Small Animal Practice Client Handouts
- 2nd Edition - December 3, 2025
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- Editor: Rhea V. Morgan
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Small Animal Practice Client Handouts, 2nd Edition includes 450 educational handouts that cover everything your clients need to know about their pet’s condition. Handouts inc… Read more
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Small Animal Practice Client Handouts, 2nd Edition includes 450 educational handouts that cover everything your clients need to know about their pet’s condition. Handouts include information on the disease, clinical signs, recommended diagnostic tests, treatment options, follow-up care, and ranges from basic descriptions of illnesses and frequent signs to preventive measures and expected outcomes - all on a single page. Handouts on 18 common procedures or techniques are also included in the book. An ebook is included with new print purchase and offers digital access to all the text, figures, and references, plus bonus images.
- Single-page handouts present information in a practical, easy-to-understand format that does not overwhelm the client
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- Alphabetical and body system organization enables you to quickly locate the information you need
Veterinary practitioners
Section 1: Procedures and Techniques
1. Amputation, Limb
2. Blood Pressure Measurement
3. Bone Marrow Aspiration
4. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
5. Castration of Male Dogs
6. Chemotherapy and Your Pet
7. Echocardiography
8. Electrocardiography: Intermittent, Continuous
9. Femoral Head and Neck Ostectomy
10. Fracture Repair: Casts and Splints
11. Fracture Repair: External Skeletal Fixation
12. Fracture Repair: Internal Fixation
13. Physical Rehabilitation
14. Sterilization of Female Dogs
15. Sterilization of Female Cats
16. Subcutaneous Fluid Therapy
17. Transfusion Therapy in Cats
18. Transfusion Therapy in Dogs
Section 2: Cardiovascular System
19. Arterial Thromboembolism in Cats, Peripheral
20. Atrial Fibrillation
21. Atrial Premature Contractions and Tachycardia
22. Atrioventricular Valve Degeneration in Dogs
23. Cardiac Tumors
24. Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular
25. Cardiomyopathy, Dilated in Cats
26. Cardiomyopathy, Dilated in Dogs
27. Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic in Cats
28. Cardiomyopathy, Nutritional in Dogs
29. Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs, Left-Sided
30. Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs, Right-Sided
31. Endocarditis
32. Heartworm Disease in Cats
33. Heartworm Disease in Dogs
34. Patent Ductus Arteriosus
35. Pericardial Effusion
36. Peritoneopericardial Diaphragmatic Hernia
37. Persistent Right Aortic Arch
38. Pulmonary Hypertension
39. Pulmonic Stenosis
40. Second- and Third-Degree Heart Block
41. Sick Sinus Syndrome and Atrial Standstill
42. Sinus Bradycardia
43. Subaortic Stenosis in Dogs
44. Systemic Hypertension
45. Tetralogy of Fallot
46. Tricuspid and Mitral Valve Dysplasia
47. Ventricular and Atrial Septal Defects
48. Ventricular Fibrillation and Cardiac Arrest
49. Ventricular Premature Contractions and Tachycardia
Section 3: Respiratory System
50. Allergic Bronchitis in Cats
51. Allergic Bronchitis in Dogs
52. Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome
53. Bronchitis, Acute
54. Bronchitis, Chronic
55. Bullous Lung Disease
56. Diaphragmatic Hernia
57. Elongated Soft Palate
58. Flail Chest
59. Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs
60. Laryngeal Saccule Eversion in Dogs
61. Laryngeal and Tracheal Neoplasia
62. Laryngitis and Tracheitis
63. Lung Lobe Torsion
64. Lung Tumors
65. Mediastinal Masses
66. Nasopharyngeal and Aural Polyps in Cats
67. Nasal Tumors, Malignant
68. Pleural Effusion
69. Pneumonia, Aspiration
70. Pneumonia, Bacterial
71. Pneumonia, Fungal
72. Pneumothorax
73. Pulmonary Contusions
74. Pulmonary Edema
75. Pulmonary Fibrosis in Dogs
76. Pulmonary Thromboembolism
