Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline

Description

Like having a trusted clinician with you in the exam room, the fully updated Sixth Edition of Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline continues to offer fast access to information in an easy-to-use format.

• Provides fast access to key information on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions in dogs and cats
• Covers 846 specific disorders, making it the most comprehensive quick-reference book on canine and feline medicine
• Carefully designed for fast searching and reference in the busy practice setting, giving you the confidence to make clinical decisions quickly and appropriately
• Presents contributions from 379 leading experts specializing in all areas of veterinary medicine
• Includes access to a companion website with 354 client education handouts for you to download and use in practice, plus images and video clips

Table of Contents

Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)—Cats 2
Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)—Dogs 4
Abortion, Termination of Pregnancy 6
Abscessation 8
Acetaminophen (APAP) Toxicosis 10
Acidosis, Metabolic (Traditional Approach) 12
Acne—Cats 14
Acne—Dogs 15
Acral Lick Dermatitis 16
Acromegaly—Cats 17
Actinomycosis 19
Acute Abdomen 20
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 23
Adenocarcinoma, Anal Sac 25
Adenocarcinoma, Lung 26
Adenocarcinoma, Nasal 27
Adenocarcinoma, Pancreas 29
Adenocarcinoma, Prostate 30
Adenocarcinoma, Renal 31
Adenocarcinoma, Salivary Gland 32
Adenocarcinoma, Skin (Sweat Gland, Sebaceous) 33
Adenocarcinoma, Stomach, Small and Large Intestine, Rectal 34
Adenocarcinoma, Thyroid—Dogs 35
Aggression—Between Dogs in the Household 37
Aggression, Food and Resource Guarding—Dogs 39
Aggression, Intercat Aggression 41
Aggression, Overview—Cats 44
Aggression, Overview—Dogs 46
Aggression Toward Children—Dogs 50
Aggression Toward Familiar People—Dogs 51
Aggression Toward humans—Cats 53
Aggression to Unfamiliar People and Unfamiliar Dogs—Dogs 55
Alkalosis, Metabolic (Traditional Approach) 57
Alopecia—Cats 59
Alopecia—Dogs 61
Alopecia, Non-Inflammatory—Dogs 63
Amebiasis 65
Ameloblastoma 66
Amitraz Toxicosis 67
Amphetamines and ADD/ADHD Medication Toxicosis 69
Amyloidosis 71
Anaerobic Infections 73
Anal Sac Disorders 74
Anaphylaxis 75
Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease 77
Anemia, Aplastic 79
Anemia, Heinz Body 80
Anemia, Immune-Mediated 81
Anemia, Iron-Deficiency 83
Anemia, Metabolic (Anemias with Spiculated Red Cells) 84
Anemia, Nonregenerative 85
Anemia, Nuclear Maturation Defects (Anemia, Megaloblastic) 87
Anemia, Regenerative 88
Anisocoria 90
Anorexia 92
Antebrachial Growth Deformities 94
Anterior Uveitis—Cats 96
Anterior Uveitis—Dogs 98
Antidepressant Toxicosis—SSRIs and SNRIs 100
Antidepressant Toxicosis—Tricyclic 102
Aortic Stenosis 104
Aortic Thromboembolism 106
Apudoma 109
Arteriovenous Fistula and Arteriovenous Malformation 110
Arteriovenous Malformation of the Liver 111
Arthritis (Osteoarthritis) 113
Arthritis, Septic 115
Ascites 117
Aspergillosis, Nasal 119
Aspergillosis, Systemic 121
Aspirin Toxicosis 123
Asthma, Bronchitis—Cats 124
Astrocytoma 126
Astrovirus Infection 127
Ataxia 128
Atherosclerosis 130
Atlantoaxial Instability 131
Atopic Dermatitis 133
Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter 135
Atrial Premature Complexes 138
Atrial Septal Defect 140
Atrial Standstill 141
