100 Top Consultations in Small Animal General Practice

Dr Peter Hill is senior lecturer in veterinary dermatology at the University of Bristol, combining clinical and teaching responsibilities with an active research programme. He holds the RCVS Diploma in Veterinary Dermatology and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. He is the author of over 50 scientific publications, is a former Editor of the journal Veterinary DermatologySheena Warman is currently a lecturer in Small Animal Internal Medicine at the University of Bristol with special interests in emergency medicine and critical care. She obtained the RCVS and European Diplomas in Small Animal Medicine in 2004. Geoff Shawcross qualified from the University of Liverpool in 1970, and has since spent his whole career in general practice, dealing primarily with small animals. After taking over ownership of a small animal practice, he built it up into a veterinary hospital. He obtained the RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Orthopaedics in 1989. He has broad interests in all aspects of small animal practice and surgery.

"It would also be useful to the large animal practitioner covering the odd consulting shift and the very part-time small animal vet." (Vet Record, 1 December 2011)"Sidebars of 'low cost options' and 'what if it dosen't get better' notes accompany color photos and in-depth discussions perfect for any veterinary reference collection." (The Midwest Book Review, 1 November 2011)"Each of them is described using a standard and very logical format. As needed, clear tables and algorithms are provided . . . An affordable must before jumping into the big wild veterinary world." (Tomorrow's Vet , 2011)"In summary, this book is a real find for small animal general practitioners (in particular new graduates) and clinical veterinary students; it would be a worthwhile addition to any practice bookshelf as it is bursting with handy hints, photographs and helpful appendix tables. It is certainly value for money." (Veterinary Record, 16 July 2011)"Photographs, drawings and diagrams, color-keyed boxes, and other features make the information particularly clear and accessible." (Booknews, 1 June 2011)"The appeal of 100 top consultations is in its readability and the combination of practical advice and general information, which will arm the practitioner with deeper knowledge before embarking on a given consultation. It is a helpful resource for undergraduate or newly graduated veterinarians to solidify their understanding of real practice situations, or for the return-to-practice veterinarian as a refresher on how to approach the vast majority of consultations encountered in small animal practice." (Australian Veterinary Practitioner, June 2017)

