Veterinary Medicine: General Systemic States and Diseases of Digestive and Urinary Systems
Ramesh Chandra Patra, Mirashree Pati, Biswa Ranjan Jena
New Release
Language: English |
Imprint: NIPA
<p style="text-align:justify">This comprehensive provides an in-depth exploration of the principles, diagnosis, treatment, and management of animal diseases. Developed to meet the academic and clinical needs of veterinary students, practitioners, and educators, the book spans across fundamental concepts to advanced pathological conditions affecting domestic animals, particularly ruminants, equines, canines, and felines.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify">The initial chapters introduce readers to the <strong>history, scope, and foundational concepts</strong> of veterinary medicine, including the mechanisms of disease development, differential diagnosis, and prognosis. The book also emphasizes the importance of preventive medicine and outlines strategies for controlling infectious diseases through vaccination, biosecurity, and environmental management.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify">A significant portion of the book focuses on <strong>systemic and organ-specific disorders</strong>, beginning with general systemic states such as fever, shock, and allergic reactions. The digestive system section covers both common and complex conditions—ranging from simple indigestion and ruminal acidosis to gastric ulcers, colic, and diarrheal syndromes in various species. Similarly, the section on the <strong>urinary system</strong> addresses diseases such as cystitis, nephritis, renal failure, and feline lower urinary tract disorders, backed by clear diagnostic approaches and evidence-based treatment protocols.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify">Each chapter is structured to provide a clear understanding of the <strong>etiopathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnostic criteria, differential diagnoses, treatment strategies</strong>, and preventive measures. The book also highlights emerging conditions, species-specific responses, and the importance of fluid therapy, acid-base balance, and nutritional support in clinical recovery.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify">Rich in clinical relevance and aligned with veterinary curricula, this book is an essential guide for students preparing for examinations and for veterinarians involved in the diagnosis and management of internal medical conditions in animals.</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify">1 History and scope of Veterinary Medicine <br />
2 Concepts of animal diseases <br />
3 Concepts of diagnosis <br />
4 Differential Diagnosis <br />
5 Treatment And Prognosis <br />
6 Control and Prevention of infectious diseases <br />
7 General Systemic States: Fever, Hypothermia, Hyperthermia, Septicaemia, Toxaemia, Shock and Coma <br />
8 Allergy, Anaphylaxis, Oedema <br />
9 Dehydration, acid base derangement and general principles of fluid therapy <br />
10 Diseases of Digestive System: Etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of following diseases of digestive system <br />
11 Manifestations and Principles of treatment of GIT diseases <br />
12 Diseases of oral cavity and oesophagus <br />
13 Simple indigestion <br />
14 Alkaline indigestion <br />
15 Ruminal acidosis <br />
16 Subacute ruminal acidosis <br />
17 Bloat <br />
18 Vagus indigestion <br />
19 Traumatic reticuloperitonitis <br />
20 Omasal impaction and caecal dilatation <br />
21 Diseases of abomasum: ulceration, impaction, left and right displacement <br />
22 Acute diarrhoea in adult ruminants and equines <br />
23 Chronic diarrhoea in adult ruminants and equines <br />
24 Calf diarrhoea <br />
25 Foal Diarrhoea <br />
26 Gastritis in dogs and cats <br />
27 Diarrhoea in dogs and cats <br />
28 Colic in horses <br />
29 Jaundice <br />
30 Diseases of Liver and Pancreas in Bovine <br />
31 Acute and chronic hepatitis in horses <br />
32 Chronic hepatitis and ascites in dogs, hepatic encephalopathy <br />
33 Pancreatitis, Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in dogs <br />
34 Diseases of Urinary System: Etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of following diseases of urinary system <br />
35 Manifestations and Principles of treatment of urinary system diseases <br />
36 Cystitis and Pyelonephritis <br />
37 Urolithiasis and Gout <br />
38 Glomerulonephritis and interstitial nephritis <br />
39 Nephrosis <br />
40 Renal insufficiency and failure, renal secondary hyperparathyroidism <br />
41 Feline lower urinary tract diseases and feline urolithiasis </p>
Acid-Base Balance, Anaphylaxis, Bloat, Colic, Differential Diagnosis, Exocrine Pancreatic ,sufficiency
Glomerulonephritis, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Hypothermia, Jaundice, Nephrosis, Pancreatitis, Pyelonephritis, Renal Failure, Ruminal Acidosis, Septicaemia, Shock, Traumatic Reticuloperitonitis
Urolithiasis, Vagus Indigestion