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 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 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 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 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 SynopsisEssentials of Avian Medicine and Surgery is designed as a concise quick reference for the busy practitioner and animal nurse. Eminently practical, this classic avian text is prized for its down-to-earth approach. new contributions from world renowned experts in avian medicine new chapter on the special senses of birds, an understanding of which is crucial when giving advice on avian welfare problems fully up-to-date on the latest diagnostic and imaging techniques avian zoonotics are highlighted in infectious diseases section Trade Review"Even though I have been practicing for several years, I found tips on diagnostics that I could immediately use at my practice. This book will make a nice addition to shelves, both for those who see birds infrequently and on a daily basis. It will be used often for drug dosages and disease rule-outs that you don't want to flip through larger textbooks to obtain. Many good facts are in a single location and can be easily accessed between appointments." - Exotic DVM Magazine "Any veterinary student or general practitioner with an interest in avian medicine should place this book at the top of their shopping list." Veterinary RecordTable of ContentsPreface vii 1 Diversity in Anatomy and Physiology: Clinical Significance 1 2 The Special Senses of Birds – Dr Susan E. Orosz 22 3 Clinical Examination 40 4 Aids to Diagnosis – Professor Dr Maria Krautwald-Junghanns 56 5 Post-mortem Examination 103 6 Medication and Administration of Drugs 115 7 Anaesthesia 124 8 Surgery 142 9 Nursing and After Care 183 10 Breeding Problems 196 11 Release of Casualty Wild Birds 208 Appendices 219 1 An avian formulary – Professor Thomas N. Tully 219 2 Bacterial diseases of birds 266 3 Viral diseases of birds 279 4 Mycotic diseases of birds 308 5 Parasitic diseases of birds 313 6 Poisons likely to affect birds 334 7 Some suggested diagnostic schedules 339 8 Weights of birds most likely to be seen in general practice 352 9 Incubation and fledging periods of selected birds 355 10 Glossary 357 11 Some useful websites 361 Further reading 363 References 364 Index 380 Colour plates appear between pages 184 and 185

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Book SynopsisProviding accurate information on managing the diseases of birds and exotic pets, this book is the only comprehensive resource on the market covering birds, reptiles, small mammals, and other non-traditional pets.Trade Review"This book provides a useful resource with information that is easy to access rapidly and provides the clinician with a working therapeutic plan to recognise and investigate exotic animal cases...The book is laid out, with an index that makes it easy to manoeuvre through the appropriate sections...In summary, this book would make a good addition to the bookshelf of small animal practices that see exotics. Information can be easily accessed for consultations and phone calls. For practices seeing exotics on a regular basis, this book is a useful addition to other texts can provide some additional titbits on many topics." Veterinary Record, March 2013Table of ContentsSection I: Diseases and Disorders INVERTEBRATES Abscesses/Granulomas Alopecia Bacterial Diseases Dehydration Dysecdysis Fungal Infections, Superficial and Systemic Infectious Diseases of Acroporid Corals Intoxication Mites (Acarii) Panagrolaimidae Oral Nematodes in Tarantulas Trauma Viral Diseases FISH Bacterial Diseases Dropsy Ectoparasites, Crustacean Flukes (Monogenean Parasites) Fungal Diseases Gastrointestinal Nematode and Cestode Parasites Gastrointestinal Protozoal Parasites Head and Lateral Line Erosion (HLLE) Koi Herpes Virus Infection (KHV) Lymphocystis Protozoal Ectoparasites (Ciliated and Flagellated) Spring Viremia of Carp (SVC) Swim Bladder Disease Trauma and Wound Management Ulcer Disease in Koi Viral Diseases Viral Epidermal Hyperplasia (Carp Pox) Water Quality and Pet Fish Health AMPHIBIANS Ammonia Toxicosis Amoebiasis Chromomycosis Cloacal Prolapse Coccidiosis Corneal Lipidosis or Xanthomatosis Flagellate Enterocolitits Gastrointestinal Foreign Body or Overload Hypovitaminosis A Mycobacteriosis Nematodiasis Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Saprolegniasis Septicemia Trauma and Wound Management Vomiting Weight Loss REPTILES Abscesses Adenovirus Infection Aggression Bacterial Dermatitis Calicivirus Infection CANV/Fungal Disease Cardiac Disease Chlamydophilosis Cloacal Prolapse Coccidiosis Cryptosporidiosis Dermatomycosis Dermatophilosis (Rain Rot) Diarrhea Dysecdysis Ectoparasites Entamoebiasis Gout Hepatic Lipidosis Herpesvirus Infections Hyperglycemia Hypervitaminosis A Hypovitaminosis A Inclusion Body Disease of Snakes Iridovirus Infection Liver Disease Mycobacteriosis Mycoplasma Nematodiasis Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (NSHP) Orthopedics and Fracture Repair Paramyxovirus Infection Paraphimosis Pentastomes Periodontal Disease Proliferative Spinal Osteoarthropathy Regurgitation/Vomiting Renal Disease Reovirus Infections Respiratory (Lower) Tract Disease/Pneumonia Salmonella Stomatits, Bacterial BIRDS Abscesses Anemia Anorexia Ascites Aspergillosis Cardiac Disease Central Nervous System Signs and Neurologic Conditions Chlamydophila psittaci Chronic Egg Laying Cloacal Prolapse Conjunctivitis Constipation (Ileus) Crop Stasis Dehydration Diarrhea Dystocia Ectoparasitism Edema, Soft Tissue Emaciation Enteritis Feather Picking Follicular Stasis Foreign Bodies Fractures Gout Heavy Metal Toxicity Hepatic Lipidosis Hypocalcemia Hypovitaminosis Liver Disease Megabacteriosis Mycoses Neurologic Disease Ocular Lesions Organophosphate Toxicity Overgrown Beak and Claws Papillomas Pneumonia Pododermatitis Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) Toxicity Proventricular Dilatation Disease Regurgitation/Vomiting Renal Disease Sinusitis, Chronic Trauma Tumors Uropygeal Gland Disease Conditions Viral Diseases SMALL MAMMALS Rats Chromodacryorrhea Mammary and Pituitary Tumors Renal Disease Respiratory Tract Disease, Acute Respiratory Tract Disease, Chronic Skin Diseases Guinea Pigs Anorexia Cheilitis Dental Disease Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus Hyperthyroidism Hypovitaminosis C Intestinal Disorders Neurological Disorders Ocular Disorders Ovarian Cysts Pododermatitis Pregnancy and Parturient Disorders Perineal Sac Impaction or Rectal Impaction Respiratory Tract Disease Skin Diseases Strep Zooepidemicus Urolithiasis Uterine and Vaginal Disorders Hamsters Andominal Distension Cardiac Disease Cheek Pouch Disorders Dental Disease Intestinal Disorders Ocular Disorders Renal Disease Skin Diseases Gerbils Ovarian Disease Chinchillas Cardiac Disease Dental Disease Fur Disorders Gastrointestinal Disorders Ocular Disorders Penile Disorders Prairie Dogs Odontoma Degus Behavioral Disorders Dental Disease Diabetes Mellitus Hedgehogs Cardiomyopathy Neoplasia Skin Diseases Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome Sugar Gliders Behavioral Disorders Nutritional Disorders RABBITS Abscesses Anorexia Arthritis Behavioral Disorders Buphthalmia and Glaucoma Cardiovascular Disease Cataracts Cherry Eye Coccidiosis Conjunctival Disorders Cutaneous Masses Dacryocystits and Epiphora Dental Disease Dermatopathies Dysautonomia (Grass Sickness) Ectoparasites Electrocution Encephalitis Encephalitizoonosis Endoparasites Floppy Rabbit Syndrome Gastric Disorders Hemorrhagic Disease Hepatic Disorders Intestinal Disorders Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders Lower Urinary Tract Disorders Lymphosarcoma Mammary Gland Disorders Myxomatosis Obesity Otitis Pasteurellosis Pododermatitis Pregnancy Toxaemia Pseudopregnancy Renal Disorders Splay-Leg Staphylococcosis Testicular Tumors Thymoma Treponematosis Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders Uterine Disorders Uveitis Vestibular Disease FERRETS Adrenal Disease Aleutian Disease Campylobacter spp. Infections Cataracts Chordoma Cryptococcosis Dental Disease Dirofilariasis Distemper Ear Mites Ectoparasites Endoparasites Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis Ferret Systemic Coronaviral Disease (FSCD) Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies Heart Disease, AV block Heart Disease, Structural Helicobacter mustelae-Associated Gastritis and Ulcers Hepatobiliary Disease Hyperestrogenism Anemia Ibuprofen and Acetaminophin Toxicity Inflammatory Bowel Disease Influenza Insulinoma Lymphoma Mastitis Megaesophagus Myofascitis Neonatal Diseases Osteoma Ovarian Neoplasia Ovarian Remnant Syndrome Pregnancy Toxemia Proliferative Bowel Disease Prostatic Disease Renal Disorders Skin Tumors Splenomegaly Urolithiasis Vaccine Reactions Section II: Procedures and Techniques Section III: Differential Diagnosis Section IV: Laboratory Tests Section V: Clinical Algorithms Appendix: Client Handouts

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Book SynopsisContains the information related to canine and feline pediatrics. This title covers topics such as prenatal care of the bitch and queen, birth, growth, husbandry, nutrition, care of orphans, neonatal mortality, behavior, emergency and critical care, bacterial, viral, fungal, rickettsial, and parasitic infections, and immunology.Trade Review"Peterson and Kutzler (veterinary medicine and animal science, Oregon State U.) offer a reference for general veterinary clinicians, as well as advanced breeders, that provides information on canine and feline pediatrics, husbandry, development, internal medicine, and surgery, from prenatal care to one year of age. In 46 chapters, a group of veterinary specialists from the US and Canada address normal physical exams, neonatal mortality, diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to the small animal, nutritional requirements, pediatric formulary, care of orphans, clinical pathology values, behavioral development, emergency and critical care, immunologic development, common infectious diseases, and normal growth and development guidelines for all the organ systems." - Book News, Inc.Table of ContentsSection I: General Considerations Prenatal Care of the Bitch and Queen Birth and the First 24 Hours History and Physical Examination of the Neonate History and Physical Examination of the Weanling and Adolescent Growth Husbandry of the Neonate Standards of Care in Pediatrics Nutritional Requirements and Feeding of Growing Puppies and Kittens Care of the Orphaned Puppy and Kitten Emergency and Critical Care Issues Neonatal and Pediatric Mortality Feline Behavioral Development Canine Behavioral Development Immunologic Development and Immunization Section II: Common Infectious Diseases in Puppies and Kittens Bacterial Infections Viral Infections Fungal Infections Diseases Formerly Known as Rickettsial: The Rickettsioses, Ehrlichioses, Anaplasmoses, and Neorickettsial and Coxiella Infections Parasitic and Protozoal Diseases Approach to the Febrile Patient Section III: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches to the Pediatric Patient Radiographic Considerations of the Young Patient Ultrasonography of the Young Patient Anesthesia in the Pediatric Patient Surgical Considerations in the Young Patient Pediatric Fracture Management Pain Assessment and Management Pharmacological Considerations in the Young Patient Toxicological Considerations in the Young Patient Effective Use of a Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Clinical Chemistry of the Puppy and Kitten Postmortem Examination of the Puppy and Kitten Section IV: Systematic Clinical Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Conditions The Cardiovascular System The Hematologic and Lymphoid Systems The Respiratory System Dentistry and the Oral Cavity The Gastrointestinal Tract The Liver, Biliary Tract, and Exocrine Pancreas The Urinary System The Reproductive Tract The Neurologic System The Skin and Ear The Musculoskeletal System The Eye Clinical Approach to Nutritional Conditions The Endocrine System Selected Zoonotic Diseases: Puppies and Kittens

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Book SynopsisHelps you to utilize your in-house lab or your specialty reference lab to efficiently make accurate diagnoses without running a plethora of unnecessary and low-yield tests. This title provides answers to commonly asked questions relating to laboratory tests, and solutions to frequently encountered problems in small animal diagnosis.Trade Review"This textbook strikes a good balance between informative text and illustrative diagrams, graphs and photographs, and is relatively easy to read...This layout is one of its main appeals; readers can skip to the section that most interests the and quickly refresh their memory on differentials for the particular clinical sign or elevated blood parameter that is troubling them, the nread through the potential further tests to pursue a diagnosis...Overall, this book has clear potential to be used as handy reference material by the small animal clinician looking for a quick and simple approach to investigating a particular worrying clinical sign or parameter. Veterinary Students considering a career in small animal practice, or who find themselves confused by lenghty explanations in other clinical pathology textbooks, may also find it illuminating and more enjoyable to use." Vet Record, May 2012 "The text was obviously crafted with one consistent thought:'what will the general practice vet be asking here?' The book has wonderful algorithms and 'causes of...' tables that succinctly guide the practitionerthrough problem-based scenarios; they helpfully indicate when something is rare or common in a general practice population...Overall, Willard and Tvedten is a superb quick-to-read book and my new recommendation." EJCAP, Aug 2012 "The fifth edition is similar in structure to the previous editions but has been updated effectively and despite the stated concerns of the authors that currency is impossible in a profession that is continually advancing, they have come as close as possible to meeting this challenge. The text is logically structured, with chapters based on body systems. Each chapter contains comprehensive lists of appropriate laboratory tests for various clinical presentations...One of the benefits in reading a text such as this is the attention paid to the provision of the context in which the tests are used. The authors have excelled in this and in doing so have provided a readily accessible reference not only for the laboratory tests detailed, but also provided a systematic review of medical conditions and disease in general." Australian Veterinary Journal, September 2012Table of Contents1. General Laboratory Concepts 2. The Complete Blood Count, Bone Marrow Examination and Blood Banking: General Comments and Selected Techniques 3. Erythrocyte Disorders 4. Leukocyte Disorders 5. Hemostatic Abnormalities 6. Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders 7. Urinary Disorders 8. Endocrine, Metabolic, and Lipid Disorders 9. Gastrointestinal, Pancreatic, and Hepatic Disorders 10. Fluid Accumulation Disorders 11. Respiratory and Cardiac Disorders 12. Immunologic and Plasma Protein Disorders 13. Reproductive Disorders 14. Neurologic Disorders 15. Microbiology and Infectious Disease 16. Cytology of Inflammatory or Neoplastic Masses 17. Laboratory Diagnostic Toxicology 18. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Appendix I: Listing of Select Referral and Commercial Laboratories Appendix II: Reference Values

