THE CAT

Clinical Medicine and Management

2nd Edition - March 5, 2024
Editor: Susan E. Little
Language: English
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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.

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1 Understanding the Cat and Feline-friendly Handling
3 Deciphering the Cat: The Medical History and Physical Examination
6 Assessment and Management of Pain
7 Principles of Anesthesia
14 Kitten Socialization and Training Classes
21 Nutritional Management of Diseases
23 Cardiovascular Diseases
25 Dermatology
26 Digestive System, Liver, and Abdominal Cavity
27 Endocrinology
29 Musculoskeletal Diseases
30 Neurology
33 Respiratory and Thoracic Medicine
35 Urinary Tract Disorders
39 Viral Diseases
46 Pediatrics
47 Managing the Senior Cat
48 Care and Control of Community Cats
I: Fundamentals of Feline Practice
Chapter 1. Understanding the Cat and Feline-Friendly Handling
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
WHO IS THE CAT?
HOW CATS PERCEIVE THE WORLD
HOW EACH CAT IS AN INDIVIDUAL
CAT COMMUNICATION
CAUSES OF DISTRESS IN CATS
HOW CATS RESPOND TO STRESSORS
FELINE-FRIENDLY HANDLING: PREVENTING STRESSORS ASSOCIATED WITH VETERINARY VISITS
HOSPITALIZATION AND HOUSING FELINE PATIENTS
SUMMARY
References
CHAPTER 2. The Cat-Friendly Practice
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS A FELINE VETERINARIAN?
FOUNDATIONS OF A CAT-FRIENDLY PRACTICE
PHYSICAL FEATURES OF A CAT-FRIENDLY PRACTICE
CONCLUSION
References
Chapter 3. Deciphering the Cat: The Medical History and Physical Examination
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
ESTABLISHING RELATIONSHIP-CENTERED CARE
THE MEDICAL HISTORY
THE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
MOVING TO ADHERENCE FROM COMPLIANCE
References
Chapter 4. Guidelines and Precautions for Drug Therapy in Cats
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENCES IN DRUG METABOLISM IN CATS
THERAPEUTIC CONSIDERATIONS IN NEONATES AND KITTENS
THERAPEUTIC CONSIDERATIONS IN SENIOR AND GERIATRIC CATS
DOSAGE GUIDANCE IN RENAL DISEASE
DOSING CONSIDERATIONS IN HEPATIC INSUFFICIENCY
ALTERNATIVE DRUG FORMULATIONS FOR CATS
“AD HOC” DRUG REFORMULATIONS
COMPOUNDING AND TRANSDERMAL DRUGS
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 5. Fluid Therapy
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
BODY FLUID BALANCE
STEADY STATE AND THE CONCEPT OF MAINTENANCE
BODY FLUID COMPARTMENTS
PERFUSION
SALT BALANCE: DISORDERS OF EXTRACELLULAR FLUID VOLUME
WATER BALANCE: DISORDERS OF SODIUM CONCENTRATION
UNDERSTANDING FLUID LOSSES
BODY RESPONSE TO HYPOVOLEMIA
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR FLUID THERAPY
FLUID TYPES
ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION
FLUID THERAPY PLANS AND MONITORING
Intravenous FLUIDS DURING ANESTHESIA
FLUID THERAPY FOR SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 6. Assessment and Management of Pain
Abstract
Outline
Analgesia
PAIN RECOGNITION AND ASSESSMENT
ROUTES AND METHODS OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION
ANALGESIC DRUGS
LOCAL ANESTHETIC AGENTS
MULTIMODAL ANALGESIA
“SEND HOME” MEDICATIONS
INDIVIDUAL VARIATION IN RESPONSE TO ANALGESIC DRUGS
SPECIAL POPULATIONS
OTHER ANALGESIC MODALITIES
CONCLUSION
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain
INTRODUCTION
PREVALENCE
RISK FACTORS
MEDICAL HISTORY FINDINGS
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FINDINGS