77. Rhinosinusitis in Cats
78. Rhinosinusitis in Dogs
79. Stenotic Nares
80. Tracheal Collapse in Dogs
81. Tracheal Hypoplasia in Dogs
82. Tracheal Obstruction
83. Tracheal Trauma
Section 4: Neurologic System
84. Atlantoaxial Subluxation/Instability in Dogs
85. Botulism
86. Brachial Plexus Injury/Avulsion
87. Brain Tumors
88. Caudal Cervical Spondylopathy in Dogs
89. Caudal Occipital Malformation Syndrome in Dogs
90. Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke
91. Cognitive Dysfunction
92. Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs
93. Diabetic Neuropathy in Cats
94. Discospondylitis in Dogs
95. Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy in Dogs
96. Head Trauma
97. Hydrocephalus
98. Idiopathic Facial Nerve Paralysis
99. Idiopathic Peripheral Vestibular Disease
100. Idiopathic Trigeminal Neuropathy in Dogs
101. Intervertebral Disc Disease in Dogs
102. Lumbosacral Stenosis in Dogs, Degenerative
103. Meningoencephalomyelitis of Unknown Etiology
104. Myasthenia Gravis
105. Nerve Sheath Tumors
106. Polyradiculoneuritis in Dogs, Acute
107. Seizures: Causes and Diagnosis
108. Seizures: Idiopathic Epilepsy
109. Seizures: Treatment with Phenobarbital and Bromide
110. Seizures: Treatment with Other Drugs
111. Spinal Cord Trauma
112. Spinal Tumors
113. Spondylosis Deformans
114. Steroid Responsive Meningeal Arteritis in Dogs
115. Tick Paralysis in Dogs
116. Tremor Syndrome in Dogs
Section 5: Digestive System
117. Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome in Dogs
118. Anal Sac Diseases
119. Cholangiohepatitis in Cats
120. Cleft Palate
121. Colitis in Dogs, Acute
122. Colitis in Dogs, Chronic
123. Copper Storage Hepatopathy in Dogs
124. Epulis in Dogs
125. Esophageal Foreign Body
126. Esophagitis & Esophageal Stricture
127. Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
128. Fecal Incontinence
129. Gall Bladder Mucocele in Dogs
130. Gastric Dilatation – Volvulus in Dogs
131. Gastric Foreign Body
132. Gastric Neoplasia
133. Gastritis, Acute
134. Gastritis, Chronic
135. Gastrointestinal Ulceration
136. Gingivitis
137. Hepatic Encephalopathy
138. Hepatic Lipidosis in Cats
139. Hepatitis in Dogs, Chronic
140. Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats
141. Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs
142. Intestinal Neoplasia
143. Intestinal Obstruction
144. Intestinal Parasites
145. Intussusception
146. Lymphoplasmacytic Stomatitis in Cats
147. Megacolon in Cats
148. Megaesophagus
149. Obesity in Cats
150. Obesity in Dogs
151. Oral Melanoma in Dogs
152. Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats
153. Pancreatitis in Dogs
154. Pancreatitis in Cats
155. Perianal Fistula in Dogs
156. Perianal Tumors in Dogs
157. Perineal Hernia in Dogs
158. Peritonitis
159. Portosystemic Vascular Anomalies
160. Protein-Losing Enteropathy
161. Salivary Mucocele
162. Spirocercosis in Dogs
Section 6: Endocrine/Metabolic System
163. Diabetes Insipidus
164. Diabetes Mellitus in Cats
165. Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs
166. Hyperadrenocorticism in Dogs
167. Hyperlipidemia
168. Hyperthyroidism in Cats
169. Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s Disease)
170. Hypoglycemia
171. Hypothyroidism in Dogs
172. Idiopathic Hypercalcemia in Cats
173. Insulinoma in Dogs
Section 7: Urinary System
174. Acute Kidney Injury
175. Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy in Dogs
176. Bladder Cancer
177. Bladder Stones in Cats
178. Bladder Stones in Dogs
179. Bladder Trauma
180. Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats
181. Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs
182. Chronic Kidney Disease: Therapy of Anemia
183. Chronic Kidney Disease: Nutritional Management
184. Cystitis in Cats
185. Cystitis in Dogs
186. Ectopic Ureters in Dogs
187. Fanconi Syndrome in Dogs
188. Kidney Dysplasia in Dogs
189. Kidney Stones in Cats
190. Kidney Toxins (Nephrotoxicosis)
191. Kidney Tumors
192. Perinephric Pseudocysts in Cats
193. Polycystic Kidney Disease in Cats
194. Prostate Cancer in Dogs
195. Prostatic and Paraprostatic Cysts in Dogs