Atrial Wall Tear 143
Atrioventricular Block, Complete (Third Degree) 145
Atrioventricular Block, First Degree 147
Atrioventricular Block, Second Degree—Mobitz Type I 149
Atrioventricular Block, Second Degree—Mobitz Type II 151
Atrioventricular Valve Dysplasia 153
Atrioventricular Valve (Myxomatous) Endocardiosis 155
Atrioventricular Valvular Stenosis 158
Azotemia and Uremia 161
Babesiosis 164
Baclofen Toxicosis 166
Bartonellosis 167
Basal Cell Tumor 168
Battery Toxicosis 169
Baylisascariasis 170
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) 171
Benzodiazepine and Other Sleep Aids Toxicosis 172
Beta-2 Agonist Inhaler Toxicosis 174
Beta Blocker Toxicosis 175
Bile Duct Carcinoma 176
Bile Duct Obstruction (Extrahepatic) 177
Bile Peritonitis 180
Bilious Vomiting Syndrome 182
Blastomycosis 183
Blepharitis 185
Blind Quiet Eye 187
Blood Transfusion Reactions 189
Blue-Green Algae Toxicosis 190
Botulism 191
Brachial Plexus Avulsion 192
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome 193
Brain Injury 195
Brain Tumors 197
Breeding, Timing 199
Bronchiectasis 201
Bronchitis, Chronic 202
Brucellosis 204
Calcium Channel Blocker Toxicosis 206
Campylobacteriosis 207
Candidiasis 208
Canine Coronavirus Infections 209
Canine Distemper 210
Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease 212
Canine Influenza 214
Canine Parvovirus Infection 216
Canine Schistosomiasis (Heterobilharziasis) 218
Capillariasis (Pearsonema) 219
Car Ride Anxiety—Dogs and Cats 220
Carbon Monoxide Toxicosis 223
Carcinoid and Carcinoid Syndrome 224
Cardiac Glycoside Plant Toxicosis 225
Cardiomyopathy—Boxer (Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular) 226
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated—Cats 227
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated—Dogs 230
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic—Cats 233
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic—Dogs 235
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive—Cats 236
Cardiopulmonary Arrest 238
Carnitine Deficiency 240
Cataracts 241
Cerebellar Degeneration 243
Cerebellar Hypoplasia 244
Cerebrovascular Accidents 245
Ceruminous Gland Adenocarcinoma, Ear 247
Cervical Spondylomyelopathy (Wobbler Syndrome) 248
Chagas Disease (American Trypanosomiasis) 250
Chediak-Higashi Syndrome 251
Chemodectoma 252
Cheyletiellosis 253
Chlamydiosis—Cats 254
Chocolate (Methylxanthine) Toxicosis 256
Cholagitis/Cholangiohepatitis Syndrome 259
Cholecyctitis and Choledochitis 262
Cholelithiasis 264
Chondrosarcoma, Bone 266
Chondrosarcoma, Larynx and Trachea 267
Chondrosarcoma, Nasal and Paranasal Sinus 268
Chondrosarcoma, Oral 269
Chorioretinitis 270
Chylothorax 272
Cirrhosis and Fibrosis of the Liver 274
Clostridial Enterotoxicosis 277
Coagulation Factor Deficiency 279
Coagulopathy of Liver Disease 281
Cobalamin Deficiency 283
Coccidioidomycosis 285
Coccidiosis 287
Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome 288
Cold Agglutinin Disease 290
Colibacillosis 291
Colitis and Proctitis 293
Colitis, Histiocytic Ulcerative 296
Compulsive Disorders—Cats 297
Compulsive Disorders—Dogs 299
Congenital and Developmental Renal Diseases 301
Congenital Ocular Anomalies 303
Congenital Spinal and Vertebral Malformations 305
Congestive Heart Failure, Left-Sided 307
Congestive Heart Failure, Right-Sided 309
Conjunctivitis—Cats 311
Conjunctivitis—Dogs 313
Constipation and Obstipation 315
Contact Dermatitis 317