CLINICAL SIGNS
RELEVANT PHYSIOLOGY AND ANATOMY
DIAGNOSTIC TESTING
THERAPEUTIC OPTIONS
PROGNOSIS
OWNER EDUCATION
SPECIFIC CHRONIC PAINFUL CONDITIONS
SUMMARY
Chapter 7. Principles of Anesthesia
Abstract
Outline
Drugs and Techniques in Feline Anesthesia
ASSESSMENT OF RISK
SEDATION AND PREMEDICATION
INTUBATION
MAINTENANCE OF ANESTHESIA
Special Considerations in Feline Anesthesia
INTRODUCTION
THE RISKS OF FELINE ANESTHESIA
MORBIDITY, ADVERSE EVENTS, AND ERRORS IN FELINE ANESTHESIA
DECREASING THE RISKS OF ANESTHESIA
SUMMARY
Chapter 8. Preventive Health Care for Cats
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
THE BENEFITS OF FELINE PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE
CURRENT BARRIERS TO FELINE PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE
FELINE LIFE STAGE PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE
COMPONENTS OF A COMPREHENSIVE FELINE PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE PROGRAM
CLIENT COMMUNICATION AND RESOURCES
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 9. Clinical Pathology
Outline
INTRODUCTION
BLOOD TEST INTERPRETATION OVERVIEW
INTERPRETATION OF SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
HEMATOLOGY AND COAGULATION INTERPRETATION
URINALYSIS INTERPRETATION
CYTOLOGY INTERPRETATION
COMMERCIAL VERSUS IN-HOUSE LABORATORY
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 10. Essential Emergency and Critical Care Techniques
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
OXYGEN SUPPLEMENTATION
ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS SAMPLING
FAST SCAN
CENTESIS PROCEDURES AND CHEST TUBES
URETHRAL OBSTRUCTION PROCEDURES
VENOUS CUTDOWN
INTRAOSSEOUS CATHETERIZATION
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 11. Chronic Disease Management
Abstract
Outline
Therapeutic Immunosuppression
INTRODUCTION
IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE DRUG THERAPY
Monitoring Long-term Therapy
INTRODUCTION
CLINICAL AND CLINICOPATHOLOGIC MONITORING
PHARMACODYNAMIC MONITORING OF DRUGS WITH OBJECTIVE MEASURES OF EFFICACY
PHARMACOKINETIC MONITORING
SUMMARY
Managing Adverse Reactions to Therapy
INTRODUCTION
CLASSIFICATION OF ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS AND THEIR PATHOGENESIS
PREVENTING ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS
DIAGNOSIS OF ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS
THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT OF ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS
THE AFTERMATH OF AN ADVERSE DRUG REACTION
SUMMARY
Recommended reading
Palliative Medicine, Quality of Life, and Euthanasia Decisions
INTRODUCTION
PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THE FUNCTION OF CELLS AND THE ORGANS
ALLEVIATING DISCOMFORT AND OPTIMIZING COMFORT
CARING FOR THE CAREGIVERS
CONCLUSION
II: Feline Behavior
Chapter 12. Kitten Development
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
INFLUENCE OF PARENTAL FACTORS ON BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT
BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT
SPECIFIC BEHAVIOR PATTERNS
LEARNING
SOCIALIZATION AND THE KITTEN
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 13. Normal Behavior of Cats
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
THE BIOLOGY OF CATS
SENSE ORGANS
COMMUNICATION
LEARNING
HUNTING AND FEEDING
GROOMING
SOCIAL ORGANIZATION AND DENSITY
TIME BUDGETS: WHAT DO CATS DO ALL DAY?
