Small Animal Practice Client Handouts,

SECTION 1: Procedures and Techniques
Amputation of a Limb
Blood Pressure Measurement
Bone Marrow Aspiration
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Castration of Male Dogs
Chemotherapy and Your Pet
Echocardiography
Electrocardiography: Intermittent and Continuous
Femoral Head and Neck Ostectomy
Fracture Repair: Casts and Splints
Fracture Repair: External Skeletal Fixation
Fracture Repair: Internal Fixation
Physical Rehabilitation
Sterilization of Female Dogs
Sterilization of Female Cats
Subcutaneous Fluid Therapy
Transfusion Therapy in Cats
Transfusion Therapy in Dogs

SECTION 2: Cardiovascular System
Arterial Thromboembolism, Peripheral
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Premature Contractions and Tachycardia
Atrioventricular Valve Degeneration in Dogs
Cardiac Tumors
Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated in Cats
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated in Dogs
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic in Cats
Cardiomyopathy, Nutritional in Dogs
Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs, Left-Sided
Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs, Right-Sided
Endocarditis
Heartworm Disease in Cats
Heartworm Disease in Dogs
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Pericardial Effusion
Peritoneopericardial Diaphragmatic Hernia
Persistent Right Aortic Arch
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonic Stenosis
Second- and Third-Degree Heart Block
Sick Sinus Syndrome and Atrial Standstill
Sinus Bradycardia
Subaortic Stenosis in Dogs
Systemic Hypertension
Tetralogy of Fallot
Tricuspid and Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Ventricular and Atrial Septal Defects
Ventricular Fibrillation and Cardiac Arrest
Ventricular Premature Contractions and Tachycardia

SECTION 3: Respiratory System
Acute Bronchitis
Allergic Bronchitis in Cats
Allergic Bronchitis in Dogs
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome
Bullous Lung Disease
Chronic Bronchitis
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Elongated Soft Palate
Flail Chest
Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs
Laryngeal Saccule Eversion in Dogs
Laryngeal and Tracheal Neoplasia
Laryngitis and Tracheitis
Lung Lobe Torsion
Lung Tumors
Mediastinal Masses
Nasal Tumors, Malignant
Nasopharyngeal and Aural Polyps in Cats
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia, Aspiration
Pneumonia, Bacterial
Pneumonia, Fungal
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary Contusions
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Fibrosis in Dogs
Pulmonary Thromboembolism
Rhinitis and Sinusitis in Cats
Rhinitis and Sinusitis in Dogs
Stenotic Nares
Tracheal Collapse in Dogs
Tracheal Hypoplasia in Dogs
Tracheal Obstruction
Tracheal Trauma

SECTION 4: Neurologic System
Atlantoaxial Subluxation in Dogs
Botulism
Brachial Plexus Injury
Brain Tumors
Caudal Cervical Spondylopathy in Dogs
Caudal Occipital Malformation Syndrome in Dogs
Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke
Cognitive Dysfunction
Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs
Diabetic Neuropathy in Cats
Discospondylitis in Dogs
Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy in Dogs
Head Trauma
Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Facial Nerve Paralysis
Idiopathic Peripheral Vestibular Disease
Idiopathic Trigeminal Neuropathy in Dogs
Intervertebral Disc Disease in Dogs
Lumbosacral Stenosis in Dogs, Degenerative
Meningoencephalomyelitis of Unknown Etiology in Dogs
Myasthenia Gravis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Polyradiculoneuritis in Dogs, Acute
Seizures: General Information
Seizures: Idiopathic Epilepsy
Seizures: Treatment with Phenobarbital and Bromide
Seizures: Treatment with Other Drugs
Spinal Cord Trauma
Spinal Tumors
Spondylosis Deformans
Steroid-Responsive Meningitis Arteritis in Dogs
Tick Paralysis in Dogs
Tremor Syndrome in Dogs

SECTION 5: Digestive System
Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome in Dogs
Anal Sac Diseases
Cholangiohepatitis in Cats
Cleft Palate
Colitis in Dogs, Acute
Colitis in Dogs, Chronic
Copper Storage Hepatopathy in Dogs
Epulis in Dogs
Esophageal Foreign Body
Esophagitis and Esophageal Stricture
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Fecal Incontinence
Gallbladder Mucocele in Dogs
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus in Dogs
Gastric Foreign Body
Gastric Neoplasia
Gastritis, Acute
Gastritis, Chronic
Gastrointestinal Ulceration
Gingivitis
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Hepatic Lipidosis in Cats
Hepatitis in Dogs, Chronic
Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats
Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs
Intestinal Neoplasia
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Parasites
Intussusception
Lymphoplasmacytic Stomatitis in Cats
Megacolon in Cats
Megaesophagus
Obesity in Cats
Obesity in Dogs
Oral Melanoma in Dogs
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats
Pancreatitis in Dogs
Pancreatitis in Cats
Perianal Fistula in Dogs
Perianal Tumors in Dogs
Perineal Hernia in Dogs
Peritonitis
Portosystemic Vascular Anomalies
Protein-Losing Enteropathy
Salivary Mucocele
Spirocercosis in Dogs

