Clinical Veterinary Advisor : Dogs and Cats [4 ed.] 9780323554510

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Clinical Veterinary Advisor : Dogs and Cats [4 ed.]
9780323554510

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Leah Cohn
Etienne Cote

Table of contents :
Front Cover
Endsheet 2
Endsheet 3
Endsheet 4
Cote's Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Dogs and Cats
Copyright Page
Section Editors
Contributors
Preface
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Table Of Contents
I Diseases and Disorders: By Discipline
Editors
Basic Information
A
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
Abdominal Distention
Abortion, Spontaneous (Dog)
Abscess, Cat Bite
Abscess, Lung
Abscess, Oral
Abscess, Periapical (Tooth Root)
Abuse
Acetaminophen Toxicosis
Achilles Tendon Injury
Acid or Alkali (Corrosives) Toxicosis
Acidosis
Acne
Acral Lick Dermatitis
Acromegaly
Actinomycosis and Nocardiosis
Acute Abdomen
Acute Kidney Injury
Acute Moist Dermatitis
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Acute Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Adenocarcinoma, Anal Sac
Adenocarcinoma, Intestinal/Colonic
Adenoma/Adenocarcinoma, Perianal
Adhesives and Glues Toxicosis
Adrenal Mass, Incidental
Adrenocortical Neoplasia
Adulterated Diets
Aggression Toward Veterinary Personnel
Aggression, Cat
Aggression, Dog
Albuterol Toxicosis
Alcohol Intoxication (Ethanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, and Methanol)
Alkalosis
Alopecia X
Alopecia, Cat
Alopecia, Dog
Amitraz Toxicosis
Amphetamine Toxicosis
Amyloidosis
Anal Sac Diseases
Anaphylaxis
Anemia, Aplastic
Anemia, Blood Loss
Anemia, Hemolytic
Anemia, Immune-Mediated Hemolytic
Anemia, Nonregenerative, and Pure Red Cell Aplasia
Anesthetic-Related Complications
Angular Limb Deformities
Anorexia
Anticoagulant Rodenticide Toxicosis
Antidepressant (SSRI/SNRI) Drug Toxicosis
Antidepressant (Tricyclic) Drug Toxicosis
Antihistamines/Cold Medications Toxicosis
Aortic Thromboembolism, Feline
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Dog
Arsenic Toxicosis
Ascites
Aseptic Necrosis of the Femoral Head
Aspergillosis
Aspirin Toxicosis
Asthma, Feline
Ataxia
Atlantoaxial Instability
Atonic or Hypotonic Urinary Bladder
Atopic Dermatitis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Premature Complexes and Atrial Tachycardia
Atrial Rupture
Atrial Septal Defect
Atrial Standstill
Atrioventricular Block
Aural Hematoma
B
Babesiosis
Back Pain
Baclofen and Other Centrally Acting Muscle Relaxants Toxicosis
Bacteriuria, Subclinical
Barbiturates Toxicosis
Barking, Excessive
Bartonellosis
Baylisascaris Infection
Bee and Other Insect Stings
Behavioral Problem Prevention, Kittens
Behavioral Problem Prevention, Puppies
Behavioral Problems, Miscellaneous
Benzodiazepine Toxicosis
Bile Duct Obstruction, Extrahepatic
Biliary System (Extrahepatic): Surgical Disorders
Bilious Vomiting Syndrome
Bite Wounds
Blastomycosis
Blindness
Blue-Green Algae Toxicosis
Bordetellosis
Boric Acid Toxicosis
Botulism
Brachial Plexus Injury
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Breeding Management (Dog)
Bromethalin Toxicosis
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolar and Pulmonary Neoplasia
Bronchitis, Chronic
Bronchoesophageal/Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Brucellosis
Brunfelsia Toxicosis
Burns
C
Cachexia and Sarcopenia
Calcinosis Cutis and Calcinosis Circumscripta
Calcium Channel Blocker Drug Toxicosis
Calicivirus, Feline
Callus/Pressure Sore
Campylobacter Enteritis
Cardiotoxic Plants
Carpal Flexural Deformity of Puppies
Carpal Trauma/Breakdown
Castor Bean Toxicosis
Cataracts
Caudal Myopathy, Acute
Cerebellar Cortical Degeneration
Cervical Spondylomyelopathy
Chagas’ Disease
Chemotherapy: Adverse Events
Cheyletiellosis
Chiari-like Malformation
Chlamydiosis
Chocolate Toxicosis
Cholangitis, Feline
Chole(cysto)lithiasis
Cholecalciferol and Vitamin D3 Analog Toxicosis
Cholecystitis
Chondrosarcoma
Chronic Kidney Disease, Occult (Asymptomatic)
Chronic Kidney Disease, Overt (Symptomatic)
Chylothorax
Ciliary Dyskinesia, Primary
Cirrhotic/Fibrosing Liver Disease
Citrus Oil Extract Toxicosis
Claw Disorders
Cleaning Products Toxicosis
Cleft Palate and Acquired Palate Defects
Clostridial Enterocolitis
Cobalamin Deficiency
Coccidioidomycosis
Coccidiosis, Intestinal
Cognitive Dysfunction
Colitis, Acute
Colitis, Chronic
Collapse
Collapsing Trachea
Color Disorders of the Skin and Haircoat
Coma and Stupor
Conjunctivitis, Cats
Conjunctivitis, Dogs
Constipation/Obstipation and Megacolon
Contact Dermatitis
Coprophagia
Corneal Discoloration
Corneal Lipid Infiltrates
Corneal Pigmentation
Corneal Sequestration, Cats
Corneal Ulceration
Corneal Vascularization
Corneal/Scleral Trauma
Cornification Disorders
Coronaviral Enteritis
Cough
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injury
Cranial Vena Cava Syndrome
Cricopharyngeal Achalasia/Dysphagia
Cryptococcosis
Cryptorchidism
Cryptosporidiosis
Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reaction
Cutaneous Cysts
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Cutaneous Neoplasia
Cyanosis
Cyclic Thrombocytopenia
Cystadenoma, Hepatobiliary
Cystitis, Bacterial
Cystitis, Fungal/Algal
Cytauxzoonosis
D
Dacryocystitis
Deafness
Deciduous Teeth, Persistent (Retained)
Decongestant Toxicosis
Degenerative Myelopathy
Dehydration
Demodicosis
Dermatomyositis
Dermatophytosis
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes, Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Diarrhea, Acute
Diarrhea, Acute Hemorrhagic
Diarrhea, Antibiotic-Responsive/Small-Intestinal Dysbiosis
Diarrhea, Chronic
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Disaster Working Dog Management and Health
Discolored Urine
Discospondylitis
Disorientation/Confusion
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Distemper, Canine
Distichiasis/Ectopic Cilia/Trichiasis
Dracunculus insignis Infection
Draining Tracts, Cutaneous
Drowning
Dysautonomia
Dysphagia
Dystocia
E
Echinococcosis
Eclampsia
Ectopic Ureter
Edema, Subcutaneous
Ehrlichiosis, Monocytic
Eisenmenger’s Syndrome
Elbow Dysplasia
Elbow Hygroma
Elbow Luxation
Electrocution
Encephalopathy, Vascular
Endocarditis, Infective
Entropion/Ectropion
Eosinophilic Bronchopneumopathy
Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex
Epilepsy, Idiopathic
Episcleritis/Scleritis
Epistaxis
Epulides
Erythema Multiforme and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Neoplasia
Esophageal Perforation/Rupture
Esophageal Stricture (Benign)
Esophagitis
Ethylene Glycol Intoxication
Exercise-Induced Collapse in Labrador Retrievers
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Eyelid Defects: Trauma, Masses
F
Facial Muscle Wasting
Facial Nerve Paralysis, Idiopathic
Fanconi Syndrome
Fear Due to Veterinary Visits/Treatments
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
Feline Leukemia Virus Infection
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Signs, Idiopathic
Fever of Unknown Origin
Fibrocartilaginous Embolism
Fibrosarcoma
Fibrotic Myopathy of Caudal Thigh Muscles
5-Fluorouracil Toxicosis
Flail Chest
Flatulence and Borborygmi
Flea Bite Allergy
Follicular Dysplasia, Dog
Food Allergy, Dermatologic
Food Allergy, Gastrointestinal
Food, Adverse Reaction (Nonallergic)
Footpad Disorders
Foreign Body, Esophageal
Foreign Body, Linear Gastrointestinal
Foreign Body, Oral
Foreign Body, Respiratory Tract
Fractures, Abnormal Healing
Fracture Complications/Disease
Fractures of the Femur
Fractures of the Humerus
Fractures of the Mandible and Maxilla
Fractures of the Metacarpus and Metatarsus
Fractures of the Pelvis
Fractures of the Radius and Ulna
Fractures of the Scapula
Fractures of the Spine/Luxations of the Spine
Fractures of the Tibia and Fibula
Frostbite
Fungal Infections, Opportunistic
G
Gallbladder Mucocele
Gallbladder Rupture
Gallops and Other Extra Heart Sounds
Garbage Toxicosis
Gastric Dilation/Volvulus
Gastric Neoplasia
Gastric Parasites
Gastric Ulcers
Gastrinoma
Gastroenteritis: Acute, Nonspecific
Gastrointestinal Endocrine Disease
Gastrointestinal Obstruction
Giardiasis
Glaucoma
Glomerulonephritis
Glyphosate Herbicide Toxicosis
Granulocytic Anaplasmosis and Ehrlichiosis
Granulomatous Enteritis/Colitis
Grapes and Raisins Toxicosis
Grass Awn Migration
Gunshot Wounds
H
Halitosis
Head Tilt
Head Trauma
Heart Base Tumor
Heart Failure, Acute/Decompensated
Heart Failure, Chronic
Heart Murmur, Incidental Finding
Heart Murmur, Physiologic
Heart Murmurs
Heartworm Disease, Cat
Heartworm Disease, Dog
Heat Stroke/Hyperthermia
Helicobacter Gastritis
