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 feline medical diagnosis and management and their clinical applications to everyday practice. User-friendly and complete, The Cat is also available as an e-book, giving you easy access to the complete, fully-searchable contents online.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iii 5. Section Editors - p. iii 6. Contributors - p. iv 7. Dedication - p. xi 8. Preface - p. xii 9. Acknowledgments - p. xii 10. Foreword - p. xii 11. I: Fundamentals of Feline Practice - p. xii 12. Chapter 1: Understanding the Cat and Feline-Friendly Handling - p. 2 13. Chapter 2: The Cat-Friendly Practice - p. 20 14. Chapter 3: Deciphering the Cat: The Medical History and Physical Examination - p. 26 15. Chapter 4: Guidelines and Precautions for Drug Therapy in Cats - p. 40 16. Chapter 5: Fluid Therapy - p. 52 17. Chapter 6: Analgesia - p. 90 18. Chapter 7: Anesthesia and Perioperative Care - p. 112 19. Chapter 8: Preventive Health Care for Cats - p. 151 20. II: Feline Behavior - p. 180 21. Chapter 9: Kitten Development - p. 182 22. Chapter 10: Normal Behavior of Cats - p. 191 23. Chapter 11: Kitten Socialization and Training Classes - p. 198 24. Chapter 12: Behavioral History Taking - p. 206 25. Chapter 13: Behavior Problems - p. 211 26. Chapter 14: Behavioral Therapeutics - p. 226 27. III: Feline Nutrition - p. 234 28. Chapter 15: The Unique Nutritional Requirements of the Cat: A Strict Carnivore - p. 236 29. Chapter 16: Nutrition for the Normal Cat - p. 243 30. Chapter 17: Nutritional Disorders - p. 248 31. Chapter 18: Nutritional Management of Diseases - p. 255 32. Chapter 19: Current Controversies in Feline Nutrition - p. 289 33. IV: Feline Internal Medicine - p. 298 34. Chapter 20: Cardiovascular Diseases - p. 300 35. Chapter 21: Dental and Oral Diseases - p. 329 36. Chapter 22: Dermatology - p. 371 37. Feline Skin Diseases - p. 371 38. Human Allergies to Cats - p. 419 39. Chapter 23: Digestive System, Liver, and Abdominal Cavity - p. 425 40. Approach to the Vomiting Cat - p. 426 41. Therapeutics for Vomiting and Diarrhea - p. 431 42. Diseases of the Esophagus - p. 441 43. Diseases of the Stomach - p. 450 44. Approach to the Cat with Diarrhea - p. 459 45. Diseases of the Intestines - p. 466 46. Gastrointestinal Parasites - p. 496 47. Diseases of the Exocrine Pancreas - p. 513 48. Diseases of the Liver - p. 522 49. Approach to the Cat with Ascites and Diseases Affecting the Peritoneal Cavity - p. 538 50. Chapter 24: Endocrinology - p. 547 51. Endocrine Pancreatic Disorders - p. 547 52. Thyroid Gland Disorders - p. 571 53. Adrenal Gland Disorders - p. 592 54. Pituitary Disorders - p. 610 55. Disorders of Calcium Metabolism - p. 625 56. Chapter 25: Hematology and Immune-Related Disorders - p. 643 57. Diagnostic Techniques - p. 643 58. Erythrocyte Physiology And Diagnostic Evaluation - p. 647 59. Supportive Care For Cats With Anemia - p. 653 60. Erythrocyte Disorders - p. 656 61. Selected Leukocyte Disorders - p. 675 62. Disorders Of Hemostasis - p. 679 63. Disorders Of The Spleen - p. 685 64. Lymphadenopathy - p. 688 65. Cytokines - p. 692 66. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - p. 696 67. Systemic Anaphylaxis - p. 698 68. Chapter 26: Musculoskeletal Diseases - p. 704 69. Chapter 27: Neurology - p. 734 70. Chapter 28: Oncology - p. 768 71. Basic Approach to the Feline Cancer Patient - p. 768 72. Chemotherapy for the Feline Cancer Patient - p. 770 73. Lymphoma - p. 782 74. Injection-Site Sarcoma - p. 787 75. Mammary Tumors - p. 791 76. Paraneoplastic Syndromes - p. 794 77. Palliative Care - p. 802 78. Chapter 29: Ophthalmology - p. 807 79. Chapter 30: Respiratory and Thoracic Medicine - p. 846 80. Chapter 31: Toxicology - p. 914 81. Chapter 32: Urinary Tract Disorders - p. 935 82. The Upper Urinary Tract - p. 935 83. The Lower Urinary Tract - p. 980 84. V: Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses - p. 1013 85. Chapter 33: Infectious Diseases - p. 1016 86. Fungal and Rickettsial Diseases - p. 1016 87. Viral Diseases - p. 1029 88. Bacterial Infections - p. 1070 89. Molecular Assays Used for the Diagnosis of Feline Infectious Diseases - p. 1082 90. Chapter 34: Feline Zoonotic Diseases and Prevention of Transmission - p. 1090 91. VI: Managing the Cat with Concurrent and Chronic Diseases - p. 1096 92. Chapter 35: Concurrent Disease Management - p. 1098 93. Chapter 36: Chronic Disease Management - p. 1134 94. VII: Special Considerations for the Senior Cat - p. 1163 95. Chapter 37: Managing the Senior Cat - p. 1166 96. Chapter 38: Evaluation of the Senior Cat with Weight Loss - p. 1176 97. VIII: Feline Reproduction and Pediatrics - p. 1181 98. Chapter 39: Male Reproduction - p. 1184 99. Chapter 40: Female Reproduction - p. 1195 100. Chapter 41: Pediatrics - p. 1228 101. IX: The Feline Genome and Clinical Genetics - p. 1251 102. Chapter 42: A Short Natural History of the Cat and Its Relationship with Humans - p. 1254 103. Chapter 43: The Feline Genome and Clinical Implications - p. 1263 104. Chapter 44: Genetics of Feline Diseases and Traits - p. 1270 105. X: Population Medicine - p. 1288 106. Chapter 45: Care and Control of Community Cats - p. 1290 107. Chapter 46: Population Wellness: Keeping Cats Physically and Behaviorally Healthy - p. 1312 108. Index - p. 1357 109. Frequently Used Abbreviations - p. 1398
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 feline medical diagnosis and management and their clinical applications to everyday practice. User-friendly and complete, The Cat is also available as an e-book, giving you easy access to the complete, fully-searchable contents online.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iii 5. Section Editors - p. iii 6. Contributors - p. iv 7. Dedication - p. xi 8. Preface - p. xii 9. Acknowledgments - p. xii 10. Foreword - p. xii 11. I: Fundamentals of Feline Practice - p. xii 12. Chapter 1: Understanding the Cat and Feline-Friendly Handling - p. 2 13. Chapter 2: The Cat-Friendly Practice - p. 20 14. Chapter 3: Deciphering the Cat: The Medical History and Physical Examination - p. 26 15. Chapter 4: Guidelines and Precautions for Drug Therapy in Cats - p. 40 16. Chapter 5: Fluid Therapy - p. 52 17. Chapter 6: Analgesia - p. 90 18. Chapter 7: Anesthesia and Perioperative Care - p. 112 19. Chapter 8: Preventive Health Care for Cats - p. 151 20. II: Feline Behavior - p. 180 21. Chapter 9: Kitten Development - p. 182 22. Chapter 10: Normal Behavior of Cats - p. 191 23. Chapter 11: Kitten Socialization and Training Classes - p. 198 24. Chapter 12: Behavioral History Taking - p. 206 25. Chapter 13: Behavior Problems - p. 211 26. Chapter 14: Behavioral Therapeutics - p. 226 27. III: Feline Nutrition - p. 234 28. Chapter 15: The Unique Nutritional Requirements of the Cat: A Strict Carnivore - p. 236 29. Chapter 16: Nutrition for the Normal Cat - p. 243 30. Chapter 17: Nutritional Disorders - p. 248 31. Chapter 18: Nutritional Management of Diseases - p. 255 32. Chapter 19: Current Controversies in Feline Nutrition - p. 289 33. IV: Feline Internal Medicine - p. 298 34. Chapter 20: Cardiovascular Diseases - p. 300 