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Book SynopsisCovers the advances in the Canine and Feline field. This guide includes 80 case studies that illustrate the clinical relevance of the major infectious disease chapters.Table of ContentsPART I: BASIC PRINCIPLES IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF SMALL ANIMAL INFECTION Section 1. Laboratory Diagnosis of Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases 1. Isolation in Cell Culture 2. Immunoassays 3. Isolation and Identification of Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteria 4. Isolation and Identification of Fungi 5. Nucleic Acid Detection Assays Section 2. Anti-Infective Therapy 6. Principles of Anti-Infective Therapy 7. Antiviral and Immunomodulatory Drugs 8. Antibacterial Drugs 9. Antifungal Drugs 10. Antiprotozoal Drugs Section 3. Basic Principles for Infection Control 11. Infection Control Programs for Dogs and Cats 12. Immunization PART II: MAJOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND THEIR ETIOLOGIC AGENTS Section 1. Viral Diseases 13. Rabies 14. Canine Parvovirus Infection and Other Viral Enteritides 15. Canine Distemper Virus Infection 16. Canine Herpesvirus Infection 17. Canine Viral Respiratory Infections 18. Infectious Canine Hepatitis 19. Feline Panleukopenia Virus Infection and Other Viral Enteritides 20. Feline Coronavirus Infection 21. Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection 22. Feline Leukemia Virus Infection 23. Feline Respiratory Viral Infections 24. Feline Poxvirus Infection 25. Pseudorabies 26. Viral Papillomatosis 27. Vector-Borne and Other Viral encephalitides Section 2. Bacterial Diseases 28. Ehrlichiosis 29. Anaplasmosis 30. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever 31. Salmon Poisoning Disease 32. Coxiellosis and Q Fever 33. Chlamydial Infections 34. Streptococcal and Enterococcal Infections 35. Staphylococcus Infections 36. Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections 37. Anaerobic Infections 38. Bordetellosis 39. Cell Wall Deficient Bacterial Infections 40. Mycoplasma Infections 41. Hemoplasma Infections 42. Actinomycosis 43. Nocardiosis 44. Mycobacterial Infections 45. Salmonellosis 46. Enteric Escherichia coli Infections 47. Campylobacteriosis 48. Enteric Clostridial Infections 49. Gastric Helicobacter-Like Infections 50. Leptospirosis 51. Lyme Borreliosis 52. Bartonellosis 53. Canine Brucellosis 54. Tetanus and Botulism 55. Yersinia Pestis (Plague) and Other Yersiniosis 56. Tularemia 57. Bite and Scratch Wound Infections Section 3. Fungal and Algal Diseases 58. Dermatophytosis 59. Malassezia Infections 60. Blastomycosis 61. Histoplasmosis 62. Cryptococcosis 63. Coccidioidomycosis 64. Sporotrichosis 65. Aspergillosis 66. Rhinosporidiosis 67. Candidiasis 68. Miscellaneous Fungal Diseases 69. Pythiosis, Lagenidiosis and Zygomycosis 70. Protothecosis 71. Pneumocystosis Section 4. Protozoal Diseases 72. Toxoplasmosis 73. Neosporosis 74. Leishmaniasis 75. Babesiosis 76. Cytauxzoonosis 77. Canine and Feline Hepatozoonosis 78. Trypanosomiasis 79. Giardiasis 80. Trichomoniasis 81. Cryptosporidiosis 82. Isosporiasis 83. Miscellaneous Protozoal Diseases Section 5: Infections of Selected Organ Systems 84. Pyoderma, Otitis Externa, and Otitis Media 85. Osteomyelitis, Discospondylitis, and Infectious Arthritis 86. Infections of the Cardiovascular System 87. Bacterial Bronchopneumonia and Pyothorax 88. Intra-Abdominal Infections 89. Bacterial Infections of the Genitourinary Tract 90. Bacterial meningitis Appendix: Vaccination Schedules for Dogs and Cats

