Written by renowned contributors, this text provides a practically oriented approach to the use of ultrasound in small animals. Lavishly illustrated, this comprehensive text utilizes both drawings and photographs to help demonstrate how to use ultrasound effectively in clinical practice. Organized by organ system, this text /reference provides a step-by-step guide to the scanning techniques necessary for an ultrasonic exam. In addition to providing detailed coverage of diagnostic techniques, each chapter also covers normal and abnormal anatomy reviews, potential imaging pitfalls, diagnostic evaluation of sonograms and ultrasound guided biopsy modalities.