The Feline Patient E-Book
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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.
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Table of Contents
Cover
Table of Contents
Title Page
Copyright Page
Acknowledgement
Dedication
Dedication to Dr. Norsworthy
List of Contributors
Preface
List of Abbreviations
Web Contents
About the Companion Website
SECTION 1: Common Clinical Signs and Laboratory Abnormalities
CHAPTER 1: Anemia
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 2: Anorexia
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 3: Arrhythmias
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 4: Ascites
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 5: Blindness
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
References
CHAPTER 6: Cervical Ventroflexion
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 7: Coughing
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 8: Cutaneous Markers of Systemic Disease
Overview
Thymoma‐Associated Exfoliative Dermatitis
Paraneoplastic Alopecia
Acquired Skin Fragility Syndrome
References
CHAPTER 9: Diarrhea
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 10: Digital Lesions
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 11: Draining Tracts and Nodules
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 12: Fever
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 13: Hypercalcemia
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 14: Hyperkalemia
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 15: Hypernatremia
Overview
Diagnostics
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 16: Hypoalbuminemia
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 17: Hypocalcemia
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 18: Hypokalemia
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 19: Hypomagnesemia
Overview
Diagnostics
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 20: Hypophosphatemia
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 21: Icterus
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 22: Ileus
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 23: Miliary Dermatitis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 24: Murmurs
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 25: Panniculitis and Steatitis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 26: Pleural Effusion
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 27: Polyuria and Polydipsia
Overview
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Notes
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 28: Trichobezoars
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 29: Vomiting
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 30: Weight Loss
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
SECTION 2: Diseases and Conditions
CHAPTER 31: Acne
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 32: Acute Kidney Injury
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 33: Adenocarcinoma and Carcinoma
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 34: Amyloidosis
Overview
Diagnostics
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 35: Anal Sac Disease
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 36: Aortic Stenosis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 37: Basal Cell Tumors
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 38: Bite Wounds
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 39: Brachycephalic Syndrome
Overview
Brachycephalic Corneal Disease
Idiopathic Facial Dermatitis of Persians
Stenotic Nares
Malocclusion
Diverging Strabismus
Tongue Protrusion
Elongated Soft Palate
References
CHAPTER 40: Bronchial Disease, Chronic
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 41: Carcinomatosis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 42: Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 43: Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 44: Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 45: Cataracts
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 46: Ceruminous Gland Disease
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 47: Cholangitis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 48: Chronic Kidney Disease
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 49: Chylothorax
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 50: Cobalamin Deficiency
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 51: Congenital Neurological Disorders
Cerebellar Hypoplasia
Feline Congenital Hydrocephalus
Lysosomal Storage Diseases
References
CHAPTER 52: Congenital Thoracic Wall Abnormalities
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 53: Congestive Heart Failure
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 54: Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapeutics
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 55: Conjunctivitis and Keratitis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 56: Corneal Sequestrum
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 57: Corneal Ulcers
