Introduction
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…
SUGERY, ORTHOPEDICS & ANESTHESIA
Blood transfusions in cats
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…
Chemotherapy
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
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
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…
Introduction
Introduction With the increasing longevity of cats, neoplastic conditions are now identified more frequently in practice. Surgery is often the mainstay of treatment for many feline tumors and the first…
Introduction
Introduction There are many modifications that can be made to the practice, waiting room and cat ward that can ensure the cat is treated in an optimum environment and that…
Introduction
Introduction The success of a surgical procedure is reliant on thorough preoperative preparation and good postoperative nursing and nutrition, in addition to surgical technique. In recent years there has been…
Surgery of the Bovine Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 11 Surgery of the Bovine Musculoskeletal System 11.1 Musculoskeletal Examination in Cattle David E. Anderson, André Desrochers Musculoskeletal examination of cattle lacks uniformity, and many techniques for lameness examination…
Surgical Considerations
Chapter 4 Surgical Considerations 4.1 Preoperative Preparation Susan L. Fubini Ava M. Trent Evaluation of the Patient All animals that are surgical candidates should have a complete physical examination, including…