196. Prostatitis and Prostatic Abscessation in Dogs
197. Protein- Losing Nephropathy in Dogs
198. Pyelonephritis, Kidney Infection
199. Ureteral Obstruction in Cats
200. Urethral Obstruction in Cats
201. Urethral Prolapse in Dogs
202. Urethritis
203. Urinary Incontinence in Dogs
Section 8: Reproductive System
204. Agalactia
205. Cryptorchidism in Dogs and Cats
206. Dystocia in Dogs and Cats
207. Eclampsia in Dogs
208. Fading Kitten Syndrome
209. Fading Puppy Syndrome
210. Infertility in the Male Dog
211. Infertility in the Bitches
212. Infertility in the Queens
213. Infertility in the Tom Cats
214. Mammary Fibroadenomatous Hyperplasia in Cats
215. Mammary Tumors in Cats
216. Mammary Tumors in Dogs
217. Mastitis
218. Ovarian Remnant Syndrome
219. Paraphimosis in Dogs
220. Penile Tumors in Dogs
221. Phimosis in Dogs
222. Pregnancy Loss in Bitches
223. Pseudocyesis in Bitches
224. Pyometra Complex
225. Subinvolution of Placental Sites in Dogs
226. Testicular Tumors in Dogs
227. Transmissible Venereal Tumor in Dogs
228. Uterine Prolapse
229. Vaginal Edema in Dogs
230. Vaginitis in Dogs
Section 9: Hemolymphatic System
231. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
232. Anemia
233. Aplastic Anemia/Pancytopenia
234. Babesia Infection in Dogs
235. Cancer-Associated Hypercalcemia
236. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
237. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
238. Fever of Unknown Origin
239. Hemophilia A
240. Hemophilia B
241. Hemotropic Mycoplasmosis in Cats
242. Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia
243. Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia
244. Lymphedema
245. Lymphoma in Cats
246. Lymphoma in Dogs
247. Mastocytosis, Systemic in Cats
248. Multiple Myeloma
249. Polycythemia
250. Splenic Hemangiosarcoma
251. Splenic Torsion in Dogs
252. Splenomegaly
253. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Dogs: Systemic Aspects
254. Thrombocytopenia: Other Causes
255. Von Willebrand Disease in Dogs
Section 10: Musculoskeletal System
256. Angular Limb Deformities in Dogs
257. Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
258. Bicipital Tendinopathy in Dogs
259. Bone Tumors
260. Calcaneal Tendon Injury
261. Carpal and Tarsal Shearing Injuries
262. Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease
263. Elbow Incongruity in Dogs
264. Elbow Luxation, Traumatic
265. Fibrotic Myopathies
266. Elbow Medial Compartment Disease in Dogs
267. Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
268. Hip Luxation
269. Humeral Condylar Fissure/Fracture in Dogs
270. Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy in Dogs
271. Hypertrophic Osteopathy in Dogs
272. Immune-Mediated Arthritis
273. Juvenile Carpal Hyperextension/Hyperflexion Disorder in Dogs
274. Mandibular Fractures
275. Masticatory Myositis in Dogs
276. Nutritional Bone Disease
277. Osteoarthritis – Medical Management
278. Osteochondrosis/Osteochondritis Dissecans in Dogs
279. Osteomyelitis
280. Panosteitis in Dogs
281. Patella Luxation
282. Sacroiliac Luxation
283. Scapular Luxation, Dorsal
284. Septic Arthritis
285. Shoulder Luxation/Subluxation in Dogs
286. Slipped Capital Femoral Physis
287. Stifle Luxation
288. Ununited Anconeal Process Disease in Dogs
Section 11: Dermatologic System
289. Acne in Cats
290. Acute Moist Dermatitis in Dogs
291. Allergic Reactions
292. Alopecia X
293. Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs
294. Atypical Mycobacteriosis
295. Benign Skin Tumors in Dogs
296. Cheyletiellosis
297. Claw (Toenail) Disease, Asymmetrical
298. Claw (Toenail) Disease, Symmetrical
299. Cutaneous (Epitheliotropic) T-cell Lymphoma
300. Cyclical Flank Alopecia
301. Deep Bacterial Pyoderma and Furunculosis
302. Demodicosis in Dogs
303. Dermatophytosis
304. Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
305. Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex in Cats
306. Exfoliative Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
307. Flea Allergic Dermatitis
308. Food Allergy/Adverse Reactions
309. Juvenile Cellulitis