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 58: Diabetes Insipidus
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 59: Diabetes Mellitus: Chronic Complications
Overview
Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic Nephropathy
Other Complications
References
CHAPTER 60: Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin Managed
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 61: Diabetes Mellitus, Sodium‐Glucose Cotransporter‐2 Inhibitors
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 62: Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 63: Diaphragmatic Hernia
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 64: Dysautonomia
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 65: Enteropathies, Chronic
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 66: Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 67: Eosinophilic Keratoconjunctivitis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 68: Esophageal Disease
Overview
Diagnosis
Esophagitis
Esophageal Stricture
Esophageal Foreign Bodies
Megaesophagus and Hypomotility
Vascular Ring Anomaly
Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Neoplasia
References
CHAPTER 69: Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 70: Feline Arterial/Aortic Thromboembolism (FATE)
Overview
Diagnosis
Secondary Diagnostics
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 71: Feline Atopic Skin Syndrome
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 72: Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 73: Feline Eosinophilic Sclerosing Fibroplasia
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 74: Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (Pandora Syndrome)
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 75: Feline Ischemic Encephalopathy
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 76: Femoral Head and Neck Osteopathy
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 77: Flea Allergy Dermatitis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 78: Food Reactions
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 79: Glaucoma
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 80: Glomerulonephritis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 81: Granulosa‐theca Cell Tumors
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 82: Hemangiosarcoma
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 83: Hemostatic Disorders
Overview
Hemostatic Disorders
Hypercoagulability
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 84: Hepatic Lipidosis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 85: Hepatobiliary Diseases
Overview
Hepatitis
Emerging Hepadnavirus
Hepatic Copper Accumulation
Extrahepatic Biliary Duct Obstruction
Hepatobiliary Neoplasia
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 86: Hip Dysplasia
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 87: Horner’s Syndrome
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 88: Hydronephrosis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 89: Hyperaldosteronism (Conn’s Disease)
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 90: Hypercortisolism
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 91: Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 92: Hyperesthesia Syndrome
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 93: Hyperparathyroidism
Overview
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 94: Hypersomatotropism (Acromegaly)
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 95: Hypertension, Systemic
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 96: Hyperthyroidism
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 97: Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s Disease)
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 98: Idiopathic Ulcerative Dermatitis
Overview
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 99: Immune‐mediated Anemias
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 100: Immune‐Mediated Polyarthritis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 101: Intracranial Tumors
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 102: Intraocular Tumors
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 103: Laryngeal Disease
Overview
Diagnostics
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 104: Lumbosacral Disease
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 105: Lymphoma
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 106: Mammary Gland Hyperplasia
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapeutics
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 107: Mammary Gland Tumors
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 108: Manx Syndrome
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
Special Considerations
References
CHAPTER 109: Mast Cell Tumors
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 110: Constipation/Obstipation/Megacolon
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 111: Meningoencephalomyelitis of Unknown Origin
