From basic procedures like spays, castrations, and declaws to advanced surgeries like craniotomy, vertal slots, and lung lobectomy, Fossum’s Small Animal Surgery, 5th Edition is the go-to, full-color guide for everything that general veterinarians and vet students need to know about both soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. Five editors bring their expert perspective as they discuss the latest advances in key areas such as imaging modalities, regenerative medicine, minimally invasive surgery, and neurology. With each book adoption, you’ll also have access to the Expert Consult website, which includes a fully searchable version of the book plus step-by-step video clips and animations of surgical procedures, aftercare instruction handouts, case presentations, references linked to full text articles on PubMed, and an extensive image collection. There is no better resource to keep you up to date on the latest advances and techniques in small animal surgery!Well illustrated, step-by-step instructions for surgical techniques provide quick reference to practical how-to information in emergency and clinical situations.Anesthesia Protocols offer easy access to recommendations for anesthetizing animals with particular diseases or disorders. Coverage of cutting-edge imaging techniques, including radiographs, CT, MRI, and digital imaging, explores the most useful imaging modalities for demonstrating areas of surgical concern.Clinical tips boxes provide at-a-glance surgical and practice tips.Postsurgical care instructions provide customizable client aftercare handouts for many of the procedures in the book.Reference links to PubMed grant access to full-text articles.NEW! Expanded sections on thoracoscopy, arthroscopy, and laparoscopy reflect the significant growth in minimally invasive procedures in vet medicine.NEW! Significantly revised section on joint disease includes additional techniques and procedures.NEW! Revised chapter on regenerative medicine emphasizes application of stem cell and regenerative medicine technologies to clinical patients.NEW! Increased emphasis on differential diagnosis helps you learn how to avoid misdiagnoses that result in unnecessary surgery with the inclusion of boxes covering disorders that may mimic the more commonly encountered surgical neurologic problems that are not actual disorders requiring surgical repair.NEW! Correlation boxes highlight the advances in veterinary medicine that correlate with human medicine.NEW! Expanded chapter on neurologic examination cover how to perform a proper neurologic exam to detect problems in cats and dogs. NEW! Step-by-step procedure videos that walk through both basic and advanced procedures have been added to this new edition.NEW! Aftercare instructions and rarely performed procedures have been added to the Expert Consult. Read more

Known as "the bible" of herpetological medicine and surgery, Mader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Edition edited by Stephen Divers and Scott Stahl provides a complete veterinary reference for reptiles and amphibians, including specific sections on practice management and development; taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, behavior, stress and welfare; captive husbandry and management including nutrition, heating and lighting; infectious diseases and laboratory sciences; clinical techniques and procedures; sedation, anesthesia and analgesia; diagnostic imaging; endoscopy; medicine; surgery; therapy; differential diagnoses by clinical signs; specific disease/condition summaries; population health and public health; and legal topics. Well-organized and concise, this new edition covers just about everything related to reptiles and amphibians by utilizing an international array of contributing authors that were selected based on their recognized specialization and expertise, bringing a truly global perspective to this essential text!Highly knowledgeable, well respected, recognized specialists add a global view of the subject matter.Details on creating, building and maintaining your herpetological veterinary practice The extensive biology of a wide variety of species is covered, including snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodiles, tuatara and amphibians, providing an understanding of the unique anatomy and physiology of these species, which is a vital prerequisite of medicine and surgery. Spellings of all North American reptiles and amphibians approved by The Committee of Standard English and Scientific Names ensures students have the most up-to-date naming conventions for these exotic species.Thorough coverage of taxa-specific husbandry and management practices, as well as current nutritional recommendations, advances in lighting, welfare, and behavioral training.Dedicated section on infectious diseases (virology, bacteriology, mycology, parasitology) and laboratory diagnosticsDetailed, step-by-step techniques and procedures including catheters and feeding tubes, and modern recommendation on hospitalization and euthanasia.Completely revised chapters on sedation, general anesthesia, analgesia, local anesthesia and amphibian anesthesiaCompletely revised chapters on radiography, ultrasonography, CT, MRI, scintigraphy, diagnostic endoscopy and endosurgeryGreatly expanded medicine section details all major areas including urology, hepatology, cardiology, dermatology, ophthalmology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, neurology, oncology, endocrinology, theriogenology, musculoskeletal, vascular/hematopoietic/immunology, behavioral medicine, nutritional diseases, perinatology, geriatrics, emergency and critical care, toxicology and amphibian medicine.Completely revised and expanded surgery section includes the eye, ear, rhinarium, oral cavity, integument, coeliotomy and internal viscera, cloaca, amphibian soft tissue surgery, orthopedics and amputation. Expanded and updated therapy section on antimicrobials, anti-virals, anti-parasiticides, anti-inflammatories, including new chapters on psychopharmacology, oncologic therapies, photobiomodulation, wound management, and rehabilitation.A revised list of common conditions and diseases allows busy practitioners to review the most common, clinically significant, hot topics quickly and clearly.Expanded section on population health includes new chapters on commercial reptile farming, large collection management, breeders/wholesalers & retail, laboratory management, conservation issues and ecosystem health.Updated international, European and US legislation with new chapters on forensics and jurisprudence, expert testimony and court appearances. Read more

