Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook, Fully Revised and Updated

James M. Giffin, Liisa D. Carlson, Delbert G. Carlson, Debra M. Eldredge

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The classic bestseller--expanded and updated

For years, many veterinary treatments for cats were based on research conducted with dogs because it was wrongly assumed that cats were very similar. Recently, there have been giant strides in feline veterinary research. This classic reference is fully updated and revised to reflect these advances and gives you the most up-to-date guidance on cat health and cat care. It includes:

• An index of signs and symptoms to help you find information fast
• Clearly written, step-by-step directions for handling common feline ailments and problems
• Hundreds of photos, drawings, and tables that illustrate what to look for and how to provide the best care for your cats
• All new anatomical drawings and diagrams
• New information on genetics, geriatrics, drug sensitivities, raw diets, arthritis medications, dental disease, and more
• Information on supplements, nutraceuticals, and holistic treatments that have proven beneficial
• Interesting findings on cat behavior

Whether you have a kitten or a senior cat, this resource helps you quickly identify potential problems, take proper steps in emergency situations, better understand diagnoses and treatment options, and communicate more effectively with your veterinarian. This is the hands-on reference you'll trust again and again.
Introduction.

Chapter 1: EMERGENCIES.

Handling and Restraint.

Artificial Respiration and Heart Massage.

Shock.

Acute Painful Abdomen.

Broken Bones.

Burns.

Cold Exposure.

Dehydration.

Drowning and Suffocation.

Electric Shock.

Heat Stroke.

Poisoning.

Insect Stings, Spiders, and Scorpions.

Snake and Lizard Bites.

Wounds.

Chapter 2: GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITES.

Deworming Your Cat.

Ascarids (Roundworms).

Hookworms.

Tapeworms.

Other Worm Parasites.

Protozoal Parasites.

Chapter 3: INFECTIOUS DISEASES.

Bacterial Diseases.

Viral Diseases.

Fungal Diseases.

Protozoan Diseases.

Rickettsial Diseases.

Antibodies and Immunity.

Vaccinations.

Available Vaccines.

Shelter Recommendations.

Chapter 4: THE SKIN AND COAT.

The Cat’s Coat.

How to Avoid Coat and Skin Problems.

Beyond the Brush.

Bathing.

Hairballs.

Sorting Out Skin Diseases.

Fleas.

Other Insect Parasites.

Using Insecticides.

Allergies.

Fungal Infections.

Hormonal Skin Diseases.

Pyoderma.

Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex.

Lumps and Bumps on or Beneath the Skin.

Chapter 5: THE EYES.

Structure of the Eye.

If Your Cat Has an Eye Problem.

The Eyeball.

The Eyelids.

The Nictitating Membrane (Third Eyelid).

The Tearing Mechanism.

The Outer Eye.

The Cornea.

The Inner Eye.

Chapter 6: THE EARS.

Structure of the Ears.

Basic Ear Care.

The Pinna.

The Ear Canal.

Otitis Media.

Otitis Interna.

Deafness.

Chapter 7: THE NOSE.

Signs of Nasal Irritation.

The Nasal Cavity.

Chapter 8: THE MOUTH AND THROAT.

How to Examine the Mouth.

Signs of Mouth and Throat Disease.

The Lips.

The Gums.

The Teeth.

The Tongue.

The Mouth.

The Throat.

The Salivary Glands.

Swollen Head.

Chapter 9: THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM.

Endoscopy.

The Esophagus.

The Stomach.

Vomiting.

Small and Large Bowels.

Diarrhea.

The Anus and Rectum.

The Liver.

The Pancreas.

Chapter 10: THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.

Purring.

Signs of Abnormal Breathing.

Coughing.

The Larynx.

Trachea and Bronchi.

The Lungs.

Chapter 11: THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM.

The Heart.

Evaluating the Circulation.

Blood Types.

Heart Failure.

Cardiovascular Disease.

Anemia.

Heartworms.

Chapter 12: THE NERVOUS SYSTEM.

Head Injuries.

The Central Nervous System.

Seizures.

Coma.

Vestibular Disorders.

The Spinal Cord.

Nerve Injuries and Diseases.

Chapter 13: THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM.

Declawing.

Limping or Lameness.

Muscle, Bone, and Joint Injuries.

Inherited Orthopedic Diseases.

Arthritis.

Metabolic Bone Disorders.

Muscle Disorders.

