Small Animal Medical Differential Diagnosis E-Book, 4th Edition
Pocket-sized and concise, Small Animal Medical Differential Diagnosis: A Book of Lists, 4th Edition, 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 Diagnosis facilitates 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, this is the reference no small animal practice should be without!
Pocket-sized and concise, Small Animal Medical Differential Diagnosis: A Book of Lists, 4th Edition, 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 Diagnosis facilitates 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, this is the reference no small animal practice should be without!
New to this edition
- NEW! Updated coverage of FAST ultrasound examinations reflects rapidly changing terminology in the modality.
- NEW! Fully updated existing lists capture the latest advances in veterinary research and practice.
- NEW! An eBook version is included with print purchase, providing access to all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
- NEW! More than 20 new lists broaden the coverage of small animal medical problems.
Key Features
- More than 400 lists bring the most important medical diagnostic information from multiple resources into a single quick reference.
- Easy identification of the likeliest diagnosis is attributed by the possibilities being listed in order of incidence.
- Intuitive organization presents differential diagnosis by sign, symptom, and disorder to facilitate quick access to information.
- Alphabetical listing of all relevant laboratory tests makes information easy to find.
- Pocket size makes this guide portable, practical, and simple to use.
Author Information
| ISBN Number | 9780323875936 |
|---|---|
| Main Author | By Mark Thompson, DVM, DABVP(Canine and Feline) |
| Copyright Year | 2024 |
| Edition Number | 4 |
| Format | eBook |
| Trim | 111w x 187h (4.38" x 7.38") |
| Imprint | Saunders |
| Page Count | 426 |
| Publication Date | 22 Aug 2023 |
| Stock Status | IN STOCK |
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Part One – Clinical Signs Approach to Differential Diagnosis
Part Two – Systemic Approach to Differential Diagnosis
Section I. Cardiopulmonary Disorders
Section II. Dermatologic Disorders
Section III. Endocrinologic and Metabolic Disorders
Section IV. Gastroenterologic Disorders
Section V. Hematologic Disorders
Section VI. Immunologic and Immune-Mediated Disorders
Section VII. Infectious Disease
Section VIII. Joint and Bone Disorders
Section IX. Liver and Exocrine Pancreatic Disorders
Section X. Neoplasia
Section XI. Neurologic and Neuromuscular Disorders
Section XII. Ocular Disorders
Section XIII. Toxicology
Section XIV. Urogenital Disorders
Section XV. Pain Diagnosis
Section XVI. FAST Ultrasound
Part Three – Laboratory Values and Interpretation of Results