**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Veterinary Medicine**Focus on the "how" and "why" of medical/surgical conditions ― the critical issues that lead to successful outcomes for your patients ― with Veterinary Surgery: Small Animal, Second Edition. This two-volume full-color resource offers an authoritative, comprehensive review of disease processes, a thorough evaluation of basic clinical science information, and in-depth discussion of advanced surgeries. With an updated Expert Consult website you can access anytime and detailed coverage of surgical procedures, it is the definitive reference for surgical specialists, practicing veterinarians, and residents.Expert Consult website offers access to the entire text online, plus references linked to original abstracts on PubMed.Comprehensive coverage includes surgical biology, surgical methods and perioperative care, neurosurgery, and orthopedics in Volume One, and all soft tissue surgery organized by body system in Volume Two.Extensive references to published studies available on Expert Consult show the factual basis for the material.Strong blend of clinical and basic science information facilitates a clear understanding of clinical issues surrounding operative situations.Highly recognized contributing authors create chapters from their own experience and knowledge base, providing the most authoritative, current information available.Coverage of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology in chapters on specific organs includes information critical to operative procedures and patient management.In-depth chapters on anesthesia, surgical oncology, tumors of the spine, and musculoskeletal neoplasiaprovide valuable resources for practicing surgeons, especially in the area of cancer treatment.Preoperative considerations and surgical implications for surgical procedures help surgeons make decisions about treatment approaches.NEW and UPDATED! Expert Consult website with print text plus complete online access to the book’s contents, so you can use it anytime ― anywhere.EXPANDED! Coverage of interventional radiology techniques in Volume Two (soft tissue volume) to provide cutting-edge information on contemporary imaging modalities that gain access to different structures of the patient’s body for diagnostic and therapeutic reasons.NEW and UPDATED! Expanded coverage of coaptation devices and small animal prosthetics clearly explains how they are used in a variety of clinical situations. EXPANDED! Principles of minimally invasive plate treatment added to Volume One (orthopedic volume) to show how these advancements maximize healing and protect the patient while meeting the surgeon’s goals in using fracture fixation. Read more

Your days spent fruitlessly scouring textbooks and websites for credible vet information are over! Now you can get the whole story ― the accurate story ― all in one place. IntroducingThe Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Expert Consult, 8th Edition. Still the only comprehensive resource for veterinary internal medical problems, this faculty-and-student-favorite offers unparalleled coverage of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and disease treatments for dogs and cats. In addition to new chapters and discussions on the industry’s most topical issues, this "gold standard in vet medicine" comes with hundreds of original videos, algorithms, and learning tools to really bring all the information to life. There’s no better source to help you unlock the secrets of veterinary medicine than Ettinger’s! Fully searchable online text offers quick access to the most trusted information in the field.Complete library of over 500 original clinical videos you can believe in. Instead of fruitless YouTube searches, each video expertly breaks down veterinary procedures and important signs of diseases and disorders that are difficult or impossible to understand from written descriptions alone.In-depth coverage of timely issues includes expert explanations on topics such as the genome, clinical genomics, euthanasia, innocent heart murmurs, hyperbaric medicine, home prepared and raw diets, obesity, botulism, artificial pacing of the heart, and cancer vaccines.Thousands of references accessible from the printed book with the click of a QR code.256 all-new client information sheets can be downloaded, customized, and printed as client handouts.214 new and updated clinical algorithms aid in disease identification and decision-making.Exclusive access to Expert Consult Online website offers the complete library of original video clips, heart sounds, the full collection of client information sheets, and hyperlinking of references to their source abstracts in PubMed.NEW! In-depth coverage of the latest information and trends in small animal internal medicine.Completely new section on minimally-invasive interventional procedures includes techniques for treating respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, urologic/nephrologic, and neoplastic disorders.17 new chapters address the major clinicopathologic abnormalities that occur in canine and feline laboratory testing.Completely new section on management of mutually-antagonistic comorbidities spotlights concurrent cardiac and renal disease, concurrent infection in patients requiring immunosuppression, and concurrent diabetes mellitus and corticosteroid-dependent disease.Expert explanations on topics such as evidence-based medicine, distinguishing behavioral disorders from medical neurologic disorders, blood transfusion techniques, hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease), chronic kidney disease, respiratory and inhalant therapy, and many more. Read more

