BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Haematology and Transfusion Medicine, 2nd Edition

The first edition of the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Haematology and Transfusion Medicine was a leader in its field, and this new edition has been eagerly awaited. The basic principles of haematology, which form the core of the Manual, have been updated to include new diagnostic procedures and new treatment strategies. New authors provide a fresh perspective on some topics and there are new chapters on anaemia of inflammation and neoplasia, non-regenerative anaemia, and vascular thrombosis. The author panel is comprised of internationally recognized specialists from Europe, North America, the Middle-East and Australia. These have worked together with the Editors to produce an essential book for the veterinary practice. Contents 4 Contributors 7 Foreword 11 Preface 12 Introduction to haematological diagnostic techniques 14 Collection and interpretation of bone marrow samples 34 Anaemia 44 Polycythaemia 58 Iron deficiency anaemia 66 Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia 72 Haemoplasmosis 80 Babesiosis and cytauxzoonosis 87 Non-regenerative anaemia 94 Anaemia of chronic renal disease 102 Anaemia of inflammation and neoplasia 108 Disorders of leucocyte number 111 Disorders of leucocyte function 120 Neutropenia 130 Eosinophilia 139 Leukaemia 144 Feline retrovirus infections 162 Ehrlichiosis 171 Anaplasmosis 179 Canine leishmaniosis 187 Overview of haemostasis 195 Haemostasis: diagnostic techniques 202 Disorders of platelet number 214 Disorders of platelet function 229 Disorders of secondary haemostasis 242 Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia 250 von Willebrand’s disease 259 Haemophilia A and B 265 Anticoagulant rodenticide intoxication 271 Disseminated intravascular coagulation 277 Thrombosis 285 Canine blood groups and blood typing 293 Feline blood groups and blood typing 297 Canine transfusion medicine 302 Feline transfusion medicine 321 Blood substitutes 332 Reference values for haematology and haemostasis 337 List of abbreviations 338 Index 341 The first edition of the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Haematology and Transfusion Medicine was a leader in its field, and this new edition has been eagerly awaited. The basic principles of haematology, which form the core of the Manual, have been updated to include new diagnostic procedures and new treatment strategies. New authors provide a fresh perspective on some topics and there are new chapters on anaemia of inflammation and neoplasia, non-regenerative anaemia, and vascular thrombosis. The author panel is comprised of internationally recognized specialists from Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia. These have worked together with the Editors to produce an essential book for the veterinary practice.