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…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0038″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 38 Selected Vector-Borne Diseases Jennifer E. Stokes Abstract Cats are affected by many vector-borne pathogens (VBP) carried by fleas, ticks, and sand flies. Common VBPs…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0021″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 21 Nutritional Management of Diseases Joseph W. Bartges, Donna Raditic, Beth Hamper, Martha Cline, Maryanne Murphy and Angela Witzel-Rollins Abstract Nutrition is an important part…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0042″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 42 Feline Zoonotic Diseases and Prevention of Transmission Marcy J. Souza Abstract Zoonotic diseases are naturally transmitted to people from other animals. People can be…