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Book SynopsisDeals with the disease management for dogs and cats. This title uses a practical approach to medical disorders; the typical chapter includes both a brief guide to diagnosis and a detailed discussion of therapy.Trade Review"For the practitioner who wants to keep abreast of current therapies for a wide range of topics, but cannot ?nd the time to read journals or attend conferences, CVT is the perfect reference for this very purpose." Reviewed by: Ryan Ong, WAVES Veterinary Hospital on behalf of Australian Veterinary Hospital, March 2015Table of ContentsSection I: Critical Care 1. Crystalloid Fluid Therapy 2. Colloid Fluid Therapy 3. Catecholamines in the Critical Care Patient 4. Shock 5. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 6. Drug Incompatibilities and Drug-Drug Interactions in the ICU Patient 7. Nutrition in Critical Care 8. Stabilization of the Patient with Respiratory Distress 9. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 10. Oxygen Therapy 11. Ventilator Therapy for the Critical Patient 12. Analgesia of the Critical Patient 13. Anesthesia for the Critical Care Patient 14. Hyperthermia and Heat-Induced Illness 15. Thromboelastography 16. Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency 17. Evaluation of Canine Orthopedic Trauma 18. Emergency Management of Open Fractures 19. Emergency Wound Management and Vacuum Assisted Wound Closure Web Chapter 1. Acid-Base Disorders Web Chapter 2. Drainage Techniques for the Septic Abdomen Web Chapter 3. Gastric Dilation-Volvulus Web Chapter 4. Pacing in the ICU Setting Section II: Toxicologic Diseases 20. ASPCA Animal Poison Center Toxin Exposures for Pets 21. Toxin Exposures in Small Animals 22. Urban Legends of Toxicology: Fact and Fiction 23. Drugs Used to Treat Toxicoses 24. Intravenous Lipid Emulsion Therapy 25. Human Drugs of Abuse and CNS Stimulants 26. Antidepressants and anxiolytics 27. Over-the-Counter Drug Toxicosis 28. Top 10 Toxic and Non-Toxic Household Plants 29. Herbal Hazards 30. Lawn and Garden Product Safety 31. Rodenticide Toxicoses 32. Insecticide Toxicoses 33. Pesticides: New Vertebrate Toxic Agents for Pest Species 34. Parasiticide Toxicoses: Avermectins 35. Human Foods with Pet Toxicoses: Alcohol to Xylitol 36. Automotive Toxins 37. Lead Toxicoses in Small Animals 38. Aflatoxicosis in Dogs Web Chapter 5. Nephrotoxicants Web Chapter 6. Reporting Adverse Events to the Food and Drug Administration - Center for Veterinary Medicine Web Chapter 7. Respiratory Toxicants of Interest to Pet Owners Web Chapter 8. Small Animal Poisoning: Additional Considerations Related to Legal Claims Web Chapter 9. Sources of Help for Toxicoses Web Chapter 10. Treatment of Animal Toxicoses: Regulatory Points to Consider Section III: Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases 39. Bilaterally Symmetrical Alopecia in Dogs 40. Imaging in Diagnosis of Endocrine Disorders 41. CIRCI: Evidence For and Against 42. Canine Hypothyroidism 43. Feline Hyperthyroidism and Renal Function 44. Canine Diabetes Mellitus 45. Diabetic Monitoring 46. Diet and Diabetes 47. Insulin Resistance 48. Feline Diabetes Mellitus 49. Feline Hypersomatotropism and Acromegaly 50. Occult Hyperadrenocorticism: Is It Real? 51. Canine Hyperadrenocorticism Therapy 52. Ectopic Acth Syndrome and Food-Dependent Hypercortisolism In Dogs 53. Canine Hypoadrenocorticism 54. Feline Hyperaldosteronism 55. Idiopathic Feline Hypercalcemia 56. Approach to Hypomagnesemia and Hypokalemia 57. Obesity 58. Approach to Hyperlipidemia Web Chapter 11. Canine Hypercalcemia and Primary Hyperparathyroidism Web Chapter 12. Clinical Use of the Vasopressin Analogue Desmopressin for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetes Insipidus Web Chapter 13. Complicated Diabetes Mellitus Web Chapter 14. Complications and Concurrent Conditions Associated with Hypothyroidism in Dogs Web Chapter 15. Diagnosis and Management of Large Pituitary Tumors in Dogs with Pituitary-Dependent Hyperadrenocorticism Web Chapter 16. Differential Diagnosis of Hyperkalemia and Hyponatremia in Dogs and Cats Web Chapter 17. Hyperadrenocorticism in Ferrets Web Chapter 18. Interpretation of Endocrine Diagnostic Tests Web Chapter 19. Medical Treatment of Feline Hyperthyroidism Web Chapter 20. Nutritional Management of Feline Hyperthyroidism Web Chapter 21. Radioiodine for Feline Hyperthyroidism Web Chapter 22. Treatment of Hypoparathyroidism Web Chapter 23. Treatment of Insulinoma in the Dog, Cat and Ferret Web Chapter 24. Treatment of Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus in Cats Using Oral Hypoglycemic Agents Section IV: Oncology and Hematology 59. Immunosuppressive Agents 60. Management of Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia in Dogs 61. Thrombocytopenia 62. von Willebrand's Disease and Other Hereditary Coagulopathies 63. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation: Diagnosis and Management 64. Hypercoagulable States 65. Lymphocytosis 66. Quality Control for the In-Clinic Laboratory 67. Transfusion Medicine: Best Practices 68. Bone Marrow Dyscrasias 69. Anticancer Drugs: New Drugs 70. Tumor Biopsy and Specimen Submission 71. Chemotherapy Handling and Safety 72. Treatment of Adverse Effects from Cancer Therapy 73. Cancer Immunotherapy 74. Advances in Radiation Therapy for Nasal Tumors 75. Malignant Effusions 76. Interventional Oncology 77. Nutritional Support of the Cancer Patient 78. Metronomic Chemotherapy 79. Drug Update: Toceranib 80. Drug Update: Masitinib 81. Oral Tumors 82. Perineal Tumors 83. Urinary Bladder Cancer 84. Mammary Cancer 85. Rescue Therapy for Canine Lymphoma 86. Plasma Cell Neoplasms 87. Osteosarcoma 88. Hemangiosarcoma 89. Thyroid Tumors Web Chapter 25. Anticancer Drugs: New Drugs Web Chapter 26. Blood Typing and Crossmatching Web Chapter 27. Canine Soft-Tissue Sarcomas Web Chapter 28. Collection of Specimens for Cytology Web Chapter 29. Nasal Tumors Web Chapter 30. Nonregenerative Anemias Web Chapter 31. Pulmonary Neoplasia Web Chapter 32. Surgical Oncology Principles Section V: Dermatologic Diseases 90. Diagnostic Criteria for Canine Atopic Dermatitis 91. Treatment Guidelines for Canine Atopic Dermatitis 92. Cyclosporine Use in Dermatology 93. Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy 94. Systemic Glucocorticoids in Dermatology 95. Topical Therapy for Pruritus 96. Hypoallergenic Diets: Principles in Therapy 97. Flea Control in Flea Allergy Dermatitis 98. Treatment of Ectoparasitoses 99. Canine Demodicosis 100. Staphylococci Causing Pyoderma 101. Treatment of Superficial Pyoderma 102. Topical Therapy for Infectious Diseases 103. Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcal Infections 104. Canine Leproid Granulma Syndrome and Feline Leprosy 105. Dermatophytosis 106. Dermatophytosis in Catteries and Shelters 107. Hospital Disinfection for Infectious Skin Diseases 108. Principles of Therapy for Otitis 109. Topical and Systemic Glucocorticoids for Otitis 110. Topical Antimicrobials for Otitis 111. Systemic Antimicrobials for Otitis 112. Ototoxicity 113. Ear Flushing Techniques 114. Primary Cornification Disorders In Dogs 115. Alopecia X 116. Actinic Dermatoses and Sun Protection 117. Drugs for Behavior-Related Dermatoses 118. Superficial Necrolytic Dermatitis 119. Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions (CADR) Web Chapter 33. Acral Lick Dermatitis Web Chapter 34. Avermectins in Dermatology Web Chapter 35. Canine Papilloma Viruses Web Chapter 36. Diseases of the Anal Sac Web Chapter 37. Feline Demodicosis Web Chapter 38. Feline Viral Skin Diseases Web Chapter 39. House Dust Mites and Their Control Web Chapter 40. Interferons Web Chapter 41. Pentoxifylline Web Chapter 42. Pyotraumatic Dermatitis Web Chapter 43. Sebaceous Adenitis Web Chapter 44. Therapy of Malassezia Infections Web Chapter 45. Topical Immunomodulators Section VI: Gastrointestinal Diseases 120. Feline Caudal Stomatitis 121. Oropharyngeal Dysphagia 122. Gastroesophageal Reflux 123. Antacid Therapy 124. Gastric Helicobacter 125. Diagnosis and Treatment of Motility Disorders 126. Antibiotic Responsive Enteropathy 127. Cobalamin Deficiency in Cats 128. Probiotic Therapy 129. Protozoal Diarrhea 130. Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Parvoviral Enteritis 131. Inflammatory Bowel Disease 132. Protein Losing Enteropathy 133. Feline Gastrointestinal Lymphoma 134. Management of Canine Colitis 135. Laboratory Testing for the Exocrine Pancreas 136. Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Dogs 137. Treatment of Canine Pancreatitis 138. Feline Exocrine Pancreatic Disorders 139. Diagnostic Approach to Hepatobiliary Disease 140. Drug Associated Liver Disease 141. Acute Liver Failure Therapy 142. Chronic Hepatitis Therapy 143. Copper Chelator Therapy 144. Ascites and Hepatic Encephalopathy Therapy for Liver Disease 145. Portosystemic Shunts 146. Portal Vein Hypoplasia (Microvascular Dysplasia) 147. Management of Extrahepatic Biliary Tract Disease 148. Idiopathic Vacuolar Hepatopathy 149. Feline Hepatic Lipidosis Therapy 150. Feline Inflammatory Liver Disease Web Chapter 46. Canine Biliary Mucocele Web Chapter 47. Canine Megaesophagus Web Chapter 48. Copper Associated Chronic Hepatitis Web Chapter 49. Esophagitis Web Chapter 50. Evaluation of Elevated Serum Alkaline Phosphatase in Dogs Web Chapter 51. Flatulence Web Chapter 52. Gastric Ulceration Web Chapter 53. Hepatic Support Therapy Web Chapter 54. Oral Pharyngeal Dysphagia Web Chapter 55. Tylosin Responsive Diarrhea Section VII: Respiratory Diseases 151. Respiratory Drug Therapy 152. Feline Upper Respiratory Tract Infection 153. Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex 154. Rhinitis in the Dog 155. Rhinitis in the Cat 156. Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome 157. Nasopharyngeal Disorders 158. Laryngeal Diseases 159. Tracheal Collapse 160. Chronic Bronchial Disorders in the Dog 161. Chronic Bronchitis and Asthma in Cats 162. Pneumonia 163. Eosinophilic Pulmonary Diseases 164. Pleural Effusion 165. Pneumothorax 166. Pulmonary Thromboembolism 167. Pulmonary Hypertension Web Chapter 56. Interstitial Lung Diseases Web Chapter 57. Respiratory Parasites Section VIII: Cardiovascular Diseases 168. Nutritional Management of Heart Disease 169. Systemic Hypertension 170. Bradyarrhythmias 171. Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmias in Dogs 172. Ventricular Arrhythmias in Dogs 173. Feline Cardiac Arrhythmias 174. Congenital Heart Disease 175. Drugs for Treatment of Heart Failure 176. Management of Heart Failure in Dogs 177. Chronic Valvular Heart Disease in Dogs 178. Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs 179. Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy 180. Feline Myocardial Diseases 181. Arterial Thromboembolism 182. Pericardial Effusion 183. Feline Heartworm Disease 184. Canine Heartworm Disease Web Chapter 58. Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy in the Cat Web Chapter 59. Bradyarrhythmias and Cardiac Pacing Web Chapter 60. Cardioversion Web Chapter 61. Infective Endocarditis Web Chapter 62. Mitral Valve Dysplasia Web Chapter 63. Myocarditis Web Chapter 64. Patent Ductus Arteriosus Web Chapter 65. Pulmonic Stenosis Web Chapter 66. Subaortic Stenosis Web Chapter 67. Syncope Web Chapter 68. Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Web Chapter 69. Ventricular Septal Defect Section IX: Urinary Diseases 185. Applicatioins of Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Management of Urinary Disease 186. Prevention and Management of AKI/ARF in the Hospital 187. Proteinuria 188. Glomerular Disease and Nephrotic Syndrome 189. Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs and Cats 190. Using NSAIDS in Kidney Disease 191. Medical Management of Acute Kidney Injury/ARF 192. CRRT 193. Surveillance for Asymptomatic and Hospital Acquired UTI 194. Persistent E. coli UTI 195. Interventional Strategies for Urinary Disease 196. Medical Management for Nephroliths and Ureteroliths 197. Management of Calcium Oxalate Uroliths 198. Management of Urate Urolithiasis 199. Mini-Laparotomy Assisted Cystoscopy for Cystouroliths 200. Multimodal Environmental Enrichment for FIC 201. Urinary Incontinence - Medical Management 202. Mechanical Occluder Devices for Urinary Incontinence 203. Top Ten Urology Consult Questions Web Chapter 70. Laser Lithotripsy Web Chapter 71. Urinary Incontinence - Bulking Agents Section X: Reproductive Diseases 204. Breeding Management of the Bitch 205. Diagnosis of Female ReproductiveTract Disease 206. Endoscopic Transcervical Insemination 207. Pregnancy Diagnosis 208. Dystocia Management 209. Canine Postpartum Disorders 210. Nutrition in the Bitch During Pregnancy and Lactation 211. Pyometra 212. Vaginitis 213. Surgical Repair of Vaginal Anomalies in the Bitch 214. Early Age Neutering in the Dog and Cat 215. Estrus Suppression 216. Pregnancy Termination 217. Inherited Disorders of the Reproductive Tract in Dogs and Cats 218. Ovarian Remnant Syndrome 219. Pregnancy Loss in the Bitch and Queen 220. Medical Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy and Prostatitis in Dogs 221. Methods and Availability of Tests for Hereditary Disorders of Dogs 222. Reproductive Oncology 223. Reproductive Toxicology/Teratogens 224. Penile, Preputial, Testicular or Scrotal Diseases/Problems Web Chapter 72. Aspermia/Oligozoospermia Caused by Retrograde Ejaculation in the Dog Web Chapter 73. Priapism in Dogs Section XI: Neurologic and Musculoskeletal Diseases 225. Congenital Hydrocelphalus 226. Intracranial Arachnoid Cysts 227. Treatment of Intracranial Tumors 228. Metabolic Brain Disorders 229. New Maintenance Anticonvulsant Therapy for Dogs and Cats 230. Treatment of Cluster Seizures and Status Epilepticus 231. Non-Infectious/Inflammatory Diseases of the Central Nervous System 232. Peripheral and Central Vestibular Disorders of Dogs and Cats 233. Diagnosis and Treatment Degenerative Intervertebral Disk Disease 234. Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs 235. Diagnosis and Treatment of Atlantoaxial Subluxation 236. Diagnosis and Treatment of Cervical Spondylomyelopathy 237. Craniocervical Junction Abnormalities in Dogs 238. Diagnosis and Treatment of Degenerative Lumbosacral Stenosis 239. Acquired Myasthenia Gravis in Dogs and Cats 240. Peripheral Nervous System Disorders in Dogs and Cats: Selected Myopathies in Neuropathies 241. Vascular Disease of the Central Nervous System Web Chapter 74. Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation of Neurologic Patients Section XII: Ophthalmologic Diseases 242. Pearls of the Ophthalmic Examination 243. Evaluation of Blindness 244. Canine Conjunctivitis 245. Tear Film Disorders of Dogs 246. Corneal Ulcers 247. Canine Non-Ulcerative Corneal Disease 248. Feline Corneal Disease 249. Canine Uveitis 250. Feline Uveitis 251. Canine Glaucoma 252. Feline Glaucoma 253. Disorders of the Lens 254. Canine Retinopathies 255. Feline Retinopathies 256. Orbital Disease 257. Canine Ocular Neoplasia 258. Feline Ocular Neoplasia Web Chapter 75. Diseases of the Eyelids and Periocular Skin Web Chapter 76. Canine Retinal Detachment Web Chapter 77. Epiphora Web Chapter 78. Ocular Emergencies Web Chapter 79. Tear Film Disorders of Cats Web Chapter 80. Anisocoria and Abnormalties of the Pupillary Light Reflex: The Neuro-Ophthalmic Examination Section XIII: Infectious Diseases 259. Common Infectious Disease Differentials for Medical Problems 260. Empiric Antimicrobial Therapy 261. Infectious and Immune Polyarthritis 262. Use of Immunomodulators in the Treatment of Infectious Diseases 263. Use of Antifungal Drugs 264. Infectious Diseases Associated with Raw Meat Diets 265. Pet Associated Illness 266. Vaccine Associated Side-Effects in Dogs 267. Vaccine Associated Side-Effects in Cats 268. Babesiosis in North America 269. Bartonellosis, Canine 270. Bartonellosis, Feline 271. Borreliosis 272. Feline Leukemia Virus/FIV 273. Hepatozoon Americanum Infections 274. Leptospirosis 275. Neospora Caninum 276. Rickettsia Infections in Dogs and Cats (Anaplasma, Ehrlichia and Rickettsia) 277. Toxoplasmosis 278. Use of Glucocorticoids in Infectious Diseases 279. Feline Infectious Peritonitis Web Chapter 80. American Leishmaniasis Web Chapter 81. Canine and Feline Hemotropic Mycoplasmas Web Chapter 82. Canine Brucellosis Web Chapter 83. Cytauxzoonosis Web Chapter 84. Pneumocytosis Web Chapter 85. Pythiosis and Lagenidiosis

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Book SynopsisThe use of small animal models in basic and preclinical sciences constitutes an integral part of testing new pharmaceutical agents prior to their application in clinical practice. New imaging and therapeutic approaches need to be tested and validated first in animals before application to humans. Handbook of Small Animal Imaging: Preclinical Imaging, Therapy, and Applications collects the latest information about various imaging and therapeutic technologies used in preclinical research into a single source. Useful to established researchers as well as newcomers to the field, this handbook shows readers how to exploit and integrate these imaging and treatment modalities and techniques into their own research.The book first presents introductory material on small animal imaging, therapy, and research ethics. It next covers ionizing radiation and nonionizing radiation methods in small animal imaging, hybrid imaging, and imaging agents. The book theTrade Review"A great overview of current small animal imaging modalities describing their principles of operation, equipment components, and most recent applications with extremely helpful illustrations. An essential book for every biologist, chemist, and physicist involved in small animal research."—Magdalena Bazalova-Carter, PhD, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Victoria"… a superb, comprehensive, and very accurate depiction of the state of the art in small animal imaging technologies and applications. This is an authoritative book and invaluable source of information for all biomedical sciences and technologies students, as well as for educators, professionals, and researchers in this multidisciplinary field."—Professor George Kontaxakis, Universidad Politécnica de MadridTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION TO SMALL ANIMAL IMAGING, THERAPY, AND APPLICATIONS. SMALL ANIMAL IMAGING: IONIZING RADIATION. SMALL ANIMAL IMAGING: NON‐IONIZING RADIATION. HYBRID IMAGING. IMAGING AGENTS. THERAPEUTIC RESEARCH PLATFORMS. IMAGE QUANTIFICATION. APPLICATIONS: INCLUDES BOTH IMAGING AND THERAPY.

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Book SynopsisWritten by two of the UK''s most well-known and respected experts in the beekeeping community, this is the definitive, and most authoritative, guide to keeping bees in a city environment.Straightforward, up-to-date, and systematically organized, this book covers everything you might need, whether you''re already an urban beekeeper or just starting out. It gives practical and clear information on the essentials that all apiarists need (whether in or out of the city), while covering in detail the particular requirements of urban bees. Specifically designed to be interactive, and easy to use, this at a glance title also features write-in checklists, interactive boxes in which you can record key information and dates, and a calendar that tells you what to do when and reminds you to carry out regular beekeeping tasks.

