Common Clinical Presentations in Dogs and Cats is a reliable resource and quick reference to essential information for diagnosing canine and feline patients, based on presenting complaints. The text takes a problem-oriented approach to recognizing common clinical conditions, and introduces diagnostic and treatment plans for companion animal practice. Equally useful for veterinary students and practicing clinicians, the book presents 78 chapters grouped by body system, for ease of access.
Each chapter focuses on identifying the chief complaint, pinpointing possible diagnoses, and determining the clinical approach to patient care. The book is richly illustrated throughout with clinical photographs and line drawings that demonstrate the concepts presented. Common Clinical Presentations in Dogs and Cats is an essential resource that:
• Gives clinicians fast access to essential details for approaching common case presentations in dogs and cats and forming a correct diagnosis
• Presents information by clinical signs, organized by body system
• Takes a standardized chapter format for ease of use
• Includes color photographs and line drawings to illustrate the conditions discussed
Written for small animal general practitioners and veterinary students, Common Clinical Presentations in Dogs and Cats is a patient-side reference that can help practitioners gain the knowledge and confidence to correctly diagnose a wide range of clinical presentations.
Table of Contents
Author Bio xv
Preface xvii
Acknowledgments xix
Part One Introducing the Problem‐Oriented Approach 1
1 The Problem‐Oriented Approach to Clinical Medicine 3
2 The Role of the Comprehensive Patient History in the Problem‐Oriented Approach 11
Part Two The Integumentary System 19
3 Claw and Claw Bed Pathology 21
4 Wounds 41
5 Hypotrichosis and Alopecia 61
6 Infestation 95
7 Skin Fragility 125
8 Changes in Coat Color 135
9 Changes in Pigmentation 149
10 Nasal and Footpad Hyperkeratosis 169
11 Erythematous Wheals and Angioedema 181
12 Papules and Pustules 197
13 Scale and Crusts 209
14 Skin Nodules and Tumors 221
Part Three Eyes and Ears 239
15 Acute Blindness 241
16 Hyphema 257
17 Hypopyon 265
18 Anisocoria 271
19 Abnormalities Associated with the Upper and Lower Palpebrae 283
20 Abnormal Presentations Involving the Nictitans 293
21 Changes in Globe Position within the Orbit 299
22 Changes in Globe Size 311
23 Abnormal Alignment of One or Both Eyes 321
24 Nystagmus 331
25 Reflex Blepharospasm 337
26 Abnormal Tear Production and Other Ocular Discharge 345
27 Abnormal Appearances of the Conjunctiva 355
28 Abnormal Appearances of the Sclera 367
29 Abnormal Appearances of the Cornea 383
30 Abnormal Appearances of the Iris 393
31 Abnormal Appearances of the Lens 401
32 Abnormal Appearances of the External Ear 411
Part Four The Respiratory System 429
33 Nasal Discharge 431
34 Stertor and Stridor 449
35 Sneezing and Coughing 463
36 Changes in Respiratory Rates and Patterns 481
37 Abnormal Lung Sounds 505
Part Five The Cardiovascular System 517
38 Abnormal Mucous Membranes and Capillary Refill Time (CRT) 519
39 Palpably Cool or Cyanotic Extremities 535
40 Collapse 543
41 Jugular Vein Distension and Jugular Pulses 555
42 Muffled Heart Sounds 561
43 Abnormal Heart Sounds: Murmurs 569
44 Gallop Rhythms 583
45 Bradycardia 589
46 Tachycardia 595
Part Six The Digestive System 603
47 Abnormal Gut Sounds 605
48 Abnormal Ingestive Behaviors 611
49 Abnormal Numbers of Teeth and Enamel Defects 617
50 Acute Abdomen 627
51 Changes in Fecal Appearance 647
52 Dysphagia and Regurgitation 671
53 Halitosis 683
54 Emesis 695
Part Seven The Urogenital System 717
55 Abnormalities Associated with Testicular Palpation 719
56 Bilateral Pre‐Scrotal Swellings in the Canine Patient 729
57 Spines Along the Feline Penis 733
58 Abnormal Presentations Involving the Prepuce and the Penis 737
59 Preputial Discharge 747
60 Ambiguous External Genitalia 753
61 Vulvovaginal Discharge 757
62 Abnormal Presentations of the Mammary Glands 769
63 Abnormal Palpation of One or Both Kidneys 783
64 Polyuria and Polydipsia 799
65 Acute Presentations of Diminished Urine Output: Urinary Tract Obstruction (UTO) 811
66 Grossly Abnormal Urine 821
Part Eight The Musculoskeletal and Nervous Systems 831
67 Cervical Ventroflexion 833
68 Forelimb Lameness 843
69 Pelvic Limb Lameness 861
70 Shifting Leg Lameness 883
71 Abnormal Mentation 891
72 Head Tilt, Circling, and Other Manifestations of Vestibular Disease 907
73 Abnormal Somatic or Spinal Reflexes 921
74 Upper and Lower Motor Neuron Signs and Anatomic Localization of Disease 927
75 Diffuse Flaccidity in the Dog: Unusual Presentations Involving Diffuse Lower Motor Neuron Dysfunction 941
76 Unusual Presentations of Spastic Rigidity in the Dog 947
77 Involuntary Movements or Dyskinesias 955
78 Seizures 963
Index 983
