Small Animal Internal Medicine

About this book

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

Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments

Part I Clinical Problems
1. Halitosis 3
2. Dysphagia and Regurgitation 5
3. Vomiting 9
4. Diarrhea 15
5. Melena and Hematochezia 23
6. Tenesmus and Dyschezia 27
7. Constipation and Obstipation 29
8. Acute Abdominal Distress 33
9. Jaundice 35
10. Abdominal Distention and Ascites 39
11. Weight Loss 45
12. Weight Gain 49
13. Anorexia 51
14. Polyuria and Polydipsia 53
15. Polyphagia 57
16. Fever and Hyperthermia 59
17. Peripheral Edema 65
18. Weakness 69
19. Syncope 71
20. Trembling and Shivering 73
21. Ataxia, Paresis, and Paralysis 75
22. Altered Consciousness 81
23. Blindness and Anisocoria 85
24. Seizures 89
25. Head Tilt 93
26. Pain 95
27. Coughing 99
28. Dyspnea and Tachypnea 101
29. Hemoptysis and Epistaxis 103
30. Cyanosis 105
31. Pallor and Shock 107
32. Dysuria 109
33. Discolored Urine 111
34. Urinary Retention 113
35. Pruritus 117
36. Alopecia 121
37. Dermatologic Manifestations of Systemic Disease 123
38. Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease 131

Part II Diseases of Organ Systems
39. Cardiovascular Diseases 137
40. Respiratory Diseases 207
41. Gastrointestinal Diseases 243
42. Hepatobiliary and Exocrine Pancreatic Diseases 297
43. Urinary Tract Diseases and Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders 323
44. Endocrine Diseases 383
45. Reproductive Diseases 417
46. Joint Diseases 439
47. Neuromuscular Diseases 451
48. Hematologic and Immunologic Diseases 505
49. Infectious Diseases 543
50. Oncologic Diseases 567

Part III Comprehensive Exam

Appendix 609
Index 613

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