Small Animal Medical Diagnosis (eBook)

Michael D. Lorenz is Dean of Veterinary Medicine at Oklahoma State University. T. Mark Neer is Professor of Internal Medicine and Director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Oklahoma State University. Paul DeMars is Adjunct Assistant Professor of Small Animal Community Practice at Oklahoma State University.

"This book fills a gap that exists between the quick reference
texts that have proliferated recently and more extensive medical
reference texts. It provides an approach to problems in manageable
and meaningful chunks to create conceptual understanding, rather
than providing an outline of facts and recommendations. The book is
probably most useful for veterinary students and new graduates
overwhelmed by the amount of information in other texts but facing
animals with problems in their clinics. It would also be a handy
off-the-shelf reference for practitioners faced with rare problems
or hoping to avoid overlooking a key differential diagnosis.
Students who work through the book in a thoughtful manner can be
expected to gain skills in problem identification and the
mechanistic diagnostic approach. Working through the clinical
vignettes also strikes me as an excellent way to prepare for the
national licensing examination, with more learning gained than
anticipated from practicing multiple-choice questions. In summary,
this book should be an excellent investment for veterinary students
and small animal practitioners." (Journal of the American
Veterinary Medical Association, March 2010)

"The new edition includes the addition of case reports, and I
felt it helps give the reader a clearer picture of the patient and
the development of the thought process as it progresses through the
case during the work-up. There have been updates to diagnostic
tests that are reflective of the changes and improvements that have
been made in procedures as they are performed in the veterinary
field.... The format is an excellent way to help teach how to think
through a case and the logical steps to thoroughly work through
it." (VSPN, October 2010)

"Overall I feel it would be a good text for both veterinarians
and veterinary technicians alike to help teach or reinforce many
points to be considered when presented with a patient, including
clinical signs throughout the disease process." (Veterinary
Information Network, October 2010)

"The pathophysiological background in each section is
certainly useful information and the clinical vignettes make
surprisingly pleasant reading-a bit like Aesop's Fables
for vets." (Veterinary Practice, April 2010)