Pocket-sized and concise, Small Animal Medical Differential Diagnosis: A Book of Lists, 4th Edition, is the essential reference to facilitate rapid diagnosis of medical problems in dogs and cats. This portable, manageable guide covers the differential diagnosis, etiology, clinical signs, and relevant laboratory abnormalities of the most common conditions you will encounter in small animal practice. Historical, clinical, and laboratory findings for many of these diseases are also included in a separate section. Small Animal Medical Differential Diagnosis facilitates reliable point-of-care decisions, providing instant access to the critical data you need to make accurate diagnoses and enabling effective, focused treatment planning. With new lists and an eBook included with print purchase, this is the reference no small animal practice should be without! |
Features: |
- More than 400 lists bring the most important medical diagnostic information from multiple resources into a single quick reference.
- Easy identification of the likeliest diagnosis is attributed by the possibilities being listed in order of incidence.
- Intuitive organization presents differential diagnosis by sign, symptom, and disorder to facilitate quick access to information.
- Alphabetical listing of all relevant laboratory tests makes information easy to find.
- Pocket size makes this guide portable, practical, and simple to use.
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New To This Edition: |
- NEW! Updated coverage of FAST ultrasound examinations reflects rapidly changing terminology in the modality.
- NEW! Fully updated existing lists capture the latest advances in veterinary research and practice.
- NEW! An eBook version is included with print purchase, providing access to all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
- NEW! More than 20 new lists broaden the coverage of small animal medical problems.
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Table Of Contents: |
Part One – Clinical Signs Approach to Differential Diagnosis Part Two – Systemic Approach to Differential Diagnosis Section I. Cardiopulmonary Disorders Section II. Dermatologic Disorders Section III. Endocrinologic and Metabolic Disorders Section IV. Gastroenterologic Disorders Section V. Hematologic Disorders Section VI. Immunologic and Immune-Mediated Disorders Section VII. Infectious Disease Section VIII. Joint and Bone Disorders Section IX. Liver and Exocrine Pancreatic Disorders Section X. Neoplasia Section XI. Neurologic and Neuromuscular Disorders Section XII. Ocular Disorders Section XIII. Toxicology Section XIV. Urogenital Disorders Section XV. Pain Diagnosis Section XVI. FAST Ultrasound Part Three – Laboratory Values and Interpretation of Results Index |