Small Animal Medical Differential Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Guide

By Mark Thompson DVM DABVP(Canine and Feline), this pocket-sized guide is an essential reference for facilitating rapid diagnosis of medical problems in dogs and cats. The fourth edition of Small Animal Medical Differential Diagnosis: A Book of Lists covers the differential diagnosis, etiology, clinical signs, and relevant laboratory abnormalities of the most common conditions encountered in small animal practice.

Historical, clinical, and laboratory findings for many of these diseases are also included in a separate section. This guide facilitates reliable point-of-care decisions, providing instant access to critical data needed to make accurate diagnoses and enabling effective, focused treatment planning.

Key Features

• More than 400 lists bring the most important medical diagnostic information from multiple resources into a single quick reference.
• Easy identification of the likeliest diagnosis is attributed by the possibilities being listed in order of incidence.
• Intuitive organization presents differential diagnosis by sign, symptom, and disorder to facilitate quick access to information.
• Alphabetical listing of all relevant laboratory tests makes information easy to find.
• Pocket size makes this guide portable, practical, and simple to use.
• Updated coverage of FAST ultrasound examinations reflects rapidly changing terminology in the modality.
• Fully updated existing lists capture the latest advances in veterinary research and practice.
• A digital version is included with print purchase, providing access to all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
• More than 20 new lists broaden the coverage of small animal medical problems.

About the Author

Mark Thompson DVM DABVP(Canine and Feline) is a renowned veterinarian and author, dedicated to providing comprehensive guides for veterinary professionals. His work focuses on facilitating accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans for small animals.

Publication Details

Small Animal Medical Differential Diagnosis: A Book of Lists, 4th edition, is published by Saunders and was released on January 30, 2024. The book is available in English and has 444 pages. The ISBN-10 is 0323875904, and the ISBN-13 is 978-0323875905.