Nephrology and Urology of Small Animals provides veterinarians with the knowledge needed to effectively diagnose and treat urologic diseases in canine, feline, and exotic patients. Serving as an easy-to-use, comprehensive clinical reference, the text takes an evidence-based approach to detailed coverage of specific diseases and disorders, including etiology and prevalence, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, prognosis, controversies, and references. Coverage also includes practical review of anatomy and physiology of the urinary system, fundamentals of diagnostic testing and therapeutic techniques.


Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVN, is Professor of Internal Medicine and Nutrition and the Acree Endowed Chair of Small Animal Research in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The University of Tennessee. David Polzin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, is Professor of Internal Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota. .


Section I. Fundamentals of Nephrology and Urology. Chapter 1 - Anatomy and Physiology. Chapter 2 - Diagnostic Testing. Chapter 3 - Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques. Section II. Clinical Syndromes of Urinary Tract Diseases. Chapter 4 - Polyuria / Polydipsia. Chapter 5 - Azotemia. Chapter 6 - Uremia. Chapter 7 - Proteinuria. Chapter 8 - Discolored Urine. Chapter 9 - Renomegaly. Chapter 10 - Lower Urinary Tract Disease. Chapter 11 - Incontinence. Section III. Disorders of the Urinary System. Chapter 12 - Diseases Affecting the Upper Urinary Tract. Chapter 13 - Diseases Affecting the Upper and Lower Urinary Tract. Chapter 14 - Diseases Affecting the Lower Urinary Tract. Section IV: Formulary