SECTION 6: Endocrine/Metabolic System
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Mellitus in Cats
Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs
Hyperadrenocorticism in Dogs
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Hypoadrenocorticism
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism in Dogs
Idiopathic Hypercalcemia in Cats
Insulinoma in Dogs

SECTION 7: Urinary System
Acute Kidney Injury
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy in Dogs
Bladder Cancer
Bladder Stones in Cats
Bladder Stones in Dogs
Bladder Trauma
Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats
Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs
Chronic Kidney Disease: Therapy of Anemia
Chronic Kidney Disease: Nutritional Management
Cystitis in Cats
Cystitis in Dogs
Ectopic Ureters in Dogs
Fanconi Syndrome in Dogs
Kidney Dysplasia in Dogs
Kidney Stones in Cats
Kidney Toxins (Nephrotoxicosis)
Kidney Tumors
Perinephric Pseudocysts in Cats
Polycystic Kidney Disease in Cats
Prostate Cancer in Dogs
Prostatic and Paraprostatic Cysts in Dogs
Prostatitis and Prostatic Abscessation in Dogs
Protein-Losing Nephropathy in Dogs
Pyelonephritis
Ureteral Obstruction in Cats
Urethral Obstruction in Cats
Urethral Prolapse in Dogs
Urethritis
Urinary Incontinence in Dogs

SECTION 8: Reproductive System
Agalactia
Cryptorchidism
Dystocia
Eclampsia in Dogs
Fading Kitten Syndrome
Fading Puppy Syndrome
Infertility in Bitches
Infertility in Male Dogs
Infertility in Queens
Infertility in Tom Cats
Mammary Fibroadenomatous Hyperplasia in Cats
Mammary Tumors in Cats
Mammary Tumors in Dogs
Mastitis
Ovarian Remnant Syndrome
Paraphimosis in Dogs
Penile Tumors in Dogs
Phimosis in Dogs
Pregnancy Loss in Bitches
Pseudocyesis in Bitches
Pyometra Complex
Subinvolution of Placental Sites in Dogs
Testicular Tumors in Dogs
Transmissible Venereal Tumor in Dogs
Uterine Prolapse
Vaginal Edema in Dogs
Vaginitis in Dogs

SECTION 9: Hemolymphatic System
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Anemia
Aplastic Anemia/Pancytopenia
Babesia Infection in Dogs
Cancer-Associated Hypercalcemia
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Fever of Unknown Origin
Hemophilia A
Hemophilia B
Hemotropic Mycoplasmosis in Cats
Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia
Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia
Lymphedema
Lymphoma in Cats
Lymphoma in Dogs
Mastocytosis, Systemic in Cats
Multiple Myeloma
Polycythemia
Splenic Hemangiosarcoma
Splenic Torsion in Dogs
Splenomegaly
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Dogs: Systemic Aspects
Thrombocytopenia: Other Causes
Von Willebrand Disease in Dogs

SECTION 10: Musculoskeletal System
Angular Limb Deformities in Dogs
Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head
Bicipital Tendinopathy in Dogs
Bone Tumors
Calcaneal Tendon Injury
Carpal and Tarsal Shearing Injuries
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease
Elbow Incongruity in Dogs
Elbow Luxation, Traumatic
Elbow Medial Compartment Disease in Dogs
Fibrotic Myopathies
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
Hip Luxation
Humeral Condylar Fissure/Fracture in Dogs
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy in Dogs
Hypertrophic Osteopathy in Dogs
Immune-Mediated Arthritis
Juvenile Carpal Hyperextension/Hyperflexion Disorder in Dogs
Mandibular Fractures
Masticatory Myositis in Dogs
Nutritional Bone Disease
Osteoarthritis: Medical Management
Osteochondrosis/Osteochondritis Dissecans in Dogs
Osteomyelitis
Panosteitis in Dogs
Patellar Luxation
Sacroiliac Luxation
Scapular Luxation, Dorsal
Septic Arthritis
Shoulder Luxation/Subluxation in Dogs
Slipped Capital Femoral Physis
Stifle Luxation
Ununited Anconeal Process Disease in Dogs