35. Chapter 21: Dental and Oral Diseases - p. 329 36. Chapter 22: Dermatology - p. 371 37. Feline Skin Diseases - p. 371 38. Human Allergies to Cats - p. 419 39. Chapter 23: Digestive System, Liver, and Abdominal Cavity - p. 425 40. Approach to the Vomiting Cat - p. 426 41. Therapeutics for Vomiting and Diarrhea - p. 431 42. Diseases of the Esophagus - p. 441 43. Diseases of the Stomach - p. 450 44. Approach to the Cat with Diarrhea - p. 459 45. Diseases of the Intestines - p. 466 46. Gastrointestinal Parasites - p. 496 47. Diseases of the Exocrine Pancreas - p. 513 48. Diseases of the Liver - p. 522 49. Approach to the Cat with Ascites and Diseases Affecting the Peritoneal Cavity - p. 538 50. Chapter 24: Endocrinology - p. 547 51. Endocrine Pancreatic Disorders - p. 547 52. Thyroid Gland Disorders - p. 571 53. Adrenal Gland Disorders - p. 592 54. Pituitary Disorders - p. 610 55. Disorders of Calcium Metabolism - p. 625 56. Chapter 25: Hematology and Immune-Related Disorders - p. 643 57. Diagnostic Techniques - p. 643 58. Erythrocyte Physiology And Diagnostic Evaluation - p. 647 59. Supportive Care For Cats With Anemia - p. 653 60. Erythrocyte Disorders - p. 656 61. Selected Leukocyte Disorders - p. 675 62. Disorders Of Hemostasis - p. 679 63. Disorders Of The Spleen - p. 685 64. Lymphadenopathy - p. 688 65. Cytokines - p. 692 66. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - p. 696 67. Systemic Anaphylaxis - p. 698 68. Chapter 26: Musculoskeletal Diseases - p. 704 69. Chapter 27: Neurology - p. 734 70. Chapter 28: Oncology - p. 768 71. Basic Approach to the Feline Cancer Patient - p. 768 72. Chemotherapy for the Feline Cancer Patient - p. 770 73. Lymphoma - p. 782 74. Injection-Site Sarcoma - p. 787 75. Mammary Tumors - p. 791 76. Paraneoplastic Syndromes - p. 794 77. Palliative Care - p. 802 78. Chapter 29: Ophthalmology - p. 807 79. Chapter 30: Respiratory and Thoracic Medicine - p. 846 80. Chapter 31: Toxicology - p. 914 81. Chapter 32: Urinary Tract Disorders - p. 935 82. The Upper Urinary Tract - p. 935 83. The Lower Urinary Tract - p. 980 84. V: Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses - p. 1013 85. Chapter 33: Infectious Diseases - p. 1016 86. Fungal and Rickettsial Diseases - p. 1016 87. Viral Diseases - p. 1029 88. Bacterial Infections - p. 1070 89. Molecular Assays Used for the Diagnosis of Feline Infectious Diseases - p. 1082 90. Chapter 34: Feline Zoonotic Diseases and Prevention of Transmission - p. 1090 91. VI: Managing the Cat with Concurrent and Chronic Diseases - p. 1096 92. Chapter 35: Concurrent Disease Management - p. 1098 93. Chapter 36: Chronic Disease Management - p. 1134 94. VII: Special Considerations for the Senior Cat - p. 1163 95. Chapter 37: Managing the Senior Cat - p. 1166 96. Chapter 38: Evaluation of the Senior Cat with Weight Loss - p. 1176 97. VIII: Feline Reproduction and Pediatrics - p. 1181 98. Chapter 39: Male Reproduction - p. 1184 99. Chapter 40: Female Reproduction - p. 1195 100. Chapter 41: Pediatrics - p. 1228 101. IX: The Feline Genome and Clinical Genetics - p. 1251 102. Chapter 42: A Short Natural History of the Cat and Its Relationship with Humans - p. 1254 103. Chapter 43: The Feline Genome and Clinical Implications - p. 1263 104. Chapter 44: Genetics of Feline Diseases and Traits - p. 1270 105. X: Population Medicine - p. 1288 106. Chapter 45: Care and Control of Community Cats - p. 1290 107. Chapter 46: Population Wellness: Keeping Cats Physically and Behaviorally Healthy - p. 1312 108. Index - p. 1357 109. Frequently Used Abbreviations - p. 1398