Chapter 14: THE URINARY SYSTEM.

Signs of Urinary Tract Disease.

The Kidneys.

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure).

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD).

Uroliths (Bladder Stones).

Urinary Incontinence.

The Adrenal Glands.

Litter Box Issues.

Chapter 15: SEX AND REPRODUCTION.

Feline Genetics.

Screening for Health Problems.

The Queen.

The Tom.

The Estrus (Heat) Cycle.

Mating.

Reluctant Breeders.

Infertility.

Diseases of the Male Genital Tract.

Diseases of the Female Genital Tract.

Artificial Insemination.

Pseudocyesis (False Pregnancy).

Unwanted Pregnancy.

Birth Control.

Chapter 16: PREGNANCY AND KITTENING.

Determining Pregnancy.

Care and Feeding During Pregnancy.

Kittening Preparations.

Signs of Imminent Delivery.

Kittening.

Dystocia (Difficult Labor).

Cesarean Section.

Postpartum Care of the Queen.

Postpartum Problems.

Cloning.

Chapter 17: PEDIATRICS.

Sexing a Kitten.

Caring for Newborns.

Raising Kittens by Hand.

Kitten Diseases.

Congenital Defects.

Weaning.

Choosing a Healthy Kitten.

Training.

Behavior Problems.

Chapter 18: NUTRITION.

Basic Nutritional Requirements.

Commercial Cat Foods.

Diets for Health Problems.

Raw Diets.

Feeding Your Cat.

Switching Diets.

Obesity.

Common Feeding Errors.

Chapter 19: TUMORS AND CANCERS.

Cancer in the Cat.

What Causes Cancer?

Diagnosing Cancers.

Treating Tumors and Cancers.

Common Surface Tumors.

Breast Swellings and Tumors.

Feline Leukemia Virus.

Feline Lymphoma.

Hyperthyroidism (Thyroid Cancer).

Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma.

Chapter 20: GERIATRICS.

The Geriatric Checkup.

Physical Changes.

Behavior Changes.

Functional Changes.

Weight Changes.

Adding a New Kitten.

Hospice Care.

Euthanasia.

Chapter 21: MEDICATIONS.

Anesthesia.

Analgesics.

Antibiotics.

Drug Treatment of Behavior Disorders.

Drug Complications.

How to Give Medications.

Appendix A: NORMAL PHYSIOLOGICAL DATA.

Appendix B: COMPARATIVE AGE OF CATS AND HUMANS.

Appendix C: LABORATORY TESTS.

Appendix D: USEFUL RESOURCES.

Glossary.

About the Authors.

List of Tables.

Index.

Sujets

• Pets
• Cats

Informations

• Publié par: Turner Publishing Company
• Date de parution: 10 mars 2008
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780470227671
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 7 Mo

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Cat Owner s Home
VETERINARY
Handbook
This book is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of veterinarians. Readers should regularly consult a veterinarian in matters relating to their cat s health, and particularly with respect to any symptoms that may require medical attention.
In writing this book, we have described the signs and symptoms that will lead you to a preliminary idea of what is happening with your cat, so you can weigh the severity of the problem. Knowing when to call your veterinarian is very important. Delays can be dangerous.
At the same time, we have sought to provide guidance for the acute or emergency situations that you must handle on your own until you can get your cat to a veterinarian. Life-saving procedures such as artificial respiration and heart massage, and what to do in the event of poisonings, obstetrical problems, and other emergencies, are explained step by step.
But a veterinary handbook is not a substitute for professional care. Advice from a book can never be as helpful or as safe as actual medical advice. No text can replace the interview and the hands-on examination that enable a veterinarian to make a speedy and accurate diagnosis.
However, the knowledge provided in this book will enable you to more effectively cooperate and better understand your interactions with your veterinarian. You ll be more alert to the signs of health problems and better able to describe them. You ll know more about basic care for your cat, and you ll be prepared in an emergency. Together, you and your veterinarian make a great health team for your cat!
Cat Owner s Home
VETERINARY
Handbook
Third Edition
Debra M. Eldredge, DVM
Delbert G. Carlson, DVM
Liisa D. Carlson, DVM
James M. Giffin, MD
Edited by Beth Adelman

