Contributors xiii
Preface xv
1. The Problem-Oriented Approach 3
Michael D. Lorenz
Part One General (Polysystemic) Problems
2. Pyrexia (Fever) 15
Emily L. Medici and Michael D. Lorenz
3. Disturbances of Food Intake: Anorexia and Polyphagia 22
Michael D. Lorenz and Paul L. DeMars
4. Episodic Weakness 31
Michael D. Lorenz
5. Polyuria and Polydipsia 36
Justin D. Thomason and John P. Hoover
Part Two Behavioral Problems
6. Aggression 45
Paul L. DeMars
7. Fear, Anxiety, and Compulsive Behavior 48
Paul L. DeMars
Part Three Conformational Problems
8. Ascites, Peripheral Edema, and Abdominal Distention 53
T. Mark Neer
9. Retarded Growth 62
Michael D. Lorenz
10. Changes in Body Weight: Weight Loss and Obesity 68
Paul L. DeMars
Part Four Dermatologic Problems
11. Pruritus 77
Michael D. Lorenz
12. Primary and Secondary Skin Lesions 82
Michael D. Lorenz
13. Alopecia 87
Michael D. Lorenz
14. Disorders of Pigmentation 93
Michael D. Lorenz
Part Five Hematolymphatic Problems
15. Bleeding Disorders 101
James H. Meinkoth and Michael D. Lorenz
16. Lymphadenopathy 110
Michael D. Lorenz
Part Six Cardiovascular Problems
17. Disturbances of Heart Rate, Rhythm, and Pulse 115
Nicole Ponzio
18. Murmurs and Abnormal Heart Sounds 134
Nicole Ponzio
19. Abnormal Mucous Membranes 151
Jennifer L. Peters
Part Seven Respiratory Problems
20. Coughing and Hemoptysis 159
Justin D. Thomason and John P. Hoover
21. Respiratory Distress and Cyanosis 166
Justin D. Thomason and John P. Hoover
22. Syncope 173
Justin D. Thomason and John P. Hoover
23. Abnormal Lung Sounds 179
Justin D. Thomason and John P. Hoover
24. Sneezing and Nasal Discharge 183
Jennifer L. Peters
Part Eight Digestive Problems
25. Ptyalism 197
Jill D. Brunker
26. Dysphagia 202
Jill D. Brunker
27. Regurgitation and Vomiting 207
Jill D. Brunker
28. Diarrhea 213
Jill D. Brunker
29. Constipation and Flatulence 226
Michael D. Lorenz
30. Abdominal Pain 231
Kristy Broaddus
31. Icterus 235
T. Mark Neer
Part Nine Urologic Problems
32. Abnormal Micturition: Dysuria, Pollakiuria, and Stranguria 255
Paul L. DeMars
33. Discolored Urine 258
Mary H. Bowles and Michael D. Lorenz
34. Urinary Incontinence 274
Mary H. Bowles
Part Ten Reproductive Problems
35. Vaginal and Preputial Discharge 287
Charles C. Broaddus and G. Reed Holyoak
36. Abnormalities of the External Genitalia 293
Chris Schreiber and Gregor L. Morgan
37. Abortion, Abnormal Estrous Cycle, and Infertility 301
G. Reed Holyoak, Chelsea Makloski, and Gregor L. Morgan
Part Eleven Musculoskeletal Problems
38. Lameness 319
T. Mark Neer
39. Bone, Joint, and Periskeletal Swelling 327
Jude Bordelon
40. Nociception (“Pain”) 336
Michael D. Lorenz and Marjorie E. Gross
Part Twelve Neurologic Problems
41. Paresis or Paralysis 345
T. Mark Neer
42. Ataxia 357
T. Mark Neer
43. Head Tilt 362
T. Mark Neer
44. Collapse (Seizures, Syncope, Cataplexy, and Narcolepsy) 369
T. Mark Neer
45. Stupor and Coma 377
T. Mark Neer
Part Thirteen Special Sensation Problems
46. Blindness 385
Michael D. Lorenz and Margi A. Gilmour
47. Anisocoria 390
Margi A. Gilmour
48. Nystagmus and Strabismus 396
Michael D. Lorenz
49. Loss of Corneal Transparency 400
Margi A. Gilmour
50. Abnormal Anterior Chamber 406
Margi A. Gilmour
51. Abnormal Lens 412
Margi A. Gilmour
52. Anosmia—Loss of Olfaction 417
Michael D. Lorenz
53. Deafness 420
Michael D. Lorenz
Part Fourteen Laboratory-Defined Problems
54. Hematologic Problems 427
Robin W. Allison
55. Abnormalities of the Standard Biochemical Profile 438
Robin W. Allison, James H. Meinkoth, and Theresa E. Rizzi
56. Problems Identified on Urinalysis 461
James H. Meinkoth
57. Abnormal Blood pH, Anion Gap, and Blood Gases 474
Theresa E. Rizzi
Index 483
