (Midwest Book Review, 1 March 2013) “It is superb value for money and should be a welcome addition to any personal or practice library.” (Veterinary Practice News, 1 March 2013) "Linda Merrill's SMALL ANIMAL INTERNAL MEDICINE FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS AND NURSES (9780813821641, $79.99) deserves ongoing recommendation as a basic reference - the first written - for the veterinary technician. Chapters cover everything from diagnostic testing to evaluating clinical signs, and includes reviews of nursing requirements for a wide range of conditions. All are top picks for any vet's practice." (Midwest Book Reviews, 1 December 2012) “This is a high quality book. I work with CVTs in a university setting and would definitely recommend it to any technician seeking to better understand internal medicine.” (Doody’s, 30 November 2012)“This is really a great tool for revising before exams but also for in house training.” (Vet Nurses Today, 1November 2012) “Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses provides veterinary technicians with the information they need and is essential reading for veterinary technician students, practicing technicians, and those studying for the AIMVT speciality exam.” (Small Animal Internal Medicine, Clinical Practice, 1 September 2012)Table of ContentsContributors xiii Preface xv Chapter 1 Physical Examination 1 Charting 1 Goals of the consultation appointment 2 Conclusion 9 Chapter 2 Endocrinology 11 Section 1 Pituitary Gland 11 Growth hormone disorders 11 Diabetes insipidus 13 Section 2 Thyroid Glands 14 Canine hypothyroidism 14 Feline hyperthyroidism 16 Canine thyroid tumors 20 Section 3 Parathyroid Glands 22 Hypoparathyroidism 22 Hyperparathyroidism 23 Section 4 Adrenal Glands 25 Hypoadrenocorticism: Addison’s disease 25 Hyperadrenocorticism: Cushing’s disease 26 Pheochromocytoma 29 Section 5 Pancreas 31 Feline diabetes mellitus 31 Canine diabetes mellitus 37 Canine diabetic ketoacidosis 40 Insulinomas 41 Glucagonoma 45 Section 6 Miscellaneous Hormones, Glands, and Disease 47 Calcitriol 47 Erythropoietin 48 Gastrin 50 Gastrinoma 51 The kinins 52 Melatonin 53 Natriuretic peptides 55 Renin 57 Somatostatin 59 Other rare neuroendocrine tumors 60 Bibliography 62 Chapter 3 Musculoskeletal 69 Section 1 Anatomy and Physiology 69 The skeletal system 69 The muscular system 71 Section 2 Selected Diagnostics in Musculoskeletal Disease 72 Arthrocentesis 72 Muscle biopsy 73 Section 3 Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System 73 Inflammatory joint disease 73 Noninflammatory joint disease 76 Neuromuscular diseases 77 Inflammatory myopathies 78 Hepatozoonosis 79 Neoplasia 80 Section 4 General Musculoskeletal Examination 81 Section 5 Musculoskeletal Therapy 82 Veterinary rehabilitation therapy 82 Palliative radiation therapy 88 Section 6 Musculoskeletal Nutrition 89 Nutrients 90 Antioxidants 91 Energy and growth 91 Osteoarthritis 92 Body condition scoring 92 Body condition score uses 92 Muscle condition scoring 93 Bibliography 96 Chapter 4 The Neurological Examination 99 Clinical signs and the relevant anatomy 99 Seizures 102 Encephalopathies 103 Cerebral neoplasia 105 Inflammatory/infectious etiologies: encephalitis 105 Meningitis 107 Cranial nerve syndromes 107 Spinal diseases 109 Neuromuscular diseases 113 Diagnostic testing 114 Pharmacology 119 Nursing considerations 121 Neurological glossary 122 Suggested readings 124 Chapter 5 Thrombotic Disorders in Small Animal Medicine 127 Physiology 127 Thrombotic disorders 129 Diagnosis 130 Therapy 132 Client education 134 Suggested readings 134 Chapter 6 Respiratory 137 Section 1 Upper Airway Disease 137 Anatomy and physiology 137 Diseases of the upper airway 137 Nutritional considerations 140 Anesthetic and analgesic considerations 140 Section 2 Mediastinal Disease 141 Anatomy and physiology 141 Mediastinitis 141 Pneumomediastinum 141 Mediastinal masses 141 Section 3 Lower Airway Disease 142 Anatomy and physiology 142 Clinical signs 142 Diagnostic testing 142 Specific airway diseases and treatment 143 Anesthetic and analgesic considerations 146 Section 4 Pulmonary Parenchymal Disease 146 Anatomy and physiology 146 Clinical signs 146 Diagnostic testing 147 Treatment 