Small Animal Internal Medicine

by Shaw, Darcy H.; Ihle, Sherri L.

• ISBN13: 9780683076707
• ISBN10: 0683076701
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-05-09
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Review in concise, outline format for veterinary students preparing for National Boards. Includes exam-style review questions.

Author Biography

Darcy H. Shaw, DVM, MVSc, Diplomate ACVIM (Internal Medicine), Associate Professor, Department of Companion Animals, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Sherri Ihle, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM (Internal Medicine), Associate Professor, Department of Companion Animals, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi	(2)
Acknowledgments	xiii
Part I Clinical Problems	3	(134)
1 Halitosis	3	(2)
2 Dysphagia and Regurgitation	5	(4)
3 Vomiting	9	(6)
4 Diarrhea	15	(8)
5 Melena and Hematochezia	23	(4)
6 Tenesmus and Dyschezia	27	(2)
7 Constipation and Obstipation	29	(4)
8 Acute Abdominal Distress	33	(2)
9 Jaundice	35	(4)
10 Abdominal Distention and Ascites	39	(6)
11 Weight Loss	45	(4)
12 Weight Gain	49	(2)
13 Anorexia	51	(2)
14 Polyuria and Polydipsia	53	(4)
15 Polyphagia	57	(2)
16 Fever and Hyperthermia	59	(6)
17 Peripheral Edema	65	(4)
18 Weakness	69	(2)
19 Syncope	71	(2)
20 Trembling and Shivering	73	(2)
21 Ataxia, Paresis, and Paralysis	75	(6)
22 Altered Consciousness	81	(4)
23 Blindness and Anisocoria	85	(4)
24 Seizures	89	(4)
25 Head Tilt	93	(2)
26 Pain	95	(4)
27 Coughing	99	(2)
28 Dyspnea and Tachypnea	101	(2)
29 Hemoptysis and Epistaxis	103	(2)
30 Cyanosis	105	(2)
31 Pallor and Shock	107	(2)
32 Dysuria	109	(2)
33 Discolored Urine	111	(2)
34 Urinary Retention	113	(4)
35 Pruritus	117	(4)
36 Alopecia	121	(2)
37 Dermatologic Manifestations of Systemic Disease	123	(8)
38 Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease	131	(6)
Part II Diseases of Organ Systems	137	(472)
39 Cardiovascular Diseases	137	(70)
40 Respiratory Diseases	207	(36)
41 Gastrointestinal Diseases	243	(54)
42 Hepatobiliary and Exocrine Pancreatic Diseases	297	(26)
43 Urinary Tract Diseases and Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders	323	(60)
44 Endocrine Diseases	383	(34)
45 Reproductive Diseases	417	(22)
46 Joint Diseases	439	(12)
47 Neuromuscular Diseases	451	(54)
48 Hematologic and Immunologic Diseases	505	(38)
49 Infectious Diseases	543	(24)
50 Oncologic Diseases	567	(42)
Part III Comprehensive Exam	609
Appendix	609	(4)
Index	613