
By Mark Thompson
Small Animal Medical Differential Diagnosis 4th Editionย 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.ย Small Animal Medical Differential Diagnosis facilitatesย 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, Small Animal Medical Differential Diagnosis: A Book of Lists is the reference no small animal practice should be without!

Table of Contents
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Distension
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Effusions
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Pain
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Ascites
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Aggression
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Anxiety
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Compulsive Disorders
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Bradycardia
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Coughing
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Cyanosis
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Dyspnea
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Tachycardia
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Alopecia
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Erosions
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Ulcers
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Pruritus
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Scaling
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Acidosis
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Alkalosis
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Amyloidosis
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Cachexia
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Anorexia
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Constipation
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Diarrhea
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Vomiting
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Fever
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Flatulence
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Hemorrhage
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Icterus
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Ataxia
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Blindness
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Collapse
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Lameness
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Back Pain
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Joint Swelling
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Muscle Wasting
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Abortion
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Anuria
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Dysuria
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Incontinence
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Deafness
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Epistaxis
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Hematuria
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Obesity
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Weight Changes
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Arrhythmias
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Heart Failure
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Hypertension
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Pulmonary Disease
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Allergies
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Claw Disorders
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Folliculitis
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Pyoderma
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Diabetes
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Hyperthyroidism
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Hypothyroidism
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Adrenal Tumors
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Esophageal Disease
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Stomach Disorders
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Anemia
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Coagulopathies
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Leukocyte Disorders
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Thrombocytopenia
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Autoimmune Diseases
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Systemic Lupus
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Anaplasmosis
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Ehrlichiosis
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Mycoses
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Viruses
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Arthritis
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Bone Disorders
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Hepatic Lipidosis
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Pancreatitis
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Portosystemic Shunt
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Lymphoma
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Tumors
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Chemotherapeutic Toxicity
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Cognitive Dysfunction
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Cranial Nerve Deficits
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Seizures
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Anisocoria
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Corneal Erosions
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Red Eye
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Chemical Toxicoses
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Plant Toxicoses
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Venomous Bites
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Proteinuria
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Pyelonephritis
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Urinary Tract Infection
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Acute Pain Assessment
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Chronic Pain Assessment
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Trauma
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Triage
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Tracking
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Coagulation Tests
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Hormone Tests
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Enzyme Tests
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Blood Gases
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Protein Levels
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
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Hemoglobin
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Hematocrit
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Platelet Count
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White Blood Cell Count
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Red Blood Cell Count
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Calcium
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Phosphorus
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Potassium
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Sodium
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Magnesium
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
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Cortisol
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Insulin
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Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
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Glucose
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Lactate
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Bile Acids
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Ammonia
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Creatine Kinase (CK)
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Lipase
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Amylase
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Antinuclear Antibody (ANA)
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Coombs Test
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Immunoassays
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Heartworm Antibody Test
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Heartworm Antigen Test
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Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
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Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
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Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
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Creatinine
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Urinalysis
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Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio
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Urine Specific Gravity
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Fructosamine
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Glycated Hemoglobin
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NT-proBNP
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Myoglobinuria
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Synovial Fluid Analysis
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Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis