Small Animal Cytologic Diagnosis

Small Animal Cytologic Diagnosis: Canine and Feline Disease, 2nd Edition, provides a structured veterinary textbook on microscopic tissue evaluation in dogs and cats. Edited by Anne M. Barger and Amy L. MacNeill, this volume prepares readers to examine diagnostic samples by connecting cell morphology to underlying pathophysiologic processes. Initial chapters address fundamental principles of inflammatory responses, cancer biology, and direct comparisons between cytologic findings and histologic tissue samples.

The material follows an organ-system structure to guide diagnostic evaluation across specific anatomical sites. Systemic coverage addresses skin and subcutaneous tissue, lymphoid organs, the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, urinary system, musculoskeletal structures, respiratory tract, body cavity effusions, endocrine glands, and bone marrow.

Published by CRC Press, this 548-page reference supports both veterinary students building core diagnostic skills and practicing veterinarians evaluating clinical cases. The text bridges foundational cellular concepts and organ-specific diagnostic evaluation in companion animal practice.