Small Animal Internal Medicine

Preface

Acknowledgments

Part I Clinical Problems

1. Halitosis 3

2. Dysphagia and Regurgitation 5

3. Vomiting 9

4. Diarrhea 15

5. Melena and Hematochezia 23

6. Tenesmus and Dyschezia 27

7. Constipation and Obstipation 29

8. Acute Abdominal Distress 33

9. Jaundice 35

10. Abdominal Distention and Ascites 39

11. Weight Loss 45

12. Weight Gain 49

13. Anorexia 51

14. Polyuria and Polydipsia 53

15. Polyphagia 57

16. Fever and Hyperthermia 59

17. Peripheral Edema 65

18. Weakness 69

19. Syncope 71

20. Trembling and Shivering 73

21. Ataxia, Paresis, and Paralysis 75

22. Altered Consciousness 81

23. Blindness and Anisocoria 85

24. Seizures 89

25. Head Tilt 93

26. Pain 95

27. Coughing 99

28. Dyspnea and Tachypnea 101

29. Hemoptysis and Epistaxis 103

30. Cyanosis 105

31. Pallor and Shock 107

32. Dysuria 109

33. Discolored Urine 111

34. Urinary Retention 113

35. Pruritus 117

36. Alopecia 121

37. Dermatologic Manifestations of Systemic Disease 123

38. Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease 131

Part II Diseases of Organ Systems

39. Cardiovascular Diseases 137

40. Respiratory Diseases 207

41. Gastrointestinal Diseases 243

42. Hepatobiliary and Exocrine Pancreatic Diseases 297

43. Urinary Tract Diseases and Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders 323

44. Endocrine Diseases 383

45. Reproductive Diseases 417

46. Joint Diseases 439

47. Neuromuscular Diseases 451

48. Hematologic and Immunologic Diseases 505

49. Infectious Diseases 543

50. Oncologic Diseases 567

Part III Comprehensive Exam

Appendix 609

Index 613