148 Diseases 148 Nutritional considerations 151 Anesthetic and analgesic considerations 151 Section 5 Pleural Disease 152 Anatomy and physiology 152 Clinical signs 152 Diagnostic testing 152 Treatment 154 Nutritional considerations 156 Anesthetic and analgesic considerations 156 Section 6 Anesthesic and Analgesic Considerations in Respiratory Disease 156 Premedication 156 Induction 157 Maintenance anesthesia 157 Monitoring 157 Recovery 157 Section 7 Feeding Considerations for Respiratory Disease 157 Bibliography 158 Chapter 7 Hematology 161 Section 1 Anatomy and Physiology 161 The circulatory system 161 The lymphatic system 162 The spleen 162 The coagulation system 163 Section 2 Red Blood Cell Disorders 163 Anemia 163 Polycythemia 167 Transfusion medicine 167 Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia 171 Section 3 Leukocyte Disorders 174 Methods for determining the leukogram 174 Disorders of neutrophils 175 Disorders of eosinophils 180 Disorders of basophils 180 Disorders of monocytes 180 Disorders of lymphocytes 181 Section 4 Platelet, Coagulation, and Inherited Disorders 182 Diseases of coagulation 182 Disorders of platelets 184 Breed-related disorders 188 Bibliography 189 Chapter 8 Gastrointestinal 193 Section 1 Clinical Signs and Examination of the GI Patient 193 Patient history 193 Physical examination 194 Clinical signs of gastrointestinal disorders 194 Conclusion 197 Section 2 Selected Diagnostics in Gastrointestinal Disease 197 Laboratory evaluation 198 Microscopic fecal evaluation 198 Bacteriologic examination 199 Virologic examination 199 Occult blood 199 Alpha1-protease inhibitor 200 Imaging 200 Special tests 201 Conclusion 201 Section 3 Gastrointestinal Disease 201 Oral disease 201 Esophageal disorders 204 Gastric disease 207 Alimentary tract parasites 213 Diseases of the small intestine 216 Diseases of the large intestine 235 Section 4 Pharmacology 238 Antacids 238 Antiemetics 239 Anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs 240 Antibiotics 241 Gastromucosal protectants 241 Digestive enzymes 241 Laxatives 241 Section 5 Feeding Tubes 242 Feeding tubes 242 Esophagostomy tube placement 243 Gastrostomy tube placement 244 Jejunostomy tube placement 247 Conclusion 247 Feeding tube management and complications 247 Section 6 Food Intolerance and Food Allergy 251 Clinical signs 251 Causes 251 Diagnostics 251 Treatment 251 Elimination diets 252 Proteins 252 Carbohydrates 252 Prebiotics and probiotics 253 Section 7 Anesthesia and Analgesia Considerations in Gastrointestinal Disease 255 Premedication 255 Induction 255 Maintenance anesthesia 256 Monitoring 256 Recovery 256 Bibliography 256 Chapter 9 Liver 263 Section 1 Hepatic Disease 263 Acute hepatitis 263 Chronic hepatitis 265 Copper-associated chronic hepatitis 266 Hepatic lipidosis 268 Toxic hepatopathy 270 Hepatocutaneous syndrome 272 Congenital vascular anomaly 274 Liver neoplasia 275 Section 2 Posthepatic Disease 276 Feline cholangitis complex 276 Biliary cysts 278 Extrahepatic biliary obstruction 279 Gallbladder mucocoeles 280 Section 3 Nutrition in Liver Disease 282 Protein 283 Fats 283 Carbohydrates 283 Fiber 283 Vitamins and minerals 284 Feeding plan 284 Section 4 Anesthesia and Analgesia Considerations in Hepatic Disease 284 Premedication 284 Induction 284 Maintenance anesthesia 285 Monitoring 285 Recovery 286 Bibliography 286 Chapter 10 Urinary and Renal Diseases 289 Section 1 Urinary Anatomy and Physiology 289 Section 2 Clinical Signs 291 Section 3 Urinary Diseases 292 Chronic kidney disease 292 Acute renal failure 293 Urinary tract infections 294 Pyelonephritis 295 Urolithiasis 295 Prostatic diseases 298 Lower urinary tract disease in cats 299 Ectopic ureters 299 Urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence 300 Protein-losing nephropathy 301 Urinary neoplasia 301 Section 4 Urinary Diagnostics and Therapeutic Implications 302 Urinalysis 302 Complete blood count and serum biochemistry profile 306 Proteinuria 309 Blood pressure 311 Urine culture 313 Section 5 Urinary Tract Biopsy Techniques 315 Aspiration biopsy 315 Biopsy 316 Sample handling 319 Postbiopsy nursing care 319 Section 6 Urinary Imaging 319 Radiology 319 Ultrasound 321 Cystoscopy and vaginoscopy 