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Copyright 2008 by Delbert Carlson, DVM, and James M. Giffin, MD. All rights reserved.
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Cat owner s home veterinary handbook / Debra M. Eldredge ... [et al.] ; edited by Beth Adelman. - 3rd ed.
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Rev. ed. of: Cat owner s home veterinary handbook / Delbert G. Carlson, James M. Giffin. 2nd ed. 1995.
Includes index.
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-09530-0
ISBN-10: 0-470-09530-X
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The smallest feline is a masterpiece.
-Leonardo da Vinci
F INDING I T Q UICKLY
A special Index of Signs and Symptoms is on the inside of the front cover for fast referral. Consult this index if your cat exhibits any unexplained behavior. It will help you identify the problem.
The detailed Contents outlines the organs and body systems that are the sites of disease. If you can locate the problem anatomically, look here first.
The general Index begins on page 596 and gives you a comprehensive guide to the book s medical information. Where a page number is in bold, it indicates more detailed coverage of the subject.
Cross-references note pertinent supplementary information.
A Glossary on page 576 defines medical terms used to best explain the subject or condition. Many of these words are now being used commonly among veterinarians and their clients. Glossary terms will usually be found in italics in the text. (Italics may also be used for emphasis.)
In memory of James R. Richards, DVM, director of the Cornell University Feline Health Center, president of the American Association of Feline Practitioners, director of the Dr. Louis J. Camuti Memorial Feline Consultation and Diagnostic Service, co-chair of the Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force, author, educator, communicator, and a man who worked endlessly for better feline health and care.
He treated everyone as a personal friend and a respected colleague. He understood the importance of communicating what we know. Although he was much in the public eye, it was never about him and always about the cats. He inspired everyone who knew him. He was a friend of everyone who was a friend of cats.
There are some people whose passing makes even the angels weep.

July 19, 1948-April 24, 2007
A CKNOWLEDGMENTS
This book has been a team effort and a labor of love. Editor Beth Adelman has cracked the whip, but gently, and virtually coauthored this rewrite. Researcher Marcella Durand found obscure facts and neat photos. Technical editor Dr. Lorraine Jarboe added from her vast store of cat knowledge. Sophomore student Valerie Toukatly added artwork, as did the incomparable Wendy Christensen. Chris Stambaugh saved us with her technical expertise. Thanks to Roxanne Cerda, who pushed and prodded me into doing this. And thanks to my family, who have all dodged around piles of cat veterinary articles, books, and brochures throughout the house.
A special thanks to all the cats of my life-most especially my beloved Sam, who graced my life for 22 years. From my first cat, Fredericka the Freeloader, to my current orange guy, Firecracker (born on the Fourth of July), my cats have provided me with endless hours of entertainment and company. All of these cats-client cats, shelter cats, cats of friends, stray cats-have added to my enjoyment of life. Special love to Venus de Milo, my classic three-legged black beauty; Jenny, the feline ballerina and opera star; Tiger, who thought she was a dog; and C2, who loved me despite the fact that I was her veterinarian. Sharing space with another species is not always easy, but with a cat it is always interesting!
-Debra M. Eldredge, DVM
C ONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter 1: EMERGENCIES
Handling and Restraint
Picking Up a Cat
Restraining for Treatment
Restraining Collars
Transporting an Injured Cat
Artificial Respiration and Heart Massage
Artificial Respiration
CPR
Shock
Anaphylactic Shock
Acute Painful Abdomen
Broken Bones
Burns
Cold Exposure
Hypothermia (Low Body Temperature)
Frostbite
Dehydration
Drowning and Suffocation
Electric Shock
Heat Stroke
Poisoning
General Treatment of Poisoning
Drug Poisoning
Antifreeze
Rodent Poisons
Poison Baits
Insecticides
Petroleum Products
Lead
Corrosive Household Products
Garbage and Food Poisons
Poisonous Plants
Toad and Salamander Poisoning
Insect Stings, Spiders, and Scorpions
Treating Stings and Bites
Snake and Lizard Bites
Pit Vipers (Rattlesnakes, Cottonmouths, and Copperheads)
Coral Snakes
Lizards
Treating Snake and Lizard Bites
Wounds
Controlling Bleeding
Puncture Wounds
Treating Wounds
Home Wound Care
Chapter 2: GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITES
Deworming Your Cat
Deworming Kittens
Deworming Adult Cats
How to Control Worms
Ascarids (Roundworms)
Hookworms
Tapeworms
Other Worm Parasites
Trichinosis
Strongyloides
Whipworms
Flukes
Stomach Worms
Pro