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The Feline Patient -

The Feline Patient

Buch | Hardcover
1136 Seiten
2026 | 6th edition
John Wiley & Sons Inc (Verlag)
978-1-394-21800-4 (ISBN)
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Provides a comprehensive and practical reference for feline-specific diagnosis and management of common medical conditions

The Feline Patient, Sixth Edition is a reliable, accessible reference to help veterinarians manage their caseload with confidence and clarity. With concise, clinically-focused chapters across a wide spectrum of topics, the book is an indispensable reference for any veterinarian treating feline patients, whether the case is straightforward or complex. Designed with ease of use in mind, this fully revised edition offers feline-specific information and advice to support fast and effective clinical decision-making.

The sixth edition incorporates significant updates reflecting the latest developments in feline medicine, including advancements in feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), kidney disease, urinary tract disorders, and imaging. New chapters expand the book’s scope to cover emerging areas such as pain management, triage and stabilization, complementary and alternative therapies, cats in laboratory animal science, and rehabilitation. The reorganized layout separates infectious conditions and clinical signs for faster navigation, while high-quality color images enhance understanding of diagnostic findings.

Blending practical guidance with evidence-based insights to meet the daily demands of clinical practice, The Feline Patient, Sixth Edition:



Contains 40 new or significantly revised chapters addressing emerging and evolving areas of feline medicine
Features dedicated sections on complementary and alternative therapies, including acupuncture, chiropractic care, and cold laser therapy
Presents newly developed pain management and anesthetic protocols as well as emergency care guidelines for quick reference in urgent clinical situations
Integrates advanced imaging and up-to-date diagnostic techniques supported by numerous full-color illustrations and photos
Includes a companion website with additional web images and videos and downloadable client handouts for every chapter

The Feline Patient, Sixth Edition remains a trusted and essential resource for delivering optimal feline health care. It is ideally suited for small animal and feline-focused veterinarians in both general and emergency practice, as well as for veterinary students studying feline medicine, internal medicine, and community practice.

The editors Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (C/F), practices exclusively feline medicine at The Cooke Veterinary Medical Center in Chesapeake, Virginia, USA. Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline), is currently employed as a feline specialist with Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. in Overland Park, Kansas, USA.

List of Contributors xv

Preface xxi

List of Abbreviations xxii

Web Contents xxiv

About the Companion Website xxvii

Section 1: Common Clinical Signs and Laboratory Abnormalities

1 Anemia John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 3

2 Anorexia Elaine Wexler- Mitchell, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 6

3 Arrhythmias Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 8

4 Ascites Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 13

5 Blindness Karen Brantman Crosetto, DVM, MS, DACVO 15

6 Cervical Ventroflexion Nicole Belward, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 18

7 Coughing Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 21

8 Cutaneous Markers of Systemic Disease Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD 23

9 Diarrhea John Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 26

10 Digital Lesions Cynthia L. McManis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 29

11 Draining Tracts and Nodules Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) and Ashley E. Detwiler, DVM, Diplomate ACVD (Dermatology) 33

