Chapter 13. Managing Oncologic Emergencies SECTION A Tumor- and Treatment-Related Complications Ravinder S. Dhaliwal KEY POINTS • Chemotherapy targets rapidly dividing cells including cells of the bone marrow, mucous membranes…
Chapter 5. Clinical Trial Design and Access to Clinical Research Studies Melissa C. Paoloni and Chand Khanna KEY POINTS • Clinical trials are becoming a more readily available option for…
Chapter 8. Histopathology, Immunohistochemistry, and Tumor Grading Elizabeth M. Whitley KEY POINTS • Handle tissue samples gently during surgery to help prevent crushing, stretching, and electrocautery artifacts. • Mark sites…
Chapter 2. Genetic Basis of Cancer Jaime F. Modiano and Matthew Breen KEY POINTS • Cancer is a genetic disease, but it is not always heritable. • Cancer is a…
Chapter 13 The effects of aging on behavior in senior pets Chapter contents DISTRIBUTION OF BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS IN SENIOR PETS Cases reported to practitioners Prevalence of behavioral signs in senior…
Chapter 4 Prevention the best medicine Chapter contents WORKING WITH NEW PUPPIES AND KITTENS – THE TEAM APPROACH SOCIALIZATION AND HABITUATION PUPPY CLASSES AND KITTY KINDERGARTEN ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT Dogs Cats…
Chapter 12 Fears, phobias, and anxiety disorders Chapter contents INTRODUCTION THE FEAR RESPONSE BASIC BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION AND THE FEARFUL PET DESENSITIZATION, COUNTERCONDITIONING, AND CONTROLLED EXPOSURE FEAR OF PEOPLE Diagnosis and…
Chapter 18 Canine housesoiling Chapter contents CANINE INAPPROPRIATE ELIMINATION Overview The importance of preventive counseling HOUSETRAINING Teach the desired behavior Confinement/supervision to prevent inappropriate elimination Provide a consistent feeding schedule…
Chapter 23 Reducing stress and managing fear aggression in veterinary clinics Chapter contents INTRODUCTION: THE PROBLEM WITH THE STATUS QUO THE SOLUTION: SET UP THE HOSPITAL AND HANDLING TO HELP…
Chapter 22 Terminology, behavioral pathology, and the Pageat (French) approach to canine behavior disorders Chapter contents INTRODUCTION THE PAGEAT (FRENCH) APPROACH TO BEHAVIOR COUNSELING SCALES Scale for evaluation of aggressiveness…
