Chapter 14 Oncological surgery J.L. Demetriou Cancer is known to be an important disease entity in the cat, affecting all age groups. Although a current incidence rate of neoplasia in…

Chapter 35 Adrenal gland A. Harvey and E.J. Friend Adrenal gland problems in the cat are recognized with increasing frequency. They are most commonly identified in cats presenting for investigation…

Chapter 23 Celiotomy C. Shales Surgical exploration of the abdomen can provide invaluable information to help achieve a diagnosis of a large number of disease processes. Progress in the fields…

Chapter 20 Skin tumors J.M. Dobson and J.L. Demetriou The skin is the largest and most easily observed organ in the body and therefore it is not surprising that the…

Chapter 26 Peritoneum D. Holt and K.A. Agnello Peritonitis in cats is a serious problem that can often prove fatal. Mild or non-specific clinical signs can delay definitive diagnosis and…

Chapter 3 Postoperative monitoring and management of complications J.A. Beatty and V.R. Barrs The postoperative period from anesthetic recovery to discharge from hospital is a crucial period for initial healing…

Chapter 4 Postoperative nursing care S. Rudd, J.L. Demetriou and S.J. Langley-Hobbs Nursing care is defined by the American Association of Feline Medicine (AAFM) and the International Society of Feline…

Chapter 7 Cats in the practice S. Rudd, J.L. Demetriou and S.J. Langley-Hobbs For cats, a visit to a veterinary practice can be a stressful experience that begins as soon…

Chapter 12 Feeding tubes A. Sparkes Cats can be notoriously fussy about eating, both while hospitalized and postoperatively, and the importance of maintaining their nutritional status cannot be overemphasized. Adequate…

Chapter 11 Surgical drains L.J. Owen Surgical drains can be valuable adjuncts to patient management, both in superficial locations and within body cavities; however, their use is not without risks…