Biochemical Profiling in the Dog and Cat

Biochemical Profiling in the Dog and Cat has been developed to aid veterinary practitioners and students in their systemic evaluation of clinical laboratory data. This book is designed to be used in conjunction with Hemogram Interpretation for Dogs and Cats. The text has been organized into four parts for easy use. Part I (chapters 1-4) covers basic information on biochemical profiling as well as interpretation of the hemogram, urinalysis, and acid-base balance. Many of the tests used to evaluate acid-base balance are part of most large biochemical profiles; however, because acid-base disturbances are non-specific and can occur in diseases of many organ systems, acid-base balance is considered along with hemogram and urinalysis data. In Part II (chapters 5-9), each major organ system is discussed independently and a specific test panel is outlined for each. The specific panel represents a subset of the standard large chemistry profile and consists of those tests which should be evaluated first and as a unit whenever involvement of the given organ is suspected on the basis of history, clinical signs, and physical examination. The rationale for the use and interpretation of each test in the organ system panel is briefly outlined and a series of cases that illustrate the principles of interpretation for each organ system is then provided. (In some instances, the data have been modified for teaching purposes.) Part III (chapter 10) consists of a series of case studies presented as "unknowns." The reader is encouraged to apply the principles outlined in Parts I and II to interpret the data presented. For each case, the authors' interpretations are included. Part IV includes important reference material.

Dr. Alan H. Rebar received his DVM degree in 1973, and his PhD in 1975, both from Purdue University. Following a brief stay in mixed animal practice, Dr. Rebar served as assistant professor of Veterinary Clinical Pathology at Purdue University and later as an experimental pathologist at the Lovelace Inhalation Toxicology Research Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 1979, he returned to Purdue University as an Associate Professor. Dr. Rebar's current positions are Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine and Professor of Veterinary Clinical Pathology at Purdue University. He is a member of the AVMA Council on Research, a Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, past-president of the American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology, and the former editor of the scientific journal Veterinary Clinical Pathology. Dr. Rebar is the author or co-author of 5 monographs, 16 textbook chapters, and over 100 scientific articles in the areas of diagnostic cytology, hematology, and inhalation toxicology. He has presented well over 200 invited lectures nationally and internationally. In 1989, Dr. Rebar received the Award of Merit from the American Animal Hospital Association, and in 1994 he received the Gaines Cycle Fido Award for outstanding contribution to small animal medicine and surgery.

Dr. G. Daniel Boon is as Associate Professor of Clinical Pathology, Chief of Clinical Pathology, and Director of Laboratory Services at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. He received his DVM and MS from Colorado State University in 1969 and 1974, respectively. He gained Diplomat status from the American College of Veterinary Pathologists in 1975. His experience includes private practice in small animals, private specialty practice, president of a commercial laboratory, and experience in both the pharmaceutical industry as well as many years in academia. He has authored or co-authored 38 articles, 9 book chapters, and 21 other publications.

Dr. John A. Christian is an associate professor of clinical pathology at the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in West Lafayette, Indiana. He received his D.V.M with honors from Auburn University in 1982, worked in a mixed animal practice in Cookeville, Tennessee for 4 years and received his Ph.D. from Purdue University in 1992. One of his most satisfying professional activities is teaching the clinical biochemistry course for veterinary students at Purdue University. He regularly contributes to several other professional and graduate courses and is consistently cited by students as one of the top instructors in the school. Dr. Christian also enjoys speaking at clinical pathology continuing education seminars in the areas of diagnostic hematology and biochemical profiling. His organized and integrative approach to biochemical profiling of urinary, electrolyte and acid-base disorders is especially well received. He has recently spoken at the Western States Veterinary Conference, the Penn Annual Conference and the American Animal Hospital Association National Meeting, in additional to a number of local meetings. His research interests include red blood cell survival in health and disease, aging-associated hematologic and biochemical changes in dogs, and development of cryopreservation technology for veterinary blood banking. Dr. Christian is a member of several professional associations including the American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology, the American Association for Clinical Chemistry, the International Society for Animal Clinical Biochemistry and the American Veterinary Medical Association. He is a member of the Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society and the Gamma Sigma Delta Agricultural Honor Society. He has been recognized for outstanding contributions by several registries including Outstanding Young Men of America, Who's Who in Veterinary Science and Medicine, the International Directory of Distinguished Leadership, and Lexington Who's Who.