Publisher Description

The fourth edition of Clinical Medicine of the Dog and Cat remains the most extensively illustrated and practical small animal veterinary textbook on the market.It continues and expands on the revolutionary problem-based approach of the previous three editions, with more than 1,100 clinical color photographs, diagrams, and tables. The book is divided into five color-coded sections—General Approach, Diagnostic Techniques, Disease of Specific Organ Systems, Multisystemic Disorders, and Elements of Therapy. For this edition:Case studies are integrated within the relevant chapters for ease of referenceThe first section on common medical problems now includes abdominal distension, peripheral edema, proteinuria, regurgitation, and seizuresChapters on thoracic and abdominal radiographs are now included in a unique new section on Diagnostic Techniques, encouraging an integrated learning approachThe third section contains detailed medical information covering most organ systems, with several chapters completely rewritten and others comprehensively updated to include additional text and imagesAdditional endoscopic, radiographic, CT, and MRI images are included alongside clinical photographs; very few veterinary textbooks have such a rich emphasis on photographsEach section has a limited number of recommended updated referencesThe practical information is presented with text, tables, and algorithms, while each chapter is arranged to provide the definition of each disorder, its clinical features, the differential diagnoses, the diagnostic methodology, and the treatment and prognosis. The formatting has been improved to make this textbook easy to read and comprehend. The busy veterinarian or student is thus provided with a readily available resource of important clinical information in a clear, brief manner.Written by board-certified experts, the topics are carefully selected to make this a valuable resource for veterinary students as well as for general practitioners and small animal interns.

Author Biography

Michael Schaer, Frederic Gaschen, Stuart Walton

Table of Contents

Preface. Editor. Biography. List of Contributors. Mikey's Maxims. SECTION I: GENERAL APPROACH. Client Communication and Medical History. Common Clinical Problems. 2.1 Abdominal distension. 2.2 Cough 2.3 Diarrhea. 2.4 Dyspnea. 2.5 Dysuria. 2.6 Epistaxis. 2.7 Fever of Unknown Origin. 2.8 Icterus. 2.9 Pallor. 2.10 Peripheral edema. 2.11 Pigmenturia. 2.12 Polydipsia/Polyuria. 2.13 Proteinuria. 2.14 Regurgitation. 2.15 Seizures. 2.16 Syncope, Episodic Weakness, Collapse. 2.17 Vomiting. SECTION II: DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES 3. Approach to Thoracic Radiographs 4. Approach to Abdominal Radiographs. SECTION III: DISEASES OF SPECIFIC ORGAN SYSTEMS 5. Diseases of the Oral Cavity and Teeth 6. Respiratory Disorders - upper and lower 7. Diseases of the Pleural Space 8. Cardiovascular Disorders 9. Digestive Diseases 10. Hepatobiliary Disease 11. Pancreatic Disorders 12. Endocrine Diseases 13. Uro-nephrology 14. Disorders of the Nervous System and Muscle 15. Musculoskeletal Disorders and Injuries 16. Hematologic Disorders 17. Disorders of Hemostasis 18. Dermatologic Disorders 19. Ocular manifestations of systemic diseases. SECTION IV: Multisystemic Disorders 20. Clinical Toxicology 21. Infectious Diseases 21.1. Dogs 21.2 Cats 22. Immunologic Disorders SECTION V: Elements of Therapy 23. Fluid Therapy 24. Pain Management 25. Nutrition of the Critically Ill Dog and Cat 26. Management of the Obese Dog and Cat

Review

"I have a million books that I accumulated over the years and I'm giving most of them to our residents. However, I am keeping Clinical Medicine of the Dog and Cat. I found this to be, by far, the best clinical medicine book ever written."Kenneth J. Drobatz, DVM, MSCE, Professor, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of PennsylvaniaPraise for previous editions"If you are looking to purchase a single medicine textbook for your practice bookshelf, Clinical Medicine of the Dog and Cat is certainly worth considering. This popular text is punctuated with helpful tables, charts and useful pictures to augment the text… It would certainly be a welcome additional to any veterinary surgery looking to update its practice library." - Gerard McLauchlan, Veterinary Record"Clinical Medicine of the Dog and Cat is an exceptional stand-alone reference for veterinary students, interns, new graduates, and seasoned practitioners looking to brush up on the clinical approach to common health problems of dogs and cats. What sets this resource apart from others is its user-friendly organization; the nearly 2,000 photographs, diagrams, and tables are thoughtfully placed and carefully selected to complement the text... The authors' approach is logical and revolutionizes the way that clinical medicine is reported by limiting the information presented to that which is necessary to guide clinicians through the process of developing diagnostic and treatment plans." - Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP, Midwestern University, Glendale, Ariz, JAVMA Vol 250, No. 6, March 15, 2017"... an excellent addition to the reference library of any small animal veterinarian."
—JAVMA"If a picture is worth a thousand words, this beautifully illustrated text is longer than it appears!... Overall, this is a brilliantly illustrated and clearly written text for anyone with an interest in small animal medicine."
—Veterinary Record"The strength of this textbook remains its collection of images, ranging from photographs of clinical cases to radiographs, ultrasound, cytology, ophthalmology and surgical images to detailed diagrams of surgical approaches and techniques … It is an invaluable aid to students who might not otherwise be exposed to a clinical presentation."
—Journal of Small Animal Practice

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