Main description:

Pathology of Pet and Aviary Birds, Second Edition provides a comprehensive reference to the gross and histologic features of diseases seen in pet and aviary birds, with more than 850 images depicting disease lesions. Provides a complete resource for identifying both common and not-so-common diseases in a wide range of avian species Includes more than 850 full-color images to show disease lesions Offers context for the interpretation of pathologic findings, promoting an understanding of the pathogenesis and epizootiology of disease Adds information on pigeons and chickens, pathophysiology, prognosis and trends, and globally relevant diseases Aids pathologists, diagnosticians, and avian veterinarians in identifying lesions in pet birds

Contents:

About the Authors, vii Preface to the First Edition, ix Preface to the Second Edition, xi Acknowledgments, xiii 1 Cardiovascular System, 1 2 Respiratory System, 21 3 Gastrointestinal System and Pancreas, 55 4 Liver, 95 5 Urinary System, 127 6 Reproductive System, 145 7 Endocrine System, 161 8 Lymphatic and Hematopoietic System, 175 9 Musculoskeletal System, 199 10 Nervous System, 221 11 Integument, 237 12 Special Sense Organs, 263 13 Peritoneum and Mesenteries, 281 Index, 291