Hemangiopericytoma
Hemangiosarcoma
Hematochezia
Hematuria
Hemoabdomen
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Hemophilias and Other Hereditary Coagulation Factor Deficiencies
Hemoptysis
Hemorrhage
Hemorrhage, Postoperative, Sighthounds
Hemothorax
Hemotropic Mycoplasmosis, Cat
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Hepatic Injury, Acute
Hepatic Lipidosis
Hepatic Neoplasia, Malignant
Hepatic Nodules, Benign
Hepatitis (Chronic), Breed-Associated
Hepatitis (Chronic, Idiopathic) of Dogs
Hepatitis, Canine Infectious
Hepatobiliary Infections and Abscesses (Bacterial)
Hepatomegaly
Hepatopathy, Copper-Associated
Hepatopathy, Copper-Associated, of Labrador Retrievers
Hepatozoonosis
Herbal Drugs/Natural Supplements Toxicosis
Herbicide (Phenoxy, Others) Toxicosis
Herpesviral Keratitis, Cats
Herpesvirus, Dog
Hiatal Hernia/Gastroesophageal Intussusception
High-Rise Syndrome
High-Rise Syndrome, Orofacial
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Luxation
Histiocytic Diseases
Histoplasmosis
Hit by Car
Home-Prepared Diets
Hookworm Infection
Hops Toxicosis
Horner’s Syndrome
Hydrocephalus
Hydronephrosis
Hyperadrenocorticism
Hyperadrenocorticism, Suspect/Conflicting Results
Hyperadrenocorticism, Food-Related
Hyperadrenocorticism, Occult
Hyperaldosteronism, Primary
Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia, Idiopathic Feline
Hyperemia
Hyperestrogenism, Canine
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypernatremia
Hyperparathyroidism, Primary
Hypertension, Systemic
Hyperthyroidism
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy
Hypertrophic Osteopathy
Hyperviscosity Syndrome
Hyphema
Hypoadrenocorticism
Hypocalcemia
Hypokalemia
Hyponatremia
Hypoparathyroidism, Primary
Hypoplastic Trachea
Hypopyon
Hypospadias
Hypotension, Systemic
Hypothermia
Hypothyroidism
Hypoventilation
I
Icterus
Idiopathic Tremor Syndrome
Immunodeficiency Syndromes, Cat
Immunodeficiency Syndromes, Dog
Inappropriate Elimination, Cat
Inappropriate Elimination, Dog
Incontinence, Fecal
Incontinence, Urinary
Infertility, Female Dog
Infertility, Male
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza, Canine
Infraspinatus Tendon Disorders
Inguinal Hernia
Injection-Site Sarcoma
Insect Growth Regulator Toxicosis
Insulinoma
Interstitial Lung Diseases
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction
Intracranial Neoplasia
Intraocular Neoplasia
Intussusception
Ionophore Toxicosis
Iris Abnormalities
Iron Toxicosis
Ivermectin Toxicosis
J
Juvenile Cellulitis
Juvenile Polyarteritis
K
Keratoconjunctivitis: Eosinophilic, Cats
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
L
Lactation Disorders
Lameness
Laryngeal Masses
Laryngeal Paralysis
Laryngeal Trauma
Lead Toxicosis
Left Bundle Branch Block
Leiomyoma, Leiomyosarcoma
Leishmaniasis
Lens Luxation
Leptospirosis
Lethargy
Leukemias, Acute
Leukemias, Chronic
Licking and Barbering Behavioral Disorders
Lily Toxicosis
Lipoma
Liposarcoma
Lumbosacral Stenosis, Degenerative
Lung Lobe Torsion
Lung Parasites
Lyme and Other Borrelioses
Lymphadenopathy
Lymphangiectasia/Protein-Losing Enteropathy
Lymphedema
Lymphoma Chemotherapy Treatment Tables, Cat
Lymphoma Chemotherapy Treatment Tables, Dog
Lymphoma, Central Nervous System
Lymphoma, Cutaneous
Lymphoma, Gastrointestinal
Lymphoma, Multicentric (Cat)
Lymphoma, Multicentric (Dog)
Lymphoma Rescue Therapy
M
Macadamia Nut Toxicosis
Malassezia Dermatitis
Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma
Malnutrition
Malocclusion
Mammary Disorders, Non-Neoplastic
Mammary Gland Neoplasia, Cat
Mammary Gland Neoplasia, Dog
Marijuana Toxicosis
Mass, Abdominal
Mass: Cutaneous, Subcutaneous
Mass, Pancreatic
Mass, Splenic
Mast Cell Tumors, Cat
Mast Cell Tumors, Dog
Masticatory Myositis
MDR1 Mutation
Mediastinal Disease
Megaesophagus
Melanoma
Melena
Meningoencephalitis of Unknown Origin
Mesenteric Volvulus
Mesocestoides Infection
Mesothelioma
Metaldehyde Toxicosis
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcal Infections
Metronidazole Toxicosis
Microvascular Dysplasia, Hepatic
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Mitral/Tricuspid Regurgitation Due to Myxomatous Valve Disease
Mothball Toxicosis
Movement Disorders
Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Tumors
Multiple-Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS)
Mushroom Toxicosis
Myasthenia Gravis and Myasthenic Syndromes
Mycobacterial Diseases
Mycoplasma/Ureaplasma Infections
Myelodysplasia
Myiasis
Myocarditis
Myopathies, Noninflammatory
N
Narcolepsy
Nasal Cutaneous Disorders
Nasal Discharge
Nasal Mites
Nasal Neoplasia
Nasopharyngeal Polyps
Nasopharyngeal Stenosis
Neck Pain
Neck Ventroflexion
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neonatal Isoerythrolysis
Neonatal Losses
Nephrolithiasis
Nephrotic Syndrome
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neutropenia, Immune-Mediated
Nicotine Toxicosis
Nodular Skin Disorders
Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug Toxicosis
Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Nystagmus
O
Obesity
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Ocular Discharge
Ocular Size Abnormalities
Oleander Toxicosis
Onion or Garlic Toxicosis
Open-Mouth Jaw Locking
Opiate/Opioid Toxicosis
Optic Neuritis
Oral Tumors, Benign
Oral Tumors, Malignant
Orbital Diseases
Organophosphate and Carbamate Insecticide Toxicosis
Oronasal Fistula
Osteoarthritis
Osteochondrosis
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteomyelitis
Osteosarcoma
Otitis Externa
Otodectic Mange
Ovarian Remnant Syndrome
Ovarian Tumors
P
Pain
Pallor
Palm (Cycad/Sago) Toxicosis
Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Pancreatitis, Cat
Pancreatitis, Dog
Panic Disorders and Canine Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Panleukopenia, Feline
Panniculitis
Pannus (Chronic Superficial Keratitis)
Panosteitis
Panting
Papillomas, Oral and Cutaneous
Paraneoplastic Syndromes
Paraneoplastic Syndromes, Cutaneous
Paraphimosis
Paraquat and Diquat Toxicoses
Paresis, Forelimb
Paresis, Hindlimb
Parturition, Normal
Parvoviral Enteritis
Patellar Fracture and Dental Anomaly Syndrome in Cats
Patellar Luxation
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Pattern Alopecia, Canine
Pectus Excavatum
Pediculosis
Pemphigus Complex
Perianal (Circumanal) and Tail (Supracaudal) Gland Hyperplasia
Perianal Fistula
Pericardial Effusion
Pericarditis
Perineal Hernia
Periodontal Disease
Perirenal Pseudocysts
Peritoneopericardial Diaphragmatic Hernia
Peritonitis
Peritonitis, Septic
Persistent Frenulum
Persistent Müllerian Duct Syndrome
Petechiae and Ecchymoses
Petroleum Distillates/Turpentine Toxicosis
Phalangeal Disorders
Phenobarbital: Adverse Effects/Toxicosis
Phenylpropanolamine Toxicosis
Pheochromocytoma
Phobias
Phosphate Enema Toxicosis
Pilonidal Cyst
Pinnal Diseases
Pituitary Dwarfism
Plague
Platelet Dysfunction
Pleural Effusion
Pneumocystosis
Pneumonia, Aspiration
Pneumonia, Bacterial
Pneumothorax
Pododermatitis
Poisoning, General Management
Pollakiuria and Stranguria
Polyarthritis
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycythemia Vera
Polymyositis, Immune-Mediated
Polyneuropathy
Polyphagia
Polyradiculoneuritis
Polyuria/Polydipsia
Portal Vein Thrombosis
Portosystemic Shunt
Potpourri Toxicosis
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Termination
Preputial Discharge
Priapism
Prolonged Estrus
Proptosis of the Globe
Prostatic Enlargement (Noninfectious, Non-Neoplastic)
Prostatic Infections (Prostatitis, Prostatic Abscessation)
Prostatic Neoplasia
Protein-Losing Nephropathy
Protothecosis
Protozoal Enteritides
Pruritus
Pseudocyesis
Pseudorabies
Ptyalism
Pulmonary Bullae and Blebs
Pulmonary Contusions
Pulmonary Edema, Noncardiogenic
Pulmonary Hypertension (Arterial)
Pulmonary Lymphoid Granulomatosis
Pulmonary Nodules
Pulmonary Thromboembolism
Pulmonic Stenosis
Pulse Abnormalities
Pupil Abnormalities
Pustular and Crusting Skin Disorders
Pyelonephritis
Pyloric Outflow Obstruction
Pyoderma
Pyometra
Pyothorax
Pyrethrins/Pyrethroids Toxicosis
Pythiosis and Lagenidiosis
R
Rabies
Radiation Therapy: Adverse Reactions
Raw Diets
Rectal Masses
Rectal Prolapse
Rectoanal Congenital Anomalies/Atresia Ani
Rectoanal Stricture
Recurrent Flank Alopecia, Dog
Red Eye
Refeeding Syndrome
Reflex Dyssynergia
Regurgitation
Renal Dysplasia
Renal Neoplasia
Renal Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Tubular Acidosis
Renomegaly
Respiratory Distress
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy, Feline
Retinal Degeneration
Retinal Detachment
Reverse Sneezing