12 Fever Nicole Belward, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 39

13 Hypercalcemia Samantha Taylor, BVetMed(Hons), CertSAM, DipECVIM-CA, MANZCVS, FRCVS 42

14 Hyperkalemia Samantha Taylor, BVetMed(Hons), CertSAM, DipECVIM- CA, MANZCVS, FRCVS 46

15 Hypernatremia Philip Krawec, DVM, DACVECC 49

16 Hypoalbuminemia Tamara McArdle, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) 51

17 Hypocalcemia Samantha Taylor, BVetMed(Hons), CertSAM, DipECVIM- CA, MANZCVS, FRCVS 54

18 Hypokalemia Audrey K. Cook, BVM&S, MSc Vet Ed, FRCVS, Dip ACVIM, Dip CVIM, Dip ABVP (Feline Practice) 57

19 Hypomagnesemia Samantha Taylor, BVetMed(Hons), CertSAM, DipECVIM-CA, MANZCVS, FRCVS 59

20 Hypophosphatemia Stephanie Gandy Murphy, DVM and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 61

21 Icterus Cynthia L. McManis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 63

22 Ileus Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 67

23 Miliary Dermatitis Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD 71

24 Murmurs Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 72

25 Panniculitis and Steatitis Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM DABVP (Feline) 74

26 Pleural Effusion Cynthia L. McManis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 77

27 Polyuria and Polydipsia John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 80

28 Trichobezoars Elaine Wexler- Mitchell, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 82

29 Vomiting Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 85

30 Weight Loss Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) and Aarti Kathrani, BVetMed (Hons), PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Nutrition), FHEA, MRCVS 89

Section 2: Diseases and Conditions

31 Acne Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD 95

32 Acute Kidney Injury Katie Davis Mauro, DVM, DACVECC 97

33 Adenocarcinoma and Carcinoma John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 102

34 Amyloidosis Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 104

35 Anal Sac Disease Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 107

36 Aortic Stenosis Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med) and Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM 109

37 Basal Cell Tumors Rachel V. Brady, DVM, PhD., DACVIM (Oncology) and Bradley R. Schmidt, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) 111

38 Bite Wounds Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 113

39 Brachycephalic Syndrome Ryan Butler, DVM, MS, DACVS- SA and Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 116

40 Bronchial Disease, Chronic Elaine Wexler- Mitchell, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 121

41 Carcinomatosis Rachel V. Brady, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology) and Bradley R. Schmidt, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) 126

42 Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 129

43 Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 135

44 Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 145

45 Cataracts Katelyn E. Fentiman, MS, DVM, DACVO and Emily S. McCool, DVM, MS, DACVO 148

46 Ceruminous Gland Disease Elaine Wexler- Mitchell, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 151

47 Cholangitis Nicole Belward, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 154

48 Chronic Kidney Disease Bianca N. Lourenço, DVM, MSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) and Joseph W. Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM, N) 157

49 Chylothorax Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 160

50 Cobalamin Deficiency Jörg M. Steiner, Med Vet, Dr Med Vet, PhD, DACVIM- SAIM, DECVIM- CA, AGAF 164

51 Congenital Neurological Disorders Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed., DACVIM (Neurology) 166

52 Congenital Thoracic Wall Abnormalities Katrina Breitreiter, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 170

53 Congestive Heart Failure Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) and Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med) 173

54 Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed., DACVIM (Neurology) 175

55 Conjunctivitis and Keratitis Katelyn E. Fentiman, MS, DVM, DACVO and Emily S. McCool, DVM, MS, DACVO 177

56 Corneal Sequestrum Katelyn E. Fentiman, MS, DVM, DACVO and Emily S. McCool, DVM, MS, DACVO 182

57 Corneal Ulcers Gwen H. Sila, DVM, DACVO 184

58 Diabetes Insipidus Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 188

59 Diabetes Mellitus: Chronic Complications Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 190

60 Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin Managed Audrey K. Cook, BVM&S, MSc Vet Ed, FRCVS, Dip ACVIM, Dip ECVIM, Dip ABVP (Feline Practice) 192

61 Diabetes Mellitus, Sodium- Glucose Cotransporter- 2 Inhibitors Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 197

62 Diabetic Ketoacidosis Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) and Audrey K. Cook, BVM&S, MSc Vet Ed, FRCVS, Dip ACVIM, Dip ECVIM, Dip ABVP (Feline Practice) 199

63 Diaphragmatic Hernia Cynthia L. McManis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 202

64 Dysautonomia William Kay, Jr., VMD, DACVIM (Neurology) 205

65 Enteropathies, Chronic Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG Cert Vet Ed, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM- CA, FHEA, MRCVS 207

66 Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) and Ashley E. Detwiler, DVM, Diplomate ACVD (Dermatology) 212

67 Eosinophilic Keratoconjunctivitis Gwen H. Sila, DVM, DACVO 216

68 Esophageal Disease Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 219

69 Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Jörg M. Steiner, Med Vet, Dr Med Vet, PhD, DACVIM- SAIM, DECVIM- CA, AGAF 225

