
Problem-Based Feline Medicine
- 1st Edition - September 7, 2006
- Editor: Jacquie Rand
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 3 2 7 1 - 4
This focused resource covers all medical conditions that affect cats. Using a unique problem-based approach, it provides essential information for assessing presenting symptoms,… Read more
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This focused resource covers all medical conditions that affect cats. Using a unique problem-based approach, it provides essential information for assessing presenting symptoms, reaching a differential diagnosis, and selecting the appropriate course of treatment for feline patients. A consistent format makes it easy to find information related to key signs and possible causative factors (graded to indicate how common each is), diagnosis, differential diagnosis (including tests where appropriate), treatment, prognosis, and prevention (where applicable) for each clinical condition.
- Unique problem-based approach discusses how to make a problem-based diagnosis.
- Concise, logical format makes this resource ideal for quick reference in the clinical setting.
- Covers every condition likely to be encountered in cats worldwide.
- Features a strong international contributor list of feline experts from North America, UK, Europe, and Australia
- A comprehensive drug formulary lists all drug treatments available for cats.
- A separate chapter on drugs in cats lists the problems veterinarians might encounter due to differences in feline metabolism.
Small animal and mixed practice veterinarians, veterinary students, feline specialists
1. How to make a problem-based diagnosisUpper Respiratory Tract2. The cat with acute sneezing or nasal discharge3. The cat with chronic nasal discharge4. The cat with stridorLower Respiratory Tract5. The dyspneic or tachypneic cat6. The cat with hydrothorax7. The coughing cat8. The cyanotic catCardiac9. The cat with abnormal heart sounds10. The cat with tachycardia, bradycardia ot an irregular rhythm11. The cat with and enlarged heartUrinary Tract12. The cat straining to urinate13. The incontinent cat14. The cat with discoloured urine15. The cat with inappropriate urination16. The cat with polyuria or polydipsiaAcute Illness17. The cat with acute depression, anorexia or dehydrationWeight Loss or Chronic Illness18. The cat with weight loss or chronic illness19. The thin, inappetent catMiscellaneous Problems20. The pyrexic cat21. The cat with enlarged lymph nodes22. The yellow cat or cat with increased liver enzymes23. The cat with abdominal distension or abdominal fluid24. The bleeding catAbnormal Laboratory Data25. The anaemic cat26. The polycythemic cat27. The cat with electrolyte or acid-base problems28. The cat with hyperlipidemiaGastrointestinal Tract29. The salivating cat30. The cat with bad breath or oral lesions31. The regurgitating cat32. The cat with acute vomiting33. The cat with chronic vomiting34. The cat with acute diarrhea35. The cat with chronic small bowel diarrhea36. The cat with chronic large bowel diarrhea37. The constipated or straining catNeurology38. The cat with seizures, circling and/or changed behaviour39. The cat with stupor or coma40. The cat with a head tilt or nystagmus41. The cat with a tremor or twitching42. The cat with anisicoria or abnormally dilated or constricted pupils43. The cat with ventroflexion of the neckAbnormal Gait44. The weak and ataxic cat or paralysed cat45. The hypermetric and ataxic cat without weakness46. The cat with generalised weakness47. The lame catBehavioural Problems48. The aggressive cat49. The cat with anxiety-related behaviour problemsSkin Problems50. The cat with miliary dermatitis or pruritis51. The cat with alopecia52. The cat with skin lumps or bumps53. The cat with non-healig lesions54. The cat with paw or pad problemsReproductive and Neonatal55. The fading kitten / neonate56. The infertile Queen57. The cat with vaginal dischargeEye58. The blind cat or cat with retinal lesions59. The cat with a red globe60. The cat with ocular discharge or changed conjunctival appearance61. The cat with abnormalities confined to the cornea62. The cat with a cloudy eye63. The cat with an abnormal pupil size or pupil response64. The cat with changed iris appearance65. The cat with abnormal globe position or size66. The cat with changed eyelid appearance67. The cat with an abnormal third eyelidDrugs68. Special considerations related to drug use in cats69. Drug formulary
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 7, 2006
- Language: English
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Jacquie Rand
Affiliations and expertise
University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science, St Lucia, AustraliaRead Problem-Based Feline Medicine on ScienceDirect