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 112: Mesothelioma
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 113: Mitral and Tricuspid (Atrioventricular) Valve Dysplasia
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 114: Mosquito Bite Hypersensitivity
Overview
Diagnosis
Treatment
References
CHAPTER 115: Myasthenia Gravis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 116: Nasopharyngeal and Frontal Sinus Disease
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 117: Neonatal Isoerythrolysis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prevention
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 118: Neurogenic Bladder
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 119: Neurologic Trauma
Overview
Diagnostics
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 120: Nonsteroidal Anti‐Inflammatory Drug Toxicosis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 121: Obesity
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prevention
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 122: Open‐Mouth Jaw Locking
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 123: Optic Neuritis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 124: Oral Neoplasia
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 125: Osteoarthritis and Degenerative Joint Disease
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 126: Otitis Externa, Media, and Interna
Overview
Otitis Externa
Otitis Media and Interna
References
CHAPTER 127: Ovarian Remnant Syndrome
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 128: Palatine Ulcers and Erosions
Overview
Diagnostics
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 129: Pancreatitis, Acute
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 130: Pancreatitis, Chronic
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 131: Paraneoplastic Syndromes
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 132: Patellar Fracture and Dental Anomaly Syndrome (PADS)
Overview
Diagnostics
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 133: Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 134: Pemphigus Foliaceus
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 135: Perinephric Pseudocysts
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 136: Peritonitis, Septic
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 137: Pneumothorax
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 138: Pododermatitis, Plasmacytic
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Therapeutic Notes
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 139: Polycystic Kidney Disease
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 140: Portosystemic Shunts
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 141: Pregnancy, Parturition, and Lactation
Pregnancy
Parturition
Lactation
References
CHAPTER 142: Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic
Overview
Diagnostics
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 143: Pulmonic Stenosis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 144: Pyelonephritis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 145: Pyothorax
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 146: Rectal Diseases
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 147: Refeeding Syndrome
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 148: Reproductive Emergencies: Dystocia, Peripartum Complications, and Pyometra
Overview
Dystocia
Uterine Prolapse
Metritis
Mastitis
Hydrometra, Mucometra, and Pyometra
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 149: Retinal Disease
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 150: Sarcomas
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 151: Sarcoma, Injection Site
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prevention and Patient Management
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 152: Scottish Fold Osteochondrodysplasia
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 153: Seizures
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 154: Spinal Cord Disorders
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 155: Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Cutaneous
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 156: Stud Tail
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 157: Temporomandibular Joint Disease
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 158: Tetralogy of Fallot
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 159: Thiamine Deficiency
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 160: Third Eyelid Diseases
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 161: Thymoma
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 162: Tooth Resorption
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 163: Tracheal Disease
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 164: Triaditis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 165: Ureteral Obstruction
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 166: Urethral Obstruction
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 167: Urinary Bladder Tumors
