Contributors. Preface. 1. The Problem-Oriented Approach (Michael D. Lorenz). PART ONE: General (Polysystemic) Problems. 2. Pyrexia (Fever) (Emily L. Medici and Michael D. Lorenz). 3. Disturbances of Food Intake: Anorexia And Polyphagia (Michael D. Lorenz and Paul L. DeMars). 4. Episodic Weakness (Michael D. Lorenz). 5. Polyuria and Polydipsia (Justin D. Thomason and John P. Hoover). PART TWO: Behavioral Problems. 6. Aggression (Paul L. DeMars). 7. Fear, Anxiety, and Compulsive Behavior (Paul L. DeMars). PART THREE: Conformational Problems. 8. Ascites, Peripheral Edema, and Abdominal Distention (T. Mark Neer). 9. Retarded Growth (Michael D. Lorenz). 10. Changes in Body Weight: Weight Loss and Obesity (Paul L. DeMars). PART FOUR: Dermatologic Problems. 11. Pruritus (Michael D. Lorenz). 12. Primary and Secondary Skin Lesions (Michael D. Lorenz). 13. Alopecia (Michael D. Lorenz). 14. Disorders of Pigmentation (Michael D. Lorenz). PART FIVE: Hematolymphatic Problems. 15. Bleeding Disorders (James H. Meinkoth and Michael D. Lorenz). 16. Lymphadenopathy (Michael D. Lorenz). PART SIX: Cardiovascular Problems. 17. Disturbances of Heart Rate, Rhythm, and Pulse (Nicole Ponzio). 18. Murmurs and Abnormal Heart Sounds (Nicole Ponzio). 19. Abnormal Mucous Membranes (Jennifer L. Peters). PART SEVEN: Respiratory Problems. 20. Coughing and Hemoptysis (Justin D. Thomason and John P. Hoover). 21. Respiratory Distress and Cyanosis (Justin D. Thomason and John P. Hoover). 22. Syncope (Justin D. Thomason and John P. Hoover). 23. Abnormal Lung Sounds (Justin D. Thomason and John P. Hoover). 24. Sneezing and Nasal Discharge (Jennifer L. Peters). PART EIGHT: Digestive Problems. 25. Ptyalism (Jill D. Brunker). 26. Dysphagia (Jill D. Brunker). 27. Regurgitation and Vomiting (Jill D. Brunker). 28. Diarrhea (Jill D. Brunker). 29. Constipation and Flatulence (Michael D. Lorenz). 30. Abdominal Pain (