| Table of Contents |
| I. CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF DISEASE |
Physical Examination
Hyperthermia and Fever of Unknown Origin
Hypothermia
Pain Identification
Pain Management
Syncope
Weakness
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| A. SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS |
The Skin as a Sensor of Internal Medical Disorders
Alopecia
Pruritus
Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Lumps, Bumps, and Masses
Erosions and Ulcerations
Pustules and Papules
Scaling and Crusting Dermatoses
Changes in Pigmentation
Fleas, Flea Allergy, and Flea Control
Other External Parasites
Edema
Hepatocutaneous Syndrome
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| B. PHYSIQUE |
Obesity
Cachexia
Failure to Grow
Swollen Joints and Lameness
Body Odors
Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease
Acute Vision Loss in Small Animals
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| C. UROGENITAL |
Vaginal-Vulvar and Preputial Discharge
Polyuria and Polydipsia
Micturition Disorders
Urinary Incontinence
Discolored Urine
Proteinuria
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| D. GASTROINTESINAL |
Anorexia
Polyphagia
Ptyalism
Gagging
Dysphagia and Regurgitation
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Melena and Hematochezia
Constipation, Tenesmus, Dyschezia, Fecal Incontinence
Flatulence and Borborygmus
Abdominal Distention, Ascites, and Peritonitis
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| E. NEUROLOGIC |
Neurological Manifestations of Systemic Disease
Tremor Syndromes
Ataxia, Paresis and Paralysis
Altered States of Consciousness: Stupor and Coma
Seizures
Deficits of Function Due to Peripheral Cranial Neuropathies
Sleep Disorders
Cognitive Dysfunction in Aged Dogs
Behavioral Disorders
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| F. CARDIORESPIRATORY |
Coughing
Dyspnea and Tachypnea
Abnormal Heart Sounds and Heart Murmurs
Pulse Alterations
Pleural Effusion
Sneezing and Nasal Discharge
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| G. HEMATOLOGIC/ CHEMICAL |
Pallor
Polycythemia
Cyanosis
Jaundice
Bleeding Disorders; Epistaxis and Hemoptysis
Petechiae and Ecchymoses
Electrolyte Disorders
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| II. TOXICOLOGY |
Intoxication versus Acute, Non-Toxicologic Illness: Differentiating the Two
Venomous Bites and Stings
Plant Toxicities
Topical Toxins
Chemical Toxicities
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| III. TECHNIQUES |
Clinical Genetics
Abdominocentesis and Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
Abdominal Ultrasound: Aspirations and Biopsies
Arthrocentesis and Arthroscopy
Artificial Insemination in the Dog
Blood Pressure Assessment
Techniques for Bone marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
Brain Biopsy
Muscle and Nerve Biopsy
The Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time
Jugular catheterization and Central Venous Pressure
Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection, Myelography, and Epidurals
Veterinary Diagnosis of Bacterial, Fungal and Viral Disease
Urogenital Diagnostic Procedures
Cytology of Internal Organs
Cytology of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues
Ear Flushing
Ear Vein Blood Glucose Monitoring
Echocardiography
ECG Techniques
Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Velocity Studies
Nasoesophageal, Esophagostomy, Gastrostomy Tube Placement Techniques
Gastric Lavage
Transcervical Catheterization in the Bitch
Laparoscopy
Fine Needle Aspiration and Lung Biopsy
Lymph Node Aspiration and Biopsy
Pacemaker Implantation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Veterinary Nuclear Medicine
Endoscopic and Cytologic Procedures for Evaluation of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Rhinoscopy, Flushing and Nasal Biopsy
Thoracic and Pericardial Taps and Drains
Tracheal Wash and Bronchoscopy
Unblocking the Urethra of the Male Cat
Venous and Arterial Puncture
Skin Scraping and Biopsy
Inhalational Therapy for Airway Disease
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| IV. CRITICAL CARE |
Acid Base, Oximetry and Blood Gas Emergencies
Acute Abdomen
Cardiac Emergencies
Cardiopulmonary Arrest and Resuscitation
Traumatic Brain Injury
Crystalloid and Colloid Therapy
Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrone
Gastrointestinal Emergencies
Global Approach to the Trauma Patient
Heat Stroke
Hepatic and Splenic Emergencies
Pulmonary Emergencies
Renal Emergencies
Gynecological Emergencies
Sepsis and the Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
Shock
Systemic Anaphylaxis
Thoracic Trauma
Blood Transfusions and Component Therapy and Oxygen Carrying Solutions
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| V. BLOOD PRESSURE |
Diagnostic Blood Pressure Measurement
Pathophysiology of Systemic Hypertension
Management of Hypertension
Hypotension
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| VI. THERAPEUTIC CONSIDERATIONS IN MEDICINE AND DISEASE |
Clueing in Customers
Rational Use of Diagnostic Tests
Principles of Drug Therapy
Antimicrobial Drug Therapy
Glucocorticoid therapy
Over the Counter Human Medications
Compounding Drugs
Nutraceuticals
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Analgesics
Antioxidants in Health and Disease
Herbal Medicine
Adverse Drug Reactions
Therapeutic Use of Acupuncture for Pain Control
Compassionate Care in Medicine
Genomics
Constant Rate Infusions
Hyperbaric Medicine
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| VII. DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS OF SYSTEMIC PROBLEMS |
