Small Animal Practice Client Handouts

<p>Section 1: Procedures and Techniques </p> <p>Section Editor: Rhea V. Morgan, DVM, DACVIM, DACVO</p> <p>Amputation, Limb</p> <p>Arthrodesis</p> <p>Blood Pressure Measurement, Indirect</p> <p>Bone Marrow Aspiration and Evaluation</p> <p>Bronchoscopy</p> <p>Castration of the Male Cat</p> <p>Castration of the Male Dog</p> <p>Chemotherapy and Your Pet</p> <p>Dialysis </p> <p>Echocardiography</p> <p>Electrocardiography — Intermittent and Continuous</p> <p>Femoral Head and Neck Ostectomy</p> <p>Fluid Therapy</p> <p>Fracture Repair: Casts and Splints</p> <p>Fracture Repair: External Skeletal Fixation</p> <p>Fracture Repair: Internal Fixation</p> <p>Laboratory Tests of Kidney Function</p> <p>Nutritional Management of Chronic Kidney Disease </p> <p>Oxygen Therapy</p> <p>Physical Rehabilitation</p> <p>Preoperative Evaluation</p> <p>Sterilization of the Female Dog</p> <p>Sterilization of the Female Cat</p> <p>Subcutaneous Fluid Administration</p> <p>Total Hip Arthroplasty</p> <p>Transfusion Therapy in Dogs</p> <p>Transfusion Therapy in Cats</p> <p>Treatment of Resistant Seizures</p> <p>Treatment of Seizures</p> <p>Triple Pelvic Osteotomy for Hip Dysplasia</p> <U> <p>Section 2: Cardiovascular System </p></U> <p>Section Editor: Rebecca Gompf, DVM, MS, ACVIM (Cardiology)</p> <p>Aortic Stenosis</p> <p>Arterial Thromboembolism, Peripheral</p> <p>Atrial Premature Contractions and Tachycardia </p> <p>Atrial Fibrillation</p> <p>Atrioventricular Valve Degeneration in Dogs</p> <p>Cardiac Tumors</p> <p>Cardiomyopathy, Boxer </p> <p>Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation</p> <p>Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs, Left –Sided</p> <p>Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Cats</p> <p>Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs</p> <p>Endocarditis</p> <p>Heartworm Disease in Cats</p> <p>Heartworm Disease in Dogs </p> <p>Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Cats</p> <p>Occult Cardiomyopathy in Doberman Pinschers</p> <p>Patent Ductus Arteriosus</p> <p>Pericardial Effusion</p> <p>Peritoneopericardial Diaphragmatic Hernia</p> <p>Persistent right aortic arch</p> <p>Pulmonary Hypertension</p> <p>Pulmonic Stenosis</p> <p>Right –Sided Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs</p> <p>Second and Third Degree Heart Block </p> <p>Sick Sinus Syndrome and Atrial Standstill </p> <p>Sinus Arrhythmia </p> <p>Sinus Bradycardia </p> <p>Systemic Hypertension</p> <p>Tetralogy of Fallot</p> <p>Tricuspid and Mitral Valve Dysplasia</p> <p>Ventricular and Atrial Septal Defects</p> <p>Ventricular Fibrillation and Cardiac Arrest</p> <p>Ventricular Premature Contractions and Tachycardia</p> <U> <p>Section 3: Respiratory System </p></U> <p>Section Editor: Ronald M. Bright, DVM, MSD, ACVS</p> <p>Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome</p> <p>Allergic Bronchitis in Cats</p> <p>Allergic Bronchitis in Dogs</p> <p>Brachycephalic Syndrome</p> <p>Bronchitis, Acute</p> <p>Bronchitis, Chronic</p> <p>Bullous Lung Disease</p> <p>Diaphragmatic Hernia</p> <p>Flail Chest</p> <p>Laryngeal Collapse in Dogs</p> <p>Laryngeal Paralysis</p> <p>Laryngitis and Tracheitis</p> <p>Laryngeal and Tracheal Neoplasia</p> <p>Lung Lobe Torsion</p> <p>Lung Tumors</p> <p>Mediastinal Masses</p> <p>Nasal and Nasopharyngeal Polyps in Cats </p> <p>Nasal Tumors, Malignant</p> <p>Pleural Effusion</p> <p>Pneumonia, Aspiration</p> <p>Pneumonia, Bacterial</p> <p>Pneumonia, Fungal</p> <p>Pneumothorax</p> <p>Pulmonary Contusions</p> <p>Pulmonary