Visual atlas describing general concepts and details of the main diseases affecting the urinary tract of dogs and cats. This atlas is a tool to facilitate communication between veterinary practitioners and pet owners.

Nephrology and urology are closely related to veterinary specialties dealing with structures that are often affected by the same disorders. The presentation and management of animals with these disorders can be complex and oftentimes difficult for the pet owners to fully comprehend during initial discussions. The purpose of this book is to provide veterinarians with a tool to facilitate communication with their clients about the disorder of the upper and lower urinary tract that are affecting their pet dogs or cats. The text and the illustrations will help the veterinarian explain pathophysiologic processes as well as provide a basis to support their diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations. The most common disorders of the kidney and lower urinary tract, as well as a section on medical procedures, are presented in the many chapters.

Most chapters in this atlas are either disease or problem based, each providing the most relevant information about clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Because dogs or cats with the disease of the urinary tract may have more than one of the problems contained in this book, the veterinarian may utilize several chapters to helpfully explain a pet's condition. the text and images will help the owner gain confidence in the veterinarian's recommendations.

Key features:

- Simple and graphical approach.

- Detailed and highly accurate drawings.

- Designed to facilitate communication between veterinarians and pet owners.

- Contains QR code to access digital content related to topics

Author

Shelly Vaden
A faculty member of the College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University. Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.

Table of contents

1. Anatomy and physiology of the urinary tract

2. Diseases of the kidney Acute kidney injury. Chronic kidney disease. Complications of kidney disease.

3. Diseases of the lower urinary tract Urinary tract infections. Urolithiasis. Micturition disorders. 

4. Miscellaneous Urothelial carcinoma. Urethral obstruction. Feline idiopathic cystitis.

5. Procedures Kidney biopsy. Cystocopy. Extracorporal blood purification therapies. Subcutaneous ureteral bypass (SUB).