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rhinitis, Bacterial
Rhinitis, Lymphoplasmacytic
Right Bundle Branch Block
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Root Signature (Nerve)
Round Cell Tumors
Roundworm Infection
S
Salivary Gland Disorders
Salmon Poisoning
Salmonellosis
Salt Toxicosis
Sarcoptic Mange
Schistosomiasis
Sebaceous Adenitis
Seizures
Separation Anxiety
Sepsis and Septic Shock
Shar-pei Fever
Shearing/Degloving Wounds
Shelter/Adoption-Related Disorders (Cats)
Shelter/Adoption-Related Disorders (Dogs)
Shock, Hypovolemic
Shoulder Luxation
Shoulder Soft-Tissue Injuries
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinusitis and Other Sinus Disorders
Smoke Inhalation
Snake Envenomation (Coral)
Snake Envenomation (Pit Viper)
Sneezing
Soft-Tissue Sarcoma
Sparganosis, Proliferative
Spider Envenomation
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Neoplasia
Spinal Malformations, Congenital
Spirocercosis
Splenic Torsion
Splenomegaly
Spongiform Encephalopathies
Sporotrichosis
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Stab Wounds
Steroid-Responsive Meningitis-Arteritis
Stomatitis
Storage Diseases
Stridor and Stertor
Strychnine Toxicosis
Stunted Growth
Subaortic Stenosis
Subcutaneous Emphysema
Subinvolution of Placental Sites
Superficial Necrolytic Dermatitis
Syncope
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion
Synovial Cell Sarcoma
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
T
Tail Paralysis
Tarsal Trauma
Taurine Deficiency
Tear Film Abnormalities (Excluding KCS)
Temporomandibular Joint Luxation
Tenesmus
Testicular Tumors
Tetanus
Tetralogy of Fallot
Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis
Thiamine Deficiency
Third Eyelid Abnormalities/Protrusion
Thrombocytopenia, Immune-Mediated
Thymic Hemorrhage
Thymoma
Thyroid Neoplasia
Tick Paralysis
Ticks
Toad Intoxication
Tonsillar Disorders
Tooth Displacement Injuries
Tooth Fractures
Tooth Resorption
Toxoplasmosis/Neosporosis
Tracheal Avulsion
Tracheobronchitis, Infectious (Dog)
Transfusion Reactions
Transitional Cell Carcinoma
Transmissible Venereal Tumor
Tremors and Myoclonus
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Trigeminal Neuritis
Tritrichomonas Infection
Tularemia
U
Ulcerative and Erosive Skin Disorders
Ulcers, Oral Mucosal
Umbilical Hernia
Unerupted Teeth
Upper Airway Obstruction
Upper Respiratory Infection (Cat)
Urachal Diverticulum
Ureteral Obstruction
Urethral Obstruction
Urethral Prolapse
Urethral Sphincter Mechanism Incompetence
Urinary Bladder and Urethral Rupture
Uroabdomen
Urolithiasis, Other
Urolithiasis, Oxalate
Urolithiasis, Struvite
Urolithiasis, Urate
Uterine Disorders, Non-neoplastic
Uterine Neoplasia
Uveal Cysts
Uveitis
V
Vacuolar Hepatopathy
Vaginal Congenital Abnormalities in the Bitch
Vaginal Hyperplasia and Vaginal Prolapse
Vaginitis
Vascular Ring Anomaly
Vasculitis
Vasculopathy, Cutaneous
Ventricular Arrhythmias
Ventricular Septal Defect
Vestibular Disease
Viral Respiratory Disease
Vitamin A Toxicosis
Voice Change
Vomiting, Acute
Vomiting, Chronic
von Willebrand Disease
Vulvar Discharge
W
Water Intoxication, Acute
Weight Loss
Whipworm Infection
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
X
Xylitol Toxicosis
Y
Yew Toxicosis
Z
Zinc Oxide Toxicosis
Zinc Phosphide Intoxication
Zinc Toxicosis
Zinc-Responsive Dermatosis
II Procedures and Techniques
Editors
Synonyms
A
Abdominal Drainage
Abdominocentesis
Angiogram, Nonselective
Arterial Blood Sampling and Arterial Catheterization
Arthrocentesis
Arthroscopy
Artificial Insemination
B
Barium Enema
Barium Esophagram, Dynamic
Behavioral Assessment
Biopsy, Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous
Blood Gas Analysis
Blood Pressure Measurement
Bone Aspiration and Biopsy
Bone Grafting
Bone Marrow Aspiration and Core Biopsy
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER) Test
Breeding Soundness Exam: Female Dog
Breeding Soundness Exam: Male Dog
Bronchoalveolar Lavage, Blind
Bronchoscopy
Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time
C
Calorie Needs Calculation
Central Venous Pressure Monitoring
Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection
Chest Tube Placement
Computed Tomography Scan
Cross-Match and Blood Typing
Cystocentesis
Cystogram
Cystoscopy
D
Decontamination of Patients After Oral Exposure to Toxicants
Defibrillation, Electrical
Dental Extraction
Dental Preventive (Home) Care
Dental Prophylactic Treatment
Dental Radiography, Basic
Dermatologic Diagnostic Procedures
Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
E
Ear Cytology
Ear Flush (Deep)
Echocardiography
Electrocardiography
Electromyography and Motor Nerve Conduction Velocity
Electroretinogram
Endoscopy, Upper GI (Gastroduodenoscopy)
Enema: Evacuation or Retention
Epidural Analgesia/Anesthesia
Ethanol Ablation of Thyroid and Parathyroid Tumors
Excretory Urogram
F
FAST Ultrasound Examinations
Fecal Transplant
Feeding Tube Placement: Esophagostomy
Feeding Tube Placement: Nasoesophageal and Nasogastric
Feeding Tube Placement: Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
Feeding Tube Placement: Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy (PEJ)
Fine-Needle Aspiration, Ultrasound-Guided
Fine-Needle Sampling for Cytologic Analysis: Subcutaneous Masses
Fine-Needle Sampling for Cytopathologic Analysis: Lung
Fistulogram
Foreign Body Removal, Esophageal (Endoscopic)
G
Gastric Intubation, Gavage, Lavage
Glucose Curve
H
Hemodialysis
Holter/Cardiac Event Monitoring
I
Inhalant Medication Administration
Intraosseous Catheter Placement
Intravenous Catheter Placement
Intubation, Endotracheal
J
Jugular Catheter Placement and Management
L
Laryngeal, Pharyngeal, and Oral Examination
Lipid Emulsion for Intoxication
Lithotripsy
Liver Biopsy, Laparoscopic
Local and Regional Anesthesia
Local and Regional Anesthesia: Dentistry and Oral Surgery
M
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan
Muscle Biopsy
Myelography
N
Nasal Flush
Nasal Infusion of Clotrimazole
Nebulization, Coupage, and Respiratory Therapeutics
Neurologic Examination
O
Ophthalmic Examination
Oral/Dental Examination and Charting
Orphaned Puppy and Kitten Care
Orthopedic Examination
Otoscopy, Video
Oxygen Supplementation
P
Pacemaker: Transthoracic Cardiac Pacing
Parenteral Nutrition
Pericardiocentesis
Peritoneal Dialysis
PET/CT Scan
Phlebotomy
Physical Rehabilitation
Porcupine Quill Removal
Postpartum Management of the Bitch/Queen
Prostatic Diagnostic Sampling
Prosthetics and Orthotics
R
Radiographic Interpretation, Abdomen
Radiographic Interpretation, Thorax
Rectal Palpation
Rectal Scraping
Reduction (Closed): Shoulder, Elbow, or Hip
Regenerative Medicine
Rhinoscopy
S
Semen Collection, Cat
Slings, Casts, and Other Forms of Immobilization
Sterilization, Surgical: Gonad Sparing
T
Thoracocentesis
Thoracoscopy
Tracheal Stent Placement
Tracheostomy
Transcervical Insemination
Transfusion Therapy and Collection Techniques for Blood Banking
Transtracheal Wash
U
Upper Gastrointestinal Radiographic Contrast Series
Ureteral Occlusion, Subcutaneous Ureteral Bypass
Ureteral Stent Placement
Urethral Obstruction (Canine): Medical Management
Urethral Obstruction (Feline): Medical Management
Urethral Occluder Placement
Urethral Stent Placement
Urethrogram
Urinary Catheter Care, Indwelling
Urinary Catheterization
V
Vagal Maneuver
Vaginal Cytology
Vaginal Palpation in the Bitch
Vaginoscopy
Ventilation, Positive Pressure
Vertebral Heart Score Measurement
Vomiting, Induction of
W
Wound Care
III Differentials, Lists, and Mnemonics
Editors
A
Abdominal Distention
Acidosis, Metabolic
Acute Abdomen
Acute Kidney Injury
Alkalosis, Metabolic
American Society of Anesthesiologists Classification System
Amyloidosis
Anaphylaxis
Anemia, Hemolytic
Anemia, Immune-Mediated
Anemia: Causes
Anemias: Characteristics
Anemias: Evaluation
Anisocoria
Anorexia
Antidotes and Reversal Agents
APUDomas: GI Endocrine Disease
Arrhythmias: Ventricular Versus Supraventricular
Ataxia
Azoospermia
Azotemia
B
Back Pain
Bacteria Isolated from Sites of Infection
Behavioral Change: Primary Behavioral versus Neurologic
Bleeding Disorders: Expected Findings
Blindness: Acute
Blood Type Frequencies, Cats
Blood Type Groups, Dogs
Bone Marrow Disorders
Bone Neoplasia
Bradycardia
C
Calcium Content of Calcium Salts
Central Nervous System Disorders: Multifocal/Diffuse
Chronic Kidney Disease: Complications and Comorbidities
Collapse
Congenital Heart Disease: Breed Predilections
Congestive Heart Failure: Causes
Congestive Heart Failure: Physical Signs
Conjunctivitis, Feline
Constipation
Cough
Cranial Nerve Deficits
