Small Animal Medical Differential Diagnosis 4th edition [Updated, True PDF]

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Small Animal Medical Differential Diagnosis: A Book Of Lists 4Th Edition

By Mark Thompson

Small Animal Medical Differential Diagnosis 4th Edition PDF 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. Small Animal Medical Differential Diagnosisfacilitates 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

PART ONE: Clinical Signs Approach to Differential Diagnosis

  1. Abdominal Issues
    • Distension, Effusions, Pain, Ascites
  2. Behavioral and Psychological
    • Aggression, Anxiety, Compulsive Disorders
  3. Cardiovascular and Respiratory
    • Bradycardia, Coughing, Cyanosis, Dyspnea, Tachycardia
  4. Dermatological
    • Alopecia, Erosions, Ulcers, Pruritus, Scaling
  5. Endocrine and Metabolic
    • Acidosis, Alkalosis, Amyloidosis, Cachexia
  6. Gastrointestinal
    • Anorexia, Constipation, Diarrhea, Vomiting
  7. General Symptoms
    • Fever, Flatulence, Hemorrhage, Icterus
  8. Neurological and Musculoskeletal
    • Ataxia, Blindness, Collapse, Lameness
  9. Pain and Inflammation
    • Back Pain, Joint Swelling, Muscle Wasting
  10. Reproductive and Urinary
    • Abortion, Anuria, Dysuria, Incontinence
  11. Other Symptoms
    • Deafness, Epistaxis, Hematuria, Obesity, Weight Changes

PART TWO: Systemic Approach to Differential Diagnosis

  1. Cardiopulmonary Disorders
    • Arrhythmias, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Pulmonary Disease
  2. Dermatologic Disorders
    • Allergies, Claw Disorders, Folliculitis, Pyoderma
  3. Endocrinologic and Metabolic Disorders
    • Diabetes, Hyper/Hypothyroidism, Adrenal Tumors
  4. Gastroenterologic Disorders
    • Constipation, Diarrhea, Esophageal Disease, Stomach Disorders
  5. Hematologic Disorders
    • Anemia, Coagulopathies, Leukocyte Disorders, Thrombocytopenia
  6. Immunologic and Immune-Mediated Disorders
    • Autoimmune Diseases, Systemic Lupus
  7. Infectious Disease
    • Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichiosis, Mycoses, Viruses
  8. Joint and Bone Disorders
    • Arthritis, Bone Disorders
  9. Liver and Pancreatic Disorders
    • Hepatic Lipidosis, Pancreatitis, Portosystemic Shunt
  10. Neoplasia
    • Lymphoma, Tumors, Chemotherapeutic Toxicity
  11. Neurologic and Neuromuscular Disorders
    • Cognitive Dysfunction, Cranial Nerve Deficits, Seizures
  12. Ocular Disorders
    • Anisocoria, Blindness, Corneal Erosions, Red Eye
  13. Toxicology
    • Chemical, Plant Toxicoses, Venomous Bites
  14. Urogenital Disorders
    • Proteinuria, Pyelonephritis, Urinary Tract Infection
  15. Pain Diagnosis
    • Acute and Chronic Pain Assessment
  16. FAST Ultrasound
    • Trauma, Triage, and Tracking

PART THREE: Laboratory Values and Interpretation of Results

  1. Common Tests and Values
    • Coagulation, Hormones, Enzymes, Blood Gases, Protein Levels

2. Blood and Plasma Tests

  • Complete Blood Count (CBC), Hemoglobin, Hematocrit
  • Platelet Count, White Blood Cell Count, Red Blood Cell Count
  1. Electrolytes and Minerals
    • Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Magnesium
  2. Hormone Levels
    • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH), Cortisol, Insulin, Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
  3. Metabolic and Biochemical Tests
    • Glucose, Lactate, Bile Acids, Ammonia
    • Creatine Kinase (CK), Lipase, Amylase
  4. Immune and Infection Markers
    • Antinuclear Antibody (ANA), Coombs Test, Immunoassays
    • Heartworm Antibody and Antigen Tests
  5. Organ Function Tests
    • Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
    • Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine
  6. Urine Analysis
    • Urinalysis, Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio, Specific Gravity
  7. Specialty Tests
    • Fructosamine, Glycated Hemoglobin, NT-proBNP
    • Myoglobinuria, Synovial Fluid Analysis, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis

INDEX

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