Small Animal Practice Client Handouts

Small Animal Practice Client Handouts, 2nd Edition includes 450 educational handouts that cover everything your clients need to know about their pet’s condition. Handouts include information on the disease, clinical signs, recommended diagnostic tests, treatment options, follow-up care, and ranges from basic descriptions of illnesses and frequent signs to preventive measures and expected outcomes - all on a single page. Handouts on 18 common procedures or techniques are also included in the book. An ebook is included with new print purchase and offers digital access to all the text, figures, and references, plus bonus images.

• Single-page handouts present information in a practical, easy-to-understand format that does not overwhelm the client
• Perforated pages in the print book make it easy to store, retrieve, and photocopy individual handouts
• Alphabetical and body system organization enables you to quickly locate the information you need

• NEW! Updated content throughout ensures you are providing the most current information to your clients
• NEW! Additional handouts cover 25 diseases not addressed in the previous edition
• NEW! Toxicology and Environmental Disorders handouts reflect the increasing exposure of small animals to certain toxins and environmental injuries
• NEW! An ebook version, included with every new print purchase, features digital access to all the text, figures, and references, plus:
  • Bonus images facilitate discussion with clients about their pet’s condition and save you time in explanation
  
  
  

  List of contents

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  SECTION 1: Procedures and Techniques
  Amputation of a Limb
  Blood Pressure Measurement
  Bone Marrow Aspiration
  Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  Castration of Male Dogs
  Chemotherapy and Your Pet
  Echocardiography
  Electrocardiography: Intermittent and Continuous
  Femoral Head and Neck Ostectomy
  Fracture Repair: Casts and Splints
  Fracture Repair: External Skeletal Fixation
  Fracture Repair: Internal Fixation
  Physical Rehabilitation
  Sterilization of Female Dogs
  Sterilization of Female Cats
  Subcutaneous Fluid Therapy
  Transfusion Therapy in Cats
  Transfusion Therapy in Dogs
  SECTION 2: Cardiovascular System
  Arterial Thromboembolism, Peripheral
  Atrial Fibrillation
  Atrial Premature Contractions and Tachycardia
  Atrioventricular Valve Degeneration in Dogs
  Cardiac Tumors
  Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular
  Cardiomyopathy, Dilated in Cats
  Cardiomyopathy, Dilated in Dogs
  Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic in Cats
  Cardiomyopathy, Nutritional in Dogs
  Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs, Left-Sided
  Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs, Right-Sided
  Endocarditis
  Heartworm Disease in Cats
  Heartworm Disease in Dogs
  Patent Ductus Arteriosus
  Pericardial Effusion
  Peritoneopericardial Diaphragmatic Hernia
  Persistent Right Aortic Arch
  Pulmonary Hypertension
  Pulmonic Stenosis
  Second- and Third-Degree Heart Block
  Sick Sinus Syndrome and Atrial Standstill
  Sinus Bradycardia
  Subaortic Stenosis in Dogs
  Systemic Hypertension
  Tetralogy of Fallot
  Tricuspid and Mitral Valve Dysplasia
  Ventricular and Atrial Septal Defects
  Ventricular Fibrillation and Cardiac Arrest
  Ventricular Premature Contractions and Tachycardia
  SECTION 3: Respiratory System
  Acute Bronchitis
  Allergic Bronchitis in Cats
  Allergic Bronchitis in Dogs
  Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome
  Bullous Lung Disease
  Chronic Bronchitis
  Diaphragmatic Hernia
  Elongated Soft Palate
  Flail Chest
  Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs
  Laryngeal Saccule Eversion in Dogs
  Laryngeal and Tracheal Neoplasia
  Laryngitis and Tracheitis
  Lung Lobe Torsion
  Lung Tumors
  Mediastinal Masses
  Nasal Tumors, Malignant
  Nasopharyngeal and Aural Polyps in Cats
  Pleural Effusion
  Pneumonia, Aspiration
  Pneumonia, Bacterial
  Pneumonia, Fungal
  Pneumothorax
  Pulmonary Contusions
  Pulmonary Edema
  Pulmonary Fibrosis in Dogs
  Pulmonary Thromboembolism
  Rhinitis and Sinusitis in Cats
  Rhinitis and Sinusitis in Dogs
  Stenotic Nares
  Tracheal Collapse in Dogs
  Tracheal Hypoplasia in Dogs
  Tracheal Obstruction
  Tracheal Trauma
  SECTION 4: Neurologic System
  Atlantoaxial Subluxation in Dogs
  Botulism
  Brachial Plexus Injury
  Brain Tumors
  Caudal Cervical Spondylopathy in Dogs
  Caudal Occipital Malformation Syndrome in Dogs
  Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke
  Cognitive Dysfunction
  Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs
  Diabetic Neuropathy in Cats
  Discospondylitis in Dogs
  Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy in Dogs
  Head Trauma
  Hydrocephalus
  Idiopathic Facial Nerve Paralysis
  Idiopathic Peripheral Vestibular Disease
  Idiopathic Trigeminal Neuropathy in Dogs
  Intervertebral Disc Disease in Dogs
  Lumbosacral Stenosis in Dogs, Degenerative
  Meningoencephalomyelitis of Unknown Etiology in Dogs
  Myasthenia Gravis
  Nerve Sheath Tumors
  Polyradiculoneuritis in Dogs, Acute
  Seizures: General Information
  Seizures: Idiopathic Epilepsy
  Seizures: Treatment with Phenobarbital and Bromide
  Seizures: Treatment with Other Drugs
  Spinal Cord Trauma
  Spinal Tumors
  Spondylosis Deformans
  Steroid-Responsive Meningitis Arteritis in Dogs
  Tick Paralysis in Dogs
  Tremor Syndrome in Dogs
  SECTION 5: Digestive System
  Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome in Dogs
  Anal Sac Diseases
  Cholangiohepatitis in Cats
  Cleft Palate
  Colitis in Dogs, Acute
  Colitis in Dogs, Chronic
  Copper Storage Hepatopathy in Dogs
  Epulis in Dogs
  Esophageal Foreign Body
  Esophagitis and Esophageal Stricture
  Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
  Fecal Incontinence
  Gallbladder Mucocele in Dogs
  Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus in Dogs
  Gastric Foreign Body
  Gastric Neoplasia
  Gastritis, Acute
  Gastritis, Chronic
  Gastrointestinal Ulceration
  Gingivitis
  Hepatic Encephalopathy
  Hepatic Lipidosis in Cats
  Hepatitis in Dogs, Chronic
  Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats
  Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs
  Intestinal Neoplasia
  Intestinal Obstruction
  Intestinal Parasites
  Intussusception
  Lymphoplasmacytic Stomatitis in Cats
  Megacolon in Cats
  Megaesophagus
  Obesity in Cats
  Obesity in Dogs
  Oral Melanoma in Dogs
  Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats
  Pancreatitis in Dogs
  Pancreatitis in Cats
  Perianal Fistula in Dogs
  Perianal Tumors in Dogs
  Perineal Hernia in Dogs
  Peritonitis
  Portosystemic Vascular Anomalies
  Protein-Losing Enteropathy
  Salivary Mucocele
  Spirocercosis in Dogs
  SECTION 6: Endocrine/Metabolic System
  Diabetes Insipidus
  Diabetes Mellitus in Cats
  Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs
  Hyperadrenocorticism in Dogs
  Hyperlipidemia
  Hyperthyroidism in Cats
  Hypoadrenocorticism
  Hypoglycemia
  Hypothyroidism in Dogs
  Idiopathic Hypercalcemia in Cats
  Insulinoma in Dogs
  SECTION 7: Urinary System
  Acute Kidney Injury
  Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy in Dogs
  Bladder Cancer
  Bladder Stones in Cats
  Bladder Stones in Dogs
  Bladder Trauma
  Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats
  Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs
  Chronic Kidney Disease: Therapy of Anemia
  Chronic Kidney Disease: Nutritional Management
  Cystitis in Cats
  Cystitis in Dogs
  Ectopic Ureters in Dogs
  Fanconi Syndrome in Dogs
  Kidney Dysplasia in Dogs
  Kidney Stones in Cats
  Kidney Toxins (Nephrotoxicosis)
  Kidney Tumors
  Perinephric Pseudocysts in Cats
  Polycystic Kidney Disease in Cats
  Prostate Cancer in Dogs
  Prostatic and Paraprostatic Cysts in Dogs
  Prostatitis and Prostatic Abscessation in Dogs
  Protein-Losing Nephropathy in Dogs
  Pyelonephritis
  Ureteral Obstruction in Cats