Edema</p> <p>Rhinoscopy</p> <p>Rhinitis/Sinusitis in Cats</p> <p>Rhinitis/Sinusitis in Dogs</p> <p>Tracheal Collapse in Dogs</p> <p>Tracheal Obstruction</p> <p>Tracheal Trauma</p> <U> <p>Section 4: Neurologic System </p></U> <p>Section Editors: Courtenay F. Ratterree, DVM; Marc Kent, DVM, DACVIM (Internal Medicine/Neurology); Scott J Schatzberg, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology), PhD</p> <p>Atlantoaxial Subluxation in the Dog</p> <p>Botulism</p> <p>Brachial Plexus Avulsion</p> <p>Brain Tumors</p> <p>Canine Distemper Neurologic Disease</p> <p>Caudal Occipital (Chiari-like) Malformation and Syringohydromyelia</p> <p>Degenerative Myelopathy</p> <p>Discospondylitis</p> <p>Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy </p> <p>Granulomatous Meningoencephalitis and Necrotizing Encephalitis</p> <p>Head Trauma</p> <p>Hydrocephalus</p> <p>Idiopathic Epilepsy</p> <p>Idiopathic Facial Nerve Paralysis</p> <p>Idiopathic Peripheral Vestibular Disease</p> <p>Idiopathic Trigeminal Neuropathy</p> <p>Intervertebral Disc Disease </p> <p>Ischemic Brain Injury (Stroke)</p> <p>Lumbosacral Disease, Degenerative</p> <p>Myasthenia gravis</p> <p>Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors</p> <p>Polyradiculoneuritis in Dogs, Acute</p> <p>Seizures: Causes and Diagnosis</p> <p>Spinal Cord Trauma</p> <p>Spinal Tumors </p> <p>Spondylosis Deformans</p> <p>Steroid Responsive Meningeal Arteritis </p> <p>Tick Paralysis</p> <p>Tremor Syndrome</p> <p>Caudal Cervical Spondylopathy (Wobbler Syndrome) <U></p> <p>Section 5: Digestive System </p></U> <p>Section Editor: Craig G. Ruaux, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM</p> <p>Anal Sac Diseases</p> <p>Cholangiohepatitis in Cats</p> <p>Colitis, Acute</p> <p>Colitis, Chronic</p> <p>Cleft Palate</p> <p>Copper Storage Hepatopathy in Dogs</p> <p>Epulis in Dogs</p> <p>Esophageal Foreign Body</p> <p>Esophagitis & Esophageal Stricture</p> <p>Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency</p> <p>Fecal Incontinence </p> <p>Gall Bladder Disease in Dogs</p> <p>Gastric Foreign Body</p> <p>Gastric Neoplasia</p> <p>Gastritis, Acute</p> <p>Gastritis, Chronic</p> <p>Gastrointestinal Ulceration</p> <p>Gingivitis</p> <p>Hepatic Lipidosis in Cats</p> <p>Hepatic Encephalopathy</p> <p>Hepatitis in Dogs, Chronic</p> <p>Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis in Dogs</p> <p>Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats</p> <p>Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs</p> <p>Intestinal Neoplasia</p> <p>Intestinal Obstruction</p> <p>Intestinal Parasites</p> <p>Lymphoplasmacytic Stomatitis in Cats</p> <p>Megacolon in Cats</p> <p>Megaesophagus</p> <p>Oral Melanoma in Dogs</p> <p>Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats</p> <p>Pancreatitis in Dogs</p> <p>Pancreatitis in Cats</p> <p>Perianal Fistula in Dogs</p> <p>Perianal Tumors</p> <p>Perineal Hernia in Dogs</p> <p>Portosystemic Vascular Anomalies</p> <p>Protein-losing Enteropathy</p> <p>Salivary Mucocele in Dogs</p> <U> <p>Section 6: Endocrine System </p></U> <p>Section Editor: Rhea V. Morgan, DVM, DACVIM, DACVO</p> <p>Diabetes Insipidus</p> <p>Diabetes Mellitus in Cats</p> <p>Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs</p> <p>Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s Disease) in Dogs</p> <p>Hypercalcemia</p> <p>Hyperlipidemia</p> <p>Hyperthyroidism in Cats</p> <p>Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s Disease)</p> <p>Hypoglycemia</p> <p>Hypothyroidism in Dogs</p> <U> <p>Section 7: Urinary System </p></U> <p>Section Editor: Catherine E. Langston, DVM, DACVIM </p> <p>Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease </p> <p>Acute Kidney Failure </p> <p>Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy in Dogs</p> <p>Bladder Cancer</p> <p>Bladder Stones in Cats</p> <p>Bladder Stones in Dogs</p> <p>Bladder Trauma </p> <p>Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats</p> <p>Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs</p> <p>Cystitis in Cats</p> <p>Cystitis in Dogs</p> <p>Ectopic Ureter in Dogs</p> <p>Fanconi Syndrome in Dogs</p> <p>Kidney Dysplasia in Dogs</p> <p>Kidney Stones in Cats</p> <p>Kidney Toxins (Nephrotoxicosis)</p> <p>Kidney Transplantation in Cats</p> <p>Perinephric Pseudocysts in Cats </p> <p>Polycystic Kidney Disease in Cats</p> <p>Prostate Cancer in Dogs</p> <p>Prostatic and Paraprostatic Cysts in Dogs</p> <p>Prostatitis and Prostatic Abscessation in Dogs</p> <p>Protein- Losing Nephropathy in Dogs</p> <p>Urine Protein Assays in Dogs</p> <p>Pyelonephritis, Kidney Infection</p> <p>Renal Neoplasia</p> <p>Ureteral Obstruction in Cats</p> <p>Urethral Prolapse in Dogs</p> <p>Urethritis</p> <p>Urinary Incontinence in Dogs</p> <p>Urethral Obstruction in Cats</p> <U> <p>Section 8: Reproductive System </p></U> <p>Section Editor: Ronald M. Bright, DVM, MS, DACVS</p> <p>Agalactia</p> <p>Cryptorchidism in Dogs and Cats</p> <p>Dystocia in Dogs and Cats</p> <p>Eclampsia in Dogs</p> <p>Infertility in Male Dogs</p> <p>Infertility in the Bitch</p> <p>Infertility in the Queen</p> <p>Infertility in the Tom</p> <p>Mammary Fibroadenomatous Hyperplasia</p> <p>Mammary Tumors in Cats</p> <p>Mammary Tumors in Dogs</p> <p>Mastitis </p> <p>Ovarian Remnant Syndrome</p> <p>Paraphimosis in Dogs</p> <p>Penile Tumors in Dogs</p> <p>Phimosis</p> <p>Pregnancy Loss in the Bitch</p> <p>Pseudocyesis</p> <p>Pyometra Complex </p> <p>Subinvolution of Placental Sites in Dogs</p> <p>Testicular Tumors in Dogs</p> <p>Uterine Prolapse </p> <p>Vaginal Edema in Dogs</p> <p>Vaginitis in Dogs</p><U> <p>Section 9: Hemolymphatic System </p></U> <p>Section Editor: Kristi S. Lively, DVM, DABVP</p> <p>Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia</p> <p>Anemia in Dogs and Cats</p> <p>Anticoagulant Rodenticide Toxicity</p> <p>Aplastic Anemia</p> <p>Babesia Infection in Dogs</p> <p>Cancer-Associated Hypercalcemia</p> <p>Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia</p> <p>Coagulopathy Associated with Liver Disease</p> <p>Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation</p> <p>Fever of Unknown Origin </p> <p>Hemobartonellosis in Cats</p> <p>Hemophilia A</p> <p>Hemophilia B</p> <p>Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia </p> <p>Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia</p> <p>Lymphedema</p> <p>Lymphoma in Cats</p> <p>Lymphoma in Dogs</p> <p>Primary and Secondary Polycythemia</p> <p>Splenic Hemangiosarcoma</p> <p>Splenic Torsion</p> <p>Splenomegaly</p> <p>Mastocy Tosis</p> <p>Thrombocytopenia - Other Causes</p> <p>Thrombosis</p> <p>Von Willebrand Disease</p> <U> <p>Section 10: Immune System </p></U> <p>Section Editor: Rhea V. Morgan, DVM, DACVIM, DACVO</p> <p>Allergic Reactions</p> <p>Extramedullary Plasmacytoma</p> <p>Malignant Histiocytosis and Histiocytic Sarcoma</p> <p>Multiple Myeloma</p> <p>Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Dogs-Systemic Aspects</p><U> <p>Section 11: Musculoskeletal System </p></U> <p>Section Editor: Mark C. Rochat, DVM, MS, DACVS</p> <p>Angular Limb Deformities in Dogs</p> <p>Bicipital Tendinopathy</p> <p>Bone