Nutritional Assessment
Nutrition of Healthy Dogs and Cats in Various Stages of Adult Life
Neonatal and Pediatric Nutrition
Nutrition-Related Skeletal Disorders
Adverse Reactions to Foods: Allergy versus Intolerance
Nutritional Management of Gastrointestinal Conditions
Nutritional Management of Hepatic Conditions
Nutritional Management of Endocrine Diseases
Nutritional Modulation of Heart Disease
Nutritional Management of Urinary Tract Conditions
Parenteral Nutritional Support
Dietary and Medical Considerations in Fatty Acid Metabolism and Hyperlipidemias
The Principles and Implementation of Enteral Nutrition
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| VIII. INFECTIOUS DISEASE |
Serology
Canine Vaccinations
Feline Vaccinations
Bacterial Diseases
Obligate Intracellular Bacterial Pathogens
Canine Bartonellosis
Protozoal and Miscellaneous Infections
Canine Viral Disease
Feline Leukemia Virus
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Related Diseases
Feline Infectious Peritonitis and Feline Enteric Coronavirus
Other Feline Viral Diseases
Systemic Mycoses
Coccidioidomycosis and Aspergillosis
Tropical Diseases
Public Health Aspects of Small Animal Practice
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| IX. CANCER |
Principles of Chemotherapy
Practical Chemotherapy
Practical Radiation Therapy
Hematopoietic Tumors
Tumors of the Skin
Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Hemangiosarcoma
Bone and Joint Tumors
Mast Cell Disease
Canine and Feline Histiocytic Disease
Urogenital and Mammary Gland Tumors
Paraneoplastic Syndrome
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| X. NERVOUS SYSTEM |
Potential Effects of Systemic Disease on the Nervous System
Brain Disease
Multifocal Neurologic Disease
Diseases of the Spinal Cord
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Disorders of K9 Skeletal Muscles
Feline Myopathies
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| XI. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM |
Pathophysiology of Heart Failure
Biochemical Markers of Cardiovascular Disease
Therapy of Heart Failure
Congenital Heart Disease
Chronic Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Primary Myocardial Disease in the Dog
Myocardial Feline Disease
Pericardial Disorders
Canine Heartworm Disease
Felin Heartworm Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease
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| XII. DISEASES OF THE EARS, NOSE, AND THROAT |
Diseases of the Ear
Diseases of the Nose and Nasal Sinuses
Diseases of the Throat
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| XIII. RESPIRATORY DISEASE |
Clinical Evaluation of the Respiratory Tract
Diseases of the Trachea
Diseases of the Small Airways
Pulmonary Parenchymal Disease
Mediastinal Disease
Pleural and Extrapleural Diseases
Pulmonary Hypertension
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| XIV. GASTROINTESINAL DISEASE |
Oral and Salivary Gland Disorders
Diseases of the Esophagus
Diseases of the Stomach
Diseases of the Small Intestine
Diseases of the Large Intestine
Rectoanal Disease
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| XV. LIVER AND PANCREATIC DISEASES |
History, Clinical Signs and Physical Findings in Hepatobiliary Disease
General Principles in the Treatment of Liver Disease
Inflammatory Canine Hepatic Disease
Feline Inflammatory Liver Disease
Vascular Liver Diseases
Toxic, Metabolic, Infectious, and Neoplastic Liver Disease
Diseases of the Gall Bladder and Extrahepatic Biliary System
Canine Pancreatic Disease
Feline Exocrine Pancreatic Disease
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
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| XVI. ENDOCRINE DISORDERS |
Acromegaly
Diabetes Insipidus
Disorders of the Parathyroid Glands
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Insulin-Secreting Islet Cell Neoplasia
Diabetes Mellitus
Hyperadrenocorticism
Hypoadrenocorticism
Gastrointestinal Endocrine Disease
Pheochromocytoma
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| XVII. REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM |
Estrous Cycle and Breeding Management of the Bitch
Ovarian and Estrous Cycle Abnormalities
Abnormalities in Pregnancy, Parturition, and the Periparturient Period
Early Spay and Neuter
Contraception and Pregnancy Termination
Cyctic Endometrial Hyperplasia and Pyometra
Canine Female Infertility
Vaginal Disorders
Semen Evaluation, Canine Male Infertility, Common Disorders of the Male
Feline Reproduction
Care of Neonates and Fading Puppies
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| XVIII. URINARY SYSTEM |
Clinical Approach and Laboratory Evaluation of Urinary Tract Disease
Acute Renal Failure and Hemodialysis
Renal Transplantation
Chronic Renal Failure
Glomerular Diseases
Bacterial Infections
Prostatic Diseases
Familial Renal Disease
Renal Tubular Disease
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Diseases
Canine Lower Urinary Tract Diseases
Ureteral Diseases
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| XIX. HEMATOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY |
Overview of Immune Mediated Skin Disease
Regenerative Anemias
Nonregenerative Anemias
Platelet Disorders
Inherited Coagulopathies
Acquired Coagulopathies
Leukocyte Disorders
Non-neoplastic Splenic Disease
Systemic Lupus Erythematosis
Immune Mediated and Infectious Arthritis
Immune Mediated and Infectious Skeletal Diseases
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| XX. CLIENT INFORMATION SERIES |
