Disorders of the Liver, Exocrine Pancreas, and Gastrointestinal Tract in Dogs and Cats

1. Liver Enzymes and Liver Function Testing
2. Diagnostic Imaging of the Hepatobiliary System
3. Hepatic Cytology
4. Histopathology of the Liver
5. Other Liver Diagnostic Tests
6. Congenital Portosystemic Shunts
7. Microvascular Dysplasia/Portal Vein Hypoplasia
8. Hepatic Encephalopathy
9. Portal Hypertension and Acquired Portosystemic Shunts
10. Ductal Plate Malformations
11. Acute Liver Injury
12. Chronic Hepatitis
13. Copper-associated Hepatopathy
14. Hepatocutaneous Syndrome
15. Vacuolar Hepatopathy
16. Infectious Biliary Tract and Gallbladder Disease
17. Gallbladder Mucoceles
18. Other Non-infectious Biliary Tract and Gallbladder Diseases
19. Hepatobiliary Neoplasia
20. Nutritional Management of Common Hepatobiliary Disorders
21. Laboratory Assessment of the Exocrine Pancreas
22. Diagnostic Imaging of the Exocrine Pancreas
23. Cytology of the Exocrine Pancreas
24. Histopathology of the Exocrine Pancreas
25. Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs
26. Chronic Pancreatitis in Dogs
27. Pancreatitis Complications
28. Pancreatitis in Cats
29. Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Dogs
30. Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Cats
31. Neoplasia and Uncommon Disorders of the Exocrine Pancreas
32. Nutritional Management of Exocrine Pancreatic Disorders
33. Laboratory Assessment of the Gastrointestinal Tract
34. Diagnostic Imaging of the Gastrointestinal Tract
35. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
36. Cytology and Histopathology of the Gastrointestinal Tract (Dogs and Cats)
37. Diseases of the Oral Cavity, Oropharynx, and Salivary Glands
38. Aerodigestive Disorders
39. Disorders of the Stomach
40. Disorders of the Small Intestine
41. Disorders of the Large Intestine and Rectum
42. Disorders of the Anus and Perianal Skin
43. Microbiome, Metabolome, and its Relationship to Gastrointestinal Disease
44. Nutritional Management of Common Gastrointestinal Disorders

An intuitively organized, authoritative, and current guide for the diagnosis and treatment of common liver, exocrine pancreatic, and gastrointestinal tract disorders in canine and feline patientsDisorders of the Liver, Exocrine Pancreas, and Gastrointestinal Tract in Dogs and Cats delivers a practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of liver, exocrine pancreatic, and gastrointestinal diseases in small animals. Designed for ease of use, the book combines clear narrative text with key update boxes and figures to make it an ideal patient-side quick reference, as well as a source of more detailed information for practitioners when needed.The book provides concise and accurate descriptions of diagnostic and therapeutic best practices for liver, exocrine pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract disorders in canines and felines, as well as: Clear introductions to disorders of each organ system, paired with specific treatment recommendations Practical discussions on nutritional strategies for canine and feline patients An intuitive body-system organization that allows busy practitioners to quickly access essential information Written for the experienced general practitioners seeking to advance their expertise in managing canine and feline patients, Disorders of the Liver, Exocrine Pancreas, and Gastrointestinal Tract in Dogs and Cats is also a useful resource for veterinary residents and internal medicine specialists.