Presentation of the book

Ultrasonography is increasingly important in veterinary medicine. Even though in the past ultrasound required a heavy investment for equipment, the equipment price has dropped significantly over the years and ultrasound is now more affordable and present in almost every vet practice.

Ultrasonography is quick and safe technique that can provide invaluable information and assist with the evaluation of other clinical, laboratory and imaging findings. This can be true if the veterinary surgeon is able to perform the examination and is familiar with the normal ultrasonographic appearance of the abdominal organs in order to identify abnormalities and interpret them in the clinical context.

The aim of this book is to provide veterinary surgeons with a visual guide to perform abdominal ultrasonographic examination in dogs and cats, familiarize them with the normal appearance of the abdominal organs in the dog and cat and help them to identify common disorders.

Moreover, 2nd edition includes up-to-date content, a new section on portosystemic shunts and new video(s).