310. Lipomas in Dogs
311. Malassezia Dermatitis
312. Mast Cell Tumors in Cats
313. Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs
314. Nasal Depigmentation in Dogs
315. Notoedric Mange in Cats
316. Pemphigus Complex
317. Pinnal Seborrhea in Dogs
318. Plasma Cell Pododermatitis in Cats
319. Primary Seborrhea
320. Sarcoptic Mange in Dogs
321. Sebaceous Adenitis in Dogs
322. Skin Fold Pyoderma (Intertrigo)
323. Sporotrichosis
324. Subcutaneous Abscesses and Cellulitis
325. Superficial Bacterial Folliculitis (Pyoderma) in Dogs
326. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) –Dermatologic Aspects
327. Viral Papillomatosis in Dogs
328. Vitamin-A Responsive Dermatosis in Dogs
329. Zinc-Responsive Dermatosis in Dogs
Section 12: Diseases of the Eye
330. Anterior Uveitis
331. Cataracts
332. Chorioretinitis and Optic Neuritis
333. Collie Eye Anomaly
334. Conjunctivitis
335. Corneal Ulceration
336. Distichiasis and Ectopic Cilia
337. Ectropion
338. Entropion
339. Extraocular Myositis in Dogs
340. Eyelid Tumors
341. Feline Corneal Sequestration
342. Feline Eosinophilic Keratitis
343. Feline Herpesvirus Keratoconjunctivitis
344. Glaucoma in Cats
345. Glaucoma in Dogs
346. Horner Syndrome
347. Hypertensive Retinopathy
348. Hyphema
349. Intraocular Tumors
350. Iridociliary Cysts
351. Iris Melanosis of Cats
352. Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
353. Lens Luxation and Subluxation
354. Lipid Keratopathy
355. Orbital Cellulitis and Abscessation
356. Orbital Tumors
357. Pannus in Dogs
358. Persistent Corneal Erosions
359. Pigmentary Keratitis in Dogs
360. Pigmentary Uveitis in Dogs
361. Progressive Retinal Atrophy
362. Prolapse of the Gland of the Third Eyelid
363. Proptosis of the Eye
364. Retinal Detachment
365. Retinal Dysplasia
366. Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration in Dogs
367. Symblepharon in Cats
368. Taurine Retinopathy in Cats
369. Uveodermatologic Syndrome in Dogs
Section 13: Diseases of the Ear
370. Aural Hematoma
371. Deafness
372. Ear Mites
373. Otitis Externa
374. Otitis Interna
375. Otitis Media
Section 14: Infectious Diseases
376. Bartonellosis
377. Blastomycosis
378. Borreliosis (Lyme Disease) in Dogs
379. Brucellosis in Dogs
380. Campylobacteriosis
381. Canine Distemper Virus
382. Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex
383. Coccidioidomycosis
384. Coccidiosis, Enteric
385. Cryptococcosis
386. Cryptosporidiosis
387. Cytauxzoonosis in Cats
388. Ehrlichiosis and Anaplasmosis in Dogs
389. Feline Coronavirus
390. Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
391. Feline Leukemia Virus
392. Feline Upper Respiratory Infection
393. Giardiasis
394. Helicobacteriosis
395. Hepatozoonosis in Dogs
396. Histoplasmosis
397. Leishmaniasis
398. Leptospirosis
399. Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus Infections
400. Neosporosis in Dogs
401. Parvovirus in Cats
402. Parvovirus in Dogs
403. Protothecosis in Dogs
404. Pythiosis
405. Rabies
406. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs
407. Salmonellosis
408. Tetanus
409. Toxoplasmosis
410. Tritrichomoniasis in Cats
411. Trypanozoma cruzi Infection in Dogs
Section 15: Toxicoses
412. Acetaminophen Toxicosis
413. Anticoagulant Rodenticide Toxicosis
414. Antifreeze Toxicosis
415. Bread Dough/Alcohol Toxicosis
416. Bromethalin Toxicosis
417. Castor Bean Toxicosis
418. Chocolate and Methylxanthine Toxicosis
419. Cholecalciferol Rodenticide Poisoning
420. Cyanobacterial Hepatotoxicosis in Dogs
421. Cyanobacterial Neurotoxicosis in Dogs
422. Essential Oil Toxicosis
423. Garlic/Onion Toxicosis
424. Grapes/Raisin Toxicosis in Dogs
425. Herbal Toxicoses
426. Lead Poisoning
427. Lily Toxicosis in Cats
428. Macadamia Nut Toxicosis in Dogs
429. Macrocylcylic Lactone Toxicosis
430. Marijuana Toxicosis
431. Metaldehyde Toxicosis
432. Nicotine Toxicosis
433. Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug Toxicosis
434. Organophosphorus/Carbamate Insecticide Poisoning
435. Paintball Toxicosis in Dogs
436. Poisoning from Illicit Human Drugs: Depressants
