Fungal Diseases
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0037″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 37 Fungal Diseases Jennifer E. Stokes Abstract A variety of fungal diseases affect cats, some of which are common and found in many countries while…
Hematology and Immunology
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0028″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 28 Hematology and Immunology Abstract Hematologic and immune diseases are relatively common in cats. Many of the presenting signs are nonspecific, requiring a detailed and…
Digestive System, Liver, and Abdominal Cavity
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0026″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 26 Digestive System, Liver, and Abdominal Cavity Abstract Gastrointestinal diseases encompass the esophagus (e.g., esophagitis, esophageal stricture), stomach (e.g., gastritis, foreign body), pancreas (e.g., pancreatitis,…
Endocrinology
section epub:type=”chapter” role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 27 Endocrinology Abstract Endocrine diseases are common in cats. In fact, two of the most common diseases overall in cats are endocrine diseases – hyperthyroidism and…
Essential Emergency and Critical Care Techniques
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0010″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 10 Essential Emergency and Critical Care Techniques Kenneth J. Drobatz and Nicole Cilli Abstract Cats can present with a variety of emergency conditions that require…
Bacterial Infections
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0040″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 40 Bacterial Infections Carolyn R. O’Brien Abstract Bacterial infections are typically caused by either inherently pathogenic bacteria or opportunistic commensal or environmental organisms that have…
Nutritional Disorders
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0020″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 20 Nutritional Disorders Joseph W. Bartges, Martha Cline, Donna Raditic, Angela Witzel-Rollins, Beth Hamper and Maryanne Murphy Abstract Providing nutrition to companion animals is relatively…
Male Cats: Normal Reproduction, Reproductive Diseases and Conditions
section epub:type=”chapter” role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 44 Male Cats: Normal Reproduction, Reproductive Diseases and Conditions Susan E. Little Abstract While the most common male reproductive problem in cats is cryptorchidism, from time…
Kitten Socialization and Training Classes
section epub:type=”chapter” role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 14 Kitten Socialization and Training Classes Kersti Seksel and Steve Dale Abstract Kitten classes are an early socialization, training, and education program to help owners and…
Chronic Disease Management
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0011″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 11 Chronic Disease Management Abstract Chronic disease management covers a wide variety of topics. In this chapter, common situations are discussed, such as immunosuppressive drug…
