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The newly revised Fifth Edition of Exotic Animal Hematology and Cytology delivers a fully updated new edition of the most complete reference to hematology and cytology in exotic animals. The book features high-quality images and step-by-step descriptions of practical techniques.
Organized by animal class to make it easier to quickly find critical information, the authors have included 45 new case studies to highlight the application of the content in a real-world setting. All major exotic animal groups are covered, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
Clinicians seeking a decision-making aid for patient workup, treatment, and prognosis will find what they need in Exotic Animal Hematology and Cytology. The book also includes:
* Thorough cellular descriptions unique to mammalian, avian, herptile, and fish species, with extensive discussions of blood and bone marrow sample collection and hematologic techniques for each group
* Comprehensive evaluation of the peripheral blood specific to mammals, birds, herptiles, and fish, as well as the evaluation of bone marrow
* Practical discussions of hematology case studies with applications to common real-world clinical problems
* Color atlas of hemic cells of select species for quick and easy reference
* Extensive examinations of cytodiagnosis and exploration of unique features within mammals, birds, herptiles, and fish, as well as cytology case studies and wet-mount cases in fish
* Access to video clips and additional case reports on a companion website
Exotic Animal Hematology and Cytology is an essential reference for veterinary clinical pathologists, anatomic pathologists, clinicians, and technicians, as well as for veterinary students taking courses involving exotic hematology and cytology.
List of contents
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xii
About the Companion Website xiv
Scientific Names xv
Section I Mammal 1
1. Blood and Bone Marrow Sample Collection and Preparation in Small Mammals 3
Blood Sample Collection 3
Bone Marrow Collection 15
References 17
2. Hematologic Techniques for Quantitative Assessment in Mammals 19
Erythrocyte and Plasma Parameters 19
Leukocyte Parameters 21
Platelet Parameters 21
References 21
3. Evaluation and Interpretation of the Peripheral Blood of Mammals 23
Mammalian Erythrocytes 23
Erythrocyte Response to Disease 28
Mammalian Leukocytes 32
Leukocyte Response to Disease 34
Platelets of Mammals 40
Hemogram Evaluation of Specific Species 42
References 55
4. Evaluation of Mammalian Bone Marrow 59
Mammalian Hematopoiesis 59
Mammalian Bone Marrow Responses in Disease 66
Bone Marrow Evaluation 67
References 67
5. Mammalian Hematology and Clinical Chemistry: Clinical Case Presentations 69
Case 1: Chinchilla with Dental Disease 69
Case 2: Guinea Pig with Gastric Stasis 71
Case 3: Hedgehog with Anorexia 73
Case 4: Ferret with Lethargy, Inappetence, and Labored Breathing 75
Case 5: Ferret with Lethargy and Weakness 79
References 82
6. Sample Collection for Mammalian Cytodiagnosis 83
Cytology Sampling and Evaluation Techniques 83
Sample Locations 83
Preparation for Cytologic Examination 88
Sample Collection Techniques 89
Sample Preparation and Evaluation 94
References 97
7. Mammalian Cytodiagnosis 99
Normal Mammalian Cytology 99
Inflammation 110
Hyperplasia/Benign Neoplasia 124
Malignant Neoplasia 129
Effusions 153
Infectious Agents 160
References 168
8. Mammalian Cytology: Clinical Case Presentations 175
Case 1: Hedgehog with Swelling under the Right Forelimb 175
Case 2: Dumbo Rat with a Mass on Its Face 175
Case 3: Hedgehog with a vaginal mass 178
Case 4: Sugar Glider with a Mass in the Left Axilla 179
Case 5: Ferret with an Abdominal Mass 181
References 184
Section II Avian 185
9. Blood and Bone Marrow Sample Collection and Preparation in Birds 187
Blood Sample Collection 187
Blood Sample Handling and Preparation 192
Bone Marrow Collection 195
Preparation of the Bone Marrow Sample 197
References 199
10. Hematologic Techniques for Quantitative Assessment in Birds 200
Erythrocyte and Plasma Parameters 200
Leukocyte Parameters 204
Thrombocyte Parameters 207
Quantitative Evaluation of Bone Marrow Aspirates 207
References 207
11. Evaluation and Interpretation of Peripheral Blood of Birds 209
Avian Erythrocytes 209
Factors Affecting the Avian Erythrogram 214
Erythrocyte Response to Disease 216
Avian Leukocytes 220
Normal Variation to the Leukogram of Birds 228
Leukocyte Response to Disease 228
Avian Thrombocytes 235
Avian Blood Parasites 237
Bacteremia 244
References 244
12. Evaluation of Avian Bone Marrow 253
Avian Hematopoiesis 253
Avian Hematopoietic Tissue other than Bone Marrow 259
References 260
13. Avian Hematology and Clinical Chemistry: Cli
About the author
The authors Terry W. Campbell, DVM, PhD, is an Associate Professor Emeritus of Zoological Medicine at the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO, USA, and was the Former Head Veterinarian at the Downtown Aquarium in Denver, CO, USA.
Krystan R. Grant, DVM, PhD, CertAqV, is the Director of Pet Health at the PetSmart Home Office in Phoenix, AZ, USA.