70 Feline ArterialAortic Thromboembolism (FATE) Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 228

71 Feline Atopic Skin Syndrome Ashley E. Detwiler, DVM, Diplomate ACVD (Dermatology) and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 232

72 Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis Elaine Wexler- Mitchell, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 236

73 Feline Eosinophilic Sclerosing Fibroplasia Petra Černá, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), Dipl. ECVIM-CA, MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats), CertAVP (SAM - F), MRCVS, AFHEA, AdvCertFB 240

74 Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (Pandora Syndrome) Katrina Breitreiter, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 243

75 Feline Ischemic Encephalopathy William Kay, Jr., VMD, DACVIM (Neurology) 247

76 Femoral Head and Neck Osteopathy Bharadhwaj Ranganathan, BVSc & AH, MS, DACVS-SA 250

77 Flea Allergy Dermatitis Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD 253

78 Food Reactions Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD 255

79 Glaucoma Katelyn E. Fentiman, MS, DVM, DACVO and Emily S. McCool, DVM, MS, DACVO 257

80 Glomerulonephritis Bianca N. Lourenço, DVM, MSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) and Joseph W. Bartges, DVM, PhD, Dacvim (saim, N) 260

81 Granulosa- theca Cell Tumors Fernanda Vieira Amorim da Costa, DVM, MSc, PhD and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 263

82 Hemangiosarcoma Valerie MacDonald- Dickinson, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) 265

83 Hemostatic Disorders Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline), Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline), and Andrew Mackin, BVMS, MVS, DVSc, FANZCVS, DipACVIM (SAIM) 268

84 Hepatic Lipidosis Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG Cert Vet Ed, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM- CA, FHEA, MRCVS 278

85 Hepatobiliary Diseases Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline), John Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), and Taya M. Marquardt, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology) 281

86 Hip Dysplasia Petra Černá, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), Dipl. ECVIM-CA, MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats), CertAVP (SAM - F), MRCVS, AFHEA, AdvCertFB and Jason Bleedorn, DVM, MS, DACVS (Small Animal) 286

87 Horner’s Syndrome William Kay, Jr., VMD, DACVIM (Neurology) 291

88 Hydronephrosis Joseph W. Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM, N) and Bianca N. Lourenço, DVM, MSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) 293

89 Hyperaldosteronism (Conn’s Disease) Audrey K. Cook, BVM&S, MSc Vet Ed, FRCVS, Dip ACVIM, Dip ECVIM, Dip ABVP (Feline Practice) 300

90 Hypercortisolism Audrey K. Cook, BVM&S, MSc Vet Ed, FRCVS, Dip ACVIM, Dip ECVIM, Dip ABVP (Feline Practice) 303

91 Hypereosinophilic Syndrome Tamara McArdle, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) 306

92 Hyperesthesia Syndrome William Kay, Jr., VMD, DACVIM (Neurology) 308

93 Hyperparathyroidism Fernanda Vieira Amorim da Costa, DVM, MSc, PhD 310

94 Hypersomatotropism (Acromegaly) Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 315

95 Hypertension, Systemic Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) and John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 318

96 Hyperthyroidism David Bruyette, DVM, DACVIM, FNAP 323

97 Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s Disease) Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 328

98 Idiopathic Ulcerative Dermatitis Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD 330

99 Immune- mediated Anemias Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) and Claire L. Fellman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVCP 333

100 Immune- Mediated Polyarthritis Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) and Samantha Muro, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 336

101 Intracranial Tumors William Kay, Jr., VMD, DACVIM (Neurology) 341

102 Intraocular Tumors Karen Brantman Crosetto, DVM, MS, DACVO 344

103 Laryngeal Disease Samantha Taylor, BVetMed(Hons), CertSAM, DipECVIM- CA, MANZCVS, FRCVS 349

104 Lumbosacral Disease Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 353

105 Lymphoma Erica Faulhaber Menicucci, DVM, MS DACVIM (Oncology) and Bradley R. Schmidt, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) 356

