Overview

Small 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. 

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Author:   Michael D. Lorenz (College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma) ,  T. Mark Neer (Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma) ,  Paul DeMars (College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   Wiley-Blackwell
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.30cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.998kg
ISBN:  

9780813813387

ISBN 10:   0813813387
Pages:   528
Publication Date:   25 September 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Contributors xiii Preface xv 1. The Problem-Oriented Approach 3 Michael D. Lorenz Part One General (Polysystemic) Problems 2. Pyrexia (Fever) 15 Emily L. Medici and Michael D. Lorenz 3. Disturbances of Food Intake: Anorexia and Polyphagia 22 Michael D. Lorenz and Paul L. DeMars 4. Episodic Weakness 31 Michael D. Lorenz 5. Polyuria and Polydipsia 36 Justin D. Thomason and John P. Hoover Part Two Behavioral Problems 6. Aggression 45 Paul L. DeMars 7. Fear, Anxiety, and Compulsive Behavior 48 Paul L. DeMars Part Three Conformational Problems 8. Ascites, Peripheral Edema, and Abdominal Distention 53 T. Mark Neer 9. Retarded Growth 62 Michael D. Lorenz 10. Changes in Body Weight: Weight Loss and Obesity 68 Paul L. DeMars Part Four Dermatologic Problems 11. Pruritus 77 Michael D. Lorenz 12. Primary and Secondary Skin Lesions 82 Michael D. Lorenz 13. Alopecia 87 Michael D. Lorenz 14. Disorders of Pigmentation 93 Michael D. Lorenz Part Five Hematolymphatic Problems 15. Bleeding Disorders 101 James H. Meinkoth and Michael D. Lorenz 16. Lymphadenopathy 110 Michael D. Lorenz Part Six Cardiovascular Problems 17. Disturbances of Heart Rate, Rhythm, and Pulse 115 Nicole Ponzio 18. Murmurs and Abnormal Heart Sounds 134 Nicole Ponzio 19. Abnormal Mucous Membranes 151 Jennifer L. Peters Part Seven Respiratory Problems 20. Coughing and Hemoptysis 159 Justin D. Thomason and John P. Hoover 21. Respiratory Distress and Cyanosis 166 Justin D. Thomason and John P. Hoover 22. Syncope 173 Justin D. Thomason and John P. Hoover 23. Abnormal Lung Sounds 179 Justin D. Thomason and John P. Hoover 24. Sneezing and Nasal Discharge 183 Jennifer L. Peters Part Eight Digestive Problems 25. Ptyalism 197 Jill D. Brunker 26. Dysphagia 202 Jill D. Brunker 27. Regurgitation and Vomiting 207 Jill D. Brunker 28. Diarrhea 213 Jill D. Brunker 29. Constipation and Flatulence 226 Michael D. Lorenz 30. Abdominal Pain 231 Kristy Broaddus 31. Icterus 235 T. Mark Neer Part Nine Urologic Problems 32. Abnormal Micturition: Dysuria, Pollakiuria, and Stranguria 255 Paul L. DeMars 33. Discolored Urine 258 Mary H. Bowles and Michael D. Lorenz 34. Urinary Incontinence 274 Mary H. Bowles Part Ten Reproductive Problems 35. Vaginal and Preputial Discharge 287 Charles C. Broaddus and G. Reed Holyoak 36. Abnormalities of the External Genitalia 293 Chris Schreiber and Gregor L. Morgan 37. Abortion, Abnormal Estrous Cycle, and Infertility 301 G. Reed Holyoak, Chelsea Makloski, and Gregor L. Morgan Part Eleven Musculoskeletal Problems 38. Lameness 319 T. Mark Neer 39. Bone, Joint, and Periskeletal Swelling 327 Jude Bordelon 40. Nociception (“Pain”) 336 Michael D. Lorenz and Marjorie E. Gross Part Twelve Neurologic Problems 41. Paresis or Paralysis 345 T. Mark Neer 42. Ataxia 357 T. Mark Neer 43. Head Tilt 362 T. Mark Neer 44. Collapse (Seizures, Syncope, Cataplexy, and Narcolepsy) 369 T. Mark Neer 45. Stupor and Coma 377 T. Mark Neer Part Thirteen Special Sensation Problems 46. Blindness 385 Michael D. Lorenz and Margi A. Gilmour 47. Anisocoria 390 Margi A. Gilmour 48. Nystagmus and Strabismus 396 Michael D. Lorenz 49. Loss of Corneal Transparency 400 Margi A. Gilmour 50. Abnormal Anterior Chamber 406 Margi A. Gilmour 51. Abnormal Lens 412 Margi A. Gilmour 52. Anosmia—Loss of Olfaction 417 Michael D. Lorenz 53. Deafness 420 Michael D. Lorenz Part Fourteen Laboratory-Defined Problems 54. Hematologic Problems 427 Robin W. Allison 55. Abnormalities of the Standard Biochemical Profile 438 Robin W. Allison, James H. Meinkoth, and Theresa E. Rizzi 56. Problems Identified on Urinalysis 461 James H. Meinkoth 57. Abnormal Blood pH, Anion Gap, and Blood Gases 474 Theresa E. Rizzi Index 483

Reviews

“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)

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Michael D. Lorenz is Dean of Veterinary Medicine at Oklahoma State University. T. Mark Neer is Professor of Internal Medicine and Director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Oklahoma State University. Paul DeMars is Adjunct Assistant Professor of Small Animal Community Practice at Oklahoma State University.

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