Tumors</p> <p>Calcaneal Tendon Injury</p> <p>Juvenile Carpal Hyperextension/Hyperflexion Disorder</p> <p>Carpal and Tarsal Shearing Injuries</p> <p>Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease</p> <p>Elbow Incongruency</p> <p>Traumatic Elbow Luxation</p> <p>Fibrotic Myopathies</p> <p>Fragmented Medial Coronoid Process Disease</p> <p>Hip Dysplasia in Dogs</p> <p>Hip Luxation</p> <p>Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy in Dogs</p> <p>Hypertrophic Osteopathy in Dogs</p> <p>Immune-Mediated Arthritis</p> <p>Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease</p> <p>Mandibular Fractures</p> <p>Masticatory Myositis</p> <p>Nutritional Bone Diseases</p> <p>Osteoarthritis – Medical Management</p> <p>Osteochondrosis (Osteochondritis Dissecans)</p> <p>Osteomyelitis</p> <p>Panosteitis in Dogs</p> <p>Patella Luxation</p> <p>Sacroiliac Luxation</p> <p>Scapular Luxation </p> <p>Septic Arthritis</p> <p>Shoulder Luxation</p> <p>Stifle Luxation</p> <p>Ununited Anconeal Process Disease in Dogs</p><U> <p>Section 12: Dermatologic System </p></U> <p>Section Editor: Emily Rothstein, DVM, DACVD</p> <p>Acute Moist Dermatitis in Dogs</p> <p>Alopecia X</p> <p>Asymmetrical Claw (Toenail) Disease</p> <p>Atopic Dermatitis</p> <p>Atypical Mycobacteriosis</p> <p>Benign Skin Tumors in Dogs</p> <p>Cheyletiellosis</p> <p>Cutaneous or Discoid Lupus Erythematosus</p> <p>Cutaneous (Epitheliotropic) – T Cell Lymphoma</p> <p>Cyclical Flank Alopecia</p> <p>Deep Bacterial Pyoderma and Furunculosis</p> <p>Demodicosis in Dogs</p> <p>Dermatophytosis</p> <p>Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex in Cats</p> <p>Exfoliative Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus</p> <p>Feline Acne</p> <p>Flea Allergic Dermatitis</p> <p>Food Reactions, Adverse</p> <p>Juvenile Cellulitis </p> <p>Lipomas in Dogs</p> <p>Malassezia Dermatitis</p> <p>Mast Cell Tumors in Cats</p> <p>Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs</p> <p>Nasal Depigmentation</p> <p>Notoedric Mange</p> <p>Pemphigus Complex</p> <p>Pinnal Seborrhea</p> <p>Plasma Cell Pododermatitis in Cats</p> <p>Primary Seborrhea</p> <p>Sarcoptic Mange</p> <p>Sebaceous Adenitis in Dogs</p> <p>Skin Fold Pyoderma (Intertrigo)</p> <p>Sporotrichosis</p> <p>Subcutaneous Abscesses and Cellulitis</p> <p>Superficial Bacterial Folliculitis in Dogs</p> <p>Symmetrical Claw (Toenail) Disease</p> <p>Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) –Dermatologic Aspects</p> <p>Vaccine-Associated Vasculitis in Dogs</p> <p>Vitamin-A Responsive Dermatosis</p> <p>Zinc-Responsive Dermatosis</p> <p> <U>Section 13: Diseases of the Eye </p></U> <p>Section Editor: Rhea V. Morgan, DVM, DACVIM, DACVO</p> <p>Anterior Uveitis</p> <p>Cataracts</p> <p>Chorioretinitis and Optic Neuritis</p> <p>Collie Eye Anomaly</p> <p>Conjunctivitis</p> <p>Corneal Ulceration</p> <p>Distichiasis and Ectopic Cilia</p> <p>Ectropion</p> <p>Entropion</p> <p>Eyelid Tumors </p> <p>Feline Corneal Sequestration</p> <p>Feline Eosinophilic Keratitis</p> <p>Feline Herpesvirus Keratoconjunctivitis</p> <p>Glaucoma in Cats</p> <p>Glaucoma in Dogs</p> <p>Horner’s Syndrome</p> <p>Hypertensive Retinopathy</p> <p>Hyphema</p> <p>Intraocular Tumors</p> <p>Iridociliary Cysts</p> <p>Iris Melanosis of Cats</p> <p>Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)</p> <p>Lens Luxation and Subluxation</p> <p>Lipid Keratopathy</p> <p>Orbital Cellulitis & Abscessation</p> <p>Orbital Tumors</p> <p>Pannus</p> <p>Persistent Corneal Erosions</p> <p>Pigmentary Keratitis</p> <p>Progressive Retinal