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Book SynopsisYes, cats are known to be inscrutable, but their behaviour tell us more about them than we often think. Did you know that if your cat is wagging her tail at you that is not a good sign? (She’s angry.) Or what it means if her pupils are dilated? (She’s scared.) Or if she’s kneading your leg? (She’s showing appreciation.) Getting straight to the point, The Purrfect Guide to Thinking like a Cat doesn’t waste time on lengthy and complicated explanations that you will never finish reading let alone put into practice. Instead, in brief instructions the book explains how to understand your cat’s behaviour and how you can adapt your own behaviour to make the most of your relationship. Featuring 110 colour photographs, the book deftly addresses all manner of issues, from marking territory to hissing, from scratching to self-harming, from exercising to coping with other cats. Packed with easy-to-understand and easy-to-apply information, The Purrfect Guide to Thinking like a Cat is an essential guide to forging a lasting, healthy relationship with your cat.Table of ContentsIntroduction BEFORE GETTING A CAT The Five Welfare Needs Where Cats Came From How Cats Learn Cat Communication Cat Vocalization Breed Traits Picking a Breed Picking a Breeder KITTENS! Picking a Kitten Kitten Development Socialization and Habituation Feeding Kittens Vaccination Neutering Worms and Other Parasites Insurance Stringing You Along When To Go To The Vet Declawing ADULTHOOD Exercise and Obesity Diabetes Creepy-Crawlies Stress-related Disease Common Poisons SUPER SENIORS Senior Considerations Kidney Disease Thyroid Disease Senior Health Checks Aging Gracefully Saying Goodbye A CAT’S SENSES Sight Taste and Touch Sound Smell and Scent Marking Eating and Drinking BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING Behavioral Health How Training Works Hunting and Predation Territory Fears and Phobias Eating Unusual Items Over-grooming, Pawing, and Scratching Self-reliance and Independence Litter Tray Problems Indoor Cats Fun Cat Activities Scratching Aggression Living With Other Cats Introducing New Cats Living With People Household Rules Harmony With Your Cat 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 SynopsisSmall Animal Medical Diagnosis, Third Edition takes a problem-oriented approach to clinical diagnosis and outlines core information necessary to effectively evaluate the major medical problems in dogs and cats. The text starts by defining problems caused by disease and proceeds to integrate the history, physical examination, and diagnostic modalities into a logical approach designed to assist with the medical management of patients. The new edition continues to serve as a vital tool in accurate and appropriate diagnosis for small animal veterinarians, emergency and critical care veterinarians, and veterinary students.Trade Review"This book fills a gap that exists between the quick reference texts that have proliferated recently and more extensive medical reference texts. It provides an approach to problems in manageable and meaningful chunks to create conceptual understanding, rather than providing an outline of facts and recommendations. The book is probably most useful for veterinary students and new graduates overwhelmed by the amount of information in other texts but facing animals with problems in their clinics. It would also be a handy off-the-shelf reference for practitioners faced with rare problems or hoping to avoid overlooking a key differential diagnosis. Students who work through the book in a thoughtful manner can be expected to gain skills in problem identification and the mechanistic diagnostic approach. Working through the clinical vignettes also strikes me as an excellent way to prepare for the national licensing examination, with more learning gained than anticipated from practicing multiple-choice questions. In summary, this book should be an excellent investment for veterinary students and small animal practitioners." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, March 2010) "The new edition includes the addition of case reports, and I felt it helps give the reader a clearer picture of the patient and the development of the thought process as it progresses through the case during the work-up. There have been updates to diagnostic tests that are reflective of the changes and improvements that have been made in procedures as they are performed in the veterinary field.... The format is an excellent way to help teach how to think through a case and the logical steps to thoroughly work through it." (VSPN, October 2010) "Overall I feel it would be a good text for both veterinarians and veterinary technicians alike to help teach or reinforce many points to be considered when presented with a patient, including clinical signs throughout the disease process." (Veterinary Information Network, October 2010) “The pathophysiological background in each section is certainly useful information and the clinical vignettes make surprisingly pleasant reading-a bit like Aesop’s Fables for vets.” (Veterinary Practice, April 2010)Table of ContentsContributors xiii Preface xv 1. The Problem-Oriented Approach 3Michael D. Lorenz Part One General (Polysystemic) Problems 2. Pyrexia (Fever) 15Emily L. Medici and Michael D. Lorenz 3. Disturbances of Food Intake: Anorexia and Polyphagia 22Michael D. Lorenz and Paul L. DeMars 4. Episodic Weakness 31Michael D. Lorenz 5. Polyuria and Polydipsia 36Justin D. Thomason and John P. Hoover Part Two Behavioral Problems 6. Aggression 45Paul L. DeMars 7. Fear, Anxiety, and Compulsive Behavior 48Paul L. DeMars Part Three Conformational Problems 8. Ascites, Peripheral Edema, and Abdominal Distention 53T. Mark Neer 9. Retarded Growth 62Michael D. Lorenz 10. Changes in Body Weight: Weight Loss and Obesity 68Paul L. DeMars Part Four Dermatologic Problems 11. Pruritus 77Michael D. Lorenz 12. Primary and Secondary Skin Lesions 82Michael D. Lorenz 13. Alopecia 87Michael D. Lorenz 14. Disorders of Pigmentation 93Michael D. Lorenz Part Five Hematolymphatic Problems 15. Bleeding Disorders 101James H. Meinkoth and Michael D. Lorenz 16. Lymphadenopathy 110Michael D. Lorenz Part Six Cardiovascular Problems 17. Disturbances of Heart Rate, Rhythm, and Pulse 115Nicole Ponzio 18. Murmurs and Abnormal Heart Sounds 134Nicole Ponzio 19. Abnormal Mucous Membranes 151Jennifer L. Peters Part Seven Respiratory Problems 20. Coughing and Hemoptysis 159Justin D. Thomason and John P. Hoover 21. Respiratory Distress and Cyanosis 166Justin D. Thomason and John P. Hoover 22. Syncope 173Justin D. Thomason and John P. Hoover 23. Abnormal Lung Sounds 179Justin D. Thomason and John P. Hoover 24. Sneezing and Nasal Discharge 183Jennifer L. Peters Part Eight Digestive Problems 25. Ptyalism 197Jill D. Brunker 26. Dysphagia 202Jill D. Brunker 27. Regurgitation and Vomiting 207Jill D. Brunker 28. Diarrhea 213Jill D. Brunker 29. Constipation and Flatulence 226Michael D. Lorenz 30. Abdominal Pain 231Kristy Broaddus 31. Icterus 235T. Mark Neer Part Nine Urologic Problems 32. Abnormal Micturition: Dysuria, Pollakiuria, and Stranguria 255Paul L. DeMars 33. Discolored Urine 258Mary H. Bowles and Michael D. Lorenz 34. Urinary Incontinence 274Mary H. Bowles Part Ten Reproductive Problems 35. Vaginal and Preputial Discharge 287Charles C. Broaddus and G. Reed Holyoak 36. Abnormalities of the External Genitalia 293Chris Schreiber and Gregor L. Morgan 37. Abortion, Abnormal Estrous Cycle, and Infertility 301G. Reed Holyoak, Chelsea Makloski, and Gregor L. Morgan Part Eleven Musculoskeletal Problems38. Lameness 319T. Mark Neer 39. Bone, Joint, and Periskeletal Swelling 327Jude Bordelon 40. Nociception (“Pain”) 336Michael D. Lorenz and Marjorie E. Gross Part Twelve Neurologic Problems 41. Paresis or Paralysis 345T. Mark Neer 42. Ataxia 357T. Mark Neer 43. Head Tilt 362T. Mark Neer 44. Collapse (Seizures, Syncope, Cataplexy, and Narcolepsy) 369T. Mark Neer 45. Stupor and Coma 377T. Mark Neer Part Thirteen Special Sensation Problems 46. Blindness 385Michael D. Lorenz and Margi A. Gilmour 47. Anisocoria 390Margi A. Gilmour 48. Nystagmus and Strabismus 396Michael D. Lorenz 49. Loss of Corneal Transparency 400Margi A. Gilmour 50. Abnormal Anterior Chamber 406Margi A. Gilmour 51. Abnormal Lens 412Margi A. Gilmour 52. Anosmia—Loss of Olfaction 417Michael D. Lorenz 53. Deafness 420Michael D. Lorenz Part Fourteen Laboratory-Defined Problems 54. Hematologic Problems 427Robin W. Allison 55. Abnormalities of the Standard Biochemical Profile 438Robin W. Allison, James H. Meinkoth, and Theresa E. Rizzi 56. Problems Identified on Urinalysis 461James H. Meinkoth 57. Abnormal Blood pH, Anion Gap, and Blood Gases 474Theresa E. Rizzi Index 483

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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 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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Book SynopsisThis text is a reference for dog trainers, behaviourists, breeders and veterinarians. Coupled with the first volume, the book provides a theoretical and practical framework for understanding the development and treatment of dog behaviour problems.Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. 1. History of Applied Dog Behavior and Training. Social Parallelism, Domestication, and Training; Dogs and the Ancient World; Roots of Modern Training; Organized Competitive Obedience; Dogs and Defense; The Monks of New Skete; New York and the North American Society of Dog Trainers; Science and Behavior; Applied Behavior; Contemporary Trends in Dog Training; References. 2. Behavioral Assessment. Part 1: Descriptive and Functional Assessment; Behavioral Fact-finding; Defining Behavior as a Problem; Functional Analysis and Working Hypotheses; Dead-dog Rule; Training Plan; Describing and Classifying Behavior Problems; Common Etiological Factors Underlying Behavior Problems; Control and Management of Behavior Problems versus Cure. Part 2: Evaluation Forms; Client Work Sheet; Dog Behavior Questionnaire; Puppy Temperament and Evaluation; Puppy Behavior Profile; References. 3. Fears and Phobias. Incidence of Fear-related Behavior Problems; Assessment and Evaluation of Fear-related Problems; Contributions of Learning; What Is Fear?; Innate and Acquired Fear; Fear and Conditioning; Anxiety; Phobia; Expectancy Bias; Prediction and Control; Efficacy Expectancies; Primal Sensory Modalities Mediating Attraction and Aversion; Play and Fear; Assessment and Modification of Fear;. References. 4. Attachment, Separation, and Related Problems. Part 1: Attachment and Separation; Attachment and Separation Distress; Bowlby's Social Bond Theory; Psychobiological "Attunement": Bioregulatory Hypothesis; Opponent-process Theory and Separation Distress; Supernormal Attachment Hypothesis; Neoteny and Dependency; Biological Stress and Separation Distress; Separation Distress and Coactive Influences. Part 2: Ontogenesis of Separation Distress; Development of Attachments and Separation-related Distress; Attachment and Learning; Comparison Between Dog and Wolf Exposure to Social Separation. Part 3: Separation-Related Problems: Worry and Guilt: The Human Dimension of Separation Distress; Behavioral Expressions of Separation Distress; Assessing Separation-related Problems; Etiology, Ethology, and Risk Factors; Separation Distress and Retroactive Punishment; Aging and Separation-related Problems; References. 5. Excessive Behavior. Part 1: Compulsive Behavior; Definitions; Etiology; Displacement Activity; Adjunctive Behavior and Compulsions; Conflict and Coactive Factors; Compulsive Behavior Problems; Assessment and Evaluation; Prevention. Part 2: Hyperactivity; Hyperactivity versus Hyperkinesis; Signs and Incidence; Etiology; CNS-stimulant-response Test; Dietary Factors and Hyperactivity; Two Case Histories; Cognitive Interpretations and Speculation; Behavioral Side Effects of Hyperactivity; References. 6. Aggressive Behavior: Basic Concepts and Principles. Part 1: Introduction; Characteristics of Dogs That Bite; Age and Sex; Incidence and Targets of Aggression; Emotional Trauma of Dog Attacks on Children: Dogs That Kill; Dog Attacks versus Human Fatal Assaults on Children; Basic Categories; Classifying Aggressive Behavior; A Nomenclature of Aggressive Behavior; Predatory Behavior; Genetics and Aggression; Hormones and Aggressive Behavior; Nutrition and Aggression; Role of Integrated Compliance and Obedience Training. Part 2: Children, Dogs, and Aggression; Preventing Problems; Dog and Baby; Evaluating the Risk; Preventing Bites; References. 7. Intraspecific and Territorial Aggression. Part 1: Intraspecific Aggression; Etiology and Assessment; Owner Characteristics of Aggressors and Victims; Domestication and Developmental Factors; Hormonal Influences; Socialization and Aggression; Aggression Between Dogs Sharing the Same Household; Prevention. Part 2: Territorial Defense; Control Vector Analysis of Territory; How Territory Is Established and Defended Free-floating Territory; Territorial Aggression versus Group Protection; Variables Influencing Territorial Aggression. Part 3: Fear-related Aggression; Fear and Aggression; Fear and Avoidance-motivated Aggression; Fear and Territorial Aggression; References. 8. Social Competition and Aggression. Assessment and Identification; Concept of Social Dominance: Defining Dominance: Structure of Dominance Relations: Social Dominance and Aggression: Dominance and Social Harmony: Interspecies Social Dominance: Social Distance and Polarity; Affiliation and Social Dominance; Play and Aggression; Cognition and Aggression; Anxiety, Frustration, and Aggression; Behavioral Thresholds and Aggression; Aversive Trauma, Social Loss, and Aggression; Learning and Dominance; Social Competition, Development, and Aggression; Social versus Competitive (Possessive) Behavior; Temperament Tests and Aggression Prevention;. References. 9. Appetitive and Elimination Problems. Part 1: Appetitive Problems; Excessive Eating and Obesity; Inappetence and Anorexia; Pica and Destructive Behavior; Pica and Scavenging; Coprophagy; Putative Causes of Coprophagy; Evolutionary Rationale. Part 2: Elimination Problems; Physiology, Neural Control, and Learning; Eliminatory Behavior; Common Elimination Problems. Defecation Problems; Flatulence; Grass Burn and Urine; References. 10. Cynopraxis. Cynopraxic Counseling; Behavior Problems and the Family. Joining the Family; Psychological Factors; Attributional Styles; Psychodynamic Factors; Social Placebos; The Cynopraxic Trainer's Attitude; References. Index.