437. Poisoning from Illicit Human Drugs: Stimulants
438. Pyrethrin/Pyrethroid Toxicosis
439. Sago Palm Toxicosis in Dogs
440. Strychnine Poisoning
441. Tremorgenic Mycotoxicosis in Dogs
442. Xylitol Toxicosis in Dogs
443. Zinc Toxicosis
Section 16: Environmental Disorders
444. Burns
445. Electrical Cord Injury
446. Frost Bite
447. Heat Prostration
448. Shock
449. Smoke Inhalation
450. Venomous Snake Bites
1. Amputation, Limb
2. Blood Pressure Measurement
3. Bone Marrow Aspiration
4. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
5. Castration of Male Dogs
6. Chemotherapy and Your Pet
7. Echocardiography
8. Electrocardiography: Intermittent, Continuous
9. Femoral Head and Neck Ostectomy
10. Fracture Repair: Casts and Splints
11. Fracture Repair: External Skeletal Fixation
12. Fracture Repair: Internal Fixation
13. Physical Rehabilitation
14. Sterilization of Female Dogs
15. Sterilization of Female Cats
16. Subcutaneous Fluid Therapy
17. Transfusion Therapy in Cats
18. Transfusion Therapy in Dogs
Section 2: Cardiovascular System
19. Arterial Thromboembolism in Cats, Peripheral
20. Atrial Fibrillation
21. Atrial Premature Contractions and Tachycardia
22. Atrioventricular Valve Degeneration in Dogs
23. Cardiac Tumors
24. Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular
25. Cardiomyopathy, Dilated in Cats
26. Cardiomyopathy, Dilated in Dogs
27. Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic in Cats
28. Cardiomyopathy, Nutritional in Dogs
29. Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs, Left-Sided
30. Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs, Right-Sided
31. Endocarditis
32. Heartworm Disease in Cats
33. Heartworm Disease in Dogs
34. Patent Ductus Arteriosus
35. Pericardial Effusion
36. Peritoneopericardial Diaphragmatic Hernia
37. Persistent Right Aortic Arch
38. Pulmonary Hypertension
39. Pulmonic Stenosis
40. Second- and Third-Degree Heart Block
41. Sick Sinus Syndrome and Atrial Standstill
42. Sinus Bradycardia
43. Subaortic Stenosis in Dogs
44. Systemic Hypertension
45. Tetralogy of Fallot
46. Tricuspid and Mitral Valve Dysplasia
47. Ventricular and Atrial Septal Defects
48. Ventricular Fibrillation and Cardiac Arrest
49. Ventricular Premature Contractions and Tachycardia
Section 3: Respiratory System
50. Allergic Bronchitis in Cats
51. Allergic Bronchitis in Dogs
52. Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome
53. Bronchitis, Acute
54. Bronchitis, Chronic
55. Bullous Lung Disease
56. Diaphragmatic Hernia
57. Elongated Soft Palate
58. Flail Chest
59. Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs
60. Laryngeal Saccule Eversion in Dogs
61. Laryngeal and Tracheal Neoplasia
62. Laryngitis and Tracheitis
63. Lung Lobe Torsion
64. Lung Tumors
65. Mediastinal Masses
66. Nasopharyngeal and Aural Polyps in Cats
67. Nasal Tumors, Malignant
68. Pleural Effusion
69. Pneumonia, Aspiration
70. Pneumonia, Bacterial
71. Pneumonia, Fungal
72. Pneumothorax
73. Pulmonary Contusions
74. Pulmonary Edema
75. Pulmonary Fibrosis in Dogs
76. Pulmonary Thromboembolism
77. Rhinosinusitis in Cats
78. Rhinosinusitis in Dogs
79. Stenotic Nares
80. Tracheal Collapse in Dogs
81. Tracheal Hypoplasia in Dogs
82. Tracheal Obstruction
83. Tracheal Trauma
Section 4: Neurologic System
84. Atlantoaxial Subluxation/Instability in Dogs
85. Botulism
86. Brachial Plexus Injury/Avulsion
87. Brain Tumors
88. Caudal Cervical Spondylopathy in Dogs
89. Caudal Occipital Malformation Syndrome in Dogs
90. Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke
91. Cognitive Dysfunction
92. Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs
93. Diabetic Neuropathy in Cats
94. Discospondylitis in Dogs
95. Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy in Dogs
96. Head Trauma
97. Hydrocephalus
98. Idiopathic Facial Nerve Paralysis
99. Idiopathic Peripheral Vestibular Disease
100. Idiopathic Trigeminal Neuropathy in Dogs
101. Intervertebral Disc Disease in Dogs
102. Lumbosacral Stenosis in Dogs, Degenerative
103. Meningoencephalomyelitis of Unknown Etiology
104. Myasthenia Gravis
