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…
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…
The Feline Genome and Clinical Implications
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0051″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 51 The Feline Genome and Clinical Implications Leslie A. Lyons Abstract Advances in the genetic tools and resources support the investigation of feline health problems,…
Behavior Problems
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0016″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 16 Behavior Problems Kersti Seksel Outline Outline Introduction 349 Anxiety, Fear, and Phobia 350 Anxiety-Related Disorders 351 Aggression 358 Onychectomy and Behavior 366 Summary 367 INTRODUCTION While many owners report perceived…
Concurrent Disease Management
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0036″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 36 Concurrent Disease Management Abstract Diseases such as hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, and chronic kidney disease are common in middle-aged and senior cats. There is no…
Behavioral Therapeutics
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0017″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 17 Behavioral Therapeutics Kersti Seksel, Gary Landsberg and Jacqueline Mary Ley Abstract The treatment of behavior problems is best managed using a standardized approach. The…