Coonhound Paralysis (Acute Idiopathic Polyradiculoneuritis) 318
Copper Associated Hepatopathy 320
Coprophagia and Pica 324
Corneal and Scleral Lacerations 326
Corneal Opacities—Degenerations and Infiltrates 328
Corneal Opacities—Dystrophies 329
Corneal Sequestrum—Cats 330
Cough 331
Craniomandibular Osteopathy 333
Cruciate Ligament Disease, Cranial 334
Cryptococcosis 336
Cryptorchidism 338
Cryptosporidiosis 339
Crystalluria 340
Cutaneous Drug Eruptions 342
Cuterebriasis 343
Cyanosis 344
Cyclic Hematopoiesis 346
Cylindruria 347
Cysticercosis 348
Cytauxzoonosis 349
Deafness 350
Deciduous Teeth, Persistent 352
Degenerative Myelopathy 353
Demodicosis 355
Dental Caries 357
Dentigerous Cyst 359
Dermatomyositis 360
Dermatophilosis 362
Dermatophytosis 363
Dermatoses, Depigmenting Disorders 365
Dermatoses, Erosive or Ulcerative 367
Dermatoses, Exfoliative 369
Dermatoses, Neoplastic 371
Dermatoses, Papulonodular 373
Dermatoses, Sterile Nodular/Granulomatous 375
Dermatoses, Sun-Induced 377
Dermatoses, Vesiculopustular 378
Dermatoses, Viral (Non-Papillomatosis) 380
Destructive and Scratching Behavior—Cats 381
Destructive Behavior—Dogs 382
Diabetes Insipidus 383
Diabetes Mellitus with Hyperosmolar Coma 384
Diabetes Mellitus with Ketoacidosis 386
Diabetes Mellitus without Complication—Cats 388
Diabetes Mellitus without Complication—Dogs 390
Diabetic Hepatopathy 392
Diaphragmatic Hernia 394
Diarrhea, Acute 395
Diarrhea, Antibiotic Responsive 397
Diarrhea, Chronic—Cats 398
Diarrhea, Chronic—Dogs 400
Digoxin Toxicity 402
Diisocyanate Glue (Gorilla Glue) Toxicosis 403
Dioctophyma Renale (Giant Kidney Worm) 404
Discolored Tooth/Teeth 406
Discospondylitis 408
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation 410
Drowning (Near Drowning) 412
Ductal Plate Malformation (Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis) 413
Dysautonomia (Key-Gaskell Syndrome) 416
Dyschezia and Hematochezia 417
Dysphagia 419
Dyspnea and Respiratory Distress 422
Dystocia 424
Dysuria and Pollakiuria 426
Ear Mites 428
Ebstein’s Anomaly 429
Eclampsia 430
Ectopic Ureter 431
Ectropion 432
Ehrlichiosis (Anaplasma) 433
Elbow Dysplasia 435
Electric Cord Injury 437
Enamel Hypoplasia/Hypocalcification 438
Encephalitis 439
Encephalitis Secondary to Parasitic Migration 441
Endocarditis, Infective 442
Endomyocardial Diseases—Cats 444
Entropion 446
Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex 447
Epididymitis/Orchitis 449
Epilepsy, Genetic (Idiopathic)—Dogs 450
Epiphora 452
Episcleritis 454
Epistaxis 455
Epulis 457
Esophageal Diverticula 459
Esophageal Foreign Bodies 460
Esophageal Stricture 462
Esophagitis 464
Ethanol Toxicosis 467
Ethylene Glycol Toxicosis 468
Excessive Vocalization and Waking at Nights—Dogs and Cats 470
Exercise-Induced Weakness/Collapse in Labrador Retrievers 472
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency 474
Eyelash Disorders (Trichiasis/Distichiasis/Ectopic Cilia) 476
Facial Nerve Paresis and Paralysis 477
False Pregnancy 479
Familial Shar-Pei Fever 481
Fanconi Syndrome 483
Fear and Aggression in Veterinary Visits 484
Fears, Phobias, and Anxieties—Cats 488
Fears, Phobias, and Anxieties—Dogs 490
Feline Calicivirus Infection 492
Feline Foamy Virus Infection (FFV) 494
Feline Herpesvirus Infection 495
Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome 497
Feline Idiopathic Lower Urinary Tract Disease 498
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection (FIV) 500
