05170nam 2200625Ia 450 991058349800332120230120011853.01-4377-0661-4(CKB)2670000000132129(EBL)1429549(OCoLC)861538707(SSID)ssj0000720162(PQKBManifestationID)12296638(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000720162(PQKBWorkID)10679728(PQKB)11161765(MiAaPQ)EBC1429549(EXLCZ)99267000000013212920120508d2012 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrThe cat[electronic resource] clinical medicine and management /[edited by] Susan E. LittleSt. Louis Elsevier Saundersc20121 online resource (1426 p.)Description based upon print version of record.1-4377-0660-6 Includes bibliographical references and index.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 CommunicationCauses 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 PracticeOutlineFeline 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; ReferencesCHAPTER 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 CompartmentsFluid 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 ExcessBody Response to Hypovolemia 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 fCatsDiseasesDiagnosisCatsDiseasesTreatmentCatsNutritionCatsBehaviorCatsDiseasesDiagnosis.CatsDiseasesTreatment.CatsNutrition.CatsBehavior.636.8/083636.8083Little SusanDVM.857799MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910583498003321The cat1915321UNINA