106 Mammary Gland Hyperplasia Theresa Beachler, DVM, PhD, DACT 362

107 Mammary Gland Tumors Rachel V. Brady, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology) and Bradley R. Schmidt, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) 365

108 Manx Syndrome Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 368

109 Mast Cell Tumors Valerie MacDonald- Dickinson, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) 371

110 ConstipationObstipationMegacolon Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) and Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG Cert Vet Ed, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM- CA, FHEA, MRCVS 375

111 Meningoencephalomyelitis of Unknown Origin Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed., DACVIM (Neurology) 380

112 Mesothelioma Fernanda Vieira Amorim da Costa, DVM, MSc, PhD 382

113 Mitral and Tricuspid (Atrioventricular) Valve Dysplasia Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 384

114 Mosquito Bite Hypersensitivity Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD 387

115 Myasthenia Gravis William Kay, Jr., VMD, DACVIM (Neurology) 389

116 Nasopharyngeal and Frontal Sinus Disease Cynthia L. McManis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 391

117 Neonatal Isoerythrolysis John Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 395

118 Neurogenic Bladder Jane Mesna, VMD and Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed., DACVIM (Neurology) 397

119 Neurologic Trauma Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed., DACVIM (Neurology) 400

120 Nonsteroidal Anti- Inflammatory Drug Toxicosis Katie Davis Mauro, DVM, DACVECC 402

121 Obesity Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 405

122 Open- Mouth Jaw Locking Hayley M. Gallaher, DVM, MS, DACVS- SA, PG Cert Vet Ed 409

123 Optic Neuritis Katelyn E. Fentiman, MS, DVM, DACVO and Emily S. McCool, DVM, MS, DACVO 411

124 Oral Neoplasia Taya M. Marquardt, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology) 413

125 Osteoarthritis and Degenerative Joint Disease Mark E. Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline), FF CAPM, CVPP 418

126 Otitis Externa, Media, and Interna Ashley E. Detwiler, DVM, Diplomate ACVD (Dermatology) and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 422

127 Ovarian Remnant Syndrome Theresa Beachler, DVM, PhD, DACT 429

128 Palatine Ulcers and Erosions Simon D. Cook, BSc, BVSc, MVetMed, DACVECC, DECVECC, FHEA, MRCVS and Richard Malik, DVSc, DipVetAn, MVetClinStud, PhD, FACVSc, FASM, MASID 432

129 Pancreatitis, Acute Jörg M. Steiner, Med Vet, Dr Med Vet, PhD, DACVIM- SAIM, DECVIM- CA, AGAF 435

130 Pancreatitis, Chronic Jörg M. Steiner, Med Vet, Dr Med Vet, PhD, DACVIM- SAIM, DECVIM- CA, AGAF 439

131 Paraneoplastic Syndromes John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 442

132 Patellar Fracture and Dental Anomaly Syndrome (PADS) Hayley M. Gallaher, DVM, MS, DACVS- SA, PG Cert Vet Ed 444

133 Patent Ductus Arteriosus Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 446

134 Pemphigus Foliaceus Lisa Durso Keel, DVM DABVP (Canine and Feline) and Ashley E. Detwiler, DVM, Diplomate ACVD (Dermatology) 449

135 Perinephric Pseudocysts Fernanda Vieira Amorim da Costa, DVM, MSc, PhD and Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 452

136 Peritonitis, Septic Francesca DiMauro, DVM, DACVECC 455

137 Pneumothorax Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 459

138 Pododermatitis, Plasmacytic Melanie J. Dobromylskyj, BSc (Hons), BVSc, PhD, PGCert (VetEd), FHEA, FRCPath, FRCVS and Richard Malik, DVSc, DipVetAn, MVetClinStud, PhD, FACVSc, FASM, MASID 462

139 Polycystic Kidney Disease Joseph W. Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM, N) and Bianca N. Lourenço, DVM, MSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) 465

140 Portosystemic Shunts Nicole S. Amato, DVM, DACVS 468

141 Pregnancy, Parturition, and Lactation Theresa Beachler, DVM, PhD, DACT 472

142 Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Avin Arjoonsingh, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 476

