SMALL ANIMAL THERIOGENOLOGY
For each case presented, give the following information:
1) Are the vaginal epithelial cells predominantly cornified or non-cornified? Does the cornification match my expectation for this patient?
2) Are there inflammatory cells present? Is the number appropriate or excessive?
3) What is your primary rule-out or consideration for this client and patient, based on this information? Why is that your primary rule-out? What diagnostic tests will you recommend to the client? What is your plan for treatment for your primary rule-out?
Learning objective: By completion of this exercise, the student will demonstrate ability to interpret cell types on vaginal cytology specimens from female dogs, and clinical reasoning.
REVIEW OF THE FIVE MOST COMMON DIAGNOSES IN SMALL ANIMAL THERIOGENOLOGY YOU WILL SEE IN GENERAL PRACTICE
For each case, you will be given the signalment, history, physical examination findings, diagnostic test results, study guide questions, and the diagnosis. To complete the exercise, create a written report, providing for each case:
1) answers to the study guide questions
2) a list of the diagnostic tests from the list offered that you would have performed, with rationale for why you would have run that test - consider ALL of the animal's problems, not just those that are obviously related to theriogenology
3) a review of the case including a) your interpretation of your chosen diagnostic tests, and b) a statement evaluating the history, physical examination, and diagnostic test findings and if they matched the diagnosis
4) a treatment plan and estimate of costs for the owner.
Learning objective: By completion of this exercise, the student will demonstrate clinical reasoning, and ability to synthesize information to create diagnostic and treatment plans.