4th Edition

Clinical Medicine of the Dog and Cat

Edited By Michael Schaer, Stuart Walton Copyright 2023
1098 Pages 1294 Color Illustrations
by CRC Press

1098 Pages 1294 Color Illustrations
by CRC Press

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... Read more

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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