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 14. Kitten Socialization and Training Classes
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED
TEACHING KITTENS
CLASS STRUCTURE
TOPICS TO COVER
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 15. Behavioral History Taking
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT THE CAT
EMPATHY
COUNSELING SKILLS
ORGANIZING A CONSULTATION
BASIC PATIENT INFORMATION
SELF-MAINTENANCE BEHAVIORS
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
THE PROBLEM BEHAVIORS
FORMULATING A TREATMENT PLAN
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 16. Behavior Problems
Outline
INTRODUCTION
ANXIETY, FEAR, AND PHOBIA
ANXIETY-RELATED DISORDERS
AGGRESSION
ONYCHECTOMY AND BEHAVIOR
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 17. Behavioral Therapeutics
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS
NATURAL PRODUCTS
SUMMARY
References
III: Feline Nutrition
Chapter 18. The Unique Nutritional Requirements of the Cat: A Strict Carnivore
Abstract
Outline
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
FEEDING BEHAVIOR
SPECIFIC NUTRIENTS
CONCLUSION
References
Chapter 19. Nutrition for the Normal Cat
Abstract
Outline
NORMAL FEEDING BEHAVIOR
CARNIVOROUS ADAPTATIONS
ENERGY NEEDS
LIFE STAGE NUTRITION
Senior and Geriatric Cats
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 20. Nutritional Disorders
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
FOOD COMPONENTS
FOOD CONTAMINANTS
FOOD HYPERSENSITIVITY AND INTOLERANCE
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 21. Nutritional Management of Diseases
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
DENTAL AND ORAL DISEASE
DERMATOLOGIC DISEASE
ENDOCRINOLOGIC DISEASE
GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE
HEPATIC DISEASE
MUSCULOSKELETAL DISEASE
ONCOLOGIC DISEASE
OPHTHALMOLOGIC DISEASE
pulmonary and thoracic DISEASE
TOXICOLOGIC DISEASE
URINARY TRACT DISEASE
CRITICAL CARE
Additional resources for placement of esophagostomy tubes
Summary
References
Chapter 22. Current Controversies in Feline Nutrition
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AND REDUCED DIETARY PROTEIN
CATS AND CARBOHYDRATES
HOMEMADE DIETS
RAW FOOD DIETS
SUMMARY
References
IV: Feline Internal Medicine
CHAPTER 23. Cardiovascular Diseases
Abstract
Outline
Cardiac Diseases
PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS
HISTORY AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
DIAGNOSIS OF FELINE HEART DISEASE
CARDIOMYOPATHIES
ARRHYTHMIAS
CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
MISCELLANEOUS HEART DISEASES
SUMMARY
Hypertension
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
DEFINITION OF HYPERTENSION
BLOOD PRESSURE REGULATION
CAUSES OF HYPERTENSION
CLINICAL SIGNS
DIAGNOSIS
TREATMENT
MONITORING
SUMMARY
Chapter 24. Dental and Oral Diseases
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
ORAL ANATOMY
ORAL EXAMINATION
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
LOCAL AND REGIONAL ANESTHESIA
PERIODONTAL DISEASE
TOOTH RESORPTION
DENTOALVEOLAR TRAUMA
STOMATITIS
TOOTH EXTRACTION
Closed Extraction
EOSINOPHILIC GRANULOMA COMPLEX
FELINE OROFACIAL PAIN SYNDROME
PALATE DEFECTS
OROFACIAL SOFT TISSUE INJURY
JAW FRACTURES
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS
ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL TUMORS
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 25. Dermatology
Abstract
Outline
Feline skin diseases
WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON SKIN DISEASES OF CATS?