Atrophy</p> <p>Prolapse of the Gland of the Third Eyelid </p> <p>Proptosis of the Eye</p> <p>Retinal Detachment</p> <p>Retinal Dysplasia</p> <p>Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration</p> <p>Taurine Retinopathy</p> <U> <p>Section 14: Diseases of the Ear </p></U> <p>Section Editor: Lynette K. Cole, DVM, MS, DACVD</p> <p>Aural Hematoma</p> <p>Deafness</p> <p>Otitis Externa</p> <p>Otitis Interna</p> <p>Otitis Media</p><U> <p>Section 15: Infectious Diseases </p></U> <p>Section Editor: Lynn Guptill-Yoran, DVM, PhD, DACVIM</p> <p>Bartonellosis</p> <p>Blstomycosis</p> <p>Borreliosis (Lyme Disease)</p> <p>Brucellosis in Dogs</p> <p>Campylobacteriosis</p> <p>Canine Distemper Virus</p> <p>Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis (Kennel Cough)</p> <p>Canine Influenza</p> <p>Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever, San Joaquin Valley Fever)</p> <p>Cryptococcosis</p> <p>Cryptosporidiosis</p> <p>Cytauxzoonosis</p> <p>Canine Ehrlichiosis and Anaplasmosis</p> <p>Enteric Coccidiosis</p> <p>Feline Coronavirus</p> <p>Feline Immunodeficiency Virus</p> <p>Feline Leukemia Virus</p> <p>Feline Upper Respiratory Infection </p> <p>Giardiasis</p> <p>Helicobacteriosis</p> <p>Hepatozoonosis in Dogs</p> <p>Histoplasmosis</p> <p>Leishmaniasis</p> <p>Leptospirosis</p> <p>Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Infections</p> <p>Neosporosis in Dogs</p> <p>Parvovirus in Cats</p> <p>Canine Parvovirus</p> <p>Protothecosis in Dogs</p> <p>Pythiosis </p> <p>Rabies</p> <p>Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever</p> <p>Tetanus</p> <p>Toxoplasmosis</p> <p>Tritrichomoniasis in Cats</p> <U> <p>Section 16: Behavioral Disorders </p></U> <p>Section Editor: Elizabeth A. Shull, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology), DACVB</p> <p>Aggression Amongst Household Cats</p> <p>Dominance Aggression in Dogs</p> <p>Elimination Problems in Cats</p> <p>Elimination Problems in Dogs</p> <p>Fear and Anxiety Disorders in Dogs</p> <p>Petting Intolerance and Status Aggression in Cats</p> <p>Play Aggression in Cats</p> <p>Possessive and Territorial Aggression in Dogs</p> <U> <p>Section 17: Nutritional Disorders </p></U> <p>Section Editor: Joseph W. Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVN</p> <p>Feeding Trials for Possible Food Allergy</p> <p>Homemade Diets</p> <p>Obesity in Cats</p> <p>Obesity in Dogs</p> <p>Overnutrition of Large Breed Dogs</p> <p>Taurine Deficiency</p> <U> <p>Section 18: Toxicology </p></U> <p>Section Editor: Petra A. Volmer, DVM, MS, DABVT, DABT</p> <p>Acetaminophen Toxicity</p> <p>Amitraz Toxicosis</p> <p>Antifreeze Toxicity</p> <p>Avermectin Toxicity</p> <p>Bread DoughToxicity</p> <p>Chocolate and Methylxanthine Toxicity</p> <p>Cholecalciferol Rodenticide Poisoning</p> <p>Grapes and Raisin Toxicity in Dogs</p> <p>Herbal Toxicities</p> <p>Lead Poisoning</p> <p>Macadamia Nut Toxicity in Dogs</p> <p>Metaldehyde Poisoning</p> <p>Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Toxicity</p> <p>Organophosphorus and Carbamate Insecticide Poisoning</p> <p>Paintball Toxicity</p> <p>Pyrethrin and Pyrethroid Toxicity</p> <p>Strychnine Poisoning</p> <p>Toxicity from Illicit Human Drugs - Depressants</p> <p>Toxicity from Illicit Human Drugs – Opioids & Stimulants</p> <p>Xylitol Toxicosis in Dogs</p> <p>Zinc Toxicity</p> <U> <p>Section 19: Environmental Disorders </p></U> <p>Section Editor: Rhea V. Morgan, DVM, DACVIM, DACVD</p> <p>Burns</p> <p>Electrical Cord Injury</p> <p>Heat Prostration</p> <p>Shock</p> <p>Venomous Snake Bites</p>