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Small Animal Medicine
and Metabolic Disorders
2nd Edition
Self-Assessment Color Review
Small Animal Medicine
and Metabolic Disorders
2nd Edition
Edited by
Craig Ruaux
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Preface
In the nearly 20 years since the first edition of this book was written, the world of
veterinary medicine has undergone remarkable changes. Digital radiography and
high-resolution ultrasonography equipment are becoming ubiquitous in companion
animal practices, while high-speed computed tomography (CT) and magnetic reso-
nance imaging (MRI) are increasingly common. Together, these advances in imaging
technology have dramatically enhanced the ability of veterinarians to identify disease.
Along with rapid development in diagnostic imaging, the profession is experiencing an
explosive growth in specialized diagnostic tests for many diseases. We now know that
pancreatitis in cats is common, yet the way that the disease manifests is very different
between dogs and cats. Diagnosis and assessment of respiratory diseases is much more
accurate and meaningful with blood gas analysis, CT examination, and bronchoscopy.
Some diseases once thought idiopathic are now known to have infectious etiologies.
The total amount of knowledge available to clients and practitioners has grown expo-
nentially and continues to do so. All of these changes increase the challenge of modern
internal medicine practice but also allow us to treat our patients more effectively.
The aim of this book is to present an assortment of cases and case-related materials
that are appropriate to the day-to-day practice of small animal medicine, predomi-
nantly using example cases that could present well to a generalist veterinary prac-
tice. Our hope is that the book will be of value for everyone—from senior students
studying internal medicine to specialists in training and experienced internal medicine
practitioners desiring a refresher. These cases cover a wide spectrum of metabolic,
endocrine, immune-mediated, inflammatory, and infectious diseases. Cases range
in difficulty from simple bacterial infections to complex, multisystem disorders that
would challenge most practitioners. Some are straightforward in approach, while for
others the optimum approach is an area of controversy. The authors are from varying
practice backgrounds and specialties, and each brings their own expertise and experi-
ence to problem identification and management.
Cases are presented in random order and, in many cases, the presentation occurs
in several parts as problems are identified, testing is carried out, and then therapeutic
plans are made. Cases are grouped by broad subject area in the Broad Classification of
Case Numbers listing below.
Clinical chemistry values and diagnostic test results are given in both SI and
imperial units where possible. As laboratories vary with respect to expected values,
reference intervals are provided for each case that are appropriate to the laboratory
carrying out the testing.
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Broad Classification of Case Numbers
Cardiology 86, 90 Large Intestine 11, 34, 40, 49, 58, 69,
Diagnostic Testing 29, 94, 130, 139 70, 151
Effusions 16, 107 Lower Urinary Tract 85, 95, 97, 108
Electrolytes and Acid/Base 22, 83, 120 Miscellaneous Metabolic Disorders 23,
Endocrine 17, 21, 25, 30, 33, 39, 57, 62, 46, 55, 68, 84, 128, 132, 147
71, 76, 80, 82, 96, 104, 109, Neurology 61, 93, 101, 140
110, 113, 123, 142 Oncology 70, 105, 152
Esophageal 32, 51, 75, 89, 118, 124 Oral Cavity 15
Gastric Diseases 10, 36, 79, 112, 115, 116 Pancreas 27, 35, 41, 117
Hematology 6, 8, 38, 60, 127, 148 Rectoanal 19, 99, 125, 131, 144
Hepatobiliary 3, 6, 12, 20, 24, 31, 37, Renal Diseases 7, 9, 73, 74, 114, 133,
47, 50, 72, 88, 103, 150, 152 135
Immune Mediated 121, 134, 153, 154 Reproductive 18, 78, 81, 98, 138
Infectious Diseases 43, 44, 45, 48, 53, Respiratory 1, 4, 26, 28, 52, 59, 63, 66,
54, 64, 67, 77, 91, 106, 126, 87, 122, 141
136, 145, 146, 149 Small Intestinal 2, 13, 14, 42, 56, 65,
Intestinal/Abdominal Emergencies 111, 92, 100, 102, 119, 129, 137
143, 148
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Contributors
Lindsay Gilmour Susanne Stieger-Vanegas
Texas A&M University Department of Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary & Biomedical Oregon State University
Sciences Corvallis, Oregon
College Station, Texas
Katie Tolbert
Yuri Lawrence Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Texas A&M University The University of Tennessee
College of Veterinary & Biomedical Knoxville, Tennessee
Sciences
College Station, Texas Austin Viall
Veterinary Pathology
Jonathan Lidbury College of Veterinary Medicine
Texas A&M University Iowa State University
College of Veterinary & Biomedical Ames, Iowa
Sciences
College Station, Texas
Craig Ruaux
Massey University
School of Veterinary Science
Palmerston North, New Zealand
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