323 Computed tomography 323 Section 7 Renal and Urinary Disease Pharmacology 324 Fluid therapy and correction of electrolyte imbalances 327 Section 8 Anesthetic and Analgesic Considerations 335 Anesthesia 335 Pain management 336 Section 9 Nutritional Considerations 336 Chronic kidney disease 336 Urolithiasis 338 Feline idiopathic cystitis 341 Bibliography 341 Chapter 11 Infectious Diseases 349 Section 1 Infectious Bacterial Diseases 349 Bartonella 349 Lyme borreliosis 350 Canine brucellosis 352 Ehrlichiosis 353 Helicobacter-associated disease 355 Leptospirosis 357 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus 360 Mycobacterial disease 361 Mycoplasmal diseases 363 Plague 365 Section 2 Fungal Diseases 366 Histoplasmosis 366 Aspergillosis 368 Coccidioidomycosis 368 Cryptococcosis 369 Blastomycosis 370 Section 3 Protozoal Diseases 374 Amebiasis 374 Babesiosis 374 Giardia 375 Trichomoniasis 375 Leishmaniasis 376 Toxoplasmosis 376 Neosporosis 377 Cytauxzoonosis 378 Hepatozoonosis 379 Section 4 Infectious Viral Diseases 381 Canine and feline herpesvirus 381 Influenza 383 Papillomas 384 Section 5 Infectious Disease Testing 385 Disease prevention and control in the small animal hospital 395 Bibliography 400 Chapter 12 Vaccine, Vaccination, and Immunology 403 Section 1 The Immune Response and Cancer Immunotherapy 403 Innate and adaptive immune response 403 Humoral and cell-mediated immunity 404 Immunomodulation 404 Cancer vaccines 404 Cytokine immunotherapy 405 Summary 405 Section 2 Laboratory Diagnostics in Immunology 405 Serology 405 Biopsy techniques 407 Section 3 Immunosuppressive Medications 409 Corticosteroids 409 Immunosuppresives 411 Less commonly used immunosuppressives 412 Novel immunosuppressive medications 412 Immunomodulating medications 413 Conclusion 413 Section 4 Vaccines and Vaccination 413 Vaccination strategies 413 Canine vaccines 416 Feline vaccines 422 Vaccinations and adverse reactions 427 Bibliography 429 Chapter 13 Pain and Its Management 433 Veterinary technician as pain management team leader 433 What is pain? 434 Pathophysiology of pain 434 Types of pain 435 Causes of pain 436 General approach to pain control 436 General rules of thumb in managing pain 436 Questions to consider 437 How to be an analgesic advocate for your patient 437 Clinical signs and means of detection 438 Pain scoring systems 439 Analgesics 439 Nursing care as analgesic 446 Clinical examples 447 Conclusion 448 Bibliography 448 Chapter 14 Nursing 449 Section 1 Occupational Health and Safety 449 Making the work place safe 449 Health and safety committees 449 Hazards in the workplace 450 Chemotherapy safety 452 Conclusion 453 Section 2 Pharmacological Implications in Internal Medicine 453 Drug calculations, compatibilities, dosing, and administration 453 Constant rate infusion 453 Drug compatibilities 454 Drug dosage adjustments in patients with heart, renal, and hepatic insufficiency or failure 454 Oxygen therapy 460 Drug calculations 461 Client education 462 Section 3 Nutritional Support 463 Nutritional support 463 Energy balance: weight loss versus weight gain 468 Refeeding syndrome 471 Section 4 Diagnostic Procedures 474 Cystocentesis 474 Abdominocentesis 475 Thoracocentesis 478 Urinary catheters 480 Bone marrow collection 484 Section 5 Endoscopy 487 Flexible endoscope 487 Videoendoscope 489 Instrumentation 489 Rigid endoscopes 490 Reprocessing 492 Patient and equipment preparation 495 Section 6 Selected Nursing Considerations of Internal Medicine Patients 495 Thermoregulation 495 Fever or hyperthermia? 495 Hypothermia 498 The sepsis syndrome 499 Bibliography 504 Appendix Accredited State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories 509 Abbreviations 515 Index 521

