4th Edition
Clinical Medicine of the Dog and Cat
The fourth edition of Clinical Medicine of the Dog and Cat remains the most extensively illustrated and practical small animal veterinary textbook on the market.
It continues and expands on the revolutionary problem-based approach of the previous three editions, with more than 1,100 clinical color photographs, diagrams, and tables. The book is divided into five color-coded sections—General Approach, Diagnostic Techniques, Disease of Specific Organ Systems, Multisystemic Disorders, and Elements of Therapy. For this edition:
- Case studies are integrated within the relevant chapters for ease of reference
- The first section on common medical problems now includes abdominal distension, peripheral edema, proteinuria, regurgitation, and seizures
- Chapters on thoracic and abdominal radiographs are now included in a unique new section on Diagnostic Techniques, encouraging an integrated learning approach
- The third section contains detailed medical information covering most organ systems, with several chapters completely rewritten and others comprehensively updated to include additional text and images
- Additional endoscopic, radiographic, CT, and MRI images are included alongside clinical photographs; very few veterinary textbooks have such a rich emphasis on photographs
- Each section has a limited number of recommended updated references
The practical information is presented with text, tables, and algorithms, while each chapter is arranged to provide the definition of each disorder, its clinical features, the differential diagnoses, the diagnostic methodology, and the treatment and prognosis. The formatting has been improved to make this textbook easy to read and comprehend. The busy veterinarian or student is thus provided with a readily available resource of important clinical information in a clear, brief manner.
Written by board-certified experts, the topics are carefully selected to make this a valuable resource for veterinary students as well as for general practitioners and small animal interns.
Mikey's Maxims by Michael Schaer
SECTION I: GENERAL APPROACH
1 Client Communication and Medical History
Bobbi Conner
2 Common Clinical Problems
2.1 Abdominal distension
Steven Holloway
2.2 Cough
Elizabeth Rozanski
2.3 Diarrhea
Frederic Gaschen
2.4 Dyspnea
Claire Sharp
2.5 Dysuria
Isabelle Cattin
2.6 Epistaxis
Samantha Wigglesworth & Amber Vitalo
2.7 Fever of Unknown Origin
Robert Armentano
2.8 Icterus
Julien Dandrieux
2.9 Pallor
Elisa Mazzaferro
2.10 Peripheral edema
Stuart Walton
2.11 Pigmenturia
Leo Londoño & Michael Schaer
2.12 Polydipsia/Polyuria
Michael Schaer
2.13 Proteinuria
Laura Rayhel & Mark Acierno
2.14 Regurgitation
Roman Husnik
2.15 Seizures
Gabriel Garcia
2.16 Syncope, Episodic Weakness, Collapse
Boyd Jones
2.17 Vomiting
Frederic Gaschen
SECTION II: DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
3 Approach to Thoracic Radiographs
L. Abbi Granger
4 Approach to Abdominal Radiographs
L. Abbi Granger
SECTION III: DISEASES OF SPECIFIC ORGAN SYSTEMS
5 Diseases of the Oral Cavity and Teeth
Brook Niemiec & Erin Ribka
6 Respiratory Disorders - upper and lower
Cécile Clercx
7 Diseases of the Pleural Space
Brad Case
8 Cardiovascular Disorders
Romain Pariaut & Carley Saelinger
9 Digestive Diseases
Frederic Gaschen
10 Hepatobiliary Disease
Andrea Johnston
11 Pancreatic Disorders
Frederic Gaschen
12 Endocrine Diseases
Michael Herrtage
13 Uro-nephrology
Mark Acierno
14 Disorders of the Nervous System and Muscle
Simon Platt
15 Musculoskeletal Disorders and Injuries
Matthew Johnson, Mitchell Gillick and Steven Fox
16 Hematologic Disorders
Katie Boes, Julien Dandrieux and Claire Cannon
17 Disorders of Hemostasis
Alex Lynch
18 Dermatologic Disorders
Domenico Santoro and Amelia White
19 Ocular manifestations of systemic diseases
Ralph Hamor
SECTION IV: Multisystemic Disorders
20 Clinical Toxicology
Tina Wismer
21 Infectious Diseases
21.1 Cats
Sophie Keyte & Severine Tasker
21.2 Dogs
Stuart Walton
22 Immunologic Disorders
Michael Day
SECTION V: Elements of Therapy
23 Fluid Therapy
Leo Londoño
24 Pain Management
Beatriz Monteiro & Brad Simon
25 Nutrition of the Critically Ill Dog and Cat
Justin Shmalberg
26 Management of the Obese Dog and Cat
Alex German
Biography
Michael Schaer, Frederic Gaschen, Stuart Walton
"I have a million books that I accumulated over the years and I’m giving most of them to our residents. However, I am keeping Clinical Medicine of the Dog and Cat. I found this to be, by far, the best clinical medicine book ever written."
Kenneth J. Drobatz, DVM, MSCE, Professor, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Praise for previous editions
“If you are looking to purchase a single medicine textbook for your practice bookshelf, Clinical Medicine of the Dog and Cat is certainly worth considering. This popular text is punctuated with helpful tables, charts and useful pictures to augment the text… It would certainly be a welcome additional to any veterinary surgery looking to update its practice library.”
- Gerard McLauchlan, Veterinary Record
"Clinical Medicine of the Dog and Cat is an exceptional stand-alone reference for veterinary students, interns, new graduates, and seasoned practitioners looking to brush up on the clinical approach to common health problems of dogs and cats. What sets this resource apart from others is its user-friendly organization; the nearly 2,000 photographs, diagrams, and tables are thoughtfully placed and carefully selected to complement the text... The authors’ approach is logical and revolutionizes the way that clinical medicine is reported by limiting the information presented to that which is necessary to guide clinicians through the process of developing diagnostic and treatment plans."- Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP, Midwestern University, Glendale, Ariz, JAVMA Vol 250, No. 6, March 15, 2017
"... an excellent addition to the reference library of any small animal veterinarian."
—JAVMA"If a picture is worth a thousand words, this beautifully illustrated text is longer than it appears!... Overall, this is a brilliantly illustrated and clearly written text for anyone with an interest in small animal medicine."
—Veterinary Record"The strength of this textbook remains its collection of images, ranging from photographs of clinical cases to radiographs, ultrasound, cytology, ophthalmology and surgical images to detailed diagrams of surgical approaches and techniques … It is an invaluable aid to students who might not otherwise be exposed to a clinical presentation."
—Journal of Small Animal Practice