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 168: Urolithiasis
Overview
Diagnostics
Therapy
Prevention
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 169: Uveitis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 170: Ventricular Septal Defect
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 171: Vestibular Syndrome
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
SECTION 3: Infectious Diseases
CHAPTER 172: Actinomycosis
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 173: Anaplasmosis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prevention
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 174: Aspergillosis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 175: Bartonellosis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 176: Blastomycosis
Overview
Diagnostics
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 177: Bordetellosis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prevention
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 178: Calicivirus
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prevention
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 179: Chlamydophilosis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prevention
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 180: Coccidioidomycosis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 181: Cryptococcus
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 182: Cuterebriasis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 183: Cytauxzoonosis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 184: Dermatophytosis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Public Health Concern
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 185: Ectoparasites
Overview
Demodicosis
Cheyletiellosis
Notoedres
Lice
Otodectes
Fleas
References
CHAPTER 186: Feline Enteric Coronavirus
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 187: Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prevention
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 188: Feline Infectious Peritonitis
Overview
Diagnostics
Therapy
Environmental Control
Prognosis
Acknowledgments
References
CHAPTER 189: Feline Leukemia Virus
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 190: Flukes
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 191: Giardiasis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prevention
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 192: Heartworm Disease and Heartworm‐Associated Respiratory Disease
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 193: Helicobacter Infection
Overview
Diagnostics
Therapy
Prognosis
Special Considerations
References
CHAPTER 194: Hemotrophic Mycoplasmosis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 195: Herpesvirus
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prevention
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 196: Histoplasmosis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 197: Intestinal Parasites
Overview
Coccidiosis, Enteric
Cryptosporidiosis
Hookworms
Roundworms
Tapeworms
References
CHAPTER 198: Leprosy Syndrome
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
Public Health Concern
References
CHAPTER 199: Lung Parasites
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 200:
Malassezia
Dermatitis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 201: Mycobacterial Diseases
Overview
Diagnosis
Secondary Diagnostics
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 202: Myiasis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 203: Neospora
Overview
Diagnostics
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 204: Nocardiosis
Overview
Diagnostics
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 205: Panleukopenia Virus
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prevention
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 206: Plague
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prevention
Special Considerations
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 207: Rabies
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prevention
Guidance on Exposure
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 208: Salmonellosis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prevention
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 209: Sporotrichosis
Overview
Diagnostics
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 210: Stomach Worms
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 211: Toxoplasmosis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prevention of Cat‐to‐Human Transmission (Chapter 214)
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 212: Tritrichomoniasis
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 213: Viral Dermatitis
Overview
Feline Herpesvirus
Retroviral Diseases
Calicivirus
Papillomavirus
References
CHAPTER 214: Zoonotic Diseases
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
SECTION 4: Clinical Procedures
CHAPTER 215: Acid‐Base Status and Blood Gas Analysis
Overview