Considered the definitive reference on canine and feline oncology, Withrow & MacEwen's Small Animal Clinical Oncology, 6th Edition focuses on the most effective, cutting-edge techniques. This comprehensive textbook gives you a complete understanding of cancer in dogs and cats ― what it is, how to diagnose it, and how to treat many of the most common cancers encountered in clinical practice today. The thoroughly updated sixth edition includes information on the complications of cancer, pain management, and the latest treatment modalities ― preparing general practitioners to diagnose and treat pets rather than referring them to a specialist. With important updates on recently approved and in-development drugs, and new co-authors adding their own unique perspectives, this user-friendly text is a must-have resource for current, evidence-based therapeutic strategies on canine and feline oncology.Cutting-edge information on the complications of cancer, pain management, and the latest treatment modalitiesprepares you to diagnose and treat pets with cancer rather than refer cases to a specialist.Each contributor is a recognized expert in his or her specialty, reflecting the most current information by highly respected experts in the field of veterinary oncology.Full-color format provides you with accurate visual depictions of specific diseases and procedures, enhances visual appeal, and is used functionally in tables and boxes to highlight key information.A systems approach to the diagnosis and management of cancer facilitates access to information about the many malignancies affecting small animal patients.Discussion of compassion and supportive care for the management of pain, nutritional needs, and grief includes methods for handling the pet’s pain and nutritional complications as well as the pet owner’s grief when treatment is not successful.Comprehensive references at the end of each chapter and topic ensures you can be confident the information provided is accurate and up to date.Helpful drug formularies provide quick access to information on indications, toxicities, and recommended dosages for chemotherapeutic and analgesic drugs used in cancer treatment.Chemotherapy protocols are included when case studies prove clinical efficacy.Information on the best interventional techniques is quickly accessible all in one chapter.Nearly 400 color images provide accurate depictions of specific diseases and procedures.Focus on the most effective treatment options saves time by emphasizing proven treatment options that have been vetted by experts in the field.NEW! Expert co-authors and contributors bring a valuable perspective with research experience.NEW! Thoroughly UPDATED content includes important updates on recently approved and in-development veterinary cancer drugs, and critical advances in radiation delivery. Read more

This issue, we are talking about veterinary surgery and we are introducing you to NYC veterinary surgeon, Dr. Philippa Pavia, and talking all about veterinary surgery. Dr. Philippa is also leading a free continuing education program, Master Course in Surgery. You can check it out at myvetcandy.com/surg - the course is brought to you by PRN Pharmacal.100% of proceeds from Pet Candy Magazines are donated to charities you love!! Check out mypetcandy.com! Read more

The highly popular Secrets Series presents an important new resource for veterinarians in this comprehensive, yet focused, coverage of one of the most important and fastest-emerging specialties in veterinary medicine. Among the topics covered are Patient Management, Preparation, Pharmacology, Monitoring, Anesthetic Complications, Anesthesia and Systemic Disease, Special Anesthetic Considerations, Regional Anesthesia, and Pain Management for Small Animals.Emerging area of pain management is covered as well as anesthesiaGreene one of the major authorities on pain managementProven Secrets format makes this a unique offering Read more

This textbook in the question-and-answer format of the Secrets Series® offers concise, yet comprehensive coverage of 100 topics in small animal surgery. Using as a model the highly successful Surgical Secrets in human medicine, noted veterinary surgeon, Joseph Harari and an impressive list of contributors from vet schools across the U.S. offer their tips and pearls of practice in an informative and engaging format. Read more

The fact that all veterinarians see emergencies on a regular basis, and the increasing importance of emergency medicine and critical care in veterinary medicine, have helped make this one of the best-selling books in The Secrets Series and in veterinary medicine and critical care. Dr. Wingfield is one of the preeminent authorities in this field, and the new edition is completely revised and updated, featuring a number of new authors, with new chapters on disaster medicine and the transfusion trigger. Critical care management of dogs and cats are also covered.Over 120 chapters covering virtually every emergency condition encountered by veterinariansDr. Wingfield is one of the top authorities in veterinary emergency medicineEmergency Procedures is contained within one separate section Read more

The revised and updated Third Edition of Bovine Surgery and Lameness offers veterinarians a concise text ideal for use in the field. Offers a fully revised edition of the popular and well-respected book on bovine surgery and lamenessPresents a practical quick-reference guide ideal for the field veterinarianCovers both common surgical procedures and the latest information on combating lamenessWritten by an expert team of international authorsIncludes access to a companion website offering video clips  Read more

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Stay ahead of the rising demand for orthopedic surgery in veterinary practice with the most trusted handbook for small animal orthopedics. Brinker, Piermattei, and Flo’s Handbook of Small Animal Orthopedics and Fracture Repair, 5th Edition is the expert reference you need to successfully understand, diagnose, and treat the wide variety of conditions affecting the locomotor system in small animals. As with previous editions, this comprehensive handbook offers readers a clear and consistent description of the most common orthopedic conditions along with the pathology, diagnostic work-up, surgical indications and planning, surgical approach, surgical techniques, complications, and follow-up recommendations that accompany them. This new edition also includes the latest information on fractures, musculoskeletal diseases, and the advances in methods of fixation, lameness correction, and joint surgery. Not only will readers gain access to routinely used orthopedic treatments ― such as plating, wiring, and pinning techniques ― this handbook also discusses the more complex modalities ― like minimally invasive surgery, and angle stable fixation systems with the newest information on interlocking nail and locking plate technologies. With this unrivaled reference, you’ll have the expert guidance you need to successfully diagnose and treat nearly any musculoskeletal case you may encounter in daily practice. Clear, concise coverage covers the pathology, diagnostic work-up, surgical indications and planning, surgical approach, surgical techniques, complications, and follow-up recommendations for the most common orthopedic conditions.Step-by-step line drawings clearly illustrate different types of fractures and demonstrate the surgical procedures used to affect repairs – detail that can’t be conveyed in clinical photographs.Anatomical organization provides quick access to information on both fractures and other conditions for each region of the body.NEW! Advances in joint surgeries, specifically the knee, shoulder, and elbow, keep practitioners abreast of the latest technology and best practices.NEW! Coverage of minimally invasive surgery has been added to the many chapters.NEW! Advances in imaging (MRI, CT, and radiographs) are included to keep practitioners up to date on the latest technology.Updates on new fixation technologies include angle stable interlocking nails and locking plate fracture fixation systems. Updates on common surgeries include triple pelvic osteotomy and total hip replacementNEW! High-definition clinical photographs have been added to give readers a closer view of various fractures and repair techniques. Read more

**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Veterinary Medicine**The leading reference for the diagnosis and management of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances in small animals, Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders in Small Animal Practice, 4th Edition provides cutting-edge, evidence-based guidelines to enhance your care of dogs and cats. Information is easy to find and easy to use, with comprehensive coverage including fluid and electrolyte physiology and pathophysiology and their clinical applications, as well as the newest advances in fluid therapy and a discussion of a new class of drugs called vaptans. Lead author Stephen DiBartola is a well-known speaker and the "go-to" expert in this field, and his team of contributors represents the most authoritative and respected clinicians and academicians in veterinary medicine. Over 30 expert contributors represent the "cream of the crop" in small animal medicine, ensuring that this edition provides the most authoritative and evidence-based guidelines.Scientific, evidence-based insights and advances integrate basic physiological principles into practice, covering patient evaluation, differential diagnosis, normal and abnormal clinical features and laboratory test results, approaches to therapy, technical aspects of therapy, patient monitoring, assessing risk, and prediction of outcomes for each disorder.Hundreds of tables, algorithms, and schematic drawings demonstrate the best approaches to diagnosis and treatment, highlighting the most important points in an easy-access format.Drug and dosage recommendations are included with treatment approaches in the Electrolyte Disorders section.Clear formulas in the Fluid Therapy section make it easier to determine the state of dehydration, fluid choice, and administration rate and volume in both healthy and diseased patients.Updated chapters cover the latest advances in fluid therapy in patient management, helping you understand and manage a wide range of potentially life-threatening metabolic disturbances.  Expanded Disorders of Sodium and Water chapter includes information on a new class of drugs called vaptans, vasopressin receptor antagonists that may soon improve the ability to manage patients with chronic hyponatremia. Hundreds of new references cover the most up-to-date advances in fluid therapy, including renal failure and shock syndromes. Read more

Chris P. Bacon was born with malformed legs, but with the help of a wheelchair made of construction toys, he’s become a hero to people with similar challenges. Nancy Furstinger profiles Chris P. Bacon and many other animals in Unstoppable—all of whom are making their way around with the help of prosthetics, braces, orthotics and wheelchairs! Readers will meet the caretakers, prosthetists, vets, and loving families that help to make recovery possible. Furstinger offers a glimpse into the cutting-edge technologies, such as 3D printing and brain-controlled prosthetics, that are helping to improve the lives of animals and humans alike.    Read more

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A practical manual for veterinarians at all stages of their training and career, Manual of Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery, Second EditionOffers expanded coverage of additional procedures and updates reflecting the latest thinking on surgical techniquesProvides clear, concise instructions on how to complete common soft tissue surgical proceduresPairs step-by step instructions with hundreds of high-quality color photographs and drawingsAids small animal veterinary practitioners and students in learning and applying the tips and tricks that experienced surgeons use to make each procedure easier and faster Read more

This comprehensive guide, born from a profound understanding of the challenges faced by veterinarians, provides an authoritative and readily accessible resource for addressing urgent surgical needs in small animals. Dogs and cats often find themselves in critical situations necessitating swift and precise surgical intervention. Whether it's trauma-related injuries, acute abdominal crises, or unforeseen complications, the ability to navigate these emergencies with expertise is paramount. Manual of Small Animals Surgical Emergencies effectively provides a comprehensive guide that empowers veterinarians, technicians, residents in small animal surgery or surgeons in training to make informed decisions and execute precise surgical interventions. Structured for intuitive progression, each section meticulously addresses specific emergency categories, supported by 'Pro Tips' from seasoned surgeons and complemented by high-resolution figures and videos available through QR codes on VetSurgEm.edrapublishing.com. contributing to a proactive approach in surgical planning. Read more

Essentials of Small Animal Anesthesia and Analgesia, Second Edition presents the fundamentals of managing small animal anesthesia patients in a clinically relevant, accessible manual. The bulk of the book is distilled from Lumb and Jones' Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia to provide authoritative information in a quick-reference format, with references to Lumb and Jones' throughout for easy access to further detail. Logically reorganized with an easy-to-use structure and an increased focus on pain management, this new edition features new chapters on equipment and managing specific conditions. The Second Edition has been updated to reflect current practices in anesthesia and analgesia, and a new companion website offers review questions and answers, video clips, and an image bank with additional figures not found in the printed book. Essentials of Small Animal Anesthesia and Analgesia, Second Edition provides veterinary care providers and students with key information on anesthetic and analgesic pharmacology, physiology, patient assessment, and clinical case management. Read more

