Care and Control of Community Cats
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0048″ role=”doc-chapter”> Chapter 48 Care and Control of Community Cats Brenda Griffin Abstract In many countries, there are a substantial number of unowned cats in addition to pet…
GENERAL
33. Respiratory and Thoracic Medicine
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0033″ role=”doc-chapter”> CHAPTER 33 Respiratory and Thoracic Medicine Abstract Respiratory tract and thoracic diseases are common in cats. In the upper respiratory tract, infectious and non-infectious causes may…
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…
23. Cardiovascular Diseases
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0023″ role=”doc-chapter”> CHAPTER 23 Cardiovascular Diseases Abstract The field of feline cardiology continues to lag canine cardiology, especially because limited research is focused on feline cardiomyopathies. Pharmacologic data…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