• List of contributors ixAcknowledgements xAbout this book xiIntroduction Diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in small animal general practice 1Peter HillSection 1 Health checks and vaccinationsChapter 1 The new puppy or kitten 13Geoff ShawcrossChapter 2 The annual health check 18Geoff ShawcrossChapter 3 Advising on spaying and castration 20Geoff ShawcrossSection 2 General signs and illnessesChapter 4 Inappetence and anorexia 25Sheena WarmanChapter 5 Weight loss 27Sheena WarmanChapter 6 Polydipsia and polyuria 29Sheena WarmanChapter 7 Pyrexia 32Sheena WarmanChapter 8 Anaemia 35Sheena WarmanChapter 9 Jaundice 39Sheena WarmanChapter 10 Collapse 42Sheena WarmanChapter 11 Abdominal distension 45Sheena WarmanChapter 12 The FeLV-positive cat 47Andrea HarveyChapter 13 The FIV-positive cat 51Andrea HarveyChapter 14 The cat with FIP 54Andrea HarveySection 3 Skin problemsChapter 15 The itchy dog 59Peter HillChapter 16 The itchy cat 62Peter HillChapter 17 Diagnosing and treating skin diseases caused by ectoparasites 66Peter HillChapter 18 The dog with demodicosis 74Peter HillChapter 19 The dog with pyoderma or Malassezia dermatitis 78Peter HillChapter 20 The atopic dog 82Peter HillChapter 21 The dog with a hot spot 86Peter HillChapter 22 The dog with acral lick dermatitis (lick granuloma) 88Peter HillChapter 23 Anal sac problems 91Peter HillChapter 24 Ear infections 94Peter HillChapter 25 Pododermatitis 99Peter HillChapter 26 The dog or cat with a cutaneous lump or swelling 104Peter HillChapter 27 The dog with urticaria or angioedema 107Peter HillChapter 28 The cat-bite abscess 109Peter HillChapter 29 Lipomas 111Peter HillChapter 30 The dog with a histiocytoma 113Peter HillChapter 31 Mast cell tumours 115Peter HillChapter 32 Sebaceous adenomas and follicular cysts 118Peter HillChapter 33 The dog that is losing hair 120Peter HillChapter 34 Dermatophytosis 123Peter HillChapter 35 Skin problems in non dog/cat species 126Sharon Redrobe and Peter HillSection 4 Gastrointesti nal problemsChapter 36 Dental disease 133Norman JohnstoneChapter 37 Retching and gagging 138Geoff ShawcrossChapter 38 Vomiting 140Sheena WarmanChapter 39 Diarrhoea 143Sheena WarmanChapter 40 The dog with haemorrhagic Gastroenteritis 146Sheena WarmanChapter 41 Colitis 148Sheena WarmanChapter 42 Liver disease 151Sheena WarmanChapter 43 The dog or cat with pancreatitis 155Sheena WarmanChapter 44 The dog with gastric dilatation and volvulus 158Geoff ShawcrossChapter 45 Obstipation and megacolon 162Geoff ShawcrossSection 5 Musculoskeletal problemsChapter 46 Orthopaedic problems in young and growing dogs 169Martin OwenChapter 47 Forelimb lameness 177Martin OwenChapter 48 Hindlimb lameness 180Martin OwenChapter 49 Cranial cruciate ligament insufficiency 183Martin OwenChapter 50 Advising on osteoarthritis 187Martin OwenChapter 51 Initial fracture diagnosis and Management 190Martin OwenChapter 52 Spinal pain and disk herniation 194Martin OwenSection 6 Cardio-respiratory problemsChapter 53 Coughing 201Paul SmithChapter 54 The dog with kennel cough 205Paul SmithChapter 55 Sneezing and nasal discharge 207Andrea HarveyChapter 56 The puppy or kitten with a heart murmur 210Paul SmithChapter 57 The dog with heart failure 214Paul SmithChapter 58 The dyspnoeic cat 218Paul SmithSection 7 Eye problemsChapter 59 Eyelid problems 223Jim Carter and Peter HillChapter 60 Conjunctivitis 227Jim CarterChapter 61 Corneal ulcers 230Jim CarterChapter 62 Cataracts 234Jim CarterChapter 63 Blindness 237Jim CarterSection 8 Urinary tract problemsChapter 64 The dog with signs of cystitis or haematuria 241Sheena WarmanChapter 65 The cat with signs of cystitis or haematuria 245Sheena WarmanChapter 66 The blocked cat 247Sheena WarmanChapter 67 The dog with urinary Incontinence 250Peter HoltChapter 68 Chronic renal failure 252Sheena WarmanChapter 69 The dog with prostatic disease 256Peter HoltSection 9 Reproductive tract problemsChapter 70 The bitch with pyometra 261Geoff ShawcrossChapter 71 Pregnancy and whelping 263Geoff ShawcrossChapter 72 Oestrus control, misalliance and false pregnancies 266Geoff ShawcrossSection 10 Endocrine problemsChapter 73 The dog with hypothyroidism 271Sheena WarmanChapter 74 The dog with Hyperadrenocorticism 274Sheena WarmanChapter 75 Diabetes mellitus 278Sheena WarmanChapter 76 The cat with hyperthyroidism 282Andrea HarveySection 11 Emergencies and traumaChapter 77 The road traffic accident 287Geoff ShawcrossChapter 78 The pharyngeal foreign body 291Geoff ShawcrossChapter 79 Problems associated with grass seeds 294Geoff ShawcrossChapter 80 Burns 297Peter HillSection 12 CancerChapter 81 The dog or cat with cancer 303Mark GoodfellowChapter 82 The dog with a mammary Tumour 307Mark GoodfellowChapter 83 The dog with multicentric Lymphoma 310Mark GoodfellowSection 13 Neurological problemsChapter 84 The dog having seizures 315Sheena WarmanChapter 85 Hindlimb ataxia and weakness 319Martin OwenChapter 86 Vestibular disease 322Sheena WarmanSection 14 Behavioural problemsChapter 87 The aggressive dog 327Jon BowenChapter 88 The frightened dog 330Jon BowenChapter 89 Separation problems in the dog 333Jon BowenChapter 90 House-soiling and elimination Problems 335Jon BowenSection 15 PoisoningsChapter 91 Dealing with suspected Poisoning 341Geoff ShawcrossChapter 92 Anticoagulant rodenticide Toxicity 347Sheena WarmanSection 16 Problems in non dog/cat speciesChapter 93 The sick rabbit 353Sharon RedrobeChapter 94 The sick hamster 359Sharon RedrobeChapter 95 The sick Guinea pig 363Sharon RedrobeChapter 96 The sick bird 368Sharon RedrobeChapter 97 The sick tortoise 374Sharon RedrobeSection 17 MiscellaneousChapter 98 The post-surgery check-up 385Geoff ShawcrossChapter 99 Illnesses in animals that have travelled abroad 388Sue ShawChapter 100 Elective euthanasia 392Geoff ShawcrossSection 18 AppendicesAppendix 1 Rational use of antibiotics 397Sheena WarmanAppendix 2 Rational use of glucocorticoids 402Peter HillAppendix 3 General principles of non-steroidal anti-infl amatory drug (NSAID) use for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain 404Martin OwenAppendix 4 Weight loss and obesity Control 406Sheena WarmanAppendix 5 Interpretation of haematology and biochemistry profiles 409Peter Hill and Sheena WarmanAbbreviations 415Index 417