Viral Diseases
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…
Musculoskeletal Diseases
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…
Fluid Therapy
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…
Assessment and Management of Pain
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…
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…
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…
Toxicology
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….
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,…
2. The Cat-Friendly Practice
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….
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…