Blood Sampling and Handling
Interpreting Acid‐Base Status
Metabolic Acidosis
Metabolic Alkalosis
Respiratory Acidosis
Respiratory Alkalosis
Interpreting Respiratory Parameters
References
CHAPTER 216: Anesthetic Protocols
Overview
Premedication
Anesthetic Induction
Anesthetic Maintenance
Patient Monitoring and Support
Recovery
References
CHAPTER 217: Blood Transfusion
Overview
Indications
Equipment/Supplies
Screening and Maintenance of Donor Cats
Major and Minor Crossmatch
Procedure
Complications
References
CHAPTER 218: Bone Marrow Aspiration
Overview
Indications
Contraindications
Equipment and Supplies
Procedure
Possible Complications
References
CHAPTER 219: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Overview
Diagnosis and Initiation
Basic Life Support
Advanced Life Support
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 220: Central Venous Catheter Placement
Overview
Technical Specifications
Indications
Contraindications
Possible Complications
Equipment and Supplies (Vary with Specific Catheter Used)
General Principles for Central Venous Catheter Placement
Procedure: Seldinger Technique Catheter Placement
Procedure: Through‐the‐Needle Catheter Placement
Management
References
CHAPTER 221: Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection (Atlanto‐Occipital)
Definition
Indications
Contraindications
Equipment/Supplies
Procedure
Possible Complications
CSF Analysis
Interpretation
References
CHAPTER 222: Electrocardiogram
Overview
Feline Cardiac Chamber Enlargement: Electrocardiographic Features
References
CHAPTER 223: Endocrine Panels: Uses and Interpretation
Overview
Laboratory Tests for Evaluating Calcium Metabolism
Laboratory Tests for Evaluating Adrenal Disorders
Laboratory Tests for Evaluating Thyroid Disorders
Laboratory Tests for Evaluating Growth Hormone Excess or Insufficiency
References
CHAPTER 224: Endoscopic Applications
Overview
Gastrointestinal Tract
Esophagoscopy
Gastroscopy
Duodenoscopy
Ileoscopy
Colonoscopy
Respiratory Tract
Rhinoscopy
Pharyngoscopy/Choanoscopy
Tracheobronchoscopy
Lower Urinary Tract
Retrograde Cystourethroscopy
Scope‐Assisted Cystotomy/Antegrade Lap‐Assisted Cystourethroscopy
Laparoscopy
Thoracoscopy
References
CHAPTER 225: Enteral Nutrition
Overview
Types of Feeding Tubes
Creating a Feeding Plan
Monitoring
References
CHAPTER 226: Extracorporeal Blood Purification
Overview
Medical Management
Dialytic Therapies
Apheresis Therapies
Patient Considerations
Potential Complications
Conclusions
References
CHAPTER 227: Fine‐Needle Biopsy
Overview
Indications
Contraindications
Equipment and Supplies
Procedure
Possible Complications
References
CHAPTER 228: Fluid Therapy
Overview
Fluid Types
Routes of Administration
Writing a Fluid Therapy Prescription
Hypovolemia
Colloidal Therapy
Fluid Additives
Unique Considerations for Feline Patients
References
CHAPTER 229: Gastrointestinal Panel: Uses and Interpretations
Overview
Technical Factors
Components of the GI panel
Indications for Quantification of Analytes and Interpretation of Abnormal Results
References
CHAPTER 230: Lymphoma, Chemotherapy
Overview
Low‐Grade Lymphoma Protocols
High‐Grade Lymphoma: Multidrug Protocols
High‐Grade Lymphoma: Single‐Agent Protocols
Commonly Used Drugs in the Therapy of Lymphoma
Common Side Effects from Chemotherapy Treatment
Approach to Common Chemotherapy Side Effects
Client Communication and Patient Management
References
CHAPTER 231: Imaging: Echocardiography
Overview
Obtaining the Basic Feline Echocardiogram
Measuring Basic Feline Echocardiographic Images
Interpreting the Echocardiographic Measurements
References
CHAPTER 232: Imaging: Point‐of‐Care Ultrasound
Overview
Indications
Probe Selection, Machine Functions, Image Acquisition
Probe Manipulations and Patient Preparation
Abdominal POCUS (APOCUS)
Pleural Space and Lung Ultrasound (PLUS)
Cardiac POCUS (CPOCUS)
References
CHAPTER 233: Imaging
Overview
Thorax
Abdomen
Musculoskeletal
References
CHAPTER 234: Imaging: Ultrasonography
Overview
Patient Preparation, Equipment, and Machine Settings
Liver
Gallbladder
Spleen
Urinary Tract
Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreas
Adrenal Glands
Lymph Nodes
References
CHAPTER 235: Ophthalmic Examination
Overview
History
Examination
Diagnostics
Therapy
References
CHAPTER 236: Neurologic Examination
Overview
Mental Status
Posture
Movement
Gait
Postural Reactions
Abdominal Palpation
Spinal Reflexes
Deep Pain Perception/Nociception
Cranial Nerves
References
CHAPTER 237: Pain Management
Overview
Assessment of Pain in Cats
Analgesic Drugs
Multimodal Analgesia
References
CHAPTER 238: Radiation Therapy
Overview
Radiation Therapy Planning and Treatment
Radiation Side Effects
Indications for Radiation Therapy
References
CHAPTER 239: Radioiodine Therapy for Hyperthyroidism
Overview
Advantages of Radioiodine Treatment
Disadvantages to Radioiodine Therapy
Post‐Radioiodine Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 240: Restraint and Handling Techniques
Overview
Pre‐Visit Techniques
Examination Preparation
The Examination
Diagnostic Procedures
Protective Patients