DIAGNOSTIC APPROACH
PRURITUS
EOSINOPHILIC LESIONS
ALOPECIA
SCALING, CRUSTING, AND GREASY SKIN
CHIN ACNE AND CHIN FURUNCULOSIS
ULCERS AND EROSIONS
FRAGILE SKIN
HARD SKIN
PIGMENTARY CHANGES
DISEASES OF PAW PADS, PARONYCHIA, AND ANAL SACS
OTITIS
NONHEALING WOUNDS
SUMMARY
Human Allergies to Cats
GENERAL INFORMATION
MITIGATION STRATEGIES
SUMMARY
Chapter 26. Digestive System, Liver, and Abdominal Cavity
Abstract
Outline
Approach to the Vomiting cat
INTRODUCTION
STEP 1: SIGNALMENT AND CLINICAL HISTORY
STEP 2: PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
STEP 3: BLOOD AND URINE TESTING
STEP 4: IMAGING
STEP 5: BIOPSIES
SUMMARY
Therapeutics for Vomiting and Diarrhea
NONSPECIFIC SUPPORTIVE THERAPIES FOR VOMITING
TARGETED THERAPIES WITH SPECIFIC INDICatIONS FOR VOMITING
NONSPECIFIC SUPPORTIVE THERAPIES FOR DIARRHEA
TARGETED THERAPIES WITH SPECIFIC INDICatIONS FOR DIARRHEA
SUMMARY
Diseases of the Esophagus
INTRODUCTION
PREVALENCE
RELEVANT PHYSIOLOGY AND ANATOMY
CLINICAL PRESENTATION
DIAGNOSTIC APPROACH
SPECIFIC DISEASES
SUMMARY
Diseases of the Stomach
CLINICAL PRESENTATION
SPECIFIC DISEASES
SUMMARY
Approach to the cat with Diarrhea
OVERVIEW
STEP 1: SIGNALMENT AND CLINICAL HISTORY
STEP 2: PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
THE WELL CAT WITH ACUTE ONSET DIARRHEA
STEP 3: FECAL ASSESSMENT
STEP 4: BLOOD AND URINE TESTING
STEP 5: IMAGING
STEP 6: BIOPSIES
SUMMARY
Diseases of the Intestines
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
INTESTINAL NEOPLASIA
INFECTIOUS ENTERITIS
INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION
CONSTIPATION AND MEGACOLON
ANORECTAL DISEASES
SUMMARY
Gastrointestinal Parasites
INTRODUCTION
NEMATODES
CESTODES
TREMATODES
PROTOZOA
SUMMARY
DISEASES OF THE EXOCRINE PANCREAS
INTRODUCTION
PANCREATITIS
EXOCRINE PANCREATIC INSUFFICIENCY
PANCREATIC CYSTS
PANCREATIC NODULAR HYPERPLASIA
PANCREATIC NEOPLASIA
SUMMARY
DISEASES OF THE LIVER
INTRODUCTION
DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION OF THE LIVER
DIAGNOSTIC APPROACHES
SPECIFIC FELINE LIVER DISORDERS
SUMMARY
Approach to the cat with Ascites and Diseases Affecting the Peritoneal Cavity
INTRODUCTION
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF ASCITES
POSSIBLE CAUSES OF ASCITES
PRESENTATION AND CLINICAL SIGNS
DIAGNOSTIC APPROACH
SPECIFIC CAUSES OF ASCITES
SUMMARY
Chapter 27. Endocrinology
Abstract
OUTLINE
Endocrine Pancreatic Disorders
OVERVIEW
DIABETES MELLITUS
NEOPLASIA
SUMMARY
Thyroid Gland Disorders
HYPERTHYROIDISM
HYPOTHYROIDISM
SUMMARY
Courseware
Adrenal Gland Disorders
HYPERADRENOCORTICISM
CATECHOLAMINE-SECRETING ADRENAL TUMORS
HYPERALDOSTERONISM
HYPOADRENOCORTICISM
SUMMARY
Pituitary Disorders
INTRODUCTION
DISEASES OF THE PITUITARY GLAND
SUMMARY
Disorders of Calcium Metabolism
CALCIUM HOMEOSTASIS
MEASUREMENT OF CALCIUM
APPROACH TO THE cat WITH HYPERCALCEMIA
HYPOCALCEMIA
SUMMARY
Courseware
Chapter 28. Hematology and Immunology
Abstract
Outline
Hematology and Immune-Related Disorders
INTRODUCTION
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
ERYTHROCYTE PHYSIOLOGY AND DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION
CLINICAL EVALUATION OF CATS WITH ANEMIA
SUPPORTIVE CARE FOR CATS WITH ANEMIA
ERYTHROCYTE DISORDERS
LEUKOCYTE DISORDERS
DISORDERS OF HEMOSTASIS
DISORDERS OF THE SPLEEN
LYMPHADENOPATHY
SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS
SYSTEMIC ANAPHYLAXIS
SUMMARY
Immune Deficiency, Stress, and Infection
IMMUNODEFICIENCY
STRESS AND DISEASE