  Urethral Obstruction in Cats
  Urethral Prolapse in Dogs
  Urethritis
  Urinary Incontinence in Dogs
  SECTION 8: Reproductive System
  Agalactia
  Cryptorchidism
  Dystocia
  Eclampsia in Dogs
  Fading Kitten Syndrome
  Fading Puppy Syndrome
  Infertility in Bitches
  Infertility in Male Dogs
  Infertility in Queens
  Infertility in Tom Cats
  Mammary Fibroadenomatous Hyperplasia in Cats
  Mammary Tumors in Cats
  Mammary Tumors in Dogs
  Mastitis
  Ovarian Remnant Syndrome
  Paraphimosis in Dogs
  Penile Tumors in Dogs
  Phimosis in Dogs
  Pregnancy Loss in Bitches
  Pseudocyesis in Bitches
  Pyometra Complex
  Subinvolution of Placental Sites in Dogs
  Testicular Tumors in Dogs
  Transmissible Venereal Tumor in Dogs
  Uterine Prolapse
  Vaginal Edema in Dogs
  Vaginitis in Dogs
  SECTION 9: Hemolymphatic System
  Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
  Anemia
  Aplastic Anemia/Pancytopenia
  Babesia Infection in Dogs
  Cancer-Associated Hypercalcemia
  Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
  Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
  Fever of Unknown Origin
  Hemophilia A
  Hemophilia B
  Hemotropic Mycoplasmosis in Cats
  Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia
  Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia
  Lymphedema
  Lymphoma in Cats
  Lymphoma in Dogs
  Mastocytosis, Systemic in Cats
  Multiple Myeloma
  Polycythemia
  Splenic Hemangiosarcoma
  Splenic Torsion in Dogs
  Splenomegaly
  Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Dogs: Systemic Aspects
  Thrombocytopenia: Other Causes
  Von Willebrand Disease in Dogs
  SECTION 10: Musculoskeletal System
  Angular Limb Deformities in Dogs
  Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head
  Bicipital Tendinopathy in Dogs
  Bone Tumors
  Calcaneal Tendon Injury
  Carpal and Tarsal Shearing Injuries
  Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease
  Elbow Incongruity in Dogs
  Elbow Luxation, Traumatic
  Elbow Medial Compartment Disease in Dogs
  Fibrotic Myopathies
  Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
  Hip Luxation
  Humeral Condylar Fissure/Fracture in Dogs
  Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy in Dogs
  Hypertrophic Osteopathy in Dogs
  Immune-Mediated Arthritis
  Juvenile Carpal Hyperextension/Hyperflexion Disorder in Dogs
  Mandibular Fractures
  Masticatory Myositis in Dogs
  Nutritional Bone Disease
  Osteoarthritis: Medical Management
  Osteochondrosis/Osteochondritis Dissecans in Dogs
  Osteomyelitis
  Panosteitis in Dogs
  Patellar Luxation
  Sacroiliac Luxation
  Scapular Luxation, Dorsal
  Septic Arthritis
  Shoulder Luxation/Subluxation in Dogs
  Slipped Capital Femoral Physis
  Stifle Luxation
  Ununited Anconeal Process Disease in Dogs
  SECTION 11: Dermatologic System
  Acne in Cats
  Acute Moist Dermatitis in Dogs
  Allergic Reactions
  Alopecia X in Dogs
  Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs
  Atypical Mycobacteriosis
  Benign Skin Tumors in Dogs
  Cheyletiellosis
  Claw (Toenail) Disease, Asymmetrical
  Claw (Toenail) Disease, Symmetrical
  Cutaneous (Epitheliotropic) T-Cell Lymphoma
  Cyclical Flank Alopecia in Dogs
  Deep Bacterial Pyoderma and Furunculosis
  Demodicosis in Dogs
  Dermatophytosis
  Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
  Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex in Cats
  Exfoliative Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus in Dogs
  Flea Allergic Dermatitis
  Food Allergy/Adverse Reactions
  Juvenile Cellulitis in Dogs
  Lipomas in Dogs
  Malassezia Dermatitis
  Mast Cell Tumors in Cats
  Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs
  Nasal Depigmentation in Dogs
  Notoedric Mange in Cats
  Pemphigus Complex
  Pinnal Seborrhea in Dogs
  Plasma Cell Pododermatitis in Cats
  Primary Seborrhea
  Sarcoptic Mange in Dogs
  Sebaceous Adenitis in Dogs
  Skin Fold Pyoderma (Intertrigo)
  Sporotrichosis
  Subcutaneous Abscesses and Cellulitis
  Superficial Bacterial Folliculitis (Pyoderma) in Dogs
  Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Dermatologic Aspects
  Viral Papillomatosis in Dogs
  Vitamin-A Responsive Dermatosis in Dogs
  Zinc-Responsive Dermatosis in Dogs
  SECTION 12: Diseases of the Eye
  Anterior Uveitis
  Cataracts
  Chorioretinitis and Optic Neuritis
  Collie Eye Anomaly
  Conjunctivitis
  Corneal Ulceration
  Distichiasis and Ectopic Cilia
  Ectropion
  Entropion
  Extraocular Myositis in Dogs
  Eyelid Tumors
  Feline Corneal Sequestration
  Feline Eosinophilic Keratitis
  Feline Herpesvirus Keratoconjunctivitis
  Glaucoma in Cats
  Glaucoma in Dogs
  Horner Syndrome
  Hypertensive Retinopathy
  Hyphema
  Intraocular Tumors
  Iridociliary Cysts
  Iris Melanosis of Cats
  Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
  Lens Luxation and Subluxation
  Lipid Keratopathy
  Orbital Cellulitis and Abscessation
  Orbital Tumors
  Pannus in Dogs
  Persistent Corneal Erosions
  Pigmentary Keratitis in Dogs
  Pigmentary Uveitis in Dogs
  Progressive Retinal Atrophy
  Prolapse of the Gland of the Third Eyelid
  Proptosis of the Eye
  Retinal Detachment
  Retinal Dysplasia
  Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration in Dogs
  Symblepharon in Cats
  Taurine Retinopathy in Cats
  Uveodermatologic Syndrome in Dogs
  SECTION 13: Diseases of the Ear
  Aural Hematoma
  Deafness
  Ear Mites
  Otitis Externa
  Otitis Interna
  Otitis Media
  SECTION 14: Infectious Diseases
  Bartonellosis
  Blastomycosis
  Borreliosis (Lyme Disease) in Dogs
  Brucellosis in Dogs
  Campylobacteriosis
  Canine Distemper Virus
  Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex
  Coccidioidomycosis
  Coccidiosis, Enteric
  Cryptococcosis
  Cryptosporidiosis
  Cytauxzoonosis in Cats
  Ehrlichiosis and Anaplasmosis in Dogs
  Feline Coronavirus
  Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
  Feline Leukemia Virus
  Feline Upper Respiratory Infection
  Giardiasis
  Helicobacteriosis
  Hepatozoonosis in Dogs
  Histoplasmosis
  Leishmaniasis
  Leptospirosis
  Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus Infections
  Neosporosis in Dogs
  Parvovirus in Cats
  Parvovirus in Dogs
  Protothecosis in Dogs
  Pythiosis
  Rabies
  Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs
  Salmonellosis
  Tetanus
  Toxoplasmosis
  Tritrichomoniasis in Cats
  Trypanosoma cruzi Infection in Dogs
  SECTION 15: Toxicoses
  Acetaminophen Toxicosis
  Anticoagulant Rodenticide Toxicosis
  Antifreeze Toxicosis
  Bread Dough/Alcohol Toxicosis
  Bromethalin Toxicosis
  Castor Bean Toxicosis
  Chocolate and Methylxanthine Toxicosis
  Cholecalciferol Rodenticide Toxicosis
  Cyanobacterial Hepatotoxicosis in Dogs
  Cyanobacterial Neurotoxicosis in Dogs
  Essential Oil Toxicosis
  Garlic/Onion Toxicosis
  Grapes/Raisin Toxicosis in Dogs
  Herbal Toxicosis
  Lead Poisoning
  Lily Toxicosis in Cats
  Macadamia Nut Toxicosis in Dogs
  Macrocyclic Lactone Toxicosis
  Marijuana Toxicosis
  Metaldehyde Toxicosis in Dogs
  Nicotine Toxicosis
  Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Toxicosis
  Organophosphate/Carbamate Insecticide Toxicosis
  Paintball Toxicosis in Dogs
  Poisoning from Illicit Human Drugs: Depressants
  Poisoning from Illicit Human Drugs: Stimulants
  Pyrethrin/Pyrethroid Toxicosis
  Sago Palm Toxicosis in Dogs
  Strychnine Poisoning
  Tremorgenic Mycotoxicosis in Dogs
  Xylitol Toxicosis in Dogs
  Zinc Toxicosis
  SECTION 16: Environmental Disorders
  Burns
  Electrical Cord Injury
  Frostbite
  Heat Prostration
  Shock
  Smoke Inhalation
  Venomous Snake Bites
  
  

Product details

• Assisted by: Morgan Rhea V. (Editor)
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 03.12.2025
• EAN: 9780443278815
• ISBN: 978-0-443-27881-5
• Weight: 1000 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Veterinary medicine; MEDICAL / Veterinary Medicine / Small Animal, veterinary medicine, Veterinary medicine: small animals (pets), Veterinary medicine: small animals, Veterinary medicine: diseases and therapeutics, Veterinary medicine: infectious diseases & therapeutics