Comprehensive in scope and exclusively devoted to feline medical care, Dr. Susan Little's The Cat: Clinical Medicine and Management, 2nd Edition, is an essential resource for providing complete, state-of-the-art care to cats. Authoritative, clinicall
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Comprehensive in scope and exclusively devoted to feline medical care, Dr. Susan Little's The Cat: Clinical Medicine and Management, 2nd Edition, is an essential resource for providing complete, state-of-the-art care to cats. Authoritative, clinically focused information is enhanced by full-color images, tables, boxes, algorithms, key points, and more — all in an easy-to-understand, quick-reference format. Dr. Little and her expert contributors address the unique concerns and challenges facing any practitioner providing care for cats, including the latest advances in feline medical diagnosis and management and the clinical applications to everyday practice. An eBook version, included with print purchase, provides access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. The eBook also offers convenient video lessons and client handouts.
Comprehensive in scope and exclusively devoted to feline medical care, Dr. Susan Little's The Cat: Clinical Medicine and Management, 2nd Edition, is an essential resource for providing complete, state-of-the-art care to cats. Authoritative, clinically focused information is enhanced by full-color images, tables, boxes, algorithms, key points, and more — all in an easy-to-understand, quick-reference format. Dr. Little and her expert contributors address the unique concerns and challenges facing any practitioner providing care for cats, including the latest advances in feline medical diagnosis and management and the clinical applications to everyday practice. An eBook version, included with print purchase, provides access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. The eBook also offers convenient video lessons and client handouts.
New to this edition
NEW!eBook version, included with print purchase, provides access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. The eBook also offers convenient client handouts.
NEW!Assimilates thefear-free approach to providing care for cats in veterinary practice.
NEW!Incorporates techniques used to create a "cat-friendly" practice — a growing trend popular with feline and mixed practice veterinarians, and one that can increase the practice’s revenue.
NEW!Includes icons throughout that direct to related client handouts or videos available in the eBook version included with print purchase.
Key Features
Covers thelatest advances in feline medicine from a systemic and adjunctive care perspective, making it the most comprehensive feline medical reference available with a strong clinical focus.
Addresses key topics unique to feline medicine and not currently covered in other books, including: insights and clinical advances attributable to the mapping of the feline genome; medical conditions associated with behavioral problems; managing the feline patient with co-existing and chronic diseases; special medical problems and care considerations for the geriatric cat; environmental enrichment for the indoor cat; feline zoonotic agents and implications for human health; and humane solutions for shelter medicine and overpopulation challenges.
Helpsmeet the increasing demand for state-of-the-art medical care by cat owners, including advanced diagnostic services and treatments designed to extend and improve quality of life for feline companions.
Features a full-color design with hundreds of schematic drawings, tables, boxes, key points, algorithms, and photographs for quick and easy access to information.
Providesin-depth information on indoor cats and senior cats, including timely guidance on meeting owners' expectations for longer, healthier lives for their cats.
Addresses the challenges of cat overpopulation, particularly humane approaches to improve quality of life for millions of feral and community cats and minimize their impact on public health and endangered species of animals.
Presents information written in the manner of expanded conference proceedings, delivering the latest insights and most current approaches to management of feline medical disorders.
Includescontributions from approximately 80 contributors, including many from outside the US, to provide a global perspective and valuable expertise from those most knowledgeable in the field of feline medical care.
