Genre
- Journal Article
Contributors
Author: Gelens, Hans C. J.
Author: Ihle, Sherri L.
Date Issued
1999
Abstract
Failure to grow in pups and kittens can be the result of many factors. Dietary, metabolic, endocrine, parasitic, neoplastic, and genetic diseases may be responsible for a failure to thrive alone or in concert with other disorders. A complete history, physical examination, complete blood cell count, biochemistry profile, and urinalysis are the initial steps to define the underlying disorder(s). Subsequent tests may be needed based on these initial diagnostic results.
Note
Department of Companion Animals, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Canada.
UNITED STATES
Language
- English
Page range
989-1001
Host Title
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
Host Abbreviated Title
Vet.Clin.North Am.Small Anim.Pract.
Volume
29
Issue
4
ISSN
0195-5616