Thoracoscopy
Chapter 42 Thoracoscopy S.A. van Nimwegen and J. Kirpensteijn There are limited descriptions of the use of thoracoscopy in cats for exploration, aspiration, and biopsy of intrathoracic tissues.1–3 Cats are…
Instruments
Chapter 13 Instruments J. Lapish and S.J. Langley-Hobbs As the patient size or area of surgery becomes smaller in relation to the surgeon’s hand, the tissues must be manipulated, increasingly,…
Oncological surgery
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…
Adrenal gland
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…
Skin tumors
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…
Peritoneum
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…
Postoperative monitoring and management of complications
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…
Postoperative nursing care
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…
Cats in the practice
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…