105. Nerve Sheath Tumors
106. Polyradiculoneuritis in Dogs, Acute
107. Seizures: Causes and Diagnosis
108. Seizures: Idiopathic Epilepsy
109. Seizures: Treatment with Phenobarbital and Bromide
110. Seizures: Treatment with Other Drugs
111. Spinal Cord Trauma
112. Spinal Tumors
113. Spondylosis Deformans
114. Steroid Responsive Meningeal Arteritis in Dogs
115. Tick Paralysis in Dogs
116. Tremor Syndrome in Dogs
Section 5: Digestive System
117. Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome in Dogs
118. Anal Sac Diseases
119. Cholangiohepatitis in Cats
120. Cleft Palate
121. Colitis in Dogs, Acute
122. Colitis in Dogs, Chronic
123. Copper Storage Hepatopathy in Dogs
124. Epulis in Dogs
125. Esophageal Foreign Body
126. Esophagitis & Esophageal Stricture
127. Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
128. Fecal Incontinence
129. Gall Bladder Mucocele in Dogs
130. Gastric Dilatation – Volvulus in Dogs
131. Gastric Foreign Body
132. Gastric Neoplasia
133. Gastritis, Acute
134. Gastritis, Chronic
135. Gastrointestinal Ulceration
136. Gingivitis
137. Hepatic Encephalopathy
138. Hepatic Lipidosis in Cats
139. Hepatitis in Dogs, Chronic
140. Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats
141. Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs
142. Intestinal Neoplasia
143. Intestinal Obstruction
144. Intestinal Parasites
145. Intussusception
146. Lymphoplasmacytic Stomatitis in Cats
147. Megacolon in Cats
148. Megaesophagus
149. Obesity in Cats
150. Obesity in Dogs
151. Oral Melanoma in Dogs
152. Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats
153. Pancreatitis in Dogs
154. Pancreatitis in Cats
155. Perianal Fistula in Dogs
156. Perianal Tumors in Dogs
157. Perineal Hernia in Dogs
158. Peritonitis
159. Portosystemic Vascular Anomalies
160. Protein-Losing Enteropathy
161. Salivary Mucocele
162. Spirocercosis in Dogs
Section 6: Endocrine/Metabolic System
163. Diabetes Insipidus
164. Diabetes Mellitus in Cats
165. Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs
166. Hyperadrenocorticism in Dogs
167. Hyperlipidemia
168. Hyperthyroidism in Cats
169. Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s Disease)
170. Hypoglycemia
171. Hypothyroidism in Dogs
172. Idiopathic Hypercalcemia in Cats
173. Insulinoma in Dogs
Section 7: Urinary System
174. Acute Kidney Injury
175. Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy in Dogs
176. Bladder Cancer
177. Bladder Stones in Cats
178. Bladder Stones in Dogs
179. Bladder Trauma
180. Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats
181. Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs
182. Chronic Kidney Disease: Therapy of Anemia
183. Chronic Kidney Disease: Nutritional Management
184. Cystitis in Cats
185. Cystitis in Dogs
186. Ectopic Ureters in Dogs
187. Fanconi Syndrome in Dogs
188. Kidney Dysplasia in Dogs
189. Kidney Stones in Cats
190. Kidney Toxins (Nephrotoxicosis)
191. Kidney Tumors
192. Perinephric Pseudocysts in Cats
193. Polycystic Kidney Disease in Cats
194. Prostate Cancer in Dogs
195. Prostatic and Paraprostatic Cysts in Dogs
196. Prostatitis and Prostatic Abscessation in Dogs
197. Protein- Losing Nephropathy in Dogs
198. Pyelonephritis, Kidney Infection
199. Ureteral Obstruction in Cats
200. Urethral Obstruction in Cats
201. Urethral Prolapse in Dogs
202. Urethritis
203. Urinary Incontinence in Dogs
Section 8: Reproductive System
204. Agalactia
205. Cryptorchidism in Dogs and Cats
206. Dystocia in Dogs and Cats
207. Eclampsia in Dogs
208. Fading Kitten Syndrome
209. Fading Puppy Syndrome
210. Infertility in the Male Dog
211. Infertility in the Bitches
212. Infertility in the Queens
213. Infertility in the Tom Cats
214. Mammary Fibroadenomatous Hyperplasia in Cats
215. Mammary Tumors in Cats
216. Mammary Tumors in Dogs
217. Mastitis
218. Ovarian Remnant Syndrome
219. Paraphimosis in Dogs
220. Penile Tumors in Dogs
221. Phimosis in Dogs
222. Pregnancy Loss in Bitches
223. Pseudocyesis in Bitches
224. Pyometra Complex
225. Subinvolution of Placental Sites in Dogs
226. Testicular Tumors in Dogs