SECTION 11: Dermatologic System
Acne in Cats
Acute Moist Dermatitis in Dogs
Allergic Reactions
Alopecia X in Dogs
Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs
Atypical Mycobacteriosis
Benign Skin Tumors in Dogs
Cheyletiellosis
Claw (Toenail) Disease, Asymmetrical
Claw (Toenail) Disease, Symmetrical
Cutaneous (Epitheliotropic) T-Cell Lymphoma
Cyclical Flank Alopecia in Dogs
Deep Bacterial Pyoderma and Furunculosis
Demodicosis in Dogs
Dermatophytosis
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex in Cats
Exfoliative Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus in Dogs
Flea Allergic Dermatitis
Food Allergy/Adverse Reactions
Juvenile Cellulitis in Dogs
Lipomas in Dogs
Malassezia Dermatitis
Mast Cell Tumors in Cats
Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs
Nasal Depigmentation in Dogs
Notoedric Mange in Cats
Pemphigus Complex
Pinnal Seborrhea in Dogs
Plasma Cell Pododermatitis in Cats
Primary Seborrhea
Sarcoptic Mange in Dogs
Sebaceous Adenitis in Dogs
Skin Fold Pyoderma (Intertrigo)
Sporotrichosis
Subcutaneous Abscesses and Cellulitis
Superficial Bacterial Folliculitis (Pyoderma) in Dogs
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Dermatologic Aspects
Viral Papillomatosis in Dogs
Vitamin-A Responsive Dermatosis in Dogs
Zinc-Responsive Dermatosis in Dogs

SECTION 12: Diseases of the Eye
Anterior Uveitis
Cataracts
Chorioretinitis and Optic Neuritis
Collie Eye Anomaly
Conjunctivitis
Corneal Ulceration
Distichiasis and Ectopic Cilia
Ectropion
Entropion
Extraocular Myositis in Dogs
Eyelid Tumors
Feline Corneal Sequestration
Feline Eosinophilic Keratitis
Feline Herpesvirus Keratoconjunctivitis
Glaucoma in Cats
Glaucoma in Dogs
Horner Syndrome
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
Intraocular Tumors
Iridociliary Cysts
Iris Melanosis of Cats
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Lens Luxation and Subluxation
Lipid Keratopathy
Orbital Cellulitis and Abscessation
Orbital Tumors
Pannus in Dogs
Persistent Corneal Erosions
Pigmentary Keratitis in Dogs
Pigmentary Uveitis in Dogs
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Prolapse of the Gland of the Third Eyelid
Proptosis of the Eye
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Dysplasia
Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration in Dogs
Symblepharon in Cats
Taurine Retinopathy in Cats
Uveodermatologic Syndrome in Dogs

SECTION 13: Diseases of the Ear
Aural Hematoma
Deafness
Ear Mites
Otitis Externa
Otitis Interna
Otitis Media

SECTION 14: Infectious Diseases
Bartonellosis
Blastomycosis
Borreliosis (Lyme Disease) in Dogs
Brucellosis in Dogs
Campylobacteriosis
Canine Distemper Virus
Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex
Coccidioidomycosis
Coccidiosis, Enteric
Cryptococcosis
Cryptosporidiosis
Cytauxzoonosis in Cats
Ehrlichiosis and Anaplasmosis in Dogs
Feline Coronavirus
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
Feline Leukemia Virus
Feline Upper Respiratory Infection
Giardiasis
Helicobacteriosis
Hepatozoonosis in Dogs
Histoplasmosis
Leishmaniasis
Leptospirosis
Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus Infections
Neosporosis in Dogs
Parvovirus in Cats
Parvovirus in Dogs
Protothecosis in Dogs
Pythiosis
Rabies
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs
Salmonellosis
Tetanus
Toxoplasmosis
Tritrichomoniasis in Cats
Trypanosoma cruzi Infection in Dogs

SECTION 15: Toxicoses
Acetaminophen Toxicosis
Anticoagulant Rodenticide Toxicosis
Antifreeze Toxicosis
Bread Dough/Alcohol Toxicosis
Bromethalin Toxicosis
Castor Bean Toxicosis
Chocolate and Methylxanthine Toxicosis
Cholecalciferol Rodenticide Toxicosis
Cyanobacterial Hepatotoxicosis in Dogs
Cyanobacterial Neurotoxicosis in Dogs
Essential Oil Toxicosis
Garlic/Onion Toxicosis
Grapes/Raisin Toxicosis in Dogs
Herbal Toxicosis
Lead Poisoning
Lily Toxicosis in Cats
Macadamia Nut Toxicosis in Dogs
Macrocyclic Lactone Toxicosis
Marijuana Toxicosis
Metaldehyde Toxicosis in Dogs
Nicotine Toxicosis
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Toxicosis
Organophosphate/Carbamate Insecticide Toxicosis
Paintball Toxicosis in Dogs
Poisoning from Illicit Human Drugs: Depressants
Poisoning from Illicit Human Drugs: Stimulants
Pyrethrin/Pyrethroid Toxicosis
Sago Palm Toxicosis in Dogs
Strychnine Poisoning
Tremorgenic Mycotoxicosis in Dogs
Xylitol Toxicosis in Dogs
Zinc Toxicosis

SECTION 16: Environmental Disorders
Burns
Electrical Cord Injury
Frostbite
Heat Prostration
Shock
Smoke Inhalation
Venomous Snake Bites