Preventive Health Care for Cats
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….
Pediatrics
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…
Female cats: Normal Reproduction, and Reproductive Diseases and Conditions
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…
52. Genetics of Feline Diseases and Traits
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…
Urinary Tract Disorders
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0035″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 35 Urinary Tract Disorders Abstract The recognition and management of diseases of the upper and lower urinary tract is important in feline medicine. The purpose…
Deciphering the Cat: The Medical History and Physical Examination
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…
Managing the Senior Cat
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…
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…
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…