The cat [[electronic resource] ] : clinical medicine and management / / [edited by] Susan E. Little

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910583498003321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: St. Louis, : Elsevier Saunders, c2012
• ISBN: 1-4377-0661-4
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (1426 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): LittleSusan, DVM.
• Disciplina: 636.8/083; 636.8083
• Soggetti: Cats - Diseases - Diagnosis; Cats - Diseases - Treatment; Cats - Nutrition; Cats - Behavior
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Front cover; Frequently Used Abbreviations; The Cat; Copyright page; Section Editors; Contributors; Dedication; Preface; Acknowledgments; Foreword; Table of Contents; I Fundamentals of Feline Practice; CHAPTER 1 Understanding the Cat and Feline-Friendly Handling; Outline; The Client's Perspective; The Veterinary Team's Perspective; The Cat's Perspective; A Better Way; Understanding the Cat; The History of the Cat; The Cat's Senses: How Cats Perceive the World; Cat Communication; Visual Communication; Olfactory Communication; Vocal and Tactile Communication; Causes of Misbehavior and Aggression at Veterinary VisitsFear Responses; Learning in Cats; Sensitive Period of Socialization; Feline-Friendly Veterinary Visits; The Situation Today; Client Education; Getting the Cat to the Veterinary Hospital; Receiving the Cat and Client; First Veterinary Visits and Kitten Classes; Getting the Cat Out of the Carrier; Handling During Examination; Handling for Laboratory Sample Collection; Measuring Blood Pressure; Collecting Blood Samples; Collecting Urine Samples; Hospitalization; Returning Home; Conclusion; References; CHAPTER 2 The Cat-Friendly Practice; OutlineFeline Veterinarians; Foundations of A Cat-Friendly Practice; ; Physical Features of A Cat-Friendly Practice; Public Areas; Examination Rooms; Treatment Areas; Equipment; Housing; Conclusion; References; CHAPTER 3 Deciphering the Cat:; Outline; Establishing Relationship-Centered Care; The Medical History; Initial Information Phase; Routine History; Prior and Existing Complaints; The Physical Examination; Initial Steps; The Head; The Neck and Forelimbs; The Thorax and Trunk; The Abdomen; The Hindquarters and Tail; Final General Assessment; References; CHAPTER 4 Guidelines and Precautions for Drug Therapy in CatsOutline; Differences in Drug Metabolism in Cats; Dosage Adjustments for Renal Insufficiency; Drug Therapy Considerations in Hepatic Insufficiency; Therapeutic Considerations in Neonates and Kittens; Therapeutic Considerations in Senior and Geriatric Cats; Drug Compounding for Cats; Alternative Formulations/Routes for Medicating Cats; Conclusion; References; CHAPTER 5 Fluid Therapy; Outline; Body Fluid Balance; Steady State and the Concept of Maintenance; Body Fluid Compartments; Fluid Movement in the Extracellular Fluid CompartmentFluid Movement Between the Intracellular Fluid and Extracellular Fluid Compartments; Perfusion; Salt Balance: Disorders of ECF Volume; Sodium Content; Regulation of Sodium Balance; Water Balance: Disorders of Sodium Concentration; Permeant and Impermeant Solutes; Tonicity; Regulation of Water Balance; Understanding Fluid Losses; Sensible and Insensible Fluid Losses; Body Weight and Fluid Losses; Relationship to Lean Body Mass; Terminology of Body Fluid Balance; Assessment of Fluid loss; Assessment of Fluid Excess; Body Response to Hypovolemia
• Sommario/riassunto: Comprehensive in scope and exclusively devoted to feline medical care, Dr. Susan Little's The Cat: Clinical Medicine and Management is an essential resource for anyone who provides complete, state-of-the-art care to cats. In one convenient volume, you'll find authoritative, clinically-focused information enhanced by full-color illustrations, tables, boxes, algorithms, key points, and much more - all in a format designed for quick access. Dr. Little and her expert contributors address the unique concerns and challenges facing the feline practitioner, including the latest advances in f