Treatment and Care of the Geriatric Veterinary Patient

1. Introduction
2. Maintaining the Human–Animal Bond
3. Geriatrics and Fragility
4. Vision Changes
5. Hearing Loss
6. Dentition and the Oral Cavity
7. The Nose and Smelling
8. Cognitive Dysfunction and Related Sleep Disturbances
9. Smelly Old Dog: Addressing the Dermatological Concerns of Our Geriatric Patients
10. Central and Peripheral Nervous System
11. The Aging Kidney
12. The Hepatic System
13. The Respiratory System
14. Mobility Issues
15. Age‐Related Gastrointestinal Conditions and Considerations for Nutrition
16. Urinary and Fecal Incontinence
17. Thermoregulation
18. Managing Pain in Geriatric Patients
19. Exotic Animal Geriatrics
20. Understanding the Behavior of Geriatric Patients to Enhance their Welfare
21. Environmental Enrichment and Senior Pets: The Next Best Thing to the Fountain of Youth
22. Where Are all the Grey Muzzles?: Marketing and Caring for Geriatric Pets in your Practice
23. Veterinary Hospice in Your Practice
24. Quality of Life Assessment and End of Life Decisions
25. Anticipatory Grief and Preparation for Pet Loss
26. The Look
27. Convenience and Aggressive Pet Euthanasia
28. Letting Go – Handling Euthanasia in Your Practice
29. The Final Chapter

Treatment and Care of the Geriatric Veterinary Patient offers veterinarians a complete guide to treating and managing geriatric canine and feline patients. Offers practical guidance on managing all aspects of veterinary care in geriatric pets Takes a holistic approach to managing the geriatric patient, from common diseases and quality of life to hospice, euthanasia, client communications, and business management Focuses on dogs and cats, with a chapter covering common exotic animals Provides clinically oriented advice for ensuring quality of life for older pets Includes access to a companion website with videos, client education handouts, and images