Book Details
Orange Code:94091
Paperback:384 pages
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Sections:
1. Communication, Caregiving, and Chronic Disease2. Pruritus, Atopic Dermatitis, and Pyoderma3. Managing Mobility: An Integrative Approach (Orthopedic and Neurologic Impairments of Mobility)4. Chronic Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa 65 Caryn E. Plummer5. Heart Disease6. Canine Cognitive Dysfunction7. Vestibular Syndromes8. Seizure Disorders9. Feline Hyperthyroidism10. Hypoadrenocorticism in Dogs11. Canine Hypothyroidism12. Hyperadrenocorticism in Dogs and Cats13. Diabetes Mellitus14. Chronic Pancreatitis15. Mega‐Esophagus and Esophageal Dysmotility16. Chronic Gastritis17. Ulcerative Colitis18. Mega‐Colon19. Inflammatory Bowel Disease20. Protein‐Losing Enteropathy21. Cholecystitis22. Biliary Mucocele23. Chronic Hepatitis24. Portosystemic Liver Shunts25. Hepatic Lipidosis26. Feline Cholangitis27. Chronic Kidney Disease28. Chronic Urinary Tract Infection29. Feline Interstitial Cystitis30. Canine Chronic Bronchitis31. Bronchiectasis32. Interstitial Lung Diseases33. Feline Asthma34. Collapsing Trachea35. Allergic Rhinitis36. Hospice Care and End of Life
Description:
Practical guidance on managing chronic illnesses in small animals Chronic Disease Management for Small Animals provides a complete resource for the long-term care and therapy of canine and feline patients with incurable conditions. Offering practical strategies for successful management of chronic disorders, the book presents expert guidance on handling these ailments and the animals that they afflict. Written by leading experts in their respective fields, Chronic Disease Management for Small Animals takes a multidisciplinary approach to the subject, covering chronic diseases across many categories, including mobility, dermatology, ophthalmology, internal medicine, and more. The book is not meant to replace existing textbooks, but is designed to be used as a practical guide that educates the reader about the many therapeutic options for chronic disease management. Coverage encompasses: The impact that chronic disease has on the quality of life for both the patient and its owner Specific chronic diseases, outlining diagnostics, therapeutics, and quality of life concerns Hospice care and end of life, including client and pet needs, quality of life, cultural sensitivities, dying naturally, euthanasia, and death Chronic Disease Management for Small Animals is an essential reference for recently qualified and seasoned practitioners alike, supporting clinicians in making decisions and communicating with clients regarding long-term care. It is an ideal book for all small animal practitioners and veterinary students.
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