Cutaneous Masses
Cyanosis: Differentiation
D
Dermatoses, Scaling and Crusting
Dermatosis, Periocular
Diabetes Insipidus, Nephrogenic
Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Triggers
Diarrhea, Neonatal
Diet Assessment
Dilated Cardiomyopathy Differential Diagnosis: Myocardial Failure*
Discolored Urine
Discospondylitis: Microorganisms
Disinfectants, Antimicrobial Spectrum
Disinfectants, Characteristics of Selected
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Dyspnea
Dystocia versus Other Periparturient Phenomena
E
Edema
Effusions
Electrocardiogram (ECG) Abnormalities
Endocarditis
Enteropathies: Breed-Related
Eosinophilia: Potential Causes
Erythrocytosis
F
Facial Muscle Wasting
Feline Leukemia Virus and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus: Associated Disorders
Flatulence
G
Gastric Outflow Obstruction
Gastrointestinal Ulceration
Genetic and Hereditary Disease Testing
Glucosuria
H
Halitosis
Heart Murmurs: Congenital Heart Defect–Associated
Heart Murmurs: Nonpathologic Versus Pathologic
Heartworm Disease: Complications
Heartworm: Clinical Severity
Hematemesis
Hematuria
Hemothorax
Hepatomegaly
Hepatopathy, Vacuolar
Hepatotoxic Drugs
Hepatotoxins
Horner’s Syndrome
Hypercalcemia: Laboratory Findings
Hyperchloremia
Hyperglobulinemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypernatremia
Hypersensitivity
Hypertension, Systemic: Target Organ Damage
Hypertension, Systemic: Mnemonic
Hyperthyroidism: Treatments
Hypoalbuminemia
Hypocapnia (Hyperventilation): Causes
Hypoglycemia: Causes
Hyponatremia
Hypotension, Systemic
I
Icterus
Immunodeficiency Syndromes: Congenital*
Inappropriate Urination
Incontinence, Urinary
Infertility, Male
Inflammatory Bowel Scoring Systems
Insulin Resistance
J
Joint Effusion
K
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS)
L
Lacrimation/Epiphora, Chronic
Lactate: Hyperlactatemia
Lameness
Laryngeal Neoplasia
Lethargy
Liver Enzyme Elevations Without Primary Hepatopathy
Lymphadenopathy
M
Mediastinal Enlargement
Megaesophagus
Monoclonal Gammopathy
Myocardial Diseases, Feline
Myocarditis
Myopathies, Feline Congenital
N
Nasal Discharge
Neck Pain: Common Causes
Nerves of the Forelimb: Cutaneous Distribution
Nerves of the Hindlimb: Cutaneous Distribution
Neurologic Signs: Brain
Neuromuscular Diseases
Neutropenia: Mechanisms and Examples
Neutrophil Dysfunction
O
Obesity: Causes and Contributors
Orbital Disorders
Orthopedic Disorders: Common Signalment Profiles
Ototoxic Agents
P
Panting
Paresis, Forelimb
Paresis, Hindlimb
Pericardial Diseases
Pericardial Effusion in the Dog
Peritonitis
Petechiae and Ecchymoses
Plant Toxicoses
Pleural Effusion
Pollakiuria and Stranguria
Polyuria and Polydipsia: Differential Diagnosis
Prostatomegaly
Protein-Losing Enteropathies
Proteinuria
Pruritic Canine Dermatoses
Ptyalism
Pulmonary Markings
Pyoderma
R
Red Eye: Differential Diagnosis
Regurgitation
Renal Disease: Acute Kidney Injury versus Chronic Kidney Disease
Renomegaly
Rodenticide Intoxicants
Root Signature (Nerve)
S
Salter-Harris Fracture Classification
Seizures: Characteristics and Differentiation
Serotonin Syndrome–Inducing Agents
Shock
SIADH Causes: Mnemonic
Spinal Reflexes
Splenic Diseases: Infectious
Stomatitis
Storage Disorders
Stress Leukogram: Mnemonic
Stunted or Poor Growth
Syncope
Systemic Inflammatory Response (SIRS) and Multiple Organ Dysfunction (MOD)
T
Tachycardia
Tenesmus
Third Eyelid (Nictitating Membrane) Abnormalities
Tonsillar Disorders
Toxicants, Radiopaque
Trauma Triage Scoring System
Tremors
U
Ulcerative/Erosive Skin Lesions
Upper Respiratory Infection, Feline
Urinary Tract Infections, Recurrent and Persistent
Uveitis
V
Vaccine Failure
Vestibular Disease: Central Versus Peripheral
Vomiting, Acute
Vomiting, Causes of
Vomiting, Chronic
W
Weakness
Z
Zoonotic Diseases (Select)
IV Laboratory Tests
Editor
Definition
A
Acanthocyte
Acetylcholinesterase Level
ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone) Stimulation Test
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT)
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
Albuminuria and Proteinuria
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
Ammonia
Anaplasma Serologic Testing
Anemia, Regenerative
Antimullerian Hormone
Antithrombin (AT)
B
Baermann Fecal Examination
Basophils
Bicarbonate
Bilirubin
Bilirubinuria
Blood Gas Analysis
Blood Typing
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Borrelia (Lyme Disease) Serology
Bromide
Buffy Coat
C
Calcium, Serum
Canine Distemper Testing
Casts, Urine Sediment
Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis (CSF)
Cholesterol
Coagulation Profile
Coccidiodes Serology
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Coombs’ Test
Creatine Kinase (CK)
Creatinine
Cryptococcus Antigen Test
Culture and Sensitivity, Bacterial
D
d-Dimer
E
Eccentrocyte
Eosinophils
Erythropoietin
Estradiol/Estrogen, Serum Levels
F
Factor Xa Inhibition
Fecal Flotation
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) Testing
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) Testing
Fibrinogen
Folate
Fructosamine
G
Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
Giardia Testing
Glucose, Blood
Glycated Hemoglobin
H
Heartworm Microfilarial Filter Testing
Heartworm Serology Testing
Heinz Bodies
Hemoglobinuria and Hematuria
High-Dose Dexamethasone Suppression Test
I
Insulin, Serum Level
Iron Profile
K
Ketonuria
L
Lactate
Lead, Blood Level
Leptospira Diagnostic Tests
Leukocytes (Leukocytosis/Leukopenia)
Lipemia
Lupus Erythematosus Preparation (LE Prep)
Lymphocytes (Lymphocytosis, Lymphopenia)
Lymphoma Polymerase Chain Reaction (PARR)
M
Magnesium
Methemoglobinemia, Methemoglobinuria
Monocytes (Monocytosis, Monocytopenia)
Mycoplasma spp Culture
N
Neospora Serology
N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP)
P
Pancreatic Lipase
Parathyroid Hormone–Related Protein (PTHrP)
Phenobarbital Serum Level
Platelets
Poikilocytes
Progesterone
Proteins Induced by Vitamin K Absence or Antagonism (PIVKA)
Prothrombin Time (PT)
R
Rabies Diagnostic Testing
Reticulocytes
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Serologic Tests
S
Schistocytes
SDMA
SNAP Tests
Spherocytes
Synovial Fluid Analysis
T
Taurine Blood Levels
Testosterone
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Total Protein (Serum)
Triglycerides
Triiodothyronine (T3)
Trypsin-Like Immunoreactivity (TLI)
U
Urinalysis
Urine Cortisol/Creatinine Ratio
Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio
V
von Willebrand Factor Assay
W
Warfarin
Z
Zinc, Serum Level
V Clinical Algorithms
Editors
A
Abortion: Diagnostic Approach
Acid-Base Disorders
Acute Kidney Injury
Adenocarcinoma of the Anal Sacs
Alopecia, Canine
Alopecia, Feline
Anesthetic Complications
Asthma
Atrial Fibrillation
B
Bleeding Patient: Initial Approach
Burns and/or Smoke Inhalation
C
Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation
Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation Post-Arrest Care
Chronic Kidney Disease: Management
Chylothorax
Constipation, Obstipation, and Megacolon
Cyanosis
D
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Mellitus: Treatment
Diaphragmatic Hernia: Surgical Correction
Diarrhea, Large Bowel
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Draining Tracts, Cutaneous
Dyspnea and Respiratory Distress: Hospital-Acquired
Dystocia
E
Esophageal Motility Disorder: Treatment
Ethylene Glycol Intoxication
F
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Signs
Fracture Management
Fractures, Multiple Pathologic
Frostbite
G
Glaucoma
Glomerulonephritis: Management
H
Head Tilt
Head Trauma
Heart Murmur: Incidental Finding (“Asymptomatic”)
Heartworm Disease: Management
Heat Stroke—Hyperthermia
Hip Dysplasia
Hyperadrenocorticism: Mitotane Induction for Adrenal Tumor
Hyperadrenocorticism: Mitotane Induction for Pituitary Disease
Hyperadrenocorticism: Mitotane Maintenance for Adrenal Tumor
Hyperadrenocorticism: Mitotane Maintenance for Pituitary Disease
Hyperadrenocorticism: Trilostane Therapy
Hypernatremia, Correction of
Hyperthyroidism: Treatment
Hypoadrenocorticism
Hypoparathyroidism: Management
Hypothyroidism: Treatment
I
Icterus: Management
Inappropriate Elimination, Cat
Infertility in the Female Dog
Insulinoma: Diagnosis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
L
Leukemias: Classification and Treatment
M
Mammary Gland Tumors, Cat
Mammary Gland Tumors, Dog
Mast Cell Tumor, Dog
Melanoma
Mucocele, Salivary
N
Nodular Dermatosis
Nutritional Support, Decision-Making
O
Organophosphate and Carbamate Intoxication
P
Patellar Luxation
Perineal Hernia
Peritonitis, Septic
