Atlas of Canine and Feline Urinalysis PDF

Atlas of Canine and Feline Urinalysis

Atlas of Canine and Feline Urinalysis offers an image-based reference for performing canine and feline urinalyses. Hundreds of full-color images depict techniques, physical characteristics, urine chemistry, and microscopic characteristics of urine sediment in dogs and cats. Written by leading experts, this highly illustrated resource acts as an aid to accurately identifying cytological features and interpreting both chemical and sediment findings.

Logically organized for easy navigation, the book covers urine collection and specimen handling, initial assessment, urine chemistry, and microscopic findings, including casts, crystals, cells, organisms, and artifacts. Atlas of Canine and Feline Urinalysis is an important diagnostic tool for veterinary undergraduate and graduate students, veterinary technicians, general practitioners, veterinary clinical pathologists, and specialists in other disciplines.

Key features

• Presents hundreds of full-color images for reference and picture-matching while using urinalysis as a diagnostic tool
• Provides a complete guide to properly performing a urinalysis exam in the veterinary practice
• Emphasizes collection techniques, physical assessment, urine chemistry, and the microscopic sediment exam
• Covers casts, crystals, cells, organisms, and artefacts
• Offers a practical, visual resource for incorporating urinalysis into the clinic