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Book Synopsisinternational appeal, in view of the worldwide interest in cyprinid fish authors' experience (70 years between them) approximately 100 full colour photographs practical, but based on the latest research valuable reference for a wide range of professionals and enthusiasts.Trade Review"Carp and other cyprinid fish are vitally important to the international fish farming market. Their deseases can have a very significant impact on that market. This excellent book describes many of those diseases and offers solutions in the form of both prevention and cure of those diseases." (Fishing Boat World, April 2004) "This book will make an invaluable addition to the library of any institution or individual involved with the study or management of cyprinid fishes... a truly extensive work." (Ian J. Winfield, Fish and Fisheries) "This is really an excellent publication that deserves a space on any fish textbook shelf" (Vaughan Lewis, FISH Magazine, May 2001)Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Preface. 1 Introduction. 1.1 Geographical distribution. 1.2 Economic importance of cyprinids. 2 Cyprinid Biology. 2.1 Water: the controlling factor. 2.2 Basic external anatomy. 2.3 Basic internal anatomy. 3 Disease Symptoms. 3.1 Behavioural symptoms of disease. 3.2 General external visual signs. 3.3 Internal signs of disease. 4 Infectious Diseases - Viruses, Bacteria and Fungi. 4.1 Viral pathogens and diseases. 4.2 Bacterial pathogens and diseases. 4.3 Fungal pathogens and diseases. 4.4 Zoonoses. 5 Infectious Diseases - Parasites. 5.1 Protozoan parasites and diseases. 5.2 Monogenean flukes. 5.3 Digenean flukes (trematodes). 5.4 Cestodes (the tapeworms). 5.5 Nematodes. 5.6 Acanthocephalans (spiny headed worms). 5.7 Mollusca (Glochidia). 5.8 Annelid worms (leeches). 5.9 Crustacea. 5.10 Zoonoses. 6 Noninfectious diseases. 6.1 Self-inflicted injuries. 6.2 Injuries caused by fish and other animals. 6.3 Injuries caused by human activities. 6.4 Developmental and physiological diseases. 6.5 Common disease problems. 6.6 Sterility. 6.7 Tumours. 6.8 Longevity and senile-related diseases. 7 Environmentally Induced Diseases. 7.1 Environmental diseases caused by natural events. 7.2 Environmental diseases caused by human activities. 7.3 Water temperature. 7.4 Dissolved gases. 7.5 pH. 7.6 Nitrogenous wastes. 7.7 Other pollutants. 7.8 Environmental stressors and diseases. 7.9 Measurement of some environmental water parameters. 8 Nutritionally Induced Diseases. 8.1 Natural foods. 8.2 Artificial foods. 8.3 Nutrition related diseases. 8.4 Starvation. 8.5 Nutritional toxicity disorders. 8.6 Overfeeding. 8.7 Diseases associated with live food organisms. 8.8 Diseases associated with feeding sick or dead fish. 9 Diseases of Eggs and Fry. 9.1 Eggs. 9.2 Fry. 9.3 Predation of eggs and fry. 10 Management of Fish Health. 10.1 Introduction to site management plans. 10.2 Trade organizations and other bodies. 11 Future Developments. 11.1 Rapid diagnostic methods. 11.2 Vaccine development. 11.3 Trends in chemotherapy. 11.4 Future disease risks. 12 Laboratory Procedures in Disease Diagnosis and Control. 12.1 Examination on site. 12.2 Submitting a sample to the laboratory. 12.3 Initial examination. 12.4 Euthanasia. 12.5 Detailed external examination. 12.6 Blood sampling. 12.7 Detailed internal examination. 12.8 Laboratory tests. 12.9 Diagnosis. 12.10 Post mortem equipment. Fish Names Cited in Text. Glossary of Terms. Index.

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Book SynopsisDrug Therapy for Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat provides fast access to all the information needed to effectively and responsibly treat infectious disease in dogs and cats, with easy searching by either drug or organism.Trade Review“Overall, I found this book to be a useful clinical handbook well worth the price. It is recommended as a practical clinical reference for small animal practitioners with limited experience in the area of infectious disease or veterinary students interested in learning clinical information necessary to effectively treat dogs and cats with common infectious diseases.” (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 December 2015) “A very useful tool to enrich whatever formulary may be lying in the consulting room.” (Vet Nurses Today, 1 October 2015)"This book is quite unique in its systematic and logic structure and is a welcome addendum to current literature in this topic." (EJCAP 2016) "From diagnosis and dosages to risk factors and resources for further reading in professional veterinary publications, all the guidelines and details are written with clinical settings in mind, making this a top office pick." (Midwest Book Review 2016)Table of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgments x Section A: Pharmacology Guidelines 1 Understanding Minimum Inhibitory Concentrations (MICs) 1 2 Static versus Cidal Antibiotics 1 3 In Vitro versus In Vivo Efficacy 2 4 Approaching Infectious Disease Cases 2 5 Why Antibiotics Fail 4 6 Adjusting Doses in Renal Failure 5 7 Pregnancy Risk Categories 6 8 Lactation Guidelines: Penetration of Drugs into Milk 7 9 Safe Writing Skills 7 10 Basic Math Skills 8 Section B: Empiric Therapy Pending Diagnostic Results 11 Arthritis Osteomyelitis 9 12 Bacteremia and Sepsis 10 13 Central Nervous System Infections (Meningitis) 11 14 Endocarditis (Bacterial) 12 15 Intra-Abdominal Infections 13 16 Neonatal Infections 14 17 Infections Associated with Neutropenia 15 18 Otitis Externa and Otitis Media 15 19 Pancreatitis 16 20 Peritonitis and Abscesses 17 21 Pneumonia/Bronchitis 18 22 Prostatitis 19 23 Pyothorax Infections 20 24 Sinus Infections 20 25 Skin and Soft Tissue Infections 21 26 Urinary Tract Infections 22 Section C: Therapy of Established Infections 27 Acanthamoeba 25 28 Acinetobacter 26 29 Actinomyces 27 30 Adenovirus (Infectious Canine Hepatitis) 28 31 Aelurostrongylus Abstrusus (Feline Lungworm) 29 32 Anaerobic Species (Bacteroides and Provotella) 30 33 Anaplasma Species 30 34 Ancylostoma Species (Hookworms) 31 35 Ascaris Species (Roundworms) 32 36 Aspergillus Species 33 37 Babesia Species 35 38 Bartonella Species (Cat Scratch Disease) 36 39 Blastomycosis 37 40 Bordetella Bronchiseptica (Kennel Cough) 38 41 Borrelia Burgdorferi (Lyme Disease) 39 42 Brucella (Canine Brucellosis) 40 43 Calicivirus 42 44 Campylobacter Species 43 45 Candida Species 43 46 Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) 44 47 Capillaria Aerophila (Lungworm) 45 48 Cestode Species (Tapeworms) 46 49 Cheyletiella Species (Walking Dandruff) 47 50 Chlamydia Species 48 51 Citrobacter Species 49 52 Clostridium Difficile 50 53 Clostridium Tetani/Botulinum 51 54 Coccidiomycosis 52 55 Corynebacterium Species 53 56 Coxiellosis Species (Q Fever) 54 57 Cryptococcus Species 55 58 Cryptosporidium Species 56 59 Ctenocephalides Species (Fleas) 56 60 Cuterebra Species (Botfly Larvae) 57 61 Cytauxzoon Felis 59 62 Dematiaceous Fungi (Phaeohypomycosis Chromoblastomycosis) 59 63 Demodex Canis/Felis (Red Mange) 60 64 Dermatophytosis 61 65 Dipylidium Caninum (Flea Tapeworm) 62 66 Dirofilaria Immitis (Heartworm) 63 67 Distemper (Canine) 64 68 Ehrlichia Species 65 69 Entamoeba Histolytica 66 70 Enterobacter Species 67 71 Enterococcus 68 72 Erysipelothrix Species 69 73 Escherichia Coli (Enterotoxigenic/Enterohemorrhagic) 70 74 Eschericha Coli (Nonenterohemorrhagic) 71 75 Feline Coronovirus (Feline Infectious Peritonitis: FIP) 72 76 Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) 73 77 Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) 74 78 Feline Panleukopenia Virus 75 79 Francisella Tularensis (Tularemia) 75 80 Fusarium Species 76 81 Giardia Species 77 82 Helicobacter Species 78 83 Hepatozoon Americanum/Canis (Hepatozoonosis) 79 84 Herpes Virus (Canine) 80 85 Histoplasma Capsulatum 80 86 Hyalohyphomycosis (Paecilomyces/Scedosporium) 81 87 Isospora Species 82 88 Klebsiella Species 83 89 Leishmaniosis 84 90 Leptospira Species 85 91 Lice 86 92 Malassezia 87 93 Microsporidia 88 94 Mucor Species 89 95 Mycobacterium Species 90 96 Mycoplasma Species 91 97 Myiasis (Maggots) 92 98 Neospora Caninum 92 99 Neorickettsia Helminthoeca 93 100 Nocardia Species 94 101 Otodectes Cynotis (Otodectic Mange) 95 102 Papilloma Virus 96 103 Paragonimus Species (Liver Flukes) 97 104 Parvovirus 97 105 Pasteurella Species 98 106 Poxvirus 99 107 Proteus Species 100 108 Prototheca Species 101 109 Pseudomonas Aeruginosa 102 110 Pseudorabies (Aujeszky’s Disease) 103 111 Rabies Virus 104 112 Rhodococcus Equi 104 113 Rickettsia Rickettsii (Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever) 105 114 Salmonella Species 106 115 Sarcoptes Scabiei (Sarcoptic Mange) 107 116 Serratia Species 108 117 Shigella Species 109 118 Sporothrix Species 110 119 Staphylococcus Species 111 120 Streptococcus Species 112 121 Strongyloides Species (Threadworms) 113 122 Toxocara Canis/Cati 114 123 Toxoplasma Gondii (Toxoplasmosis) 115 124 Trichomonas Species 115 125 Yersinia Pestis (Plaque) 116 Section D: Antibiotics 126 Amikacin 118 127 Amoxicillin 120 128 Ampicillin 122 129 Azithromycin 124 130 Cefadroxil 126 131 Cefazolin 128 132 Cefdinir 130 133 Cefepime 132 134 Cefotaxime 134 135 Cefovecin 136 136 Cefoxitin 138 137 Cefpodoxime 140 138 Ceftazidime 142 139 Ceftiofur 143 140 Cefuroxime 145 141 Cephalexin 147 142 Chloramphenicol 149 143 Ciprofloxacin 151 144 Clarithromycin 153 145 Clavamox 155 146 Clindamycin 157 147 Dicloxacillin 159 148 Doxycycline 161 149 Enrofloxacin 163 150 Erythromycin 166 151 Florfenicol 168 152 Gentamicin 170 153 Imipenem and Cilastatin 172 154 Linezolid 174 155 Marbofloxacin 176 156 Meropenem 178 157 Metronidazole 180 158 Minocycline 182 159 Nitrofurantoin 185 160 Orbifloxacin 187 161 Oxytetracycline 189 162 Penicillin 191 163 Pradofloxacin 193 164 Rifampin 195 165 Potentiated Sulfas 197 166 Timentin 200 167 Tobramycin 202 168 Tylosin 204 169 Unasyn 206 170 Vancomycin 208 171 Zosyn 211 Section E: Antifungal Agents 172 Amphotericin B 221 173 Caspofungin 224 174 Clotrimazole 226 175 Enilconazole 228 176 Fluconazole 230 177 Flucytosine 232 178 Itraconazole 234 179 Ketoconazole 237 180 Posaconazole 239 181 Terbinafine 241 182 Voriconazole 243 Section F: Antiparasitic Agents 183 Albendazole 247 184 Atovaquone 249 185 Fenbendazole 251 186 Fipronil 253 187 Imidacloprid 255 188 Imidocarb Dipropionate 257 189 Ivermectin 259 190 Lufenuron 262 191 Meglumine Antimoniate 263 192 Melarsomine 265 193 Miltefosine 268 194 Milbemycin Oxime 269 195 Moxidectin 272 196 Nitazoxanide 274 197 Nitenpyram 276 198 Ponazuril (Toltrazuril Sulfone) 278 199 Praziquantel 280 200 Primaquine Phosphate 282 201 Pyrantel Pamoate 283 202 Ronidazole 285 203 Selamectin 287 204 Spinosid 289 205 Sulfadimethoxine 291 206 Tinidazole 294 Section G: Antiviral Agents 207 Acyclovir 297 208 Famciclovir 299 209 Cidofovir 301 210 Idoxuridine 302 211 Oseltamivir 304 212 Vidarabine 306 213 Zidovudine 307 Index 310

