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These illustrated guides taken from our manual series present practical techniques or treatments in an easy-to-follow step-by-step format, designed to help the practitioner perform a technique or treatment effectively and with confidence. There are over 100 QRGs across our manuals series and this page provides an A-Z listing of all the manual chapters that contain quick reference guides. You will need to purchase access to the source chapter to view the full text.
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Head shaking and/or ear scratching
BSAVA Manual of Feline PracticeApproximately 6–7% of feline patients presented at the veterinary surgery have ear disease, which can present as head shaking and/or ear scratching. The most common cause of head shaking and ear scratching in cats is otitis. This chapter deals with diagnostic approach, treatment, when to refer and what to do if finances are limited. Quick reference guides: Ear flushing; Ear cytology.
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History taking and examination
BSAVA Manual of Avian PracticeMany birds are presented to the veterinary clinic in an advanced stage of ill health. Similarly, birds presented in the early stages of illness may often appear normal to the inexperienced owner or veterinarian. A thorough history is an essential assessment tool in both cases. This chapter looks at history-taking in depth and provides an extensive selection of quick reference guides for clinical examination. Quick reference guides: Observation; Body condition scoring; Examination of the coelom and cloaca; Examination of the beak; Examination of the nares and cere; Examination of the eyes; Examination of the ears; Examination of the oral cavity; Examination of the head and neck; Examination of the crop; Examination of the pectoral muscles and keel; Examination of the wings; Examination of the pelvic limbs and feet; Examination of the integument; Examination of the uropygial gland.
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Hypertension
BSAVA Manual of Feline PracticeSystemic hypertension (a persistent increase in the systemic blood pressure) is now commonly recognized in feline practice. There are several reasons for this, including an increased awareness of hypertension as a feline problem, increased access to diagnostic facilities and, possibly, an increased prevalence of this condition related to the increasing average age of the cat population. This chapter looks at clinical findings, diagnosis, management and prognosis. Quick reference guides: Measuring blood pressure; Treatment of hypertension.
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Hypocalcaemia
BSAVA Manual of Feline PracticeHypocalcaemia is most commonly diagnosed in cats following thyroidectomy for the treatment of hyperthyroidism. When significant hypocalcaemia occurs, prompt identification, investigation and treatment are required. This chapter focuses on differential diagnosis, diagnostic approach and empirical treatment. Quick reference guide: Treatment of hypocalcaemia.
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Hypoglycaemia
BSAVA Manual of Feline PracticeHypoglycaemia is most commonly diagnosed in cats following insulin overdosage in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. This chapter focuses on differential diagnosis, diagnostic approach and empirical treatment.
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Hypokalaemia
BSAVA Manual of Feline PracticeHypokalaemia is a common electrolyte disturbance in cats. This chapter covers differential diagnosis, diagnostic approach and empirical treatment. Quick reference guide: Treatment of hypokalaemia.
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