227. Transmissible Venereal Tumor in Dogs
228. Uterine Prolapse
229. Vaginal Edema in Dogs
230. Vaginitis in Dogs
Section 9: Hemolymphatic System
231. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
232. Anemia
233. Aplastic Anemia/Pancytopenia
234. Babesia Infection in Dogs
235. Cancer-Associated Hypercalcemia
236. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
237. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
238. Fever of Unknown Origin
239. Hemophilia A
240. Hemophilia B
241. Hemotropic Mycoplasmosis in Cats
242. Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia
243. Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia
244. Lymphedema
245. Lymphoma in Cats
246. Lymphoma in Dogs
247. Mastocytosis, Systemic in Cats
248. Multiple Myeloma
249. Polycythemia
250. Splenic Hemangiosarcoma
251. Splenic Torsion in Dogs
252. Splenomegaly
253. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Dogs: Systemic Aspects
254. Thrombocytopenia: Other Causes
255. Von Willebrand Disease in Dogs
Section 10: Musculoskeletal System
256. Angular Limb Deformities in Dogs
257. Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
258. Bicipital Tendinopathy in Dogs
259. Bone Tumors
260. Calcaneal Tendon Injury
261. Carpal and Tarsal Shearing Injuries
262. Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease
263. Elbow Incongruity in Dogs
264. Elbow Luxation, Traumatic
265. Fibrotic Myopathies
266. Elbow Medial Compartment Disease in Dogs
267. Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
268. Hip Luxation
269. Humeral Condylar Fissure/Fracture in Dogs
270. Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy in Dogs
271. Hypertrophic Osteopathy in Dogs
272. Immune-Mediated Arthritis
273. Juvenile Carpal Hyperextension/Hyperflexion Disorder in Dogs
274. Mandibular Fractures
275. Masticatory Myositis in Dogs
276. Nutritional Bone Disease
277. Osteoarthritis – Medical Management
278. Osteochondrosis/Osteochondritis Dissecans in Dogs
279. Osteomyelitis
280. Panosteitis in Dogs
281. Patella Luxation
282. Sacroiliac Luxation
283. Scapular Luxation, Dorsal
284. Septic Arthritis
285. Shoulder Luxation/Subluxation in Dogs
286. Slipped Capital Femoral Physis
287. Stifle Luxation
288. Ununited Anconeal Process Disease in Dogs
Section 11: Dermatologic System
289. Acne in Cats
290. Acute Moist Dermatitis in Dogs
291. Allergic Reactions
292. Alopecia X
293. Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs
294. Atypical Mycobacteriosis
295. Benign Skin Tumors in Dogs
296. Cheyletiellosis
297. Claw (Toenail) Disease, Asymmetrical
298. Claw (Toenail) Disease, Symmetrical
299. Cutaneous (Epitheliotropic) T-cell Lymphoma
300. Cyclical Flank Alopecia
301. Deep Bacterial Pyoderma and Furunculosis
302. Demodicosis in Dogs
303. Dermatophytosis
304. Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
305. Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex in Cats
306. Exfoliative Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
307. Flea Allergic Dermatitis
308. Food Allergy/Adverse Reactions
309. Juvenile Cellulitis
310. Lipomas in Dogs
311. Malassezia Dermatitis
312. Mast Cell Tumors in Cats
313. Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs
314. Nasal Depigmentation in Dogs
315. Notoedric Mange in Cats
316. Pemphigus Complex
317. Pinnal Seborrhea in Dogs
318. Plasma Cell Pododermatitis in Cats
319. Primary Seborrhea
320. Sarcoptic Mange in Dogs
321. Sebaceous Adenitis in Dogs
322. Skin Fold Pyoderma (Intertrigo)
323. Sporotrichosis
324. Subcutaneous Abscesses and Cellulitis
325. Superficial Bacterial Folliculitis (Pyoderma) in Dogs
326. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) –Dermatologic Aspects
327. Viral Papillomatosis in Dogs
328. Vitamin-A Responsive Dermatosis in Dogs
329. Zinc-Responsive Dermatosis in Dogs
Section 12: Diseases of the Eye
330. Anterior Uveitis
331. Cataracts
332. Chorioretinitis and Optic Neuritis
333. Collie Eye Anomaly
334. Conjunctivitis
335. Corneal Ulceration
336. Distichiasis and Ectopic Cilia
337. Ectropion
338. Entropion
339. Extraocular Myositis in Dogs