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Book SynopsisA concise and practical quick reference guide to treating reptiles in first opinion veterinary practice Reptile Medicine and Surgery in Clinical Practice is the ideal guide for the busy veterinarian treating reptile cases. Designed as a quick reference guide, but with comprehensive coverage of all the topics needed for first opinion practice, the book presents the principles of reptile medicine and surgery. Richly illustrated chapters cover anatomy, physiology, behaviour, husbandry, reproduction, common diseases and disorders, and much more. Application in a clinical setting is emphasized throughout, including guidance on the physical examination, diagnostic testing and imaging, treatment options, and anaesthetic and surgical techniques. Practical quick-reference guideideal for the busy, first-opinion veterinary practitionerRichly illustrated in full colour throughoutEdited by a team of highly experienced exotic animal veterinariansUseful reference for those studying for postgradTrade Review“There are 33 chapters covering everything from anatomy and husbandry, to diseases, imaging, nutrition and surgery. Diseases have been covered in chapters dedicated to systems [...] There are two absolute standouts of this book that I haven’t encountered in many other books before. There are two successive chapters on ‘Setting Up and Equipping a Reptile Practice’ and ‘The Reptile Consultation’, which provide beautiful guiding principles for getting into this growing field, right down to marketing of the service. The second standout is chapter 17: ‘Differential Diagnoses: A Problem-Based Approach’. The chapter runs for 36 pages and contains nothing but lists of differentials for common presenting signs of the four major reptile taxa: snakes, lizards, chelonians and crocodilians. Every major disease text should contain such a chapter and I cannot wait until the authors release the searchable app for this. [...] The text probably won’t contain the level of information a reptilian disease researcher might covet, but would be perfect for the general practitioner looking to start in reptiles, the general practitioner faced with a single question from a keen owner, the already established reptile expert and most certainly would be perfect for those veterinarians embarking upon membership examinations to Australian and New Zealand College in exotic pet medicine.”Australian Veterinary Journal Volume 97 No 10, October 2019Table of ContentsList of Contributors xi Preface xv 1 Taxonomy and Introduction to Common Species 1Bob Doneley 2 Anatomy and Physiology of Reptiles 15Bairbre O’Malley 3 Behaviour in the Wild and in Captivity 33Robert Johnson 4 Husbandry and Nutrition 45Michelle Kischinovsky, Aidan Raftery and Shivananden Sawmy 5 Enclosure Design 61Michael McFadden, Deborah Monks, Bob Doneley and Robert Johnson 6 Lighting 75Frances M. Baines 7 Reproduction 91Timothy J. Portas 8 Reptile Paediatrics 105Deborah Monks and Bob Doneley 9 Setting Up and Equipping a Reptile Practice 115Bob Doneley, Shane Simpson, Angela M. Lennox and John Chitty 10 The Reptile Consultation 125Bob Doneley and Brendan Carmel 11 Diagnostic Testing 135Rachel E. Marschang, Frank Pasmans, Tim Hyndman, Mark Mitchell and An Martel 12 Diagnostic Imaging 145Zden¨§k Knotek, Shane Simpson and Paolo Martelli 13 Clinical Techniques and Supportive Care 159Kimberly Vinette Herrin 14 Reptile Pharmacology 175Tim Hyndman 15 Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases 185Brendan Carmel and Robert Johnson 16 Infectious Diseases and Immunology 197Tim Hyndman and Rachel E. Marschang 17 Differential Diagnoses: A Problem©\Based Approach 217Helen McCracken, Brendan Carmel, John Chitty, Bob Doneley, Robert Johnson, Angela M. Lennox, Deborah Monks and Annabelle Olsson 18 Disorders of the Integument 255Linda Vogelnest 19 Diseases of the Gastrointestinal System 273Robert Johnson and Bob Doneley 20 Diseases of the Cardiovascular System 287Tegan Stephens and Alex Rosenwax 21 Diseases of the Respiratory System 299Melinda L. Cowan 22 Disorders of the Reproductive System 307Timothy J. Portas 23 Diseases of the Urinary Tract 323Peter Holz 24 Diseases of the Nervous System 331Hamish Baron and David N. Phalen 25 Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System 345Adolf K. Maas 26 Diseases of the Organs of Special Senses 357Alex Rosenwax and Tegan Stephens 27 Analgesia and Anaesthesia 369Annabelle Olsson and Mark Simpson 28 Surgery 383Zden¨§k Knotek and Stacey Leonatti Wilkinson 29 Turtle Shell Repair 397Jane Roffey and Sasha Miles 30 Necropsy 409Catherine M. Shilton 31 Reptile Parasitology in Health and Disease 425Jan Šlapeta, David Modrý, Robert Johnson 32 Nursing the Reptile Patient 441Gary Fitzgerald and Emma Whitlock 33 Euthanasia 449Tim Hyndman Appendix 1: Formulary 453 Appendix 2: Reference Intervals for Commonly Kept Reptile Species 473 Index 481

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Book SynopsisCrow & Walshaw''s Manual of Clinical Procedures in Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, & Rodents, Fourth Edition provides practical, up-to-date information on common veterinary procedures for gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, dogs, cats and rabbits with detailed line drawings and photographs that demonstrate not only pertinent anatomical relationships, but also operational motions. A classic veterinary clinical manual Provides practical, up-to-date information on common veterinary procedures Detailed line drawings and photographs demonstrate pertinent anatomical relationships and operational motions Companion website offering interactive multiple choice questions and answers, and images from the text in PowerPoint Trade Review"This user-friendly manual covers a broad range of clinical procedures, which are separated into 4 parts: Routine Clinical Procedures, Specialized Clinical Procedures, Emergency Procedures, and Routine Clinical Procedures in Small Mammals. The text is provided in outline format and is complemented by the substantial use of figures and images that depict the various techniques and procedures described. The book more than fulfills its stated intent of serving as an easy-to-follow guide for a variety of clinical procedures seen in companion animal practice...I commend the author for her thoroughness both in the topics selected and the details provided regarding the performance of the described techniques...Not only is this print edition a great resource, but it also has a companion website that includes all figures from the book and supplemental interactive multiple-choice questions and answers." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15th Dec 2016)Table of ContentsPreface vii Acknowledgments ix About the Companion Website x Part I Routine Clinical Procedures 1 Chapter 1 Restraint of Dogs and Cats 3 Chapter 2 Venous Blood Collection 17 Chapter 3 Injection Techniques 31 Chapter 4 Placement and Care of Intravenous Catheters 43 Chapter 5 Oral Administration of Medications 73 Chapter 6 Dermatologic Procedures 79 Chapter 7 Impression Preparations 93 Chapter 8 Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy 97 Chapter 9 Ophthalmic Procedures 103 Chapter 10 Ear Care 123 Chapter 11 Pedicure 129 Chapter 12 Urethral Catheterization 135 Chapter 13 Digital Rectal Examination 151 Chapter 14 Anal Sac Expression and Cannulation 155 Chapter 15 Enema 159 Part II Specialized Clinical Procedures 163 Chapter 16 Skin Preparation 165 Chapter 17 Intubation 169 Chapter 18 Gastric Lavage 207 Chapter 19 Transtracheal Wash 211 Chapter 20 Centesis 217 Chapter 21 Peritoneal Catheterization and Lavage 225 Chapter 22 Needle Biopsy of Masses and Viscera 231 Chapter 23 Urohydropropulsion 255 Chapter 24 Prostatic Massage/Washing 259 Chapter 25 Semen Collection and Artificial Insemination 263 Chapter 26 Vaginal Examination and Specimen Collection 269 Chapter 27 Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy 275 Chapter 28 Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection 289 Part III Emergency Procedures 295 Chapter 29 Rapid Evaluation of Bleeding and Clotting Disorders 297 Chapter 30 Blood Pressure Measurement 305 Chapter 31 Transfusion of Blood and Plasma 321 Chapter 32 Placement of Intraosseous Catheters 327 Chapter 33 Arterial Blood Collection 333 Chapter 34 Tracheostomy 343 Chapter 35 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 349 Part IV Routine Clinical Procedures in Small Mammals 361 Chapter 36 Restraint of Rabbits 363 Chapter 37 Selected Clinical Procedures in Rabbits 371 Chapter 38 Selected Clinical Procedures in Small Rodents 383 Index 397

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Book SynopsisAnalgesia and Anesthesiafor the Ill or Injured Dog and Cat provides a comprehensive guide to anesthesia and pain management protocols, specifically tailored to ill or critically injured dogs and cats. Provides fast access to anesthesia and pain management protocols specifically tailored to ill or critically injured dogs and catsTakes a case-based structure to make it easy to find and apply relevant informationPresents step-by-step clinical procedures and techniquesSupplies concise, relevant background information for all drugs recommended in the protocols, highlighting recommendations and cautions for specific patient conditionsIncludes detailed information for geriatric, pregnant, nursing, and pediatric patients and those with cardiac, liver or kidney pathologyTrade Review"[This book] is designed to be a desktop manual and is written in a manner that provides readers quick and easy access to detailed information on the topics discussed. The book is written by highly respected experts in the field, and the content flows smoothly through their different areas of knowledge and experience…. It is a valuable addition to our clinic’s reference library, and I will be suggesting it as a reference to students who rotate through our emergency service." JAVMA, MAR 15, 2019, VOL 254, NO. 6Table of ContentsList of Contributors viii Preface ix Acknowledgements x 1 General Considerations for Pain Management upon Initial Presentation and during Hospital Stay Karol Mathews 2 Physiology and Pathophysiology of Pain 8Tamara Grubb 3 Physiologic and Pharmacologic Applications to Manage Neuropathic Pain 17Karol Mathews 4 Physiology and Pharmacology: Clinical Application to Abdominal and Pelvic Visceral Pain 51Karol Mathews 5 Physiology and Management of Cancer Pain 64Karol Mathews and Michelle Oblak 6 Movement‐Evoked and Breakthrough Pain 68Karol Mathews 7 Pain: Understanding It 70Karol Mathews 8 Recognition, Assessment and Treatment of Pain in Dogs and Cat 81Karol Mathews 9 Pharmacologic and Clinical Application of Sedatives 112Melissa Sinclair 10 Pharmacologic and Clinical Application of Opioid Analgesics 119Melissa Sinclair 11 Pharmacologic and Clinical Application of Non‐Steroidal Anti‐Inflammatory Analgesics 134Karol Mathews 12 Pharmacologic and Clinical Principles of Adjunct Analgesia 144Karol Mathews and Tamara Grubb 13 Pharmacologic and Clinical Application of General Anesthetics 165Melissa Sinclair 14 Local Anesthetic Techniques 171Alexander Valverde 15 Integrative Techniques for Pain Management 204Cornelia Mosley and Shauna Cantwell 16 The Veterinary Technician/Nurse’s Role in Pain Management 217Andrea Steele 17 Optimal Nursing Care for the Management of Pain 219Andrea Steele 18 Preparation and Delivery of Analgesics 230Andrea Steele 19 Cardiovascular Disease as a Co‐Morbidity for Anesthesia and Analgesia of Non‐Related Emergencies 244Tamara Grubb 20 Kidney Disease as a Co‐Morbidity for Anesthesia and Analgesia of Non‐Related Emergencies 255Melissa Sinclair 21 Liver Disease as a Co‐Morbidity for Anesthesia and Analgesia of Non‐Related Emergencies 263Melissa Sinclair 22 Managing the Aggressive Patient 270Andrea Steele and Tamara Grubb 23 Analgesia and Anesthesia for Pregnant Cats and Dogs 279Karol Mathews and Melissa Sinclair 24 Analgesia and Anesthesia for Nursing Cats and Dogs 294Karol Mathews, Tamara Grubb, Melissa Sinclair and Andrea Steele 25 Physiologic and Pharmacologic Application of Analgesia and Anesthesia for the Pediatric Patient 308Karol Mathews, Tamara Grubb and Andrea Steele 26 Analgesia and Anesthesia for the Geriatric Patient 328Karol Mathews, Melissa Sinclair, Andrea Steele and Tamara Grubb 27 Analgesia and Anesthesia for Head and Neck Injuries or Illness 336Karol Mathews, Melissa Sinclair, Andrea Steele and Tamara Grubb 28 Torso, Thorax and Thoracic Cavity: Illness and Injury 356Karol Mathews, Tamara Grubb and Andrea Steele 29 Torso and Abdomen: Illness and Injuries 375Karol Mathews, Tamara Grubb and Andrea Steele 30 Pelvic Cavity/Abdomen, Perineum and Torso: Illness and Injuries Urogenital System and Perineum 391Karol Mathews, Tamara Grubb and Andrea Steele 31 Musculoskeletal Injuries and Illness 409Karol Mathews, Melissa Sinclair, Andrea Steele and Tamara Grubb 32 Vertebral Column (Vertebrae and Spinal Cord) 423Karol Mathews, Tamara Grubb and Andrea Steele 33 Integument Injuries and Illness 439Karol Mathews, Tamara Grubb and Andrea Steele 34 Environmental Injuries 454Karol Mathews, Tamara Grubb and Andrea Steele Index 465

