Small Animal Medical Diagnosis, Third Edition takes a problem-oriented approach to clinical diagnosis and outlines core information necessary to effectively evaluate the major medical problems in dogs and cats. The text starts by defining problems caused by disease and proceeds to integrate the history, physical examination, and diagnostic modalities into a logical approach designed to assist with the medical management of patients. The new edition continues to serve as a vital tool in accurate and appropriate diagnosis for small animal veterinarians, emergency and critical care veterin.

Cover; Contents; Title page; Copyright page; Contributors; Preface; CHAPTER ONE: The Problem-Oriented Approach; Step 1: Database Collection; Step 2: Problem Identification; Step 3: Plan Formulation; Step 4: Assessment and Follow-up; Summary; Suggested Readings; PART ONE: General (Polysystemic) Problems; CHAPTER TWO: Pyrexia (Fever); Clinical Vignette; Problem Definition and Recognition; Regulation of Body Temperature; Pathophysiology of Fever; Function of Fever; Diagnostic Plan; Clinical Vignette-Case Summary; References; CHAPTER THREE: Disturbances of Food Intake: Anorexia And Polyphagia. Clinical VignetteProblem Definition and Recognition; Regulation of Food Intake; Anorexia; Polyphagia.; Clinical Vignette-Summary; CHAPTER FOUR: Episodic Weakness; Clinical Vignette; Problem Definition and Recognition.; Pathophysiology; Diagnostic Plan; Clinical Vignette-Summary; CHAPTER FIVE: Polyuria and Polydipsia; Clinical Vignette; Problem Definition and Recognition; Pathophysiology; Minimum Database; Extended Database; Clinical Vignette; Suggested Readings; PART TWO: Behavioral Problems; CHAPTER SIX: Aggression; Clinical Case; Problem Definition and Recognition; Pathogenesis; Causes. Diagnostic PlanSuggested Readings; CHAPTER SEVEN: Fear, Anxiety, and Compulsive Behavior; Clinical Case; Problem Definition and Recognition; Pathogenesis; Diagnosis; Suggested Readings; PART THREE: Conformational Problems; CHAPTER EIGHT: Ascites, Peripheral Edema, and Abdominal Distention; Clinical Vignette; Definition and Problem Recognition; Pathophysiology; Diagnostic Plan; Edema; Clinical Vignette-Conclusion; References; CHAPTER NINE: Retarded Growth; Clinical Vignette; Problem Definition and Recognition; Pathophysiology; Clinical Vignette-Summary; References. CHAPTER TEN: Changes in Body Weight: Weight Loss and ObesityNormal Physiologic Control of Metabolic Rate; Weight Loss; Obesity; Causes of Obesity; Diagnostic Plan-Weight Gain and Obesity; PART FOUR: Dermatologic Problems; CHAPTER ELEVEN: Pruritus; Clinical Vignette; Problem Definition and Recognition; Pathophysiology; Diagnostic Plan; Clinical Vignette-Summary; CHAPTER TWELVE: Primary and Secondary Skin Lesions; Clinical Vignette; Problem Definition and Recognition; Primary Skin Lesions; Secondary Skin Lesions; Clinical Vignette-Case Summary; CHAPTER THIRTY : Alopecia; Clinical Vignette. Problem Definition and RecognitionPathophysiology; Classification; Diagnostic Plan; Prognosis; Clinical Vignette-Summary; CHAPTER FOURTEEN: Disorders of Pigmentation; Clinical Vignette; Problem Definition and Recognition; Normal Skin and Hair Pigmentation; Increased Skin Pigmentation; Decreased Skin Pigmentation; Clinical Vignette-Summary; PART FIVE: Hematolymphatic Problems; CHAPTER FIFTEEN: Bleeding Disorders; Clinical Vignette; Problem Definition and Recognition; Normal Hemostasis; Pathophysiology; Diagnostic Plan; Clinical Vignette; CHAPTER SIXTEEN: Lymphadenopathy; Clinical Vignette.