Canine and Feline Respiratory Medicine

Preface vi

Acknowledgments viii

1 Localization of Disease 1

2 Respiratory Diagnostics 15

3 Respiratory Therapeutics 47

4 Nasal Disorders 71

5 Diseases of Airways 113

6 Parenchymal Disease 155

7 Pleural and Mediastinal Disease 192

8 Vascular Disorders 219

Glossary 242

Index 244

A fully updated edition of the essential comprehensive resource on diagnosing and treating respiratory diseases in dogs and cats.

Canine and Feline Respiratory Medicine, Third Edition is a thorough, comprehensive reference for respiratory medicine in dogs and cats. Focusing on the entire respiratory tract, the book presents detailed coverage of diagnostics and therapeutics. Now fully updated to incorporate the latest clinical data and case studies, this Third Edition continues to be an indispensable resource for all small animal veterinary practitioners involved with respiratory disease.

Covering a wide range of respiratory diseases, the book draws on extensive research and clinical practice. Readers of the third edition of Canine and Feline Respiratory Medicine will also find:

• Clinical photographs and illustrations accompanying every major concept discussed
• New clinical case examples for diseases in specific locations of the respiratory tract and new sections in almost every chapter
• Discussion of the full range of disease processes

Canine and Feline Respiratory Medicine is ideal for any veterinary practitioner or specialist with an interest in respiratory disease, including internal medicine specialists and residents.

Lynelle R. Johnson, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM, is a Professor in the Department of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of California at Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in Davis, California, USA.