MANAGEMENT OF THE IMMUNOCOMPROMISED CAT
SUMMARY
Chapter 29. Musculoskeletal Diseases
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION: CATS ARE NOT SMALL DOGS
DISORDERS OF BONES
JOINT DISEASE
DISORDERS OF MUSCLE
CONDITIONS OF THE FRONT LIMB
CONDITIONS OF THE HIND LIMB
NEOPLASIA
MISCELLANEOUS MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 30. Neurology
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
INTRACRANIAL DISEASES
PERIPHERAL VESTIBULAR DISEASES
MYELOPATHIES
NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES
MISCELLANEOUS NEUROLOGIC CONDITIONS
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 31. Oncology
Abstract
Outline
Basic Approach to the Feline Cancer Patient
INTRODUCTION
DIAGNOSIS OF TUMOR TYPE
CANCER STAGING
CHEMOTHERAPY FOR THE FELINE CANCER PATIENT
INTRODUCTION
CHEMOTHERAPY PREPARATION
CHEMOTHERAPY DOSING AND ADMINISTRATION
GENERAL ADVERSE EFFECTS OF CHEMOTHERAPY
COMMONLY USED CHEMOTHERAPY DRUGS
Alkylating Agents
SELECTED FELINE CANCERS
LYMPHOMA
INCIDENCE, ETIOLOGY, AND RISK FACTORS
CLINICAL FEATURES
DIAGNOSIS AND STAGING
BIOLOGICAL BEHAVIOR
TREATMENT AND PROGNOSIS
SUPPORTIVE CARE
SUMMARY
INJECTION-SITE SARCOMA
INCIDENCE, ETIOLOGY, AND RISK FACTORS
CLINICAL FEATURES
DIAGNOSIS AND STAGING
BIOLOGICAL BEHAVIOR
TREATMENT
SUMMARY
MAMMARY TUMORS
INCIDENCE, ETIOLOGY, AND PATHOGENESIS
CLINICAL FEATURES
DIAGNOSIS AND STAGING
TREATMENT
PROGNOSIS
SUMMARY
PARANEOPLASTIC SYNDROMES
INTRODUCTION
DERMATOLOGIC MANIFESTATIONS
HEMATOLOGIC ALTERATIONS
ENDOCRINOLOGIC MANIFESTATIONS
NEUROMUSCULAR MANIFESTATIONS
CANCER CACHEXIA AND SARCOPENIA
SUMMARY
PALLIATIVE CARE
INTRODUCTION
ANALGESIA
NUTRITIONAL CARE
MISCELLANEOUS CARE
SUMMARY
Chapter 32. Ophthalmology
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
OPHTHALMIC EXAMINATION AND DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
ORBITAL DISEASE
EYELID AND ADNEXAL DISEASE
CORNEAL AND CONJUNCTIVAL DISEASE
Feline Herpesvirus
DISEASES OF THE UVEAL TRACT
LENS DISEASE
GLAUCOMA
CHORIORETINAL DISEASE
SUMMARY
References
CHAPTER 33. Respiratory and Thoracic Medicine
Abstract
Outline
The Upper Respiratory Tract
INTRODUCTION
CLINICAL SIGNS
GENERAL DIAGNOSTICS
DISEASE-SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS
CHRONIC RHINOSINUSITIS
NEOPLASIA
SPONTANEOUS DISORDERS
SUMMARY
Diseases of the Larynx
SIGNALMENT, CLINICAL SIGNS, AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
CAUSES
DIAGNOSTIC TESTING
TREATMENT
SUMMARY
Lower Respiratory Tract Diseases
INTRODUCTION
CLINICAL SIGNS
DIAGNOSTICS
TRACHEAL DISORDERS
LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT DISEASES
SUMMARY
The Thoracic Cavity
INTRODUCTION
CLINICAL SIGNS
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
PLEURAL EFFUSION
PNEUMOTHORAX
DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA
CHEST WALL PATHOLOGY
SUMMARY
Chapter 34. Toxicology
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES
MANAGEMENT OF SELECTED TOXINS
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 35. Urinary Tract Disorders
Abstract
Outline
The Upper Urinary Tract
INTRODUCTION
DIAGNOSTIC METHODS
SPECIFIC DISEASE CONDITIONS
NONSPECIFIC DISEASE CONDITIONS
SUMMARY
The Lower Urinary Tract
INTRODUCTION
DIAGNOSTIC METHODS
SPECIFIC LOWER URINARY TRACT DISORDERS
OTHER LOWER URINARY TRACT PROBLEMS
SUMMARY
Chapter 36. Concurrent Disease Management
Abstract
Outline
Hyperthyroidism and Diabetes Mellitus
PREVALENCE
PATIENT SIGNALMENT AND RISK FACTORS
CLINICAL SIGNS
