Veterinary Clinical Examination And Diagnosis

Description: The ability to perform a good clinical examination is an essential tool that the practicing veterinarian must possess. Written by leading experts in small and large animal medicine and edited by cattle, equine and small animal experts, this new book provides all the information required to perform a thorough clinical examination of all small and large species, and of all organ systems. Initial chapters on restraint and handling and information gathering set the scene for the chapters on assessment of individual organ systems, giving the reader all they need to know to reach an accurate diagnosis of all clinical conditions. Handy clinical pointer boxes highlight key clinical information, and many tables and text boxes list important information in an easily-accessible format. Liberally illustrated with over 240 black and white prints, 38 colour prints and 150 line illustrations, 'Veterinary Clinical Examination and Diagnosis' gives you all the tools you need to examine your patients and reach an accurate diagnosis. Table of Contents: Section I: Principles Chapter 1. Introduction and Orientation Chapter 2. Reaching a Diagnosis Section II: Evaluation of the Patient Chapter 3. Clinical Examination Techniques Chapter 4. Veterinary Medical Records Chapter 5. Handling and Restraint of Animals Chapter 6. The Clinical Examination Chapter 7. Clinical Examination of Dogs and Cats Chapter 8. Clinical Examination of Horses and Foals Chapter 9. Clinical Examination of Cattle and Calves Chapter 10. Clinical Examination of Sheep and Goats Chapter 11. Clinical Examination of Llamas and Alpacas Chapter 12. Clinical Examination of Pigs Section III: Evaluation of Body Systems Chapter 13. Integumentary System Chapter 14. Cardiovascular System Chapter 15. Lymphatic System Chapter 16. Respiratory System Chapter 17. Alimentary System Chapter 18. Urinary System Chapter 19. Nervous System Chapter 20. Visual System Chapter 21. Musculoskeletal System Chapter 22. Reproductive System Chapter 23. Mammary Glands