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Book SynopsisAdvances in the Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament, Second Edition presents in-depth, focused, and updated coverage of current knowledge on cruciate ligament rupture, using a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach.Table of ContentsAbout the Editor xi Foreword to the Second Edition xiiiKenneth A. Johnson Foreword xvR. Randy Basinger, ACVS Foundation Preface xviiPeter Muir Acknowledgements xixPeter Muir Contributing Authors xxi I Structure and Function 1 Introduction 1Peter Muir 1 Morphology and Function of the Cruciate Ligaments 3Hilde de Rooster and Eithne Comerford 2 Biomechanics of the Cruciate Ligaments 13Susannah J. Sample 3 Cruciate Ligament Remodeling and Repair 21Connie S. Chamberlain, Erin E. Crowley, and Ray Vanderby Jr. 4 Meniscal Structure and Function 31Antonio Pozzi and James L. Cook 5 Biomechanics of the Normal and Cranial Cruciate Ligament-Deficient Stifle 39Antonio Pozzi and Stanley E. Kim II Etiopathogenesis of Cruciate Ligament Rupture 45 Introduction 45Peter Muir 6 Histology of Cruciate Ligament Rupture 47Kei Hayashi 7 Genetics of Cruciate Ligament Rupture 57Lauren A. Baker and Peter Muir 8 Cruciate Ligament Matrix Metabolism and Development of Laxity 65Eithne Comerford 9 Morphological Risk Factors for Cruciate Ligament Rupture 73Eithne Comerford 10 Role of Nitric Oxide Production and Matrix Protease Activity in Cruciate Ligament Degeneration 81David E. Spreng and Simone Forterre 11 Role of Antibodies to Collagen Type I and II 89Hilde de Rooster and Eithne Comerford 12 Synovitis Precedes Stifle Instability Associated with Cruciate Ligament Rupture 93Jason A. Bleedorn 13 Role of Synovial Immune Responses in Stifle Synovitis 101Peter Muir III Clinical Features 107 Introduction 107Peter Muir 14 Epidemiology of Cruciate Ligament Rupture 109Lauren A. Baker and Peter Muir 15 History and Clinical Signs of Cruciate Ligament Rupture 115Peter Muir 16 Partial Rupture of the Cranial Cruciate Ligament 119Peter Muir 17 Caudal Cruciate Ligament Rupture 123Peter Muir 18 Stress Imaging of the Stifle 127Stanley E. Kim 19 Stifle Ultrasonography 135Cristi R. Cook 20 Computed Tomography (CT) of the Stifle 141Ingrid Gielen and Henri van Bree 21 Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Stifle 155Peter V. Scrivani 22 Risk Prediction of Cruciate Ligament Rupture using Stifle Diagnostic Imaging 165Peter Muir IV Surgical Treatment 169 Introduction 169Peter Muir 23 Arthroscopy and Arthrotomy of the Stifle 171Brian S. Beale, Donald A. Hulse, Antonio Pozzi, and Peter Muir 24 Joint Lavage 185Peter Muir 25 Extracapsular Stabilization 189Selena Tinga and Stanley E. Kim 26 Intra-Articular Repair for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture in the Dog 201Jeffery J. Biskup and Michael G. Conzemius 27 Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy 217Susan L. Schaefer 28 Tibial Tuberosity Advancement 227Randy J. Boudrieau 29 Closing Cranial Wedge Ostectomy and Triple Tibial Osteotomy 243Simon C. Roe 30 Treatment of Excessive Tibial Plateau Angle 253Michael P. Kowaleski 31 Surgical Management of Cruciate Ligament Rupture Combined with Patella Luxation 261Anke Langenbach and Denis J. Marcellin-Little 32 Biomechanics of the Cranial Cruciate Ligament-Deficient Stifle Treated by Tibial Osteotomies 271Antonio Pozzi, Stanley E. Kim, and Selena Tinga 33 Arthroscopic Follow-Up after Surgical Stabilization of the Stifle 279Brian S. Beale and Donald A. Hulse 34 Cranial Cruciate Ligament Debridement 291David E. Spreng 35 Surgical Treatment of Concurrent Meniscal Injury 295Samuel P. Franklin, James L. Cook, and Antonio Pozzi 36 Meniscal Release 301Antonio Pozzi and James L. Cook 37 Progression of Osteoarthritis after Stifle Stabilization Surgery 307Susannah J. Sample 38 Clinical Outcomes after Surgical Treatment of Cruciate Ligament Rupture 313Mary Sarah Bergh and Steven C. Budsberg 39 Success and Failure after Stifle Stabilization Surgery 317Michael G. Conzemius and Richard B. Evans 40 Diagnosis and Management of Orthopaedic Infection after Stifle Surgery 323Noël M.M. Moens V Medical Management of Cruciate Ligament Rupture 331 Introduction 331Peter Muir 41 Medical Therapy for Stifle Osteoarthritis 333Steven C. Budsberg 42 Rehabilitation for Dogs with Cruciate Ligament Rupture 343Denis J. Marcellin-Little and Courtney J. Arnoldy VI Future Directions 353 Introduction 353Peter Muir 43 Clinical Research Design and Patient-Oriented Outcomes 355Dorothy Cimino Brown 44 Total Knee Replacement in the Dog 363Matthew J. Allen, William D. Liska, and Valentina Brioschi 45 Regenerative Medicine and Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair 371Gabriel S. Perrone, Martha M. Murray, and Patrick Vavken 46 Disease-Modifying Medical and Cell-Based Therapy 379Susannah J. Sample and Peter Muir Index 385

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Book SynopsisCanine and Feline Geriatric Oncology: Honoring the Human-Animal Bond, Second Edition provides a complete clinical approach to the most common neoplasias in geriatric dogs and cats. Provides the tools needed to diagnose and treat aging pets with cancer and to help clients make the best decisions for themselves and their animals Addresses the what-ifs that often arise during interactions with clients of aging pets with cancer and helps to determine when a pet should enter the hospice phase Features many vignettes and real-life case studies to demonstrate the issues faced by clinicians and owners dealing with older dogs and cats with cancer and end-of-life issues Fully updated and expanded with new and revised information, including new knowledge on palliative and hospice care and self-care techniques for carers Table of ContentsForeword ix Preface xiii Acknowledgements xv Introduction xix Part One Chapter 1 Molecular Biology of Cancer and Aging 3 Chapter 2 Caring for Geriatric Cancer Patients: The Concept of Pawspice and What Is Needed Aside from Medical Care 29 Part Two Chapter 3 The Warning Signs of Cancer in Geriatric Pets 53 Chapter 4 Basic Types of Cancer and Their Biological Behavior 101 Chapter 5 Generating the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Cancer in Geriatric Pets 117 Part Three Chapter 6 Treating Cancer in Geriatric Pets 153 Principles and Philosophic Perspective for Treating Geriatric Cancer Patients 153 The Role of Surgery in Cancer Management and “When is It Too Much Surgery” 162 Chemotherapy in the Management of Geriatric Cancer 171 Adverse Effects of Cancer Therapy in Geriatric Pets 188 The Role of Radiation Therapy in Cancer Management 208 Immunotherapy, Cancer Vaccines, and Gene Therapy 216 Chemoprevention and Immunonutrition for Cancer Patients 223 Integrative and Alternative Medicine 234 Electrochemotherapy (ECT)/Electroporation (EP) 239 Metronomic Chemotherapy in Dogs 246 Chapter 7 Pain Control for the Geriatric Cancer Patient 265 Chapter 8 Decision Making with Advanced and Recurrent Cancer in the Geriatric Patient 301 Chapter 9 When and How to Decide That a Geriatric Cancer Patient Is Terminal 345 Chapter 10 Palliative Care: End of Life “Pawspice” Care 367 Chapter 11 Euthanasia for the Geriatric Cancer Patient 399 Chapter 12 The Veterinary Professional/Client Relationship: Supporting Your Clients – Supporting Yourselves 419 Chapter 13 Professional Support: The Well-Being of the Veterinarian and the Team 443 Appendix 1 Specific Tumor Protocols 451 Appendix 2 Handouts for Clients 465 Appendix 3 Canine and Feline Anatomy 477 Index 485

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Book SynopsisBreed Predispositions to Dental and Oral Disease in Dogs is an accessible guide to hereditary oral and dental disease. The text is designed to help veterinarians make informed clinical decisions and better communicate with clients. Comprehensive in scope, the book provides a thorough understanding of the differences between large and small dogs as related to effective dental treatment. The book includes specific information for treating small and toy breed dogs, small breed brachycephalic dogs, and brachycephalic dogs. It contains key details of clinical conditions more likely to be faced in specific breeds. To enhance the text, the book is filled with high quality clinical photographs and dental radiographs that demonstrate the concepts discussed. Breed Predispositions to Dental and Oral Disease in Dogs is a useful resource for any clinician dealing with oral disease in dogs and: Offers a practical guide to the considerations in treating dental disease in specific dog breedsHelpTrade Review“The text is well referenced and complemented with copious clinical and intraoral radiographic images….this book will be a worthy addition to the reference library of any general practitioner who is interested in the diagnosis and care of dental and oral cavity challenges in small-sized and brachycephalic dogs.” - JAVMA | SEP 15, 2021 | VOL 259 | NO. 6Table of ContentsContributors ix Introduction xi 1 Conditions Common in Small and Toy Breed Dogs 1Brook A. Niemiec 1.1 Periodontal Disease 1 1.2 Persistent Deciduous (PD) Teeth 23 References 30 2 Conditions Seen in Both Small and Brachycephalic Breeds; Therefore Small Brachycephalic Breeds (Pug, Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu, etc.) Are Even More Significantly Affected 39Brook A. Niemiec 2.1 Crowding and Rotation 39 2.2 Congenitally Missing Teeth 41 2.3 Impacted or Embedded Teeth 44 References 50 3 The Welfare Concerns of Heritable Dental Diseases 53Kymberley C. McLeod 3.1 Introduction 53 3.2 What Is Animal Welfare? 53 3.3 Sequelae to Periodontal Disease 56 3.4 Gingival Hyperplasia 57 3.5 Associations with Pain and Suffering 57 3.6 Physiological Signs of Stress 58 3.7 Welfare Implications of Anesthesia Free Dentistry (AFD) 62 3.8 Conclusions 63 References 63 4 Conditions Commonly Seen in Brachycephalic Breeds 71Brook A. Niemiec 4.1 Class III Malocclusions 71 References 75 5 Brachycephalic Airway Disease 77Sean W. Aiken 5.1 History and Clinical Signs 78 5.2 Physical Examination 78 5.3 Pharyngeal/Laryngeal Examination 79 5.4 Diagnostic Imaging 81 5.5 Diagnostic Testing 83 5.6 Measuring Airflow Resistance 83 5.7 Surgical Treatment 84 5.8 Stenotic Nares 84 5.9 Elongated Soft Palate 86 5.10 Everted Laryngeal Saccules 88 5.11 Additional Conditions 89 References 92 6 The Unique Welfare Challenges of Brachycephalism 95Kymberley C. McLeod 6.1 Oral Infection 95 6.2 Oral Pain 96 6.3 Emotional/Physical Distress 97 6.4 Other Health and Behavior-Related Concerns 97 6.5 Normalization 98 6.6 Effects on Quality of Life (QOL) 98 References 99 7 Other Heritable Conditions 101Brook A. Niemiec 7.1 Mandibular Canine Linguoversion (Base Narrow Canines) 101 7.2 Gingival Enlargement 113 7.3 Chronic Ulcerative Paradental Stomatitis 115 7.4 Tight Lip Syndrome 120 7.5 Craniomandibular Osteopathy 121 7.6 Histologically Low-Grade, Biologically High-Grade, Fibrosarcoma 123 References 125 8 Anesthetic Management of Toy and Small Breed Dogs 131Amber Hopkins 8.1 Introduction 131 8.2 Body Size 131 8.3 Congenital Predispositions 135 8.4 Anesthetic and Procedural Challenges 137 8.5 Conclusion 139 References 139 9 Brachycephalic Breeds and Anesthesia 143Amber Hopkins 9.1 Introduction 143 9.2 Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome (BAS) Pathophysiology 143 9.3 Other Pre-existing Conditions in the Brachycephalic Patient 145 9.4 Pre-anesthetic Considerations 146 9.5 Anesthetic Management 150 9.6 Anesthetic Recovery 152 9.7 Conclusion 153 References 153 10 Periodontal Therapy in Small and Toy Breed Dogs 157Brook A. Niemiec 10.1 Homecare 157 10.2 Professional Care 161 References 173 11 The Unique Challenges of Extractions in Small and Toy Breed Dogs 179Brook A. Niemiec References 184 Conclusions 187 Index 189