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) 502
Feline Ischemic Encephalopathy 504
Feline Leukemia Virus Infection (FeLV) 506
Feline Panleukopenia 508
Feline Paraneoplastic Alopecia 510
Feline Symmetrical Alopecia 511
Fever 512
Fiber-Responsive Large Bowel Diarrhea 514
Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy 515
Fibrosarcoma, Bone 517
Fibrosarcoma, Gingiva 518
Fibrosarcoma, Nasal and Paranasal Sinus 519
Fipronil Toxicosis 520
Flatulence 521
Flea Bite Hypersensitivity and Flea Control 523
Food Reactions, Dermatologic 525
Food Reactions (Gastrointestinal), Adverse 527
Gallbladder Mucocele 529
Gastric Dilation and Volvulus Syndrome 531
Gastric Motility Disorders 533
Gastritis, Atrophic 535
Gastritis, Chronic 536
Gastroduodenal Ulceration/Erosion (GUE) 538
Gastroenteritis, Eosinophilic 540
Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic 542
Gastroenteritis, Lymphocytic-Plasmacytic 544
Gastroesophageal Reflux 546
Gastrointestinal Obstruction 547
Giardiasis 549
Gingival Hyperplasia/Enlargement 550
Glaucoma 551
Glomerulonephritis 553
Glucagonoma 555
Glucosuria 557
Gluten Enteropathy in Irish Setters 559
Glycogen Storage Disease 560
Glycogen-Type Vacuolar Hepatopathy 561
Grape, Raisin, and Currant Toxicosis 564
Hair Follicle Tumors 565
Halitosis 566
Head Pressing 568
Head Tilt 570
Head Tremors (Bobbing), Idiopathic—Dogs 572
Heartworm Disease—Cats 573
Heartworm Disease—Dogs 574
Heat Stroke and Hyperthermia 576
Helicobacter spp 578
Hemangiosarcoma, Bone 580
Hemangiosarcoma, Heart 581
Hemangiosarcoma, Skin 582
Hemangiosarcoma, Spleen and Liver 584
Hematemesis 586
Hematuria 588
Hemoglobinuria and Myoglobinuria 590
Hemothorax 592
Hemotrophic Mycoplasmosis (Also Hemoplasmosis or Haemobartonellosis) 593
Hepatic Amyloid 595
Hepatic Encephalopathy 597
Hepatic Failure, Acute 600
Hepatic Lipidosis 603
Hepatic Nodular Hyperplasia and Dysplastic Hyperplasia 606
Hepatitis, Chronic 608
Hepatitis, Granulomatous 612
Hepatitis, Infectious (Viral) Canine 614
Hepatitis, Suppurative and Hepatic Abscess 616
Hepatocellular Adenoma 618
Hepatocellular Carcinoma 619
Hepatomegaly 620
Hepatoportal Microvascular Dysplasia 623
Hepatotoxins 626
Hepatozoonosis 628
Herpesvirus Infection—Dogs 629
Hiatal Hernia 630
Hip Dysplasia 631
Histiocytic Diseases 633
Histoplasmosis 635
Hookworms (Ancylostomiasis) 637
Horner’s Syndrome 638
Housesoiling—Cats 639
Housesoiling—Dogs 643
Hydrocephalus 645
Hydronephrosis 647
Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s Syndrome)—Cats 649
Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s Syndrome)—Dogs 650
Hypercalcemia 654
Hypercapnia 656
Hyperchloremia 658
Hypercoagulability 660
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES) 661
Hyperestrogenism (Estrogen Toxicity) 662
Hyperglycemia 664
Hyperkalemia 666
Hyperlipidemia 668
Hypermagnesemia 670
Hypermetria and Dysmetria 672
Hypernatremia 674
Hyperosmolarity 676
Hyperparathyroidism 678
Hyperparathyroidism, Renal Secondary 680
Hyperphosphatemia 682
Hypertension, Portal 684
Hypertension, Pulmonary 687
Hypertension, Systemic 689
Hyperthyroidism 692
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy 694
Hypertrophic Osteopathy 696
Hypertrophic Pyloric Gastropathy, Chronic 697
Hyperviscosity Syndrome 699
Hyphema 700
Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s Disease) 702
Hypoalbuminemia 705
Hypocalcemia 707
Hypochloremia 709
Hypoglycemia 710
Hypokalemia 712
Hypomagnesemia 714
Hypomyelination 716
Hyponatremia 717
