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<p>Author Bio xv</p> <p>Preface xvii</p> <p>Acknowledgments xix</p> <p><b>Part One Introducing the Problem‐Oriented Approach 1</b></p> <p>1 The Problem‐Oriented Approach to Clinical Medicine 3</p> <p>2 The Role of the Comprehensive Patient History in the Problem‐Oriented Approach 11</p> <p><b>Part Two The Integumentary System 19</b></p> <p>3 Claw and Claw Bed Pathology 21</p> <p>4 Wounds 41</p> <p>5 Hypotrichosis and Alopecia 61</p> <p>6 Infestation 95</p> <p>7 Skin Fragility 125</p> <p>8 Changes in Coat Color 135</p> <p>9 Changes in Pigmentation 149</p> <p>10 Nasal and Footpad Hyperkeratosis 169</p> <p>11 Erythematous Wheals and Angioedema 181</p> <p>12 Papules and Pustules 197</p> <p>13 Scale and Crusts 209</p> <p>14 Skin Nodules and Tumors 221</p> <p><b>Part Three Eyes and Ears 239</b></p> <p>15 Acute Blindness 241</p> <p>16 Hyphema 257</p> <p>17 Hypopyon 265</p> <p>18 Anisocoria 271</p> <p>19 Abnormalities Associated with the Upper and Lower Palpebrae 283</p> <p>20 Abnormal Presentations Involving the Nictitans 293</p> <p>21 Changes in Globe Position within the Orbit 299</p> <p>22 Changes in Globe Size 311</p> <p>23 Abnormal Alignment of One or Both Eyes 321</p> <p>24 Nystagmus 331</p> <p>25 Reflex Blepharospasm 337</p> <p>26 Abnormal Tear Production and Other Ocular Discharge 345</p> <p>27 Abnormal Appearances of the Conjunctiva 355</p> <p>28 Abnormal Appearances of the Sclera 367</p> <p>29 Abnormal Appearances of the Cornea 383</p> <p>30 Abnormal Appearances of the Iris 393</p> <p>31 Abnormal Appearances of the Lens 401</p> <p>32 Abnormal Appearances of the External Ear 411</p> <p><b>Part Four The Respiratory System 429</b></p> <p>33 Nasal Discharge 431</p> <p>34 Stertor and Stridor 449</p> <p>35 Sneezing and Coughing 463</p> <p>36 Changes in Respiratory Rates and Patterns 481</p> <p>37 Abnormal Lung Sounds 505</p> <p><b>Part Five The Cardiovascular System 517</b></p> <p>38 Abnormal Mucous Membranes and Capillary Refill Time (CRT) 519</p> <p>39 Palpably Cool or Cyanotic Extremities 535</p> <p>40 Collapse 543</p> <p>41 Jugular Vein Distension and Jugular Pulses 555</p> <p>42 Muffled Heart Sounds 561</p> <p>43 Abnormal Heart Sounds: Murmurs 569</p> <p>44 Gallop Rhythms 583</p> <p>45 Bradycardia 589</p> <p>46 Tachycardia 595</p> <p><b>Part Six The Digestive System 603</b></p> <p>47 Abnormal Gut Sounds 605</p> <p>48 Abnormal Ingestive Behaviors 611</p> <p>49 Abnormal Numbers of Teeth and Enamel Defects 617</p> <p>50 Acute Abdomen 627</p> <p>51 Changes in Fecal Appearance 647</p> <p>52 Dysphagia and Regurgitation 671</p> <p>53 Halitosis 683</p> <p>54 Emesis 695</p> <p><b>Part Seven The Urogenital System 717</b></p> <p>55 Abnormalities Associated with Testicular Palpation 719</p> <p>56 Bilateral Pre‐Scrotal Swellings in the Canine Patient 729</p> <p>57 Spines Along the Feline Penis 733</p> <p>58 Abnormal Presentations Involving the Prepuce and the Penis 737</p> <p>59 Preputial Discharge 747</p> <p>60 Ambiguous External Genitalia 753</p> <p>61 Vulvovaginal Discharge 757</p> <p>62 Abnormal Presentations of the Mammary Glands 769</p> <p>63 Abnormal Palpation of One or Both Kidneys 783</p> <p>64 Polyuria and Polydipsia 799</p> <p>65 Acute Presentations of Diminished Urine Output: Urinary Tract Obstruction (UTO) 811</p> <p>66 Grossly Abnormal Urine 821</p> <p><b>Part Eight The Musculoskeletal and Nervous Systems 831</b></p> <p>67 Cervical Ventroflexion 833</p> <p>68 Forelimb Lameness 843</p> <p>69 Pelvic Limb Lameness 861</p> <p>70 Shifting Leg Lameness 883</p> <p>71 Abnormal Mentation 891</p> <p>72 Head Tilt, Circling, and Other Manifestations of Vestibular Disease 907</p> <p>73 Abnormal Somatic or Spinal Reflexes 921</p> <p>74 Upper and Lower Motor Neuron Signs and Anatomic Localization of Disease 927</p> <p>75 Diffuse Flaccidity in the Dog: Unusual Presentations Involving Diffuse Lower Motor Neuron Dysfunction 941</p> <p>76 Unusual Presentations of Spastic Rigidity in the Dog 947</p> <p>77 Involuntary Movements or Dyskinesias 955</p> <p>78 Seizures 963</p> <p>Index 983</p>

“Students who use this textbook should develop reasoning patterns that fit various clinical situations, thereby facilitating their future diagnostic skills. This book contains a massive amount of referenced content and useful images. It will be a valuable resource for veterinary students and provide a review of clinical presentations for novice as well as experienced clinicians.” - JAVMA Mar 15, 2020, Vol.256 No.6

<p><b>The Author</b></br> <b>RYANE E. ENGLAR,</b> DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice), is Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Education Coordinator at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Manhattan, Kansas, USA.

<p><b>An authoritative guide and quick reference to specific presenting complaints in dogs and cats</b> <p><i>Common Clinical Presentations in Dogs and Cats</i> is a reliable resource and quick reference to essential information for diagnosing canine and feline patients, based on presenting complaints. The text takes a problem-oriented approach to recognizing common clinical conditions, and introduces diagnostic and treatment plans for companion animal practice. Equally useful for veterinary students and practicing clinicians, the book presents 78 chapters grouped by body system, for ease of access. <p>Each chapter focuses on identifying the chief complaint, pinpointing possible diagnoses, and determining the clinical approach to patient care. The book is richly illustrated throughout with clinical photographs and line drawings that demonstrate the concepts presented. <i>Common Clinical Presentations in Dogs and Cats</i> is an essential resource that: <ul> <li>Gives clinicians fast access to essential details for approaching common case presentations in dogs and cats and forming a correct diagnosis</li> <li>Presents information by clinical signs, organized by body system</li> <li>Takes a standardized chapter format for ease of use</li> <li>Includes color photographs and line drawings to illustrate the conditions discussed</li> </ul> <p>Written for small animal general practitioners and veterinary students, <i>Common Clinical Presentations in Dogs and Cats</i> is a patient-side reference that can help practitioners gain the knowledge and confidence to correctly diagnose a wide range of clinical presentations.

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