section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0001″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 1 Understanding the Cat and Feline-Friendly Handling Ilona Rodan Abstract An understanding of the cat, its stressors, and how we can improve experiences for both…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0008″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 8 Preventive Health Care for Cats Ilona Rodan and Andrew Sparkes Abstract Cats are popular companion animals and are often considered to be family members….
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0048″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 48 Care and Control of Community Cats Brenda Griffin Abstract In many countries, there are a substantial number of unowned cats in addition to pet…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0033″ role=”doc-chapter”> CHAPTER 33 Respiratory and Thoracic Medicine Abstract Respiratory tract and thoracic diseases are common in cats. In the upper respiratory tract, infectious and non-infectious causes may…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0045″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 45 Female cats: Normal Reproduction, and Reproductive Diseases and Conditions Susan E. Little Abstract The pedigreed cat fancy has developed and grown in popularity around…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0023″ role=”doc-chapter”> CHAPTER 23 Cardiovascular Diseases Abstract The field of feline cardiology continues to lag canine cardiology, especially because limited research is focused on feline cardiomyopathies. Pharmacologic data…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0046″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 46 Pediatrics Susan E. Little Abstract While management of health problems in young kittens may seem daunting, it can be rewarding with an understanding of…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0003″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 3 Deciphering the Cat: The Medical History and Physical Examination Vicki Thayer Abstract Cats are masters at hiding illness and delivering obscure and sometimes confusing…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0052″ role=”doc-chapter”> CHAPTER 52 Genetics of Feline Diseases and Traits Leslie A. Lyons Abstract Genetic testing is an important diagnostic tool for the veterinarian, breeder, and owner. It…