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 241: Triage and Stabilization
Overview
Diagnostics
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 242: Vaccine Protocols
Overview
Specific Vaccines
Vaccine‐Associated Adverse Events
Vaccinating in Unusual Situations
References
SECTION 5: Surgery
CHAPTER 243: Bulla Osteotomy, Ventral Approach
Overview
Special Equipment
Procedure
Special Considerations
References
CHAPTER 244: Colectomy
Overview
Equipment
Procedure
Complications
References
CHAPTER 245: Corneal Surgery
Overview
Conjunctival Pedicle Graft
Keratectomy
Corneo‐Conjunctival Transposition
References
CHAPTER 246: Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Traditional Extracapsular Stabilization
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 247: Cryptorchidism Surgery
Overview
Diagnosis
Procedure
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 248: Dental Extraction Techniques
Overview
Equipment
Procedures
Alternative Extraction Technique
Post‐extraction Procedure
Special Considerations
References
CHAPTER 249: Esophagostomy Tube Placement
Overview
Equipment
Procedure
Maintenance
Complications
E‐Tube Removal
Special Considerations
E‐tube Feeding Procedure Recommendations
References
CHAPTER 250: Eyelid Diseases and Surgery
Overview
Congenital Conditions
Acquired Conditions
Surgery of the Eyelids
Modified Hotz–Celsus
Wedge Resection
References
CHAPTER 251: Femur Head and Neck Ostectomy/Excision (FHNO/FHNE)
Overview
Equipment
Procedure
Postoperative Considerations and Complications
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 252: Frontal Sinus Trephination and Ablation
Overview
Equipment
Procedure
Complications
References
CHAPTER 253: Gastrostomy Tube Placement
Overview
Equipment
Procedure
Postoperative Care
Complications
References
CHAPTER 254: Jejunostomy Tube Placement
Overview
Procedure: Surgical Placement of Jejunostomy Tube (J‐tube)
Special Considerations
Complications
References
CHAPTER 255: Laparotomy for Chronic Enteropathies
Overview
Special Equipment
Procedure
Special Considerations
References
CHAPTER 256: Laser Surgery, CO
2
Overview
CO
2
Laser Technique
Feline Onychectomy
Dermatologic Procedures
Aural Procedures
Oral and Respiratory Procedures
Entropion
Summary
References
CHAPTER 257: Linear Foreign Body
Overview
Equipment
Procedure
Special Considerations
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 258: Luxating Patella
Overview
Diagnosis
Surgical Procedures
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 259: Mandibular Labial Avulsion Repair
Overview
Equipment
Procedure
Complications
References
CHAPTER 260: Mandibular Symphyseal Separation
Overview
Special Equipment
Procedure
Comments
References
CHAPTER 261: Mastectomy
Overview
Risk Factors
Diagnostic Considerations
Treatment Considerations
Procedure
Comments and Postoperative Care
References
CHAPTER 262: Maxillomandibular Fixation
Overview
Special Equipment
Procedure
References
CHAPTER 263: Nasoesophageal and Nasogastric Tube Placement
Overview
Equipment
Procedure
Maintenance
Complications
References
CHAPTER 264: Nasopharyngeal Mass Removal
Overview
Clinical Presentation
Traction–Avulsion Oral Approach
Nasopharyngeal Polyp or Mass: Transpalatine Approach
Complications
References
CHAPTER 265: Onychectomy
Overview
Technique
Equipment
Procedure
Postoperative Care
Surgical Complications
References
CHAPTER 266: Oronasal Fistula Repair
Overview
Congenital Oronasal Fistula
Diagnosis
Therapy
Procedures
Acquired Oronasal Fistula
Therapy
Procedures
References
CHAPTER 267: Perivulvar Skin Fold Removal (Episioplasty)
Overview
Equipment
Procedure
Complications
References
CHAPTER 268: Rhinotomy
Overview
Equipment
Procedure
Ventral Rhinotomy [3]
Surgical Complications and Considerations
References
CHAPTER 269: Skin Flaps, Local
Overview
Single Pedicle Advancement Flap
Bipedicle Advancement Flap
90° Transposition Flap
Special Considerations
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 270: Subcutaneous Ureteral Bypass (SUB)
Overview
Diagnostics
Procedure
Complications
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 271: Surgical Complications
Overview
Blood Loss
Dehiscence
Hypothermia
Surgical Site Infection (SSI)
Recommendations to Minimize Surgical Complications
References
CHAPTER 272: Thoracostomy Tube Placement
Overview
Indications
Special Equipment
Procedure
Special Considerations
References
CHAPTER 273: Thyroidectomy
Overview
Anatomy of the Thyroid
Feline Thyroid Carcinoma
Thyroidectomy
Indications
Contraindications
Equipment Needed
Procedure
Postoperative Care
References
CHAPTER 274: Total Ear Canal Ablation and Lateral Bulla Osteotomy
Overview
Special Equipment
Procedure
Complications
References
CHAPTER 275: Urethrostomy, Perineal
Overview
Indications
Procedure
Postoperative Care
References
CHAPTER 276: Ureterotomy
Overview
Special Equipment for Ureterotomy
Procedure
Special Considerations
References
SECTION 6: Behavior
CHAPTER 277: Aggression, Human
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prevention
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 278: Aggression, Intercat
