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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