Hypoparathyroidism 719
Hypophosphatemia 722
Hypopituitarism 724
Hypopyon 725
Hyposthenuria 726
Hypothermia 727
Hypothyroidism 729
Hypoxemia 733
Icterus 735
Idioventricular Rhythm 737
Ileus 739
Illicit/Club Drug Toxicosis 741
Immunodeficiency Disorders, Primary 742
Immunoproliferative Enteropathy of Basenjis 744
Incontinence, Fecal 745
Incontinence, Urinary 747
Infertility, Female—Dogs 749
Infertility, Male—Dogs 751
Inflammatory Bowel Disease 753
Insoluble Oxalate Plant Toxicosis 755
Insulinoma 756
Interstitial Cell Tumor, Testicle 758
Intervertebral Disc Disease—Cats 759
Intervertebral Disc Disease, Cervical 760
Intervertebral Disc Disease, Thoracolumbar 763
Intussusception 766
Iris Atrophy 768
Iron Toxicosis 769
Irritable Bowel Syndrome 770
Ivermectin and Other Macrocyclic Lactones Toxicosis 771
Joint Luxations 772
Keratitis, Eosinophilic—Cats 774
Keratitis, Nonulcerative 775
Keratitis, Ulcerative 777
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca 779
Lactic Acidosis (Hyperlactatemia) 780
Lameness 783
Laryngeal Diseases 784
Lead Toxicosis 786
Left Anterior Fascicular Block 788
Left Bundle Branch Block 790
Legg-Calve´ -Perthes Disease 792
Leiomyoma, Stomach, Small and Large Intestine 794
Leiomyosarcoma, Stomach, Small and Large Intestine 795
Leishmaniasis 796
Lens Luxation 797
Leptospirosis 798
Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic 800
Leukemia, Chronic Lymphocytic 801
Leukoencephalomyelopathy in Rottweilers 802
L-Form Bacterial Infections 803
Lily Toxicosis 804
Lipoma 805
Lipoma, Infiltrative 806
Liver Fluke Infestation 807
Lizard Venom Toxicosis 809
Lower Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial 810
Lower Urinary Tract Infection, Fungal 812
Lumbosacral Stenosis and Cauda Equina Syndrome 813
Lung Lobe Torsion 815
Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous (Discoid) 816
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic (SLE) 817
Lyme Borreliosis 819
Lymphadenitis 821
Lymphadenopathy 823
Lymphangiectasia 825
Lymphedema 827
Lymphoma—Cats 828
Lymphoma—Dogs 830
Lymphoma, Cutaneous Epitheliotropic 832
Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis 833
Lysosomal Storage Diseases 834
Malassezia Dermatitis 835
Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma (Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma;
Giant Cell Tumor) 836
Malocclusion—Skeletal and Dental 837
Mammary Gland Hyperplasia—Cats 839
Mammary Gland Tumors—Cats 840
Mammary Gland Tumors—Dogs 842
Marijuana Toxicosis 844
Marking, Roaming, and Mounting Behavior—Cats 845
Marking, Roaming, and Mounting Behavior—Dogs 847
Mast Cell Tumors 849
Mastitis 851
Maternal Behavior Problems 852
Maxillary and Mandibular Fractures 854
Mediastinitis 856
Megacolon 857
Megaesophagus 859
Melanocytic Tumors, Oral 861
Melanocytic Tumors, Skin and Digit 863
Melena 865
Meningioma—Cats and Dogs 867
Meningitis/Meningoencephalitis/Meningomyelitis, Bacterial 870
Meningoencephalomyelitis, Eosinophilic 872
Meningoencephalomyelitis of Unknown Origin (MUO) 873
Mesothelioma 875
Metaldehyde Toxicosis 876
Metformin Poisoning 877
Methemoglobinemia 878
Metritis 880
Microsporidiosis (Encephalitozoonosis) 881
Movement Disorders 882
Mucopolysaccharidoses 883
Multiple Myeloma 885
Mumps 886
Murmurs, Heart 887
Muscle Rupture (Muscle Tear) 889
Mushroom Toxicoses 891
Myasthenia Gravis 895
Mycobacterial Infections 897
Mycoplasmosis 899
Mycotoxicosis—Aflatoxin 901
Mycotoxicosis—Deoxynivalenol 902