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prevention
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 279: Behavioral Pharmaceuticals
Overview
Drug Classes and Specific Medications
References
CHAPTER 280: Environmental Enrichment in the Home
Overview
Definitions and Rationale
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 281: The Feline Hospital Experience
Overview
Understanding Emotional States
Avoid Labels
Education for the Veterinary Team
Agency, Choice, and Control
The Five Pillars of a Healthy Feline Environment
Scheduling Appointments
Hospital Environment
Cage Setup
Greetings
Examination
Handling Protocols
Towel Wraps
Procedures
Venipuncture
Unnecessary Tools
Pre‐Visit Medications and Sedation
Cooperative Care
A Comprehensive Approach
References
CHAPTER 282: House Soiling
Overview
Primary Diagnostics
Therapy
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 283: Psychogenic Alopecia
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prevention
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 284: Urine Marking
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prognosis
References
SECTION 7: Cytology
CHAPTER 285: Ascites
Overview
Abdominocentesis
Sample Handling and Preparation
Evaluation of Abdominal Effusion
Overview of Fluid Classification Systems
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
Chylous Effusion
Lymphocyte‐rich Effusion
Hemorrhagic Effusion
Eosinophilic Effusion
Uroperitoneum
Bile Peritonitis
Neoplastic Effusion
References
CHAPTER 286: Carcinoma Cytology
Overview
Clinical Presentation
Cytologic Features
Biologic Behavior
References
CHAPTER 287: Hepatic Lipidosis Cytology
Overview
Normal Liver Cytology
Fine‐Needle Aspirate of the Liver
Cytologic Features of Hepatic Lipidosis
References
CHAPTER 288: Lymph Node Disease
Overview
Lymph Node Aspiration
Normal Lymph Node
Lymphadenopathy
Lymphadenitis
Lymphoma
Lymph Node with Metastatic Neoplasia
Artifacts of Inadvertent Tissue Aspiration
References
CHAPTER 289: Lymphoma Cytology
Overview
Normal and Reactive Lymph Node Cytology
Lymphoma in Lymph Node Aspirates
Extranodal Lymphoma
References
CHAPTER 290: Mast Cell Tumor Cytology
Overview
Cutaneous Mast Cell Neoplasia
Biologic Behavior
Visceral (Splenic) and Intestinal Mast Cell Neoplasia
References
CHAPTER 291: Pleural Effusion Cytology
Overview
Evaluation of Pleural Effusion
Classification Systems for Effusions
Characteristics of Various Forms of Effusions
References
CHAPTER 292: Sample Staining
Overview
Preparing to Stain
Staining
Other Staining Tips
References
CHAPTER 293: Sarcoma Cytology
Overview
Clinical Presentation
Cytologic Features
Biologic Behavior
References
SECTION 8: Topics of Special Interest
CHAPTER 294: Acupuncture: An Introduction
Overview
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 295: Catnip Effects in Cats
Overview
References
CHAPTER 296: Chiropractic Care for Feline Patients
Overview
Understanding Chiropractic Care
Applications in Feline Patients
Considerations for Veterinary Practice
Safety and Efficacy
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 297: End of Life Issues: General Principles and Ethics
Overview
Principles
Primary Ethical Considerations
Moral Stress
Quality of Life: Pet Point of View
Comorbidities
Futile Care
Rules of the Endgame: The Folger/Scherk Axiom
References
CHAPTER 298: End of Life Issues: Hospice and Palliative Care
Overview
Goals of Hospice and Palliative Care
Quality of Life
Quality of Life Scales
Guidelines in Hospice and Palliative Care
Directed Care
Environmental Modification and Resource Management
Pain Management and Modification
Hydration and Nutrition
Complex Disease Management Considerations
References
CHAPTER 299: Euthanasia
Introduction
The Goals in a Good Death
The Euthanasia Procedure
Final Process
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 300: Genetic Diseases and Counseling Recommendations of Domestic Cats
Overview
Heritable Feline Phenotypic Traits with Health Consequences
Manx Cat Syndrome (Chapter 108)
Polydactyly (Chapter 305)
Osteochondrodysplasia in Scottish Folds (Chapter 152)
Dwarfism
Hairlessness
Common Heritable Diseases in Cats
Retinopathies
Feline Health Concerns with Strong Genetic and Environmental Components
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 301: Age Approximation
Overview
Dental Eruption Times
Radiographic Changes
Behavioral Development
Body Weight
Feline Life Staging
References
CHAPTER 302: Laboratory Animal Science: Cats as Disease Models for Humans
Overview
Models of Human Inherited Genetic Disorders
Models of Human Infectious Disease
Neurologic Models
Other Models
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 303: Nutrition
Overview
Feeding Behavior
Metabolic Adaptations
Energy Requirements
Summary
References
CHAPTER 304: Pediatric/Neonate Normals and Care
Overview
Normal Physiologic Parameters
Failure of Passive Immunity
Orphaned Care
Neonatal Pharmacology
References
CHAPTER 305: Polydactylism
Overview
Diagnosis
Therapy
Prevention
Prognosis
References
CHAPTER 306: