This book offers a state-of-the-art, evidence-based reference to all aspects of veterinary cytology. Truly multidisciplinary in its approach, chapters are written by experts in fields ranging from clinical pathology to internal medicine, surgery, ophthalmology, and dermatology, drawing the various specialties together to create a comprehensive picture of cytology's role in diagnosis and treatment of animal disease. Firmly grounded in the primary literature, the book focuses on companion animals, with special chapters for species with fewer publications. Chapters are logically organized by body system, with additional chapters on tumors of particular import and diagnostic decision making. 

The first two sections of Veterinary Cytology focus on cytology techniques, quality control, and special laboratory techniques. Subsequent sections are organ/tissue-based and reflect what is known about the canine, feline, and equine species. This is followed by chapters on non-traditional species, including exotic companion mammals, rabbits, cattle, camelids, non-human primates, reptiles and birds, amphibians, fish, invertebrates, and sheep and goats. The last section highlights some unique features of the applications of cytology in industry settings. 

Veterinary Cytology is an essential resource for clinical and anatomic pathologists and any specialist in areas using cytology, including veterinary oncologists, criticalists, surgeons, ophthalmologists, dermatologists, and internists.

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LESLIE C. SHARKEY, DVM, PHD, DIPLOMATE ACVP (CLINICAL PATHOLOGY), is a Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in North Grafton, MA, USA.

 

M. JUDITH RADIN, DVM, PHD, DIPLOMATE ACVP (CLINICAL PATHOLOGY), is a Professor Emerita in the Department of Veterinary Biosciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, in Columbus, OH, USA.

 

DAVIS SEELIG, DVM, PHD, DIPLOMATE ACVP (CLINICAL PATHOLOGY), is an Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in St. Paul, MN, USA.