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
DIAGNOSIS
TREATMENT
Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity
INTRODUCTION
DEFINITION OF DIABETES MELLITUS
DEFINITION OF OBESITY
THE LINK BETWEEN OBESITY AND DIABETES
SUMMARY
Hyperthyroidism and Chronic Kidney Disease
INTRODUCTION
DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGES
THE LINK BETWEEN HYPERTHYROIDISM AND CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
SUMMARY
Chronic Kidney Disease and Degenerative Joint Disease
INTRODUCTION
RECOGNITION OF DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
MANAGEMENT OF DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE IN CATS WITH CONCURRENT CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
CONCLUSIONS
Chronic Kidney Disease and Hypertension
INTRODUCTION
PREVALENCE
RISK FACTORS AND PATHOGENESIS
MEDICAL HISTORY AND CLINICAL SIGNS
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FINDINGS
DIAGNOSIS OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AND HYPERTENSION
MANAGEMENT OF SYSTEMIC HYPERTENSION IN THE PATIENT WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE IN THE HYPERTENSIVE PATIENT
PROGNOSIS
OWNER EDUCATION
SUMMARY
Pancreatitis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
EPIDEMIOLOGY
UNDERSTANDING WHY PANCREATITIS AND INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE OCCUR TOGETHER
TREATMENT
CONCLUSION
Pancreatitis and Diabetes Mellitus
INTRODUCTION
FROM THE SIDE OF PANCREATITIS, AN OVERVIEW
FROM THE SIDE OF DIABETES MELLITUS, AN OVERVIEW
DIABETES MELLITUS AND PANCREATITIS, THE HISTOLOGIC PERSPECTIVE
DIAGNOSIS OF SUSPECTED PANCREATITIS USING STANDARD DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS
TREATING THE DIABETIC CAT WITH ACUTE PANCREATITIS
GLYCEMIC CONTROL AND REMISSION IN DIABETIC CATS WITH CONCURRENT PANCREATITIS
CONCLUSION
V: Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses
Chapter 37. Fungal Diseases
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
ASPERGILLOSIS
BLASTOMYCOSIS
COCCIDIOIDOMYCOSIS
CRYPTOCOCCOSIS
HISTOPLASMOSIS
SPOROTRICHOSIS
MISCELLANEOUS FUNGAL DISEASES
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 38. Selected Vector-Borne Diseases
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
BACTERIA
PROTOZOA
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 39. Viral Diseases
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
FELINE HERPESVIRUS-1
FELINE CALICIVIRUS
FELINE PANLEUKOPENIA
FELINE CORONAVIRUS
RABIES
FELINE RETROVIRUSES
INFLUENZA VIRUS
BORNA DISEASE VIRUS
PAPILLOMAVIRUS
COWPOX VIRUS
EMERGING VIRUSES
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 40. Bacterial Infections
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
STREPTOCOCCUS
BARTONELLA
ACTINOMYCETES
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 41. Molecular Assays Used for the Diagnosis of Feline Infectious Diseases
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
MOLECULAR ASSAYS
CURRENT CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF MOLECULAR ASSAYS IN FELINE MEDICINE
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 42. Feline Zoonotic Diseases and Prevention of Transmission
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
CAT BITES
BACTERIAL ZOONOSES
VIRAL ZOONOSES
PARASITIC ZOONOSES
FUNGAL ZOONOSES
CAT OWNERSHIP FOR IMMUNOCOMPROMISED PEOPLE
PUBLIC HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS OF FREE-ROAMING CATS
SUMMARY
References
VI: Life Stage Health Care
