Canine and Feline Geriatrics

As many more pets survive into old age, veterinary practitioners are finding that an increasing proportion of their work involves the treatment of ageing animals. This sector of patients requires specialist care that takes into account the many considerations related to geriatric disease.
Canine and Feline Geriatrics is a practical and readily accessible guide to the treatment of the geriatric cat and dog. It discusses the topics and problems specifically related to the elderly animal and is recommended as essential reading for all veterinary practitioners and students involved in small animal practice.

• covers an area of veterinary practice that is increasing in importance.


• details the many concerns that are specific to the treatment of the elderly patient.


• is a useful source of information for all veterinary practitioners and students.

List of contents

Preface. Chapter 1. An Introduction to Geriatric Veterinary Medicine.
Chapter 2. The Cardiovascular System.
Chapter 3. The Nervous System.
Chapter 4. The Special Senses.
Chapter 5. Urinary Tract.
Chapter 6. Neoplasia in Old Age.
Chapter 7. Nutrition in Older Animals.
Chapter 8. Anaesthesia and Surgery in Geriatric Patients.
Chapter 9. Radiology in Geriatric Patients.
Chapter 10. Geriatric Screening Programmes.
Index.

About the author

Mike Davies is the author of Canine and Feline Geriatrics, published by Wiley.

Summary

As many more pets survive into old age, veterinary practitioners are finding that an increasing proportion of their work involves the treatment of ageing animals. This title covers the treatment of the geriatric cat and dog. It discusses the topics and problems specifically related to the elderly animal.

Product details

• Authors: Davies, Mike Davies
• Publisher: Wiley
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.07.1996
• EAN: 9780632034796
• ISBN: 978-0-632-03479-6
• No. of pages: 188
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 363 g
• Series: Library of Veterinary Practice; Library of Veterinary Practice
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Veterinary medicine; PETS / Dogs / General, MEDICAL / Veterinary Medicine / Small Animal, MEDICAL / Veterinary Medicine / General, Dogs as pets, Veterinary medicine: small animals (pets), Veterinary medicine: small animals, Veterinary pathology and histology, Veterinary pathology & histology