Mycotoxicosis—Tremorgenic Toxins 903
Myelodysplastic Syndromes 904
Myelomalacia, Spinal Cord (Acute, Ascending, Descending, Hemorrhagic) 905
Myelopathy—Paresis/Paralysis—Cats 906
Myeloproliferative Disorders 908
Myocardial Infarction 909
Myocardial Tumors 910
Myocarditis 911
Myoclonus 913
Myopathy, Focal Inflammatory—Masticatory Muscle Myositis and
Extraocular Myositis 914
Myopathy, Generalized Inflammatory—Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis 916
Myopathy, Noninflammatory—Endocrine 918
Myopathy, Noninflammatory—Hereditary Labrador Retriever 920
Myopathy, Noninflammatory—Hereditary Myotonia 921
Myopathy, Noninflammatory—Hereditary Scotty Cramp 922
Myopathy, Noninflammatory—Hereditary X-linked Muscular Dystrophy 923
Myopathy, Noninflammatory—Metabolic 924
Myxedema and Myxedema Coma 926
Nail (Claw) and Nailbed (Clawfold) Disorders 927
Narcolepsy and Cataplexy 928
Nasal and Nasopharyngeal Polyps 929
Nasal Dermatoses—Canine 930
Nasal Discharge 932
Nasopharyngeal Stenosis 934
Neck and Back Pain 935
Necrotizing Encephalitis 937
Neonatal Mortality (Fading Syndrome) 938
Neonicotinoid Toxicosis 940
Neosporosis 941
Nephrolithiasis 942
Nephrotic Syndrome 945
Nephrotoxicity, Drug-Induced 947
Nerve Sheath Tumors 949
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy 950
Neutropenia 951
Nocardiosis 953
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Toxicosis 954
Notoedric Mange 956
Nystagmus 957
Obesity 959
Odontoma 961
Oliguria And Anuria 962
Ollulanus Infection 964
Ophthalmia Neonatorum 965
Optic Neuritis and Papilledema 966
Oral Cavity Tumors, Undifferentiated Malignant Tumors 968
Oral Masses 969
Oral Ulceration 973
Orbital Diseases (Exophthalmos, Enophthalmos, Strabismus) 975
Organophosphorus and Carbamate Toxicosis 977
Oronasal Fistula 979
Osteochondrodysplasia 980
Osteochondrosis 981
Osteomyelitis 983
Osteosarcoma 985
Otitis Externa and Media 987
Otitis Media and Interna 989
Ovarian Remnant Syndrome 992
Ovarian Tumors 994
Ovulatory Failure 995
Pain (Acute, Chronic, and Postoperative) 996
Pancreatitis—Cats 1000
Pancreatitis—Dogs 1002
Pancytopenia 1004
Panniculitis/Steatitis 1006
Panosteitis 1007
Panting and Tachypnea 1009
Papillomatosis 1011
Paralysis 1012
Paraneoplastic Syndromes 1014
Paraphimosis, Phimosis, and Priapism 1017
Paraproteinemia 1018
Patellar Luxation 1019
Patent Ductus Arteriosus 1021
Pectus Excavatum 1024
Pediatric Behavior Problems and Training—Dogs 1025
Pediatric Behavior Problems—Cats 1027
Pelger-Hue¨ t Anomaly 1029
Pelvic Bladder 1030
Pemphigus 1032
Perianal Fistula 1034
Pericardial Effusion 1035
Pericarditis 1038
Perineal Hernia 1040
Periodontal Diseases 1042
Peripheral Edema 1044
Polyneuropathies (Peripheral Neuropathies) 1046
Perirenal Pseudocysts 1048
Peritoneopericardial Diaphragmatic Hernia 1049
Peritonitis 1050
Petechia, Ecchymosis, Bruising 1053
Petroleum Hydrocarbon Toxicoses 1055
Pheochromocytoma 1057
Phlebitis 1059
Phosphofructokinase Deficiency 1061
Physalopterosis 1062
Plague 1063
Plasmacytoma, Mucocutaneous 1064
Pleural Effusion 1065
Pneumocystosis 1067
Pneumonia, Aspiration 1068
Pneumonia, Bacterial 1069
Pneumonia, Eosinophilic 1071
Pneumonia, Fungal 1073
Pneumonia, Interstitial 1075
Pneumothorax 1077
Pododermatitis 1079
Poisoning (Intoxication) Therapy 1081
Polioencephalomyelitis—Cats 1083
Polyarthritis, Immune Mediated 1084
Polycystic Kidney Disease 1086
Polycythemia 1087
Polycythemia Vera 1089
Polyphagia 1090
Polypoid Cystitis 1092
Polyuria and Polydipsia 1094
