Clinical Reasoning and Differential Diagnosis

This professional text provides a structured methodology for veterinary clinical reasoning, focusing on the physiological and diagnostic analysis of patient issues. The book guides readers through the process of identifying primary problems, determining underlying causes, and evaluating diagnostic hypotheses. It features detailed clinical cases, such as canine hepatic lymphoma and respiratory distress, where readers are prompted to answer specific questions to test their diagnostic skills. The work aims to bridge the gap between theoretical medical knowledge and practical application in companion animal and livestock medicine.

1. Clinical reasoning applied to identify patient problems; 2. Canine hepatic lymphoma; 3. Clinical reasoning in a case of respiratory distress; 4. Reasoning applied to the case; 5. Final treatment plan and evolution; 6. Brief review of pulmonary parasitosis in cats.