The author presents the polymorphic nature of the clinical signs of he
patic disorders. He then describes in detail the complementary tests w
hich need to be carried out: biological tests and radiography, ultraso
nography, scanning and biopsy. Finally, only the medical therapeutics
are presented: correction of hydroelectric and acid-base imbalances, d
ietetics, antibiotics, lactulose, corticosteroids, vitamins and appeti
te stimulators.