Mosby's Veterinary PDQ

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION Anatomical Planes of Reference Normal Physiological Data in Adult Dogs and Cats Body Condition Scoring System Nutritional Calculations Nutrient Guidelines for Wellness Mucus Membranes and Capillary Refill Time Pain Scores Estimating Degree of Dehydration Physical Exam Findings by Body System HEMATOLOGY, SEROLOGY, AND URINALYSIS Anticoagulants Hematology Reference Range Values Hemostasis Reference Range Values Hematology Morphology WBC Morphology Normal Chemistry Urinalysis Gross Exam, Specific Gravity, and Stick Evaluation Urinary Cellular Sediment Examination Urinalysis Cast Sediment Examination-No Casts Should Be Present Urine Crystal Sediment Examination PARASITOLOGY Common Parasite Prevention Recommendations Parasite Identification and Treatment Heartworm/Flea and Tick Preventatives for Dogs Heartworm/Flea and Tick Preventatives for Cats CYTOLOGY DTM Fungal Culture Identification Common Cell Types in Cytology Samples Characteristics of Fluid Samples Vaginal Cytology Interpretation EMERGENCY AND PROCEDURES Emergencies Fluid Therapy COMMON DISEASES OF DOGS AND CATS Ophthalmology Dermatology Otic Dental Pulmonary Cardiology Gastrointestinal Anal Glands Urinary Tract Orthopedics Hematology Endocrinology Tick Borne Neurology Oncology Reproduction PHARMACOLOGY Commonly Used Medical Prescription Abbreviations Conversion Factors Common Medications Antimicrobials Antivirals Antifungals Analgesic and Antiinflammatory Agents Other Analgesics Corticosteroids Glycosaminoglycans Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesics Dermatology Ear Medications Eye Medications Anticonvulsants Cardiovascular Drugs Antiarrhythmics Respiratory Drugs Gastrointestinal Drugs Endocrine Drugs Antidotes Euthanasia Drugs SURGERY AND ANESTHESIA Normal Heart Rate and Blood Pressure in Dogs and Cats Normal Blood Gas Values Anesthesia Machines Breathing Circuits Oxygen Flow Rate Values Endotracheal Tubes Preanesthetics, Sedatives, Anesthetics MLK Canine or Feline Patient Weight in Kilograms Propofol CRI: Canine or Feline Patient Weight in Kilograms Capnography Electrocardiography Common Abnormalities Seen on ECG Surgical Instruments Surgical Pack Storage Pain Evaluation DENTISTRY Directional Terms Used in Dentistry Common Dental Abbreviations and Symbols for Charting the Mouth Dental Directional Terms Dental Formulas for Cats and Dogs Normal Root Numbers Dental Imaging Dental Instruments Abnormalities RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROTOCOLS Common Vaccinations for Dogs Common Vaccines for Cats Retroviral Testing Recommendations in Cats Vetoryl Treatment and Monitoring Flowchart Vertebral Heart Score INDEX