Handbook of small animal practice

SECTION 1: PATIENT EVALUATION 1. Preoperative Evaluation and Anesthetic Protocols 2. Collection and Interpretation of Laboratory Data 3. Selected Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures 4. Contrast Radiography SECTION 2: CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM 5. Introduction 6. Cardiac Arrhythmias 7. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 8. Congenital Heart Diseases 9. Acquired Valvular Diseases 10. Myocardial Diseases 11. Pericardial Diseases 12. Heartworm Disease SECTION 3: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 13. Introduction 14. Diseases of the Nasal Cavity and Sinuses 15. Diseases of the Pharynx and Larynx 16. Diseases of the Trachea 17. Diseases of the Lower Airway 18. Pulmonary Parenchymal Disorders 19. Disorders of the Pleural Space and Mediastinum 20. Diseases of the Mediastinum SECTION 4: NEUROLOGIC SYSTEM 21. Introduction 22. Seizures and Sleep Disorders 23. Disorders of the Brain 24. Disorders of the Spinal Cord 25. Disorders of the Peripheral Nerves and Lower Motor Neuron Unit SECTION 5: DIGESTIVE SYSTEM 26. Introduction 27. Diseases of the Oral Cavity 28. Dental Diseases 29. Disease of the Salivary Glands 30. Diseases of the Pharynx & Esophagus 31. Diseases of the Stomach 32. Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus 33. Diseases of the Small Intestines 34. Diseases of the Large Intestine 35. Diseases of the Rectum, Anus & Perianal Area 36. Diseases of the Exocrine Pancreas 37. Diseases of the Hepatobiliary System 38. Diseases of the Peritoneum 39. Acute Abdomen SECTION 6: ENDOCRINE AND METABOLIC SYSTEM 40. Introduction 41. Diseases of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland 42. Diseases of the Thyroid Glands 43. Diseases of the Parathyroid Glands 44. Diseases of the Endocrine Pancreas (Islet Cells) 45. Diseases of the Adrenal Glands 46. Miscellaneous Endocrine Disorders SECTION 7: URINARY SYSTEM 47. Introduction 48. Diseases of the Kidney 49. Diseases of the Ureter 50. Diseases of the Bladder 51. Disorders of Micturition 52. Diseases of the Urethra 53. Diseases of the Prostate SECTION 8: REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM 54. Introduction 55. Diseases of the Ovaries 56. Diseases of the Testes and Epididymides 57. Diseases of the Uterus 58. Diseases of the Vagina 59. Diseases of the External Genitalia 60. Diseases of the Mammary Glands 61. Disorders of Canine Reproduction 62. Disorders of Feline Reproduction SECTION 9: HEMOLYMPHATIC SYSTEM 63. Introduction 64. Disorders of Red Blood Cells 65. Disorders of White Blood Cells 66. Myeloproliferative Disorders 67. Platelet Disorders 68. Coagulation Disorders 69. Diseases of Lymph Nodes and Lymphatics 70. Disorders of the Spleen 71. Transfusion Medicine 72. Principles of Oncology 73. Paraneoplastic Syndromes SECTION 10: IMMUNE SYSTEM 74. Introduction 75. Immunodeficiency Diseases 76. Immune-Mediated Diseases 77. Immunoproliferative Diseases 78. Diseases of the Thymus SECTION 11: MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM 79. Introduction 80. Diseases of Joints and Ligaments 81. Diseases of Bone 82. Diseases of Muscle and Tendons 83. Physical Therapy SECTION 12: DERMATOLOGIC SYSTEM 84. Introduction 85. Pruritic Skin Diseases 86. Disorders Causing Focal Alopecia 87. Disorders Causing Symmetrical Alopecia 88. Papular & Pustular Diseases 89. Nodular Dermatoses 90. Regional Dermatoses 91. Erosive & Ulcerative Dermatoses 92. Dermal Pigmentary Disorders 93. Crusting & Scaling Dermatoses SECTION 13: DISEASES OF THE EYE 94. Introduction 95. Diseases of Eyelids 96. Diseases of Conjunctiva and Third Eyelid 97. Disorders of the Lacrimal and Nasolacrimal System 98. Diseases of the Cornea and Sclera 99. Disorders of the Anterior Segment 100. Glaucoma 101. Diseases of the Lens and Vitreous 102. Disorders of the Posterior Segment 103. Diseases of the Orbit 104. Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease 105. Neuro-ophthalmology SECTION 14: DISEASES OF THE EAR 106. Introduction 107. Diseases of the External Ear and Pinna 108. Diseases of the Middle and Inner Ear 109. Deafness SECTION 15: INFECTIOUS DISEASES 110. Introduction 111. Systemic Mycoses 112. Viral Infections 113. Bacterial Infections 114. Mixed Respiratory Infections 115. Rickettsial Infections 116. Protozoal Infections SECTION 16: BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS 117. Introduction 118. Canine Behavioral Disorders 119. Feline Behavioral Disorders SECTION 17: NUTRITIONAL DISEASES 120. Introduction 121. Nutrition in Health 122. Disorders in Disease SECTION 18: TOXICOLOGY 123. Introduction 124. Rodenticides 125. Insecticide and Molluscacides 126. Household Hazards 127. Human Medications 128. Outdoor Hazards 129. Illicit Human Drugs 130. Herbal Medications 131. Toxic Plants SECTION 19: ENVIRONMENTAL INJURIES 132. Shock 133. Electric Cord and Smoke Inhalation Injuries 134. Burns 135. Heat Prostration 136. Envenomations APPENDICES Appendix I: Normal Physiologic Values Appendix II: Units, Abbreviations, Equivalents Appendix III: Recommended Drug Dosages