
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
- Abdominal Issues
- Distension, Effusions, Pain, Ascites
- Behavioral and Psychological
- Aggression, Anxiety, Compulsive Disorders
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory
- Bradycardia, Coughing, Cyanosis, Dyspnea, Tachycardia
- Dermatological
- Alopecia, Erosions, Ulcers, Pruritus, Scaling
- Endocrine and Metabolic
- Acidosis, Alkalosis, Amyloidosis, Cachexia
- Gastrointestinal
- Anorexia, Constipation, Diarrhea, Vomiting
- General Symptoms
- Fever, Flatulence, Hemorrhage, Icterus
- Neurological and Musculoskeletal
- Ataxia, Blindness, Collapse, Lameness
- Pain and Inflammation
- Back Pain, Joint Swelling, Muscle Wasting
- Reproductive and Urinary
- Abortion, Anuria, Dysuria, Incontinence
- Other Symptoms
- Deafness, Epistaxis, Hematuria, Obesity, Weight Changes
PART TWO: Systemic Approach to Differential Diagnosis
- Cardiopulmonary Disorders
- Arrhythmias, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Pulmonary Disease
- Dermatologic Disorders
- Allergies, Claw Disorders, Folliculitis, Pyoderma
- Endocrinologic and Metabolic Disorders
- Diabetes, Hyper/Hypothyroidism, Adrenal Tumors
- Gastroenterologic Disorders
- Constipation, Diarrhea, Esophageal Disease, Stomach Disorders
- Hematologic Disorders
- Anemia, Coagulopathies, Leukocyte Disorders, Thrombocytopenia
- Immunologic and Immune-Mediated Disorders
- Autoimmune Diseases, Systemic Lupus
- Infectious Disease
- Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichiosis, Mycoses, Viruses
- Joint and Bone Disorders
- Arthritis, Bone Disorders
- Liver and Pancreatic Disorders
- Hepatic Lipidosis, Pancreatitis, Portosystemic Shunt
- Neoplasia
- Lymphoma, Tumors, Chemotherapeutic Toxicity
- Neurologic and Neuromuscular Disorders
- Cognitive Dysfunction, Cranial Nerve Deficits, Seizures
- Ocular Disorders
- Anisocoria, Blindness, Corneal Erosions, Red Eye
- Toxicology
- Chemical, Plant Toxicoses, Venomous Bites
- Urogenital Disorders
- Proteinuria, Pyelonephritis, Urinary Tract Infection
- Pain Diagnosis
- Acute and Chronic Pain Assessment
- FAST Ultrasound
- Trauma, Triage, and Tracking
PART THREE: Laboratory Values and Interpretation of Results
- 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
- Electrolytes and Minerals
- Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Magnesium
- Hormone Levels
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH), Cortisol, Insulin, Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
- Metabolic and Biochemical Tests
- Glucose, Lactate, Bile Acids, Ammonia
- Creatine Kinase (CK), Lipase, Amylase
- Immune and Infection Markers
- Antinuclear Antibody (ANA), Coombs Test, Immunoassays
- Heartworm Antibody and Antigen Tests
- Organ Function Tests
- Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine
- Urine Analysis
- Urinalysis, Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio, Specific Gravity
- Specialty Tests
- Fructosamine, Glycated Hemoglobin, NT-proBNP
- Myoglobinuria, Synovial Fluid Analysis, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
INDEX