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Informationen zum Autor Paula Plummer, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, CP-fe), is a credentialed veterinary technician and training coordinator at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. She has devoted her career to teaching others in addition to being an advocate for feline patients. Klappentext A comprehensive overview of feline medicine in a clinical setting for the veterinary technician Feline Medicine for Veterinary Technicians is a complete, specialty reference guide, written by veterinary technician specialists, for the veterinary technician to use in a feline medicine clinical setting. Covering everything from the pathophysiology of common feline diseases, current therapies and nursing care, diagnostic techniques, unique history taking methods, and nursing care in every major body system. It is a critical tool for anyone preparing for a specialty exam or the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE). Feline Medicine for Veterinary Technicians readers will also find: Coverage of cutting-edge diagnostics, treatment options, and moreDetailed discussion of topics including feline friendly interactions, life stage considerations, client communication, pharmacology, and many moreA team of contributors with decades of combined veterinary technician experienceA comprehensive review of diseases in all major body systems including endocrinology, cardiology, renal and urinary systems Feline specific considerations for behavior, anesthesia, analgesia, transfusion medicine and nutritionThe companion website includes study questions for all chapters, as well as client education materials, dental positioning guidelines and educational handouts Feline Medicine for Veterinary Technicians is ideal for students as well as anyone preparing for a specialty exam or as a veterinary technician in feline clinical practice. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of Contributors xxiii Preface xxv Acknowledgment xxvii About the Companion Website xxix Section 1 The Cat and Special Considerations 1 1 Feline Behavior 3 Monique Feyrecilde BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior), Elite FFCP Veterinary 1.1 Sensation and Perception 3 1.2 Feline Body Language 5 1.3 Community Behavior in Cats 7 1.4 Sexual Behavior in Cats 8 1.5 Elimination Behaviors 8 1.6 How Cats Learn and Modifying Behaviors 8 1.7 Functional and Applied Behavior Analysis 13 1.8 Common Unwanted Behaviors 16 1.9 Behavior Emergencies 20 1.10 Incorporating Behavior into Everyday Veterinary Practice 20 2 Feline-Friendly Interactions 23 Ellen M. Carozza, LVT, VTS (CP-Feline) 2.1 Understanding Cat Emotions and Their Motivations 24 2.2 Be Respectful, Remain Professional; Words Matter 25 2.3 Feline Emotions: Engaging and Protective - Both Are Normal! 26 2.4 Sensory Communication Cats: How Cats Gather and Interpret Information 27 2.5 Interpreting Feline Behaviors at the Clinic and Modifying Our Techniques to Prevent Escalation 28 2.6 Setting Yourself Up for Success 31 2.7 Stressor Stacking: Understanding Stressors that Contribute to Difficult Visits 31 2.8 Making Changes at the Clinic 33 2.9 Know Your Cats: They Are Communicating! 35 2.10 Handling Techniques 36 2.11 Sedation 38 2.12 Tips for Safe and Feline-friendly Life Stage Handling: A New Way to Approach Cats 40 3 Preparing the Veterinary Hospital for the Feline Patient 43 Jan Yaroslav RVT, VTS (Dentistry), VTS (CP-Feline) 3.1 General Clinic Preparation for a Feline Visit 43 3.2 The Reception Area 45 3.3 The Exam Room 46 3.4 The Treatment Room 48 3.5 The Surgical Suite 49 3.6 The Hospitalization Ward 49 3.7 Training the Team 51