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Book SynopsisTumors in Domestic Animals, Fifth Edition is a fully revised new edition of the most comprehensive and authoritative reference on veterinary tumor pathology in common domestic animals, now in full color throughout with the most current advances in research and diagnostics.Trade Review"The fifth edition of Tumors in Domestic Animals has some substantial changes from the previous edition, the most immediately striking of which is the inclusion of color, which greatly adds to the illustrative power of the images. This edition contains several new chapters and updates to other chapters. Particularly noteworthy are the new chapters on trimming tissue specimens for submission and immunohistochemistry and updates to chapter 1, the section on lymphoma, and the diagnostic and prognostic algorithms in the appendices. Overall, the information contained in this book reflects the substantial progress made in veterinary oncology during the 15 years since the previous edition was released"..... "Overall, this book is reasonably priced and should be in the library of anyone with an interest in veterinary pathology or clinical oncology." (Reviewed by Claire Cannon, BVSc, DACVIM, University of Minnesota 15th June 2017 AVMA) “Tumors in domestic animals commences with a brief introduction to cancer biology, followed by a discussion of the processes required for tissue specimens to be examined by pathologists, including trimming tumours and margin evaluation. This information is invaluable for clinicians to ensure they provide the most useful samples, allowing pathologists to make the most accurate diagnosis....This text will be a welcome addition to every small animal veterinarian’s library, but particularly so for those with a keen interest in oncology and pathology.” -Australian Veterinary Journal Vol.96, No. 12, December 2018Table of ContentsList of Contributors, vi Preface, vii 1 An Overview of Molecular Cancer Pathogenesis, Prognosis, and Diagnosis, 1John M. Cullen and Matthew Breen 2 Trimming Tumors for Diagnosis and Prognosis, 27Paul C. Stromberg and Donald J. Meuten 3 Immunohistochemistry: Fundamentals and Applications in Oncology, 44José A. Ramos]Vara and Luke B. Borst 4 Epithelial and Melanocytic Tumors of the Skin, 88Michael H. Goldschmidt and Kyle H. Goldschmidt 5 Mesenchymal Tumors of the Skin and Soft Tissues, 142Mattie J. Hendrick 6 Mast Cell Tumors, 176Matti Kiupel 7 Tumors of the Hemolymphatic System, 203Victor E. Valli, Dorothee Bienzle, Donald J. Meuten, and Keith E. Linder 8 Canine and Feline Histiocytic Diseases, 322Peter F. Moore 9 Tumors of Joints, 337Linden E. Craig and Keith G. Thompson 10 Tumors of Bone, 356Keith G. Thompson and Keren E. Dittmer 11 Tumors of Muscle, 425Barry J. Cooper and Beth A. Valentine 12 Tumors of the Respiratory Tract, 467Dennis W. Wilson 13 Tumors of the Alimentary Tract, 499John S. Munday, Christiane V. Löhr, and Matti Kiupel 14 Tumors of the Liver and Gallbladder, 602John M. Cullen 15 Tumors of the Urinary System, 632Donald J. Meuten and Travis L.K. Meuten 16 Tumors of the Genital Systems, 689Dalen W. Agnew and N. James MacLachlan 17 Tumors of the Mammary Gland, 723Michael H. Goldschmidt, Laura Peña, and Valentina Zappulli 18 Tumors of the Endocrine Glands, 766Thomas J. Rosol and Donald J. Meuten 19 Tumors of the Nervous System, 834Robert J. Higgins, Andrew W. Bollen, Peter J. Dickinson, and Sílvia Sisó-Llonch 20 Tumors of the Eye, 892Richard R. Dubielzig 21 Tumors of the Ear, 923Bradley L. Njaa Appendix: Diagnostic Schemes and Algorithms, 942 Introduction, 942 Mitotic count, 944 Canine melanomas and melanocytic neoplasms, 946 Histologic grading of canine cutaneous mast cell tumors, 948 Prognosis of canine cutaneous mast cell tumors, 949 Canine subcutaneous mast cell tumors, 951 Cytologic grading of canine cutaneous mast cell tumors, 952 Evaluation of regional lymph node metastasis in canine cutaneous mast cell tumors, 953 Canine oral perioral mast cell tumors, 955 Feline cutaneous mast cell tumors, 956 Canine soft tissue mesenchymal tumor (sarcoma), 957 Canine soft tissue mesenchymal tumor: Future?, 959 Joint tumors in dogs, 960 Lymphoma and lymphoid leukemia prognoses, 961 Enlarged lymph node evaluation in dogs, 965 Bone marrow evaluation, 966 PARR (PCR for antigen receptor rearrangement), 967 Canine and feline nasal tumors, 969 Scoring system and prognosis for canine lung tumors, 970 Histologic grading and prognosis for feline lung tumors, 971 Mammary, 972 Urothelial (transitional) cell carcinoma (UC), 973 Skin masses, 975 Canine breed predispositions for epidermal and melanocytic tumors, 976 Index, 979

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