Pathology of Small Mammal Pets [Hardcover]

Pathology of Small Mammal Pets presents a ready reference for veterinarians, veterinary pathologists, and technicians who work with small mammal companion animals.

• Provides up-to-date, practical information on common disease conditions in small mammal companion animals
• Offers chapters logically organized by species, with comprehensive information on diagnosing diseases in each species
• Takes a practical, system-based approach to individual disease conditions
• Covers clinical signs, laboratory diagnostics, gross pathology, histopathology, and differential diagnoses in detail
• Includes relevant information for conventional breeding operations and breeding facilities, with strategies for disease management in herds and colonies 
• Features information on normal anatomy in included species to assist in recognizing pathology

 

1 Rabbits 1

1.1 Introduction 1

1.2 Integument Conditions 2

1.3 Endocrine Conditions 21

1.4 Respiratory Disorders 22

1.5 Musculoskeletal Disorders 31

1.6 Gastrointestinal Conditions 35

1.7 Cardiovascular Conditions 52

1.8 Genitourinary Conditions 54

1.9 Nervous System Disorders 62

1.10 Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Conditions 67

1.11 Ophthalmic Conditions 69

2 Ferrets 95

2.1 Introduction 95

2.2 Integument Disorders 95

2.3 Endocrine Conditions 104

2.4 Respiratory Conditions 108

2.5 Musculoskeletal Conditions 112

2.6 Gastrointestinal Conditions 113&lls)