Chapter 43. Control of Reproduction
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
SURGICAL STERILIZATION
NONSURGICAL STERILIZATION
CONTRACEPTION
PREGNANCY TERMINATION
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 44. Male Cats: Normal Reproduction, Reproductive Diseases and Conditions
Abstract
Outline
MALE ANATOMY
MATING BEHAVIOR
DISEASES AND CONDITIONS OF THE PENIS
DISEASES AND CONDITIONS OF THE TESTES
DISORDERS OF SEX DEVELOPMENT
INFERTILITY
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 45. Female cats: Normal Reproduction, and Reproductive Diseases and Conditions
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
ANATOMY
NORMAL REPRODUCTION
FERTILITY AND BREEDING MANAGEMENT
CLINICAL PROBLEMS
NORMAL GESTATION AND PARTURITION
PROBLEMS WITH PARTURITION AND THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD
INFERTILITY
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 46. Pediatrics
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
EXAMINATION OF YOUNG KITTENS
KITTEN MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY
CONGENITAL DEFECTS
DIAGNOSTICS
BASIC THERAPEUTICS
MANAGEMENT OF COMMON PROBLEMS
ORPHAN KITTENS
PEDIATRIC SPAY/NEUTER
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 47. Managing the Senior Cat
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
THE IMPACT OF AGING
HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CATS
NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF THE SENIOR CAT
DISEASES AND HEALTH PROBLEMS OF SENIOR CATS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
SUMMARY
References
VII: Population Medicine
Chapter 48. Care and Control of Community Cats
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
COMMUNITY CATS DEFINED
CONTROLLING COMMUNITY CATS
SPECIAL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR COMMUNITY CATS
HELPING CLIENTS SOLVE CONCERNS RELATED TO COMMUNITY CATS
RELOCATION OF CATS
LARGE-SCALE TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN PROGRAMS
LIABILITY
SUMMARY
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 49. Population Wellness: Keeping Cats Physically and Behaviorally Healthy
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
THE COMPONENTS OF WELLNESS
POPULATION WELLNESS PROGRAMS
POPULATION MANAGEMENT IN ANIMAL SHELTERS AND CAPACITY FOR CARE
CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING INFECTIOUS DISEASE TRANSMISSION
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF A POPULATION WELLNESS PROGRAM
DEVELOPING A POPULATION WELLNESS PROGRAM
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 50. A Short Natural History of the Cat and Its Relationship with Humans
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
DOMESTIC CAT ORIGINS
DOMESTIC CAT BREEDS
ORIGINS AND BREED HEALTH
SUMMARY
References
Chapter 51. The Feline Genome and Clinical Implications
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
CYTOGENETICS
GENETIC MAPS
FELINE GENOME SEQUENCING PROJECT
CAT DNA ARRAY
WHOLE GENOME SEQUENCE AND PRECISION MEDICINE IN CATS
THE FUTURE OF CAT GENETICS
CONCLUSION
References
CHAPTER 52. Genetics of Feline Diseases and Traits
Abstract
Outline
INTRODUCTION
HALLMARKS OF GENETIC DISEASES
SIMPLE GENETIC TRAITS
GENETIC RISK FACTORS AND COMPLEX TRAITS
GENETIC TESTING
SUMMARY
References
Index
Frequently Used Abbreviations

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Health

THE CAT

Clinical Medicine and Management

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