Chapter 2 Anesthesia and analgesia for general surgery S.B.R. Kästner Choosing an anesthetic protocol for a specific patient depends on the pre-anesthetic examination, the presence of systemic disease, and type…
Chapter 6 Nutrition for the surgical patient M. Chandler Appropriate nutrition is critical for optimal preparation for and recovery from surgery, as morbidity and mortality are affected by nutritional status….
Chapter 17 Wound healing M.W. Bohling There are some fundamental differences in wound healing in cats compared to other species. This chapter will summarize the biology of wound healing, the…
Introduction The final part of the book covers surgery of the head and neck in the cat. In the first chapter, conditions affecting all the parts of the head that…
Introduction Thoracic surgery in the cat is considered to be advanced surgery. Practices should have resources and personnel confident in performing intermittent positive pressure ventilation in cats when considering a…
Chapter 5 Blood transfusions in cats C. Knottenbelt, M.W. Jackson and M. O’Brien Blood or blood products are commonly required in surgical patients and a well-timed transfusion can be life-saving.1–3…
Chapter 16 Chemotherapy M.J. Brearley Although not used frequently in cats, chemotherapy can be an important primary or adjunctive therapy in the treatment of feline cancers. However, whilst there are…
Introduction This part of the book is divided into four sections: abdominal surgery and the abdominal wall, the gastrointestinal tract, the hepatosplenic and endocrine system, and the urogenital system. In…
Introduction Cats have abundant loose skin over their body, which aids reconstructive surgery, but there are some anatomic differences and healing properties that are unique to the cat. The clinical…