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This book focuses on the clinically relevant aspects of the most commonly encountered internal medical problems confronting practicing veterinarians. The book has been hailed for its emphasis on diagnostic approaches to clinical signs, diagnostics techniques, general therapeutics, and synopses of important disorders. It teaches students and practitioners critical thinking and decision-making skills rather than merely offering a "laundry list" of disorders.The book contains 98 chapters in 13 sections. The first 10 sections cover specific disorders by system, while the last two sections pertain to oncology, hematology and immunology, and infectious diseases. Each section is developed by one author, which promotes consistency. Each section begins with discussions on clinical signs related to the respective organ system followed by diagnostic techniques and appropriate treatment.The extensive use of color illustrations, tables, and algorithms sets this book apart from others in the field. The book is liberally illustrated and contains hundreds of summary tables and boxes on clinical signs, causes, drug information, and other treatment modalities. The four-color format provides visual appeal and clarifies the different types of tables.Each section begins with discussion of clinical signs to encourage assessment and diagnostic skills; this problem-oriented approach simulates what veterinarians encounter in practiceComprehensive drug tables at end of each section provide recommended dosages and indications for a variety of agents.Algorithms promote decision-making skills based on clinical findingsClear, step-by-step procedures are highlighted in text All contributors are recognized experts in their respective internal medicine specialties.Cross-referencing reduces redundancy throughout the book and makes information easy to locate.Summary boxes and tables, color-coded to indicate the type of information they contain, provide quick access to signs, etiology, differential diagnosis, and treatment.Full-color format enhances visual appeal and highlight key information in tables and boxes.Pediatric and geriatric content is consistently integrated where appropriate.Integration of toxicology links exposure to noxious products with a variety of systems disorders.All contributors are recognized experts in their respective medical specialties.Cardiovascular Ambulatory ECG section has been expanded to include discussion on how a Holter monitor records signals as well as reading Holter monitor readings. Also, a discussion on normal heart rhythms and arrhythmias has been included.New event recording section has been added to the ambulatory ECG portion of the chapter.New section titled Other Methods of ECG Assessment has been added to electrocardiography portion, including a discussion of heart rate variability (HRV) and signal averaged electrocardiography (SAECG).Common 2-D echocardiographic views section has been updated and expanded.Biochemical markers of myocardial injury section added Congestive Heart Failure chapter has been entirely reworked and expanded.New section on arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy addedDiscussion on noninfective myocarditis added New section on arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy addedNew sections on cor triatriatu and endocardial fibroelastosis addedSerologic tests section has been expanded to include discussion of heartworm antibody tests for cats.In heartworm prevention section, discussion has been added on selamectin and moxidectin.RespiratoryNasal mites section has been divided (and expanded) into nasal mites and nasal capillariasis.New section on computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging added to Diagnostic Tests for Lower Respiratory Tract.New section on thoracoscopy and thoracotomy added to Diagnostic Tests for the Pleural Cavity and MediastinumNew section on neoplastic effusion in Disorders of the Pleural Cavity.New section on Large Airway Disease with subsections titled Extrathoracic (Upper) Airway Obstruction and Intrathoracic Large Airway Obstruction.New section titled pleural space disease.DigestiveNew discussion of indications for ultrasonography of the stomach and small intestines. Discussion on intestinal permeability testing has been added New discussions added on partially hydrolyzed diets and elemental dietsNew discussions of both low-profile gastrostomy tubes and jejunostomy tubesBrief discussion of budesonide. Budesonide has been used for inflammatory bowel disease and hepatic disease in people, and has recently been used in dogs and cats with similar problems.New table: Examples of Commercial Bland Diets. (Bland refers to easily digestible diets that contain less fat than is found in many pet foods.)Section added on Sialoadenitis/sialoadenosis/salivary gland necrosisDiscussion added on trichomoniasisSmall intestinal bacterial overgrowth is now known as antibiotic responsive enteropathy. The malabsorptive diseases section of the chapter has been updated accordinglyUrinary TractBrief discussion added on plasma clearance of iohexol to reliably estimate glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in dogs and catsBrief discussion added on the recent commercial availability of an antigen capture ELISA test for the detection of low levels of albumin in canine urine (microalbuminuria)Brief discussion added on angiotensin's involvement in the pathogenesis of glomerulonephritis.Discussion added on feline diets that increase the risk of calcium oxolate urolith development, as well as diets that decrease the risk of struvite urolith development. New section added on functional urethral obstruction.EndocrineNew section added on primary (psychogenic) polydipsia.Diabetes mellitus section has been divided into diabetes mellitus in dogs and diabetes mellitus in cats.New section added on incidental adrenal massNeuromuscularSection on gait expanded to include brief discussion about animals with lower motor neuron disease and animals with upper motor neuron lesions.Discussion of Schiff-Sherrington posture has been expandedNew section titled Pain/Hyperpathia has been added to the Screening Neurological Examination portion of the chapter. It includes a new discussion on neck pain and assessing pain in other regions of the vertebral column as well as assessing muscular pain.Discussion of Scar-tissue Related Acquired EpilepsyDiscussion of Phenobarbital increased to include the recommendation of veterinary re-evaluation every 6 to 12 months to prevent hepatotoxicity as a result of serum PB concentrations being too high, and discussion of seizure control with PB monotherapy if serum concentrations are kept within the proper range.Discussion of felbamate (Felbatol) and alternative therapies added to anticonvulsant therapyDiscussions of chemical ototoxicity and metronidazole toxicity added.New topics: intraspinal articular cysts and syringomyelia/hydromyeliaSuggested Readings have been updated throughout the book to reflect the latest research findings. Read more