Practical Small Animal Internal Medicine

About this book

This new clinical resource on small animal internal medicine covers the most common diseases that practitioners encounter, as well as the diagnostic tests necessary to make accurate diagnoses. Arranged by organ system, it emphasizes on practical, clinical concerns - such as anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management.

Contents

Diseases of the Integument: Clinical Approach to Dermatologic Disorders. Parasitic Diseases of the Skin. Bacterial and Fungal Diseases of the Skin. Otitis Externa. Immune-Mediated Skin Diseases. Miscellaneous Diseases of the Skin. Tumors of the Skin and Subcutis. Cardiovascular Diseases: Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart. Clinical Approach to Heart Disease. Electrocardiography. Valvular Diseases. Myocardial Diseases. Heartworm Disease. Congenital Heart Defects. Pericardial Disease. Unrinary Diseases: Diseases of the Kidney and Ureter. Diseases of the Urinary Bladder and Urethra. Diseases of the Prostate. Opthalmic Diseases: Ophthalmic Manifestations of Systemic Diseases. Reproductive Diseases: Diseases of the Uterus. Diseases of the Gonads. Diseases of the External Genitalia. Diseases of Pregnancy and Puerperium. Neurologic Diseases: Diseases of the Cerebrum. Diseasesof the Brain Stem and Cerebellum. Diseases of the Cranial Nerves. Diseases of the Spinal Cord. Diseases of Peripheral Nerve, Neuromuscular Junction, And Muscles. Gastrointestinal, Pancreatic, And Hepatobiliary Diseases: Diseases of the Oral Cavity, Pharynx, And Salivary Glands. Diseases of the Esophagus. Diseases of the Stomach. Diseases of the Intestines. Diseases of the Exocrine Pancreas. Hepatobiliary Diseases. Infectious Diseases: Fever, Sepsis and Principles of Antimicrobial Therapy. Bacterial Diseases. Rickettsial Diseases. Viral Diseases. Fungal Diseases. Polysystemic Protozoal Diseases. Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases: Erythrocyte Diseases. Disorders of Nonlymphocytic Leukocytes. Lymphatic Diseases. Hemostatic Diseases. Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases: Diseases of the Pituitary Gland. Diseases of the Adrenal Gland. Diseases of the Thyroid Gland. Diseases of the Endocrine Pancreas. Diseases of the Parathyroid Glands. Diseases of Lipid Metabolism. Respiratory Diseases: Disorders of the Nasal Cavity. Diseases of the Nasopharynx, Larynx, And Trachea. Diseases of the Pleural Space and Mediastinum. Diseases of the Lower Airways and Lungs. Skeletal Diseases: Joint and Skeletal Diseases.

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