143 Pulmonic Stenosis Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 478

144 Pyelonephritis Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) and Katie Cooley Lock, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 480

145 Pyothorax Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 483

146 Rectal Diseases Heloisa Justen, DVM, MS, PhD, Katia Corgozinho, DVM, MS, PhD, and Sarah M. Castro, MV 486

147 Refeeding Syndrome Karen Lovelace Tofte, DVM, CVMA, CPCC 493

148 Reproductive Emergencies: Dystocia, Peripartum Complications, and Pyometra Theresa Beachler, DVM, PhD, DACT 496

149 Retinal Disease Karen Brantman Crosetto, DVM, MS, DACVO 502

150 Sarcomas John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 508

151 Sarcoma, Injection Site Taya M. Marquardt, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology) 511

152 Scottish Fold Osteochondrodysplasia Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 515

153 Seizures William Kay, Jr., VMD, DACVIM (Neurology) 518

154 Spinal Cord Disorders Amy B. Yanke, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology) and Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed., DACVIM (Neurology) 522

155 Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Cutaneous Jaclyn Smith Renner, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), cVMA 527

156 Stud Tail Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD 531

157 Temporomandibular Joint Disease Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 532

158 Tetralogy of Fallot Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 535

159 Thiamine Deficiency Diana McGovern, BVMS, DACVIM (SAIM) 538

160 Third Eyelid Diseases Gwen H. Sila, DVM, DACVO 540

161 Thymoma Erica Faulhaber Menicucci, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology) and Bradley R. Schmidt, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) 543

162 Tooth Resorption Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, DABVP (Canine and Feline), FAVD 546

163 Tracheal Disease Samantha Taylor, BVetMed(Hons), CertSAM, DipECVIM- CA, MANZCVS, FRCVS 550

164 Triaditis Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) and Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG Cert Vet Ed, Dacvim (saim), Decvim- Ca, Fhea, Mrcvs 553

165 Ureteral Obstruction Rhett Marshall, BVSc, PhD, MACVSc (Small Animal Surgery) and Marcus Gunew, BVSc, BSc (Vet), FACVSc (Feline Medicine) 556

166 Urethral Obstruction Ilissa Chasnick, DVM, Katie D. Mauro, DVM, DACVECC, and Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 561

167 Urinary Bladder Tumors Valerie MacDonald- Dickinson, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) 569

168 Urolithiasis Katrina Breitreiter, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 572

169 Uveitis Gwen H. Sila, DVM, DACVO 577

170 Ventricular Septal Defect Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 581

171 Vestibular Syndrome William Kay, Jr., VMD, DACVIM (Neurology) 584

Section 3: Infectious Diseases

172 Actinomycosis Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 589

173 Anaplasmosis Tamara McArdle, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) 591

174 Aspergillosis Diana McGovern, BVMS, DACVIM (SAIM) 593

175 Bartonellosis John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 596

176 Blastomycosis Andrew S. Hanzlicek, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 598

177 Bordetellosis Stephanie Gandy Murphy, DVM and Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 602

178 Calicivirus Stephanie Gandy Murphy, DVM and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 604

179 Chlamydophilosis Stephanie Gandy Murphy, DVM and Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 607

180 Coccidioidomycosis Lisa F. Shubitz, DVM 609

181 Cryptococcus Cynthia L. McManis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 612

182 Cuterebriasis Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 615

183 Cytauxzoonosis Ashley Allen- Durrance, DVM, DACVECC 617

184 Dermatophytosis Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) and Ashley E. Detwiler, DVM, Diplomate ACVD (Dermatology) 620

185 Ectoparasites Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD 626

186 Feline Enteric Coronavirus Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 633

187 Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Glenn Allen Olah, DVM, PhD, DABVP (Feline) 634

188 Feline Infectious Peritonitis Sally Coggins, BVSc (Hons I), PhD, MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats), Richard Malik, DVSc, DipVetAn, MVetClinStud, PhD, FACVSc, FASM, MASID, and Jacqueline Norris, BVSc (Hons), MVS, PhD, FASM, Grad Cert (Higher Ed), MRCVS (Vet Micro) 637

189 Feline Leukemia Virus Fernanda Vieira Amorim da Costa, DVM, MSc, PhD 648

190 Flukes Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 653

191 Giardiasis Stephanie Gandy Murphy, DVM and Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 656

192 Heartworm Disease and Heartworm- Associated Respiratory Disease Jane E. Brunt, DVM and Anna R. Martin, VMD 658

193 Helicobacter Infection Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 662

194 Hemotrophic Mycoplasmosis John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 664

195 Herpesvirus Tamara McArdle, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice), Katelyn E. Fentiman, MS, DVM, DACVO, and Emily S. McCool, DVM, MS, DACVO 667

196 Histoplasmosis Andrew S. Hanzlicek, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 673

197 Intestinal Parasites Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 678

198 Leprosy Syndrome Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) and Ashley E. Detwiler, DVM, Diplomate ACVD (Dermatology) 685

199 Lung Parasites Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 687

200 Malassezia Dermatitis Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD 690

201 Mycobacterial Diseases Cynthia L. McManis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 692

202 Myiasis Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 695

203 Neospora Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed., DACVIM (Neurology) 697

204 Nocardiosis Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 698

205 Panleukopenia Virus Philip Krawec, DVM, DACVECC 700

206 Plague Tamara McArdle, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) 703

207 Rabies Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 706

208 Salmonellosis John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 708

209 Sporotrichosis Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 710

210 Stomach Worms John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 712

211 Toxoplasmosis Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 714

212 Tritrichomoniasis Cynthia L. McManis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 717

213 Viral Dermatitis Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD 720

214 Zoonotic Diseases Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 723

Section 4: Clinical Procedures

215 Acid- Base Status and Blood Gas Analysis Jackson A. Griffith, DVM and Katie D. Mauro, DVM, DACVECC 731

216 Anesthetic Protocols Alanna (Lane) Johnson, DVM, DACVAA 734

217 Blood Transfusion John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 737

218 Bone Marrow Aspiration John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 740

219 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Jake Wolf, DVM, DACVECC 743

220 Central Venous Catheter Placement Meredith ’t Hoen, DVM, DACVECC, DECVECC 747

221 Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection (Atlanto- Occipital) William Kay, Jr., VMD, DACVIM (Neurology) 751

222 Electrocardiogram Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 754

223 Endocrine Panels: Uses and Interpretation Sarah I. Jacob, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) and Rebecca A. Hoogstraten, DVM, MS 755

224 Endoscopic Applications Audrey K. Cook, BVM&S, MSc Vet Ed, FRCVS, Dip ACVIM, Dip ECVIM, Dip ABVP (Feline Practice) 758

225 Enteral Nutrition Lisa M. Restine, DVM, DABVP (Feline) and Iveta Bečvářová, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition) 766

226 Extracorporeal Blood Purification Katie D. Mauro, DVM, DACVECC 769

227 Fine- Needle Biopsy John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 771

228 Fluid Therapy Ilissa Chasnick, DVM and Katie D. Mauro, DVM, DACVECC 773

229 Gastrointestinal Panel: Uses and Interpretations Emily N. Gould, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) 778

230 Lymphoma, Chemotherapy Erica Faulhaber Menicucci, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), Rachel V. Brady, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology) and Bradley R. Schmidt, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) 781

231 Imaging: Echocardiography Sonya G. Gordon, BSc, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM (Cardiology) and June Boon, BA, MS 785

232 Imaging: Point- of- Care Ultrasound Serge Chalhoub, BSc, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) and Søren Boysen, DVM, DACVECC 791

233 Imaging: Radiography Alison M. Lee, DVM, MS, DACVR and Marc A. Seitz, DVM, DACVR, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) 803

234 Imaging: Ultrasonography Marc Seitz, DVM, DACVR, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) and Alison M. Lee, DVM, MS, DACVR 810

235 Ophthalmic Examination Karen Brantman Crosetto, DVM, MS, DACVO 816

236 Neurologic Examination Stephanie Gandy Murphy, DVM and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 820

237 Pain Management Alanna (Lane) Johnson, DVM, DACVAA 824

238 Radiation Therapy Jennifer E. Merkle, DVM, DACVR (RO) 828

239 Radioiodine Therapy for Hyperthyroidism David Bruyette, DVM, DACVIM, FNAP 831

240 Restraint and Handling Techniques Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 833

241 Triage and Stabilization Jake Wolf, DVM, DACVECC 835

242 Vaccine Protocols Tamara McArdle, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) 837

Section 5: Surgery

243 Bulla Osteotomy, Ventral Approach Melody Whitney, VMD, MS, Dipl ACVS- SA 843

244 Colectomy Maureen Spinner, DVM, DACVS- SA 847

245 Corneal Surgery Gwen H. Sila, DVM, DACVO 852

246 Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture Ryan Butler, DVM, MS, DACVS- SA 855

247 Cryptorchidism Surgery Ryan Butler, DVM, MS, DACVS- SA 858

248 Dental Extraction Techniques Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, DABVP (Canine and Feline), FAVD 861

249 Esophagostomy Tube Placement Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 867

250 Eyelid Diseases and Surgery Gwen H. Sila, DVM, DACVO 870

251 Femur Head and Neck OstectomyExcision (FHNOFHNE) Bharadhwaj Ranganathan, BVSc & AH, MS, DACVS-SA 875

252 Frontal Sinus Trephination and Ablation Bharadhwaj Ranganathan, BVSC & AH, MS, DACVS- SA 878

253 Gastrostomy Tube Placement Melody Whitney, VMD, MS, Dipl ACVS- SA 880

254 Jejunostomy Tube Placement Bharadhwaj Ranganathan, BVSc & AH, MS, DACVS-SA 883

255 Laparotomy for Chronic Enteropathies Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 886

256 Laser Surgery, CO 2 John C. Godbold, Jr., DVM 888

257 Linear Foreign Body Cynthia L. McManis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 892

258 Luxating Patella Bharadhwaj Ranganathan, BVSc & AH, MS, DACVS-SA 896

259 Mandibular Labial Avulsion Repair Maureen Spinner, DVM, DACVS- SA 900

260 Mandibular Symphyseal Separation Melody Whitney, VMD, MS, Dipl ACVS- SA 902

261 Mastectomy Hayley M. Gallaher, DVM, MS, DACVS- SA, PG Cert Vet Ed 904

262 Maxillomandibular Fixation Hayley M. Gallaher, DVM, MS, DACVS- SA, PG Cert Vet Ed 908

263 Nasoesophageal and Nasogastric Tube Placement Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 910

264 Nasopharyngeal Mass Removal Hayley M. Gallaher, DVM, MS, DACVS- SA, PG Cert Vet Ed 912

265 Onychectomy Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 916

266 Oronasal Fistula Repair Heloisa Justen Moreira de Souza, DVM, MS, PhD, and Katia Barão Corgozinho, DVM, MS, PhD 920

267 Perivulvar Skin Fold Removal (Episioplasty) Maureen Spinner, DVM, DACVS- SA 927

268 Rhinotomy Bharadhwaj Ranganathan, BVSc & AH, MS, DACVS-SA 930

269 Skin Flaps, Local Ryan Butler, DVM, MS, DACVS- SA 933

270 Subcutaneous Ureteral Bypass (SUB) Hayley M. Gallaher, DVM, MS, DACVS- SA, PG Cert Vet Ed 937

271 Surgical Complications Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 940

272 Thoracostomy Tube Placement Maureen Spinner, DVM, DACVS- SA 943

273 Thyroidectomy Hayley M. Gallaher, DVM, MS, DACVS- SA, PG Cert Vet Ed 946

274 Total Ear Canal Ablation and Lateral Bulla Osteotomy Bharadhwaj Ranganathan, BVSc & AH, MS, DACVS-SA 950

275 Urethrostomy, Perineal Melody Whitney, VMD, MS, Dipl ACVS- SA 954

276 Ureterotomy Bharadhwaj Ranganathan, BVSc & AH, MS, DACVS-SA 958

Section 6: Behavior

277 Aggression, Human Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC- CDBC 963

278 Aggression, Intercat Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC- CDBC 967

279 Behavioral Pharmaceuticals Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC- CDBC 971

280 Environmental Enrichment in the Home Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC- CDBC 975

281 The Feline Hospital Experience Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVB 980

282 House Soiling Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC- CDBC 987

283 Psychogenic Alopecia Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC- CDBC 991

284 Urine Marking Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC- CDBC 995

Section 7: Cytology

285 Ascites Linda F. Meola, DVM, DACVP 1001

286 Carcinoma Cytology Andrew G. Burton, BVSC, DACVP and Amy C. Valenciano, DVM, MS, DACVP 1007

287 Hepatic Lipidosis Cytology Linda F. Meola, DVM, DACVP 1009

288 Lymph Node Disease Linda F. Meola, DVM, DACVP 1011

289 Lymphoma Cytology Laura A. Snyder, DVM, DACVP and Amy C. Valenciano, DVM, MS, DACVP 1014

290 Mast Cell Tumor Cytology Andrew G. Burton, BVSC, DACVP and Amy C. Valenciano, DVM, MS, DACVP 1016

291 Pleural Effusion Cytology Emma C. Dewhurst, MAVetMB, DipECVCP, FRCPath, MRCVS and Amy C. Valenciano, DVM, MS, DACVP 1018

292 Sample Staining Emma C. Dewhurst MAVetMB, DipECVCP, FRCPath, MRCVS and Amy C. Valenciano, DVM, MS, DACVP 1023

293 Sarcoma Cytology Andrew G. Burton, BVSC, DACVP and Amy C. Valenciano, DVM, MS, DACVP 1025

Section 8: Topics of Special Interest

294 Acupuncture: An Introduction Bonnie Wright, DVM, DACVAA, CVPP, CVMA, CCRP, CCRT 1029

295 Catnip Effects in Cats Sharon Fooshee Grace, MS, M Agric, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (SAIM) 1033

296 Chiropractic Care for Feline Patients Amy Birdwell, DVM, CVA, CVCH 1034

297 End of Life Issues: General Principles and Ethics William Ray Folger, DVM, MS, DABVP (Feline) 1036

298 End of Life Issues: Hospice and Palliative Care William Ray Folger, DVM, MS, DABVP (Feline) 1038

299 Euthanasia William Ray Folger, DVM, MS, DABVP (Feline) 1042

300 Genetic Diseases and Counseling Recommendations of Domestic Cats Leslie A. Lyons, PhD 1046

301 Age Approximation Fernanda Vieira Amorim da Costa, DVM, MSc, PhD and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 1050

302 Laboratory Animal Science: Cats as Disease Models for Humans Steven E. Davison, DVM, DACLAM and Michael K. Fink, DVM, PhD, DACLAM 1053

303 Nutrition Maryanne Murphy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition) and Angela Witzel Rollins, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition) 1055

304 PediatricNeonate Normals and Care Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 1059

305 Polydactylism Sharon Fooshee Grace, MS, M Agric, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (SAIM) 1062

306 Purring Sharon Fooshee Grace, MS, M Agric, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (SAIM) 1064

307 Rehabilitation Mary Ellen Goldberg, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRVN, CVPP 1066

308 Senior Care Erin Dresner, DVM, MS, cVMA, DABVP (Feline Practice) 1069

309 Vibrissae Sharon Fooshee Grace, MS, M Agric, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (SAIM) 1074

Index 1076

Erscheint lt. Verlag 12.3.2026
Verlagsort New York
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Veterinärmedizin Kleintier
ISBN-10 1-394-21800-1 / 1394218001
ISBN-13 978-1-394-21800-4 / 9781394218004
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