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Book SynopsisA concise and practical quick reference for veterinary practitioners dealing with feline emergencies The updated Second Edition of Feline Emergency and Critical Care Medicine delivers a practical guide for veterinary practitioners dealing with injured or ill cats. The book focuses on clinically oriented information tailored to a fast-paced emergency setting. Perfect as a quick referencewith a concise outline format designed to facilitate immediate access to critical informationthis edition of the popular book emphasizes the skillful and informed management of feline veterinary emergencies. The new edition of Feline Emergency and Critical Care Medicine also includes: A thorough introduction to veterinary approaches to the care of critically ill cat, cardiopulmonary-cerebral resuscitation, shock, and traumaComprehensive explorations of anesthetic protocols for systemically healthy cats and pain management in critically ill feline patientsPractical discussions of general approachesTable of ContentsList of Contributors xi Foreword xv 1 Approach to the Critically Ill Cat 1Kenneth J. Drobatz 2 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 9Sean D. Smarick 3 Shock 19Erica Reineke 4 Trauma 25Erica Reineke 5 Anesthesia for Critically Ill Feline Patient 33Hope F. Douglas and Giacomo Gianotti 6 Anesthetic Protocols for Systemically Healthy Cats 55Michelle Cerullo and Giacomo Gianotti 7 Analgesia in the Critically Ill Cat 63Kelley M. Varner and Giacomo Gianotti 8 Fluid Therapy 75Garret Pachtinger 9 Nutritional Support for the Critically Ill Feline Patient 83Daniel L. Chan 10 Respiratory Emergencies and Pleural Space Disease 93Elizabeth Rozanski 11 Upper Airway Disease 109Dana L. Clarke 12 Lower Airway Disease 119Lynelle R. Johnson and Lesley G. King 13 Parenchymal Disease 131Deborah Silverstein 14 Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment of Feline Cardiac Emergencies 143Chloë L. Block and Marc S. Kraus 15 Management of Specific Cardiac Diseases 153Mark A. Oyama 16 Management of Thromboembolic Disease Secondary to Heart Disease 163Benjamin Brainard and Amy Alwood 17 Management of Life-Threatening Arrhythmias 169Meg M. Sleeper 18 Diagnostic Evaluation of Gastrointestinal Conditions 177Daniel Z. Hume 19 General Approach to the Acute Abdomen 185Vincent J. Thawley 20 Management of Specific Gastrointestinal Conditions 195Mark P. Rondeau 21 Urologic Emergencies--General Approach: Diagnostic Evaluation, Monitoring, and Therapeutic Techniques for the Urological System 211Simon W. Tappin 22 Urologic Emergencies: Ureters, Bladder, Urethra, GN, and CKD 223Andréanne Cléroux 23 Acute Kidney Injury 243Katie D. Mauro 24 General Approach and Overview of the Neurologic Cat 253Daniel J. Fletcher 25 Neurologic Emergencies: Brain 271Scott C. Petesch 26 Neurologic Emergencies: Spinal Cord 283Evelyn M. Galban 27 Neurologic Emergencies: Peripheral 293Leontine Benedicenti 28 Hematologic Emergencies: Bleeding 301Anthony L. Gonzalez, Sarah M. Gradilla, and Susan G. Hackner 29 Hematologic Emergencies: Anemia 323Anthony L. Gonzalez, Paula Simons, and Susan G. Hackner 30 Management of Specific Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases: Diabetes Mellitus 351Marie T. Keith 31 Management of Specific Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases: Other 367Cynthia R. Ward 32 Electrolyte Disorders 373Linda Martin, Emilia Terradas Crespo, and Karin Unger 33 Reproductive Emergencies 399Carol A. Margolis and Margret L. Casal 34 Pediatric Emergencies 417Maureen A. McMichael 35 Geriatric Emergencies 427Maureen A. McMichael 36 Ocular Emergencies 433Deborah C. Mandell and Paul Scherlie 37 Dermatologic Emergencies 453Kathryn A. Rook and Jill L. Abraham 38 Toxicological Emergencies 479Tina Wismer 39 Environmental Emergencies 509Lori S. Waddell and Elise M. Boller 40 Common Technical Procedures in the ER 525Sage De Rosa and Vincent J. Thawley 41 Creating a Minimal-Stress Emergency Environment 541Carlo Siracusa 42 Surgical Section 551Maureen A. Griffin and William T. N. Culp 42.1 Emergency Gastrointestinal Surgery 551 42.2 Emergency Urinary Surgery 560 42.3 Emergency Hepatobiliary Surgery 570 42.4 Emergency Reproductive Surgery 576 42.5 Emergency Traumatic and Reconstructive Surgery 582 42.6 Emergency Ophthalmic Surgery 591 Index 597

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAbout the Authors xiv About the Contributors xvii Preface xviii Acknowledgments xxi Part 1 Patient Care Considerations 1 1 The Gold Standard, Standards of Care, and Spectrum of Care: An Evolving Approach to Diagnostic Medicine 3Ryane E. Englar 1.1 Defining the Gold Standard 3 1.2 Limitations of the Gold Standard 4 1.3 Returning to the Case of the Cat with Stranguria: a Different Perspective on Standards of Care 4 1.4 Limitations to Standards of Care 5 1.5 Spectrum of Care 6 References 7 2 Consultation Room Communication Strategies that Facilitate Dialogue on the Diagnostic Approach to Patient Care 9Ryane E. Englar 2.1 Emergence of Communication as a Clinically Relevant Skill in Human Health Care 9 2.2 The Evolution of Communication in Veterinary Health Care 10 2.3 Communication Skills That Are Essential to Diagnosis-Making 11 2.4 Concepts of Health Literacy and Compliance 13 2.5 Using Easy-to-Understand (Nonmedical) Language 14 2.6 Checking in 15 2.7 Assessing the Client’s Knowledge 17 2.8 Signposting 18 2.9 Addressing the Cost of Care 20 References 22 Part 2 Quick Assessment Tests (QATS) Involving Blood 27 3 Packed Cell Volume 29Sharon M. Dial 3.1 Procedural Definition: What Is this Test About? 29 3.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform this Test? 29 3.3 Equipment 29 3.4 Procedural Steps: How Do I Perform this Test? 30 3.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 33 3.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 33 3.7 Interpreting Test Results 34 3.8 Clinical Case Example(s): Can We Link to the Cases in Chapter 5? 35 3.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 35 3.10 Key Takeaways 36 References 36 4 Total Protein as Measured by Refractometry 37Sharon M. Dial 4.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 37 4.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform this Test? 37 4.3 Equipment 38 4.4 Procedural Steps: How Do I Perform this Test? 38 4.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 42 4.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 43 4.7 Interpreting Test Result 43 4.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 44 4.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Values 44 4.10 Key Takeaways 44 Reference 45 Suggested References 45 5 Gross and Microscopic Evaluation of the Buffy Coat 46Sharon M. Dial 5.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 46 5.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform this Test? 46 5.3 Equipment 47 5.4 Procedural Steps: How Do I Perform this Test? 47 5.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 50 5.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 53 5.7 Interpreting Test Results 53 5.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 54 5.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 54 5.10 Key Takeaways 54 Reference 54 6 The Blood Film 55Sharon M. Dial 6.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 55 6.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 55 6.3 Equipment 55 6.4 Procedural Steps: Preparing the Blood Film How Do I Perform This Test? 56 6.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 64 6.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 64 6.7 Interpreting Test Results 69 6.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 70 6.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 70 6.10 Key Takeaways 70 References 70 Suggested Bench-Side Reference 71 7 Blood Glucose 72Sharon M. Dial 7.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 72 7.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 72 7.3 Equipment 73 7.4 Procedural Steps: How Do I Perform This Test? 73 7.5 A Note on Quality Control 73 7.6 Procedure for Patient Samples 74 7.7 Time Estimate to Perform Test 76 7.8 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 76 7.9 Interpreting Test Results 77 7.10 Clinical Case Example(s) 78 7.11 Add-On Tests That you May Need to Consider and Their Additive Values 78 7.12 Key Takeaways 78 References 78 8 Blood Urea Nitrogen 79Sharon M. Dial 8.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 79 8.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 79 8.3 Equipment 80 8.4 Procedural Steps: How Do I Perform this Test? 80 8.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 81 8.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 81 8.7 Interpreting Test Results 82 8.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 82 8.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 82 8.10 Key Takeaways 83 9 Whole Blood Lactate 84Sharon M. Dial 9.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 84 9.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 84 9.3 Equipment 85 9.4 Procedural Steps: How Do I Perform This Test? 85 9.5 A Note on Quality Control 85 9.6 Procedure for Patient Samples 85 9.7 Time Estimate to Perform Test 87 9.8 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 87 9.9 Interpreting Test Results 87 9.10 Clinical Case Example(s) 88 9.11 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 88 9.12 Key Takeaways 88 References 88 10 Saline Agglutination Test 89Sharon M. Dial 10.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 89 10.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 89 10.3 Equipment 89 10.4 Procedural Steps: How Do I Perform This Test? 89 10.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 91 10.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 91 10.7 Interpreting Test Results 92 10.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 92 10.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 92 10.10 Key Takeaways 92 Reference 93 11 Activated Clotting Time 94Sharon M. Dial 11.1 Procedural Definition: (“What Is This Test About?”) 94 11.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 94 11.3 Equipment 94 11.4 Procedural Steps: How Do I Perform This Test? 94 11.5 Time Estimate To Perform Test 96 11.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 97 11.7 Interpreting Test Results 97 11.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 97 11.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 97 11.10 Key Takeaways 97 Part 3 Quick Assessment Tests (QATS) Involving Urine 99 12 Assessing Urine’s Physical Properties 101Ryane E. Englar 12.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 101 12.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 101 12.3 Equipment 102 12.4 Procedural Steps 103 12.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 105 12.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 105 12.7 Interpreting Test Results 106 12.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 111 12.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 113 12.10 Key Takeaways 113 12.11 Clinical Pearls 114 References 115 13 Urine Specific Gravity 116Ryane E. Englar 13.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 116 13.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform this Test? 117 13.3 Equipment 117 13.4 Procedural Steps 118 13.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 124 13.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 124 13.7 Interpreting Test Results 124 13.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 126 13.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 127 13.10 Key Takeaways 127 13.11 Clinical Pearls 127 References 128 14 Chemical Evaluation of Urine 130Ryane E. Englar 14.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 130 14.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 132 14.3 Equipment 132 14.4 Procedural Steps 132 14.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 136 14.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 136 14.7 Interpreting Test Results 138 14.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 141 14.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 142 14.10 Key Takeaways 143 14.11 Clinical Pearls 144 References 145 15 Urine Sediment Examination 146Sharon M. Dial 15.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 146 15.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 146 15.3 Equipment 147 15.4 Procedural Steps: How Do I Perform This Test? 147 15.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 149 15.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 151 15.7 Interpreting Test Results 152 15.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 157 15.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 157 15.10 Key Takeaways 157 Reference 157 Suggested Bench-Side References 158 Part 4 Quick Assessment Tests (QATS) Involving Feces 159 16 Assessing the Physical Properties of Fecal Matter 161Ryane E. Englar 16.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 161 16.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 161 16.3 Equipment 164 16.4 Procedural Steps 166 16.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 166 16.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 166 16.7 Interpreting Test Results 172 16.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 183 16.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 183 16.10 Key Takeaways 185 16.11 Clinical Pearls 186 References 187 17 Direct Smears 191Ryane E. Englar 17.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 191 17.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 191 17.3 Equipment 194 17.4 Procedural Steps [1–5, 20, 30, 60–62] 194 17.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 196 17.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 196 17.7 Interpreting Test Results 197 17.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 198 17.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 201 17.10 Key Takeaways 203 17.11 Clinical Pearls 204 References 204 18 Fecal Flotation 207Ryane E. Englar and Jeremy Bessett 18.1 Procedural Definition: What is This Test About? 207 18.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 210 18.3 Options Available for Fecal Flotation 211 18.4 Equipment 213 18.6 Time Estimate to Perform Fecal Flotation with Fixed-Angle Centrifuge 216 18.7 Brief Consideration of the Procedural Steps in the Event a Swinging Bucket Centrifuge Is Used 217 18.8 Equipment 217 18.9 Procedural Steps 217 18.10 Time Estimate to Perform Passive Fecal Flotation 221 18.11 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting for Fecal Flotation 221 18.12 Interpreting Test Results 221 18.13 Clinical Case Example(s) 227 18.14 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 227 18.15 Key Takeaways 229 18.16 Clinical Pearls 229 References 230 Part 5 Quick Assessment of Body Cavity Fluids 235 19 Body Cavity Fluid Analysis 237Sharon M. Dial 19.1 Procedural Definition: What Is This Test About? 237 19.2 Procedural Purpose: Why Should I Perform This Test? 237 19.3 Equipment 238 19.4 Procedural Steps: How Do I Perform This Test? 238 19.5 Time Estimate to Perform Test 240 19.6 Procedural Tips and Troubleshooting 240 19.7 Interpreting Test Results 241 19.8 Clinical Case Example(s) 244 19.9 Add-On Tests That You May Need to Consider and Their Additive Value 244 19.10 Key Takeaways 245 References 245 Suggested Bench-Side References 245 Part 6 Clinical Cases 247 20 Clinical Cases 249Jeremy Bessett, with support from Sharon M. Dial Case 1: Fred 249 Case 2: Bella 253 Case 3: Benji 258 Case 4: Mittens 266 Case 5: Star 272 Case 6: Earl 277 Case 7: Sammy 281 Case 8: Coffee 286 Case 9: Dexter 291 Case 10: Tabitha 297 Case 11: Ace 301 Case 12: Timothy 304 Case 13: Duckie 307 Case 14: Angel 311 Case 15: Chase 314 Index 321

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