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=”c0047″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 47 Managing the Senior Cat Susan E. Little and Kelly St. Denis Abstract Care of the senior feline patient requires a holistic approach that considers…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0029″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 29 Musculoskeletal Diseases Greg L.G. Harasen, Susan E. Little and Georgina Barone Abstract The range of musculoskeletal conditions in the cat is diverse. It is…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0039″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 39 Viral Diseases Melissa Kennedy† and Susan E. Little Abstract Cats are commonly infected with a wide variety of viruses, some of which are causes…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0006″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 6 Assessment and Management of Pain Abstract Our ability to recognize, prevent, and manage feline pain is constantly improving and is an increasingly prominent component…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0005″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 5 Fluid Therapy Nancy Sanders, Anthony S. Johnson and Katherine M. James Abstract Fluid therapy should be approached with the same attention to detail as…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0002″ role=”doc-chapter”> CHAPTER 2 The Cat-Friendly Practice Jane E. Brunt Abstract Despite the increased popularity of and knowledge about cats, they often do not receive adequate health care….
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0034″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 34 Toxicology Tina Wismer Abstract Intoxications may be underappreciated in cats for several reasons, including the fact that the inciting event is often not witnessed….
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…
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,…