I FUNDAMENTALS OF FELINE PRACTICE 1. Understanding the Cat and Feline-Friendly Handling 2. The Cat-Friendly Practice 3. Deciphering the Cat: The Medical History and Physical Examination 4. Guidelines and Precautions for Drug Therapy in Cats 5. Fluid Therapy 6. Assessment and Management of Pain 7. Principles of Anesthesia 8. Preventive Health Care for Cats 9. Clinical Pathology 10. Essential Emergency and Critical Care Techniques 11. Chronic Disease Management II FELINE BEHAVIOR 12. Kitten Development 13. Normal Behavior of Cats 14. Kitten Socialization and Training Classes 15. Behavioral History Taking 16. Behavior Problems 17. Behavioral Therapeutics III FELINE NUTRITION 18. The Unique Nutritional Requirements of the Cat: A Strict Carnivore 19. Nutrition for the Normal Cat 20. Nutritional Disorders 21. Nutritional Management of Diseases 22. Current Controversies in Feline Nutrition IV FELINE INTERNAL MEDICINE 23. Cardiovascular Diseases 24. Dental and Oral Diseases 25. Dermatology 26. Digestive System, Liver, and Abdominal Cavity 27. Endocrinology 28. Hematology and Immunology 29. Musculoskeletal Diseases 30. Neurology 31. Oncology 32. Ophthalmology 33. Respiratory and Thoracic Medicine 34. Toxicology 35. Urinary Tract Disorders 36. Concurrent Disease Management V INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND ZOONOSES 37. Fungal Diseases 38. Selected Vector-Borne Diseases 39. Viral Diseases 40. Bacterial Infections 41. Molecular Assays Used for the Diagnosis of Feline Infectious Diseases 42. Feline Zoonotic Diseases and Prevention of Transmission VI LIFE STAGE HEALTH CARE 43. Control of Reproduction 44. Male Cats: Normal Reproduction, Reproductive Diseases and Conditions 45. Female cats: Normal Reproduction, and Reproductive Diseases and Conditions 46. Pediatrics 47. Managing the Senior Cat VII POPULATION MEDICINE 48. Care and Control of Community Cats 49. Population Wellness: Keeping Cats Physically and Behaviorally Healthy 50. A Short Natural History of the Cat and Its Relationship with Humans 51. The Feline Genome and Clinical Implications 52. Genetics of Feline Diseases and Traits Index
https://www.asia.elsevierhealth.com/the-cat-9780323496872.html306492THE CAThttps://www.asia.elsevierhealth.com/media/catalog/product/9/7/9780323496872_4.jpg157.49224.99USDInStock/Veterinary/Small Animal/Veterinary/Small Animal/Books/Books/Books/Veterinary/Small Animal/Japan Titles/Bestsellers433512750546045054664438872252550395259886526316050613771418269243350964886536505456251451205259842Comprehensive in scope and exclusively devoted to feline medical care, Dr. Susan Little's <b>The Cat: Clinical Medicine and Management, 2<sup>nd</sup> Edition,</b> is an essential resource for providing complete, state-of-the-art care to cats. Authoritative, clinically focused information is enhanced by full-color images, tables, boxes, algorithms, key points, and more — all in an easy-to-understand, quick-reference format. Dr. Little and her expert contributors address the unique concerns and challenges facing any practitioner providing care for cats, including the latest advances in feline medical diagnosis and management and the clinical applications to everyday practice. An eBook version, <i>included with print purchase,</i> provides access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. The eBook also offers convenient video lessons and client handouts. Comprehensive in scope and exclusively devoted to feline medical care, Dr. Susan Little's <b>The Cat: Clinical Medicine and Management, 2<sup>nd</sup> Edition,</b> is an essential resource for providing complete, state-of-the-art care to cats. Authoritative, clinically focused information is enhanced by full-color images, tables, boxes, algorithms, key points, and more — all in an easy-to-understand, quick-reference format. Dr. Little and her expert contributors address the unique concerns and challenges facing any practitioner providing care for cats, including the latest advances in feline medical diagnosis and management and the clinical applications to everyday practice. An eBook version, <i>included with print purchase,</i> provides access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. The eBook also offers convenient video lessons and client handouts.00add-to-cart97803234968722024ProfessionalEdited by Susan E. Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline)20252Book216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875")Elsevier1606Jun 20, 2024IN STOCKEdited by <STRONG>Susan E. Little</STRONG>, DVM, DABVP (Feline)BooksBookUnited StatesNoNoNoNoPlease SelectPlease SelectPlease Select