340. Eyelid Tumors
341. Feline Corneal Sequestration
342. Feline Eosinophilic Keratitis
343. Feline Herpesvirus Keratoconjunctivitis
344. Glaucoma in Cats
345. Glaucoma in Dogs
346. Horner Syndrome
347. Hypertensive Retinopathy
348. Hyphema
349. Intraocular Tumors
350. Iridociliary Cysts
351. Iris Melanosis of Cats
352. Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
353. Lens Luxation and Subluxation
354. Lipid Keratopathy
355. Orbital Cellulitis and Abscessation
356. Orbital Tumors
357. Pannus in Dogs
358. Persistent Corneal Erosions
359. Pigmentary Keratitis in Dogs
360. Pigmentary Uveitis in Dogs
361. Progressive Retinal Atrophy
362. Prolapse of the Gland of the Third Eyelid
363. Proptosis of the Eye
364. Retinal Detachment
365. Retinal Dysplasia
366. Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration in Dogs
367. Symblepharon in Cats
368. Taurine Retinopathy in Cats
369. Uveodermatologic Syndrome in Dogs
Section 13: Diseases of the Ear
370. Aural Hematoma
371. Deafness
372. Ear Mites
373. Otitis Externa
374. Otitis Interna
375. Otitis Media
Section 14: Infectious Diseases
376. Bartonellosis
377. Blastomycosis
378. Borreliosis (Lyme Disease) in Dogs
379. Brucellosis in Dogs
380. Campylobacteriosis
381. Canine Distemper Virus
382. Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex
383. Coccidioidomycosis
384. Coccidiosis, Enteric
385. Cryptococcosis
386. Cryptosporidiosis
387. Cytauxzoonosis in Cats
388. Ehrlichiosis and Anaplasmosis in Dogs
389. Feline Coronavirus
390. Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
391. Feline Leukemia Virus
392. Feline Upper Respiratory Infection
393. Giardiasis
394. Helicobacteriosis
395. Hepatozoonosis in Dogs
396. Histoplasmosis
397. Leishmaniasis
398. Leptospirosis
399. Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus Infections
400. Neosporosis in Dogs
401. Parvovirus in Cats
402. Parvovirus in Dogs
403. Protothecosis in Dogs
404. Pythiosis
405. Rabies
406. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs
407. Salmonellosis
408. Tetanus
409. Toxoplasmosis
410. Tritrichomoniasis in Cats
411. Trypanozoma cruzi Infection in Dogs
Section 15: Toxicoses
412. Acetaminophen Toxicosis
413. Anticoagulant Rodenticide Toxicosis
414. Antifreeze Toxicosis
415. Bread Dough/Alcohol Toxicosis
416. Bromethalin Toxicosis
417. Castor Bean Toxicosis
418. Chocolate and Methylxanthine Toxicosis
419. Cholecalciferol Rodenticide Poisoning
420. Cyanobacterial Hepatotoxicosis in Dogs
421. Cyanobacterial Neurotoxicosis in Dogs
422. Essential Oil Toxicosis
423. Garlic/Onion Toxicosis
424. Grapes/Raisin Toxicosis in Dogs
425. Herbal Toxicoses
426. Lead Poisoning
427. Lily Toxicosis in Cats
428. Macadamia Nut Toxicosis in Dogs
429. Macrocylcylic Lactone Toxicosis
430. Marijuana Toxicosis
431. Metaldehyde Toxicosis
432. Nicotine Toxicosis
433. Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug Toxicosis
434. Organophosphorus/Carbamate Insecticide Poisoning
435. Paintball Toxicosis in Dogs
436. Poisoning from Illicit Human Drugs: Depressants
437. Poisoning from Illicit Human Drugs: Stimulants
438. Pyrethrin/Pyrethroid Toxicosis
439. Sago Palm Toxicosis in Dogs
440. Strychnine Poisoning
441. Tremorgenic Mycotoxicosis in Dogs
442. Xylitol Toxicosis in Dogs
443. Zinc Toxicosis
Section 16: Environmental Disorders
444. Burns
445. Electrical Cord Injury
446. Frost Bite
447. Heat Prostration
448. Shock
449. Smoke Inhalation
450. Venomous Snake Bites
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: December 3, 2025
- Language: English
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Rhea V. Morgan
Diplomate Rhea V. Morgan, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists; Director, Smokey Mountain Veterinary Services, Walland, TN; Ophthalmology Services at Village Veterinary Medical Center, Farragut, TN.
Affiliations and expertise
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists; Director, Smokey Mountain Veterinary Services, Walland, TN; Ophthalmology Services at Village Veterinary Medical Center, Farragut, TN, USA