Petechiae and Ecchymoses
Pheochromocytoma
Pneumonia, Aspiration
Polyarthritis
Polyuria and Polydipsia
Prostatitis
Protein-Losing Nephropathy
Pruritus
Pustular and Crusting Skin Disorders
R
Red Eye, Acute
Respiratory Signs
S
Sepsis and Septic Shock
Shock, Hypovolemic
Smoke Inhalation
Snakebite
Soft-Tissue Sarcoma: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach
Syncope
T
Tenesmus
U
Ulcerative and Erosive Dermatoses
Upper Airway Obstruction/Choking
Urinary Tract Infection (Lower)
Uroabdomen
Uroliths, Oxalate
Uroliths, Struvite
V
Ventricular Tachycardia: Management
Vomiting, Acute
Vomiting, Chronic
VI Drug Compendium
Editors
Drug Formulary
Drug Formulary
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I–K
L
M
N
O
P
Q-R
S
T
U-Z
Drug Interactions
Common Veterinary Drug Interactions Table
Insulin Storage and Discard Time Table
Considerations for Drug Use in Dogs With MDR1/ABCB1-Δ Genetic Mutations
Glucocorticoid Comparisons
Isotonic Crystalloid Compositions
Maintenance and Free Water Solution Compositions
Brand Name–Synonym Cross-Reference
Index
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
Endsheet 5
Sedation and Chemical Restraint in Small Animal Practice
Acepromazine
Butorphanol + Acepromazine
Buprenorphine
Butorphanol + Diazepam (or Butorphanol + Midazolam)
Hydromorphone
Hydromorphone + Diazepam (or Hydromorphone + Midazolam)
Ketamine + Diazepam*
Dexmedetomidine
Propofol*
Ketamine
Alfaxalone*
Client Education Sheets: Diseases and Disorders (English)
Acral Lick Dermatitis
About the Diagnosis
Signs to Watch for
Acute Moist Dermatitis (“Hot Spots”)
About the Diagnosis
Aggression
About the Diagnosis
Author:
Anal Sac Diseases
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Anemia, Immune-Mediated Hemolytic
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Anticoagulant Rodenticide Toxicosis
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (Boxer Cardiomyopathy)
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Asthma, Feline
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Atopic Dermatitis
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Brachycephalic (Upper) Airway Syndrome
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Bronchitis: Chronic, Sterile
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Canine Distemper Virus
About the Diagnosis
Signs to Watch for
Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (Kennel Cough)
About the Diagnosis
Signs to Watch for
Cataracts
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Cervical Spondylomyelopathy
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Cholangitis Complex of Cats
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Chronic Kidney Disease
About the Diagnosis
Living With the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Chylothorax
About the Diagnosis
Routine Follow-Up
Collapsing Trachea
About the Diagnosis
Corneal Ulceration
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injury
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Demodicosis
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Dermatophytosis
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Diabetes Mellitus (Cats)
About the Diagnosis
Treatment
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Diabetes Mellitus (Dogs)
About the Diagnosis
Treatment
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Signs to Watch for
Diarrhea, Chronic
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
About the Diagnosis
Treatment
Eclampsia
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Elbow Dysplasia
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex
About the Diagnosis
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Feline Leukemia Virus Infection
About the Diagnosis
Treatment
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Signs, Idiopathic
About the Diagnosis
DOs
Fibrocartilaginous Embolism
About the Diagnosis
Living With the Diagnosis
Flea Bite Allergy
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Food Allergy
About the Diagnosis
Signs to Watch for
Foreign Body, Esophageal
About the Diagnosis
Signs to Watch for
Gastroenteritis: Acute, Nonspecific
About the Diagnosis
Treatment
Routine Follow-Up
Giardiasis
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Glaucoma
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Heart Failure
About the Diagnosis
Treatment
Heartworm Disease
About the Diagnosis
Treatment
Routine Follow-Up
Hemangiosarcoma
About the Diagnosis
Treatment
Additional Information
Hepatic Lipidosis
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Hepatitis (Chronic, Idiopathic) of Dogs
About the Diagnosis
Living With the Diagnosis
Routine Follow-Up
Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s Syndrome)
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Hypertension, Systemic
About the Diagnosis
Routine Follow-Up
Hyperthyroidism
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Additional Information
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
About the Diagnosis
Treatment
Routine Follow-Up
Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s Disease)
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Hypothyroidism
About the Diagnosis
Treatment
Inappropriate Feline Elimination (House Soiling in Cats)
Background
Afterwards
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
About the Diagnosis
Living With the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Intervertebral Disc Disease
About the Diagnosis
Treatment
Signs to Watch for
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Laryngeal Paralysis
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Lead Toxicosis
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Leptospirosis
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Leukemia
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Lymphangiectasia
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Lymphoma, Gastrointestinal
About the Diagnosis
Treatment
Lymphoma, Peripheral or Multicentric
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Malocclusion, Malalignment, Malposition of Teeth; Persistent (“Retained”) Deciduous Teeth
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Mammary Gland Neoplasia
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Mast Cell Tumors
About the Diagnosis
Treatment
Megaesophagus
About the Diagnosis
Living With the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Meningoencephalitis of Unknown Origin
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Mesothelioma
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Mitral/Tricuspid Regurgitation Due to Myxomatous Heart Valve Disease
About the Diagnosis
Treatment
Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Tumors
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Myasthenia Gravis
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Obesity
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Osteoarthritis
About the Diagnosis
Treatment
Osteosarcoma
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Otitis Externa
About the Diagnosis
Treatment
Pancreatitis
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Parvoviral Enteritis
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Pemphigus Complex
About the Diagnosis
Perianal Fistula
About the Diagnosis
Signs to Watch for
Pericardial Effusion
About the Diagnosis
Periodontal Disease (Gingivitis, Periodontitis)
About the Diagnosis
Routine Follow-Up
Pneumonia
About the Diagnosis
Treatment
Pododermatitis
About the Diagnosis
Portosystemic Shunts
About the Diagnosis
Additional Information
Prostatic Diseases
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Protein-Losing Enteropathy
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Pruritus: Itching and Scratching
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Pyoderma
About the Diagnosis
Signs to Watch for
Restrictive/Unclassified Cardiomyopathy, Feline
About the Diagnosis
Routine Follow-Up
Sarcoptic Mange (Scabies)
About the Diagnosis
Signs to Watch for
Seizures
About the Diagnosis
Treatment
Separation Anxiety
About the Diagnosis
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
About the Diagnosis
Routine Follow-Up
Subaortic Stenosis
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
About the Diagnosis
Thrombocytopenia, Immune-Mediated
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Tooth Resorption
About the Diagnosis
Urethral Sphincter Mechanism Incompetence
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Urinary Tract Infections
About the Diagnosis
Treatment
Urolithiasis
About the Diagnosis
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Uveitis
About the Diagnosis
Routine Follow-Up
Client Education Sheets: How-To Instructions for Pet Owners (English)
How to Administer and Handle Insulin
Background
Afterwards
How to Administer Ear Medications
Background
Afterwards
How to Administer Eye Medications
Background
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Administer Oral Medications
Background
Afterwards
How to Administer Subcutaneous Fluids
Background
Troubleshooting Beforehand
Afterwards
How to Apply a Cream or Ointment to the Skin
Background
Afterwards
How to Assemble and Use an Elizabethan Collar
Background
Procedure: Placing the E-Collar on Your Pet
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Assist (and Not Assist) During Normal Birthing
Background
Afterwards
How to Assist a Pet That Is Unable to Rise and Walk
Background
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Assist During a Cesarean Section (C-section)
Background
Afterwards
How to Bandage a Lacerated Footpad or Torn Dewclaw
Background
Afterwards
How to Bathe a Dog or Cat Using Medicated Shampoo
Background
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Brush a Pet’s Teeth
Background
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Care for a Dog After Heartworm Adulticide Treatment
Background
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Care for a Dog in a Cart/Wheelie
Background
Afterwards
How to Change a Pet’s Diet
Background
How to Change the Environment for a Pet That Is Blind
Background
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Change the Environment for a Pet That Is Deaf
Background
Afterwards
How to Clean a Pet’s Ears
Background
Afterwards
How to Clean the Skunk Scent from a Pet
Background
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Collect a Fecal Sample
Background
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Collect a Mucosal Swab for DNA Analysis
Background
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Collect a Urine Sample
Background
Home Urine Collection from Cats
How to Count Respirations and Monitor Respiratory Effort
Background
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Address Increased Vocalization (Barking)
Background
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Deal With Incessant Coughing
Background
Afterwards
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Deal With Incessant Scratching
Background
Afterwards
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Deal With Severe, Self-Inflicted Skin Erosions
Background
Afterwards
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Effectively Induce Weight Loss in a Dog or Cat
Background
Afterwards
How to Handle a Dog or Cat That Is Aggressive
Background
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Induce Vomiting
Background
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Introduce Pets to a New Baby
Background
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Introduce a New Cat to a Home With Cats
Background
Afterwards
How to Manage a Pet That Is Having Seizures
Background
Afterwards
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Manage Acute Gastrointestinal Upset at Home
Background
Afterwards
How to Monitor a Surgical Incision During Healing
Background
Afterwards
How to Monitor Anesthetic Recovery Postoperatively Once Home
Background
Afterwards
How to Monitor Blood Glucose Levels at Home
Background
Afterwards
How to Perform Range-of-Motion Exercises
Background
Afterwards
How to Prevent Licking or Chewing at the Skin
Background
Afterwards
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Provide Bandage Care and Upkeep at Home
Background
Afterwards
How to Provide Elevated Feedings
Background
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Provide General Postoperative Care at Home, Especially Lifting or Picking Up a Pet, and Pain Control
Background
Afterwards
How to Provide Home Respiratory Therapy (Humidification, Nebulization, Coupage)
Background
Afterwards
How to Puppy-Proof a Home
Background
How to Reduce Inappropriate Elimination by Litter Box Hygiene
Background
Author:
How to Remove a Tick
Background
How to Shave Hair Mats Safely
Background
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Stop a Bleeding Toenail
Background
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Stop Bleeding From a Laceration or Wound
Background
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Syringe-Feed, Tube-Feed, or Bottle-Feed a Pet
Background
Afterwards
How to Take a Pet’s Temperature
Background
How to Use and Care for an Indwelling Feeding Tube
Background
Afterwards
Frequently Asked Questions
Client Education Sheets: Miscellaneous (English)
Castration (Routine): Considerations and Planning
Health and Behavioral Effects of Castration
Best Age for Castration
The Surgery and Aftercare
Human Foods Dangerous for Pets
Human Medications Dangerous for Pets
Medication Exposure
When to Call Your Veterinarian
Immunosuppressed Pet Owners: Risk-Minimization Strategies
Picking a Pet for Persons With Compromised Immune Systems
Discussing the Issues With Your Medical Care Team
Practical Advice on Pet Care
Practical Advice on Pet-People Interactions
Ovariohysterectomy (Routine): Considerations and Planning
Health Effects of OHE
Best Age for Surgery
The Surgery and Aftercare
Rabies Quarantine
Rabies Infection
Rabies and Public Health
Frequently Asked Questions
Raw Food Diets and Associated Risks
Nutritional Risks
Safety Risks
Pet Food Safety
Client Education: Informed Consent Forms (English)
Consent to Administer Vaccinations, Canine
Introduction
Alternatives to the Procedure
Consent to Administer Chemotherapy
Introduction
Authorization
Consent to Administer Vaccinations, Feline
Introduction
Alternatives to the Procedure
Consent to Perform Abdominal Ultrasound
Introduction
Consent to Perform Abdominocentesis
Introduction
Consent to Perform Amputation
Introduction
Consent to Perform Arthrocentesis
Introduction
Consent to Perform Bone Marrow Biopsy
Introduction
Consent to Perform Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Introduction
Consent to Perform Castration, Canine
Introduction
Consent to Perform Castration, Feline
Introduction
Consent to Perform Cerebrospinal Fluid Tap
Introduction
Consent to Perform Computed Tomography (CT Scan)
Introduction
Consent to Perform Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair
Introduction
Alternatives to the Procedure
Consent to Perform Cystocentesis
Introduction
Consent to Perform Cystotomy
Introduction
Consent to Perform Dental Cleaning
Introduction
Authorization
Consent to Perform Dental Extractions (Tooth Removal)
Introduction
Consent to Perform Echocardiography
Introduction
Consent to Perform Endoscopy, Lower GI (Colonoscopy)
Introduction
Consent to Perform Endoscopy, Upper GI (Gastroduodenoscopy)
Introduction
Consent to Perform Enucleation
Introduction
Consent to Perform Exploratory Laparotomy
Introduction
Authorization
Consent to Perform Femoral Head and Neck Osteotomy
Introduction
Consent to Perform Fine-Needle Aspiration of Masses
Introduction
Consent to Perform Gastropexy
Introduction
Consent to Perform General Anesthesia
Introduction
Consent to Perform Hepatic (Liver) Biopsy
Introduction
Alternatives to the Procedure
Consent to Perform Iodine-131 Therapy for Hyperthyroidism
Introduction
Consent to Perform Microchip Implantation
Introduction
Consent to Perform Ovariohysterectomy (Spay), Canine
Introduction
Consent to Perform Ovariohysterectomy (Spay), Feline
Introduction
Consent to Perform Radiation Therapy
Introduction
Consent to Perform Radiography
Introduction
Consent to Perform Splenectomy
Introduction
Authorization
Consent to Perform Thoracocentesis
Introduction
Authorization
Client Education Sheets: Diseases and Disorders (Spanish)
Dermatitis del Lamido Acral
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Esté Atento a Los Siguientes Indicios
Dermatitis Húmeda Aguda
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Agresión
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Enfermedades de los Sacos Anales
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Anemia Inmunohemolítica
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Toxicosis Rodenticida Anticoagulante
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Esté Atento a Los Siguientes Indicios
Cardiomiopatía Arritmogénica del Ventrículo Derecho (Cardiomiopatía del Bóxer)
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Tratamiento
Asma Felina
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Contactar a Su Veterinario
Atopia
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Síndrome Braquicefálico de los Conductos Respiratorios
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Bronquitis: Crónica, Estéril
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Virus del Moquillo Canino o Distemper
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Información Adicional
Enfermedad Respiratoria Infecciosa Canina (Kennel Cough o tos Canina)
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Seguimiento Rutinario
Cataratas
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Espondilopatía Cervical Caudal
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Colangitis Compleja de Gatos
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Enfermedad Renal Crónica (ERC)
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cómo Convivir Con El Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Quilotórax
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Seguimiento Rutinario
Colapso Traqueal
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Ulceración Corneal
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Ligamento Craneal Cruciforme, Daño o Ruptura
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Demodicosis
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Dermatofitosis
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Diabetes Mellitus en Gatos
Causa:
Tratamiento
CuÁndo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Diabetes Mellitus en Perros
Diagnóstico
Tratamiento
CuÁndo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Diarrea Crónica
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Miocardiopatía Dilatada
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Eclampsia
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Displasia de Codo
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Información Adicional
Complejo de Granuloma Eosinófilo
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Insuficiencia Pancreática Exocrina
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Infección de Virus de Inmunodeficiencia Felino
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Peritonitis Infecciosa Felina
Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Virus de la Leucemia Felina
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Tratamiento
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Indicios Idiopáticos del Conducto Urinario Inferior Felino
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Embolia Fibrocartilaginosa
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Tratamiento
Alergia por Picadura de Pulga
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Esté Atento a Los Siguientes Indicios
Alergia Alimenticia
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Seguimiento Rutinario
Cuerpo Extraño, Esofágico
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Esté Atento a Los Siguientes Indicios
Gastroenteritis Aguda, No Específica
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Tratamiento
Seguimiento Rutinario
Giardiasis
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Glaucoma
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Fallo Cardiaco
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Tratamiento
Dirofilariasis (Parásitos del Corazón)
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Hemangiosarcoma
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Tratamiento
Información Adicional
Lipidosis Hepática
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Hepatitis (Crónica, Idiopática) de Perros
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cómo Convivir Con El Diagnóstico
Seguimiento Rutinario
Hipercorticalismo Suprarrenal
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Tratamiento
Seguimiento Rutinario
Hipertensión Sistémica
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Seguimiento Rutinario
Hipertiroidismo
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Cardiomiopatía Hipertrófica
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Tratamiento
Seguimiento Rutinario
Hipoadrenocorticismo (Enfermedad de Addison)
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Tratamiento
Hipotiroidismo
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Evacuación Inapropiada en Gatos
Introducción
Posteriormente
Enfermedad Inflamatoria del Intestino
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cómo Convivir Con El Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Enfermedad de Disco Intervertebral
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Tratamiento
Esté Atento a Los Siguientes Indicios
Queratoconjuntivitis Seca
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Parálisis Laríngea
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Toxicosis de Plomo (Saturnismo)
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Esté Atento a Los Siguientes Indicios
Leptospirosis
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Leucemia
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Tratamiento
Linfangiectasia
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Linfoma Gastrointestinal
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Tratamiento
Linfoma Periférico o Multicéntrico
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Maloclusión, Alineación Defectuosa, Posición Defectuosa de los Dientes, Dientes Caducos Retenidos
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Neoplasia de la Glándula Mamaria
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Tumores de Mastocito
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Megaesófago
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Tratamiento
Seguimiento Rutinario
Meningoencefalitis de Origen Desconocido
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Mesotelioma
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Regurgitación Mitral/Tricúspide Debido a la Degeneración Valvular Mixomatosa
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Mieloma Múltiple y Tumores de Células Plasmáticas
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Miastenia Gravis
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Obesidad
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Osteoartritis
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cómo Convivir Con El Diagnóstico
Osteosarcoma
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Otitis Externa
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Tratamiento
Pancreatitis
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Enteritis Parvoviral
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Conducto Arterial Patente
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Complejo de Pénfigo
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Fístula Perianal
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Seguimiento Rutinario
Efusión Pericárdica
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Seguimiento Rutinario
Enfermedad Periodontal (Gingivitis, Periodontitis)
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Neumonía
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Tratamiento
Pododermatitis
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Seguimiento Rutinario
Desvío Portosistémico
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Información Adicional
Enfermedades Prostáticas
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Enteropatía de Pérdida de Proteínas
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Pruritus: Picazón y Rascado
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Tratamiento
Piodermia
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Miocardiopatía Felina Restrictiva / Sin Clasificación
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Sarna Sarcóptica (Escabiosis)
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Convulsiones
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cómo Convivir Con El Diagnóstico
Seguimiento Rutinario
Ansiedad por Separación
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Carcinoma de Células Escamosas
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Información Adicional
Estenosis Subaórtica
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Trombocitopenia Mediada por el Sistema Inmunológico
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Lesiones de Reabsorción Odontoclásticas Felinas
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Incompetencia del Mecanismo del Esfínter de la Uretra
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Infecciones del Tracto Urinario
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cómo Convivir Con El Diagnóstico
Urolitiasis
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Cuándo Llamar a Su Veterinario
Uveítis
Acerca Del Diagnóstico
Seguimienot Rutinario
Client Education Sheets: How-To Instructions for Pet Owners (Spanish)
Cómo Manipular y Administrar Insulina a una Mascota Diabética
Introducción
Posteriormente
Como Administrar Medicamentos en los Oídos
Introducción
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Administrar Medicamentos para los Ojos
Introducción
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Administrar Medicamentos por Vía Oral (Líquidos, Tabletas: Especialmente con Gatos Difíciles)
Introducción
Posteriormente
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Administrar Fluido Subcutáneos
Introducción
Procedimiento para administrar los fluidos
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Aplicar una Crema o Pomada en la Piel
Introducción
Posteriormente
Cómo Armar y Colocar un Collar Isabelino
Introducción
Procedimiento: Cómo Armar Un Collar Isabelino
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Asistir y qué no Hacer Durante un Parto Normal
Introducción
Posteriormente
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Asistir a una Mascota que no Puede Pararse y Caminar
Introducción
Posteriormente
Cómo Asistir Adecuadamente durante una Cesárea
Introducción
Posteriormente
Cómo Vendar una Pata o Dedo Vestigial Lacerado
Introducción
Posteriormente
Cómo Bañar a un Perro o Gato con Champú Medicado
Introducción
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Cepillarle los Dientes a una Mascota
Introducción
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Cuidar a un Perro después de un Tratamiento de Dirofilariasis
Introducción
Alternativas Y Sus Méritos Relativos
Cómo Cuidar de un Perro en un Carro Ortopédico
Introducción
Posteriormente
Como Hacer Cambios en la Dieta
Datos importantes
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Cambiar el Entorno de una Mascota Ciega
Introducción
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Modificar el Ambiente para una Mascota Sorda
Introducción
Posteriormente
Cómo Limpiar los Oídos
Introducción
Posteriormente
Cómo Eliminar el Olor a Zorrillo (Mofeta) de una Mascota
Introducción
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Recolectar una Muestra Fecal
Introducción
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Recolectar un Hisopo con Mucosa para Análisis de ADN
Introducción
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Obtener Muestras de Orina
Introducción
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Contar Respiraciones y Monitorear el Esfuerzo Respiratorio
Introducción
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Lidiar con los Ladridos Incesantes
Introducción
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Combatir una Tos Incesante
Introducción
Posteriormente
Cómo Combatir el Rascado Incesante
Introducción
Posteriormente
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Combatir Erosiones en la Piel Graves y Auto-Infringidas
Introducción
Posteriormente
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Lograr Exitosamente Pérdida de Peso en Perros o Gatos
Introducción
Posteriormente
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Manejar un Perro o un Gato Agresivo
Introducción
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Inducir los Vómitos
Introducción
Preguntas Frecuentes
Como Presentar Mascotas a su Bebé
Introducción
Preguntas Frecuentes
Como Introducir un Gato a un Hogar con Gatos
Introducción
Qué hacer después
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Controlar a un Perro o Gato con Convulsiones (Incluyendo Glucosa para las Convulsiones Hipoglicémicas)
Introducción
Posteriormente
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Manejar Vómitos Agudos y Benignos, la Diarrea y la Disminución del Apetito en Casa
Introducción
Posteriormente
Cómo Monitorear la Recuperación de una Incisión Quirúrgica
Introducción
Posteriormente
Cómo Monitorear la Recuperación de la Anestesia en el Hogar
Introducción
Posteriormente
Como Monitorear los Niveles de Glucosa (Azúcar) en el Hogar
Introducción
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Realizar Ejercicios de Amplitud de Movimientos
Introducción
Posteriormente
Cómo Prevenir el Lamido o Mordisqueo de la Piel
Introducción
Posteriormente
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Cuidar de los Vendajes y Mantenerlos en el Hogar
Introducción
Posteriormente
Cómo Cambiar un Vendaje y Evaluar una Infección
Introducción
Posteriormente
Cómo Proveer Alimentación en Altura
Introducción
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Brindar Cuidados Postoperatorios en el Hogar, Especialmente Levantar o Recoger a una Mascota, y Controlar el Dolor
Introducción
Posteriormente
Cómo Proveer Terapia Respiratoria en el Hogar (Humidificación, Nebulización y Fisioterapia del Tórax)
Introducción
Posteriormente
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Hacer Tu Hogar Seguro Para Cachorros
Introducción
Tiempo de juego
Cómo Mantener la Caja de Arena Para Reducir Eliminación Inapropiada
Introducción
Cómo Quitar una Garrapata
Introducción
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Rasurar las Motas de Pelo
Introducción
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Detener el Sangrado de una Garra
Introducción
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Detener el Sangrado de una Laceración o Herida
Introducción
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo Alimentar a una Mascota con Jeringa, Sonda o Biberón
Introducción
Posteriormente
Cómo Tomarle la Temperatura a Su Mascota
Introducción
Cómo Utilizar Tubos de Alimentación Enteral
Introducción
Preguntas Frecuentes
Client Education Sheets: Miscellaneous (Spanish)
Consideraciones para una Castración Canina
Efectos en comportamiento y salud
Alimentos de Humanos Peligrosos para las Mascotas
Medicamentos Humanos Peligrosos para las Mascotas
Exposición a medicamentos
Lo que nunca debe hacer
Reducción de Riesgos en el Manejo de Mascotas para Personas Inmunosuprimidas
Selección de una mascota para una persona con sistema Inmunitario comprometido
Consejos prácticos en la interacción mascotas-personas
Consideraciones para la Esterilización Canina
Efectos en comportamiento y salud
Cuarentena de Rabia
Infección de rabia
Preguntas Frecuentes
Los Riesgos de las Dietas Crudas
Riesgos nutricionales
Medidas de seguridad en alimentos para mascotas
Client Education: Informed Consent Forms (Spanish)
Consentimiento: Vacunación de Perro
Introducción
Alternativas Al Procedimiento
Consentimiento para Quimioterapia
Introducción
Alternativas Al Procedimiento
Consentimiento: Vacunación de Gato
Introducción
Alternativas Al Procedimiento
Consentimiento: Sonograma Abdominal
Introducción
Consentimiento: Abdominocentesis
Introducción
Consentimiento: Amputación
Introducción
Consentimiento: Artrocentesis
Introducción
Autorización
Consentimiento: Biopsia de Médula Ósea
Introducción
Consentimiento para Realizar Lavado Broncoalveolar (LBA)
Introducción
Consentimiento: Castración Canina
Introducción
Consentimiento: Castración Felina
Introducción
Consentimiento: Punción de Fluido Cerebroespinal
Introducción
Consentimiento: Tomografía Computarizada
Introducción
Consentimiento: Cirugía del Ligamento Cruzado Craneal
Introducción
Alternativas Al Procedimiento
Consentimiento: Cistocentesis
Introducción
Consentimiento: Cistotomía
Introducción
Consentimiento para Limpieza Dental
Introducción
Consentimiento para Extracción de Dientes
Introducción
Autorización
Consentimiento: Ecocardiograma
Introducción
Consentimiento: Colonoscopia
Introducción
Consentimiento: Gastroscopia
Introducción
Consentimiento: Enucleación
Introducción
Consentimiento: Laparotomía Exploratoria
Introducción
Autorización
Consentimiento: Osteotomía de Cabeza y Cuello del Fémur
Introducción
Consentimiento: Aspirado de Aguja Fina
Introducción
Consentimiento: Gastropexia
Introducción
Consentimiento para Anestesia General
Introducción
Consentimiento: Biopsia de Hígado
Introducción
Alternativas al procedimiento
Consentimiento para Terapia para Hipertiroidismo con Yodo-131
Introducción
Consentimiento: Implante de Microficha
Introducción
Consentimiento: Ovariohisterectomía (Esterilización) Canina
Introducción
Consentimiento: Ovariohisterectomía (Esterilización) Felina
Introducción
Consentimiento: Radioterapia
Introducción
Autorización
Consentimiento: Radiografías
Introducción
Consentimiento: Esplenectomía
Introducción
Autorización
Consentimiento: Toracocentesis
Introducción
Autorización