Download PDF SMALL ANIMAL INTERNAL MEDICINE FIFTH EDITION Richard W. Nelson

Sinopsis

Several signs can indicate the presence of heart disease even if the animal is not clinically in “heart failure.” Objective signs of heart disease include cardiac murmurs, rhythm disturbances, jugular pulsations, and cardiac enlargement. Other clinical signs that can result from heart disease include syncope, excessively weak or strong arterial pulses, cough or respiratory difficulty, exercise intolerance, abdominal distention, and cyanosis. However, noncardiac diseases can cause these signs as well. Further evaluation using thoracic radiography, electrocardiography (ECG), echocardiography, and sometimes other tests is usually indicated when signs suggestive of cardiovascular disease are present.

Content

1. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM DISORDERS
2. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISORDERS
3. DIGESTIVE SYSTEM DISORDERS
4. HEPATOBILIARY AND EXOCRINE PANCREATIC DISORDERS
5. URINARY TRACT DISORDERS
6. ENDOCRINE DISORDERS
7. METABOLIC AND ELECTROLYTE DISORDERS
8. REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM DISORDERS
9. NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDERS
10. JOINT DISORDERS
11. ONCOLOGY
12. HEMATOLOGY
13. INFECTIOUS DISEASES
14. IMMUNE-MEDIATED DISORDERS

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Download PDF Large Animal Internal Medicine Fourth Edition by Bradford P. Smith

Sinopsis

The initial and often the most important step in the diagnostic approach to the sick ruminant is the physical examination. Throughout this process an anamnesis is obtained by asking questions of the owner or manager during the examination of the animal. The examiner should obtain the signalment either by observation or by questioning the owner. The information that one wishes to obtain while taking the history is that related to the chief, or presenting, complaint-that is, the complaint, the duration, whether the onset was gradual or sudden, and any associated signs that have been noted. For females, one must know when the last parturition occurred, and for dairy cows, what the production parameters were in the previous lactation as well as in the current lactation. With dairy cows a drop in milk production is often the only sign noted by the owner. Weight can be either approximated, via heart-girth measurements, or determined exactly if facilities exist to do so. What and how the animal is fed are questions to be asked. Does the animal refuse any or all of the feed offered? Is there more than one ration or feeding regimen for this particular operation? If so, are these same signs noted in animals exposed to different feeding practices? The examiner also obtains vaccination and worming history and inquires about pasture or housing practices to determine the influence that management factors have on the incidence of the disease. Previous diseases noted in the herd, therapeutic regimens used, and resolutions of previous problems are pertinent aspects. Finally, the examiner should note the treatment history of the patient. An example of a history questionnaire that can be used for ruminants is included (Fig. 1-1). Specific problems that are noted in the history or physical examination can be looked up on pp. 21 and 22, and lists of differential diagnoses considered.

Content

1. HISTORY, PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, AND MEDICAL RECORDS
2. MANIFESTATIONS OF DISEASE
3. DISORDERS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE NEONATE
4. COLLECTION OF SAMPLES AND INTERPRETATION OF LABORATORY TESTS
5. DISORDERS OF THE ORGAN SYSTEMS
6. PREVENTIVE AND THERAPEUTIC STRATEGIES
7. CONGENITAL, HEREDITARY, IMMUNOLOGIC, AND TOXIC DISORDERS

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Download PDF Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Pets SECOND EDITION by Simon J. Girling

Sinopsis

Classification of small mammals

The commonly seen species of small mammals in veterinary practice are classifi ed in Table 1.1.

RABBIT

Biological average values for the

domestic rabbit

Table 1.2 gives the biological parameters for domestic rabbits.

Musculoskeletal system

The skeletal system of rabbits is light. As a percentage of body weight, the rabbit’s skeleton is 7–8%, whereas the domestic cat’s skeleton is 12–13%. Th is makes rabbits prone to fractures, especially of the spine and the hindlimbs.

Skull

The mandible is narrower than the maxilla, and the temporomandibular joint has a wide surface area, allowing lateral movement of the mandible in relation to the maxilla.

Axial skeleton

The cervical vertebrae are box-like and small and give mobility. Th e thoracic vertebrae possess attachments to the 12 paired ribs, which are fl attened in comparison to cat’s ribs. Th e pelvis is narrow and positioned vertically. The iliac wings meet the ischium and pubis at the acetabulum, where an accessory bone unique to rabbits, called the os acetabuli, lies. Th e pubis forms the fl oor of the pelvis and borders the obturator foramen which is oval in rabbits.

Content

1. Chapter 1 Basic Small Mammal Anatomy and Physiology
2. Chapter 2 Small Mammal Housing, Husbandry and Rearing
3. Chapter 3 Small Mammal Handling and Chemical Restraint
4. Chapter 4 Small Mammal Nutrition
5. Chapter 5 Common Diseases of Small Mammals
6. Chapter 6 An Overview of Small Mammal Th erapeutics
7. Chapter 7 Small Mammal Diagnostic Imaging
8. Chapter 8 Small Mammal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine
9. Chapter 9 Basic Avian Anatomy and Physiology
10. Chapter 10 Avian Housing and Husbandry
11. Chapter 11 Avian Handling and Chemical Restraint
12. Chapter 12 Avian Nutrition
13. Chapter 13 Common Avian Diseases
14. Chapter 14 An Overview of Avian Th erapeutics
15. Chapter 15 Avian Diagnostic Imaging
16. Chapter 16 Avian Emergency and Critical Care Medicine
17. Chapter 17 Basic Reptile and Amphibian Anatomy and Physiology
18. Chapter 18 Reptile and Amphibian Housing, Husbandry and Rearing
19. Chapter 19 Reptile and Amphibian Handling and Chemical Restraint
20. Chapter 20 Reptile and Amphibian Nutrition
21. Chapter 21 Common Reptile and Amphibian Diseases
22. Chapter 22 An Overview of Reptile and Amphibian Th erapeutics
23. Chapter 23 Reptile Diagnostic Imaging
24. Chapter 24 Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Reptiles

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Download PDF Common Diseases of Companion Animals THIRD EDITION by ALLEICE SUMMERS

Sinopsis

Animals, as well as their humans, live their lives in an unfriendly, hostile environment. They are continually assaulted by hordes of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoans, fungi, and parasites. Internally, abnormal cells produced by cellular division must be continually removed from the body. If allowed to survive, they become tumors. Some of these tumors may become malignant and spread throughout the body. Tissues within the body are continually being repaired or replaced as they wear out or become damaged. With all this activity going on in the body, it is a wonder that animals and humans survive in this environment.

The animal body has developed an efficient system of defense against disease-producing agents: the immune system. Components of the immune system patrol the body 24 hours a day looking for foreign and internal enemies. The activities of this system are called immunity; without it, animals could not survive. Immunity can be divided into two large categories: nonspecific and specific immunity.

Nonspecific immunity is composed of several elements: species resistance, mechanical and chemical barriers, the inflammatory response, interferon, and complement. The term nonspecific means that the system responds to all antigenic insults in the same manner, not specifically to any one type of pathogenic organism.

Species resistance refers to the genetic ability of a particular species to provide defense against certain pathogens. For example, canines do not acquire feline leukemia virus, and felines do not contract canine distemper virus. Neither species can contract plant diseases. Knowledge of species resistance can allow a clinician or veterinary technician to focus on the group of diseases seen in that animal species and not spend time ruling out those conditions that do not appear.

The animal’s internal body is protected by a mechanical barrier, the skin and the mucous membranes. If unbroken, this barrier prevents the entry of microorganisms, protecting the underlying tissues from injury. The skin also produces substances such as sebum, mucus, and enzymes that act to inhibit or destroy pathogens. Damage to this barrier allows organisms to reach the internal structures of the body and produce disease. Healthy skin is the animal’s best defense against the world of microorganisms. It is called the “first line of defense.”

Content

1. Dogs and Cats
2. Ferrets, Rodents, and Rabbits
3. Birds
4. Snakes, Iguanas, and Turtles
5. Horses
6. Sheep and Goats

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Download PDF Veterinary Anaesthesia Eleventh Edition

Sinopsis

In this eleventh edition of Veterinary Anaesthesia we have attempted to continue Dr Leslie Hall’s tradition of providing ‘how to’ advice on anaesthetizing animals. In addition, our goal has been to expand the evidence-based theme and provide published justification for most of our conclusions, particularly in relation to clinical advice, while also including information based on our own experiences. There are now hundreds of relevant published papers, and we have to acknowledge that in the space available we cannot cite all.

The aim of the book has always been to provide a text for veterinary students, a reference work for veterinarians in practice or working with laboratory animals, and a stimulating introduction to the subject for those wishing to specialize in veterinary anaesthesia. While following the format of previous editions, we have made several major changes in this edition. We have invited other authors to contribute chapters, and are grateful for their excellent reviews which provide added dimensions to the book. A chapter specifically devoted to analgesia recognizes the importance of pain relief and the major advances in the physiology and practice in this area. A new chapter is devoted to wild animal anaesthesia and another discusses anaesthetic management of small mammals, exotic pets and small wildlife. A chapter has been added to provide current information on cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation. We would also like to acknowledge valuable contributions to Chapter 1 by Craig Johnson (electroencephalography) and Daniel Pang (mechanisms of action of general anaesthetic agents) to ensure accuracy in these specialized and fast advancing areas.

We would wish to express our appreciation to David Gunn (AIIP) and to Charlotte Hall for manyof the figures re-used from previous editions, and to those who have provided new figures for this edition and are acknowledged in the text. We also thank Kim Stevens and Flint Buchanan for their expert assistance with some of the figures. Our warmest thanks are due to the publishers for their patience, and in particular to Nicola Lally and Alison McMurdo for their constant encouragement. Finally, we must thank our families, who tolerated our constant ‘absence’, and carried out our dayto- day duties for us enabling us to concentrate on writing. Without them, the book would never have been completed

Content

1. Introduction 
2. Veterinary anaesthesia 
3. General anaesthesia
4. Depth of anaesthesia
5. Anaesthetic risk
6. Evaluation of the patient before anaesthesia
7. Preparation of the patient
8. Influence of pre-existing drug therapy 
9. Pharmacogenetics

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