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…
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…
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….
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….
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