Portosystemic Shunting, Acquired 1096
Portosystemic Vascular Anomaly, Congenital 1099
Poxvirus Infection—Cats 1102
Premature Labor 1103
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia 1104
Prolapsed Gland of the Third Eyelid (Cherry Eye) 1105
Proptosis 1106
Prostate Disease in the Breeding Male Dog 1107
Prostatic Cysts 1109
Prostatitis and Prostatic Abscess 1110
Prostatomegaly 1112
Protein-Losing Enteropathy 1114
Proteinuria 1116
Protothecosis 1119
Pruritus 1120
Pseudoephedrine/Phenylephrine Toxicosis 1122
Pseudorabies Virus Infection 1123
Ptyalism 1124
Pulmonary Contusions 1126
Pulmonary Edema, Noncardiogenic 1127
Pulmonary Thromboembolism 1129
Pulmonic Stenosis 1131
Puppy Strangles (Juvenile Cellulitis) 1133
Pyelonephritis 1134
Pyoderma 1136
Pyoderma—Methicillin-Resistant 1138
Pyometra 1139
Pyothorax 1142
Pyrethrin and Pyrethroid Toxicosis 1144
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency 1145
Pythiosis 1146
Pyuria 1148
Q Fever 1150
Quadrigeminal Cyst 1151
Rabies 1152
Rectal and Anal Prolapse 1154
Rectal Stricture 1155
Rectoanal Polyps 1156
Red Eye 1157
Regurgitation 1159
Renal Failure, Acute 1161
Renal Failure, Chronic 1164
Renal Tubular Acidosis 1167
Renomegaly 1168
Reovirus Infections 1170
Respiratory Parasites 1171
Retained Placenta 1173
Retinal Degeneration 1174
Retinal Detachment 1176
Retinal Hemorrhage 1178
Rhinitis and Sinusitis 1180
Rhinosporidiosis 1182
Right Bundle Branch Block 1183
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever 1185
Rodenticide Toxicosis—Anticoagulants 1187
Rodenticide Toxicosis—Bromethalin 1189
Rodenticide Toxicosis—Phosphides 1190
Rotavirus Infections 1191
Roundworms (Ascariasis) 1192
Sago Palm Toxicosis 1193
Salivary Mucocele 1194
Salmon Poisoning Disease 1195
Salmonellosis 1197
Sarcoptic Mange 1199
Schiff-Sherrington Phenomenon 1200
Schwannoma 1201
Sebaceous Adenitis, Granulomatous 1202
Seizures (Convulsions, Status Epilepticus)—Cats 1203
Seizures (Convulsions, Status Epilepticus)—Dogs 1205
Seminoma 1207
Separation Distress Syndrome 1208
Sepsis and Bacteremia 1211
Sertoli Cell Tumor 1213
Sexual Development Disorders 1214
Shaker/Tremor Syndrome, Corticosteroid Responsive 1216
Shock, Cardiogenic 1217
Shock, Hypovolemic 1219
Shock, Septic 1221
Shoulder Joint, Ligament, and Tendon Conditions 1223
Sick Sinus Syndrome 1225
Sinus Arrest and Sinoatrial Block 1227
Sinus Arrhythmia 1229
Sinus Bradycardia 1231
Sinus Tachycardia 1233
Sjo¨ gren-Like Syndrome 1235
Skin Fragility Syndrome, Feline 1236
Small Intestinal Dysbiosis 1237
Smoke Inhalation 1239
Snake Venom Toxicosis—Coral Snakes 1240
Snake Venom Toxicosis—Pit Vipers 1241
Sneezing, Reverse Sneezing, Gagging 1243
Soft Tissue Sarcoma 1245
Spermatocele/Sperm Granuloma 1247
Spermatozoal Abnormalities 1248
Spider Venom Toxicosis—Black Widow 1249
Spider Venom Toxicosis—Brown Recluse 1250
Spinal Dysraphism 1251
Splenic Torsion 1252
Splenomegaly 1253
Spondylosis Deformans 1255
Sporotrichosis 1256
Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Digit 1257
Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Ear 1258
Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Gingiva 1259
Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Lung 1260
Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Nasal and Paranasal Sinuses 1261
Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Nasal Planum 1262
Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Skin 1263
Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue 1265
Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tonsil 1266
Staphylococcal Infections 1267
Steroid-Responsive Meningitis-Arteritis—Dogs 1269
Stertor and Stridor 1270
Stomatitis 1272
stomatitis, Caudal—Cat 1274
Streptococcal Infections 1275
Strongyloidiasis 1276
Stupor and Coma 1277
Subarachnoid Cysts (Arachnoid Diverticulum) 1279
Subinvolution of Placental Sites 1281
Submissive and Excitement Urination—Dogs 1282
Superficial Necrolytic Dermatitis 1283
Supraventricular Tachycardia 1284
Syncope 1286
Synovial Sarcoma 1288
Syringomyelia and Chiari-like Malformation 1289
Tapeworms (Cestodiasis) 1291
Taurine Deficiency 1292
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders 1293
Testicular Degeneration and Hypoplasia 1294
Tetanus 1295
Tetralogy of Fallot 1297
Third Eyelid Protrusion 1298
Thrombocytopathies 1300
Thrombocytopenia 1302
Thrombocytopenia, Primary Immune-Mediated 1304
Thunderstorm and Noise Phobias 1306
Thymoma 1307
Tick Bite Paralysis 1308
Ticks and Tick Control 1310
Toad Venom Toxicosis 1313
Tooth Formation/Structure, Abnormal 1314
Tooth Fracture 1315
Tooth Luxation or Avulsion 1317
Tooth—Missing 1318
Tooth Resorption—Cat 1319
Tooth Root Abscess (Apical Abscess) 1320
Toxoplasmosis 1322
Tracheal and Airway Collapse 1324
Tracheal Perforation 1326
Transitional Cell Carcinoma 1327
Transmissible Venereal Tumor 1329
Traumatic Myocarditis 1330
Tremors 1331
Trichinosis 1333
Trichomoniasis 1334
Trigeminal Neuritis, idiopathic 1335
Tularemia 1336
Tyzzer Disease 1338
Unruly Behaviors: Jumping, Pulling, Chasing, Stealing—Dogs 1339
Ureterolithiasis 1341
Urethral Prolapse 1343
Urinary Retention, Functional 1345
Urinary Tract Obstruction 1347
Urolithiasis, Calcium Oxalate 1349
Urolithiasis, Calcium Phosphate 1352
Urolithiasis, Cystine 1353
Urolithiasis, Struvite—Cats 1355
Urolithiasis, Struvite—Dogs 1357
Urolithiasis, Urate 1359
Urolithiasis, Xanthine 1361
Uterine Inertia 1362
Uterine Tumors 1363
Uveal Melanoma—Cats 1364
Uveal Melanoma—Dogs 1365
Uveodermatologic Syndrome (VKH) 1366
Vaginal Discharge 1367
Vaginal Hyperplasia and Prolapse 1369
Vaginal Malformations and Acquired Lesions 1370
Vaginal Tumors 1372
Vaginitis 1373
Vascular Ring Anomalies 1375
Vasculitis, Cutaneous 1376
Vasculitis, Systemic 1377
Ventricular Arrhythmias and Sudden Death in German Shepherds 1378
Ventricular Fibrillation 1379
Ventricular Premature Complexes 1381
Ventricular Septal Defect 1383
Ventricular Standstill (Asystole) 1385
Ventricular Tachycardia 1387
Vertebral Column Trauma 1390
Vesicourachal Diverticula 1392
Vestibular Disease, Geriatric—Dogs 1393
Vestibular Disease, Idiopathic—Cats 1395
Vitamin D Toxicosis 1397
Vomiting, Acute 1399
Vomiting, Chronic 1401
Von Willebrand Disease 1404
Weight Loss and Cachexia 1406
West Nile Virus Infection 1409
Whipworms (Trichuriasis) 1410
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome 1411
Xylitol Toxicosis 1413
Zinc Toxicosis 1414

Author Information

Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DiplACVIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine) is President of VetMed Consultants in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.

Francis W. K. Smith, Jr., DVM, DiplACVIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine & Cardiology) is Vice President of VetMed Consultants in Lexington, Massachusetts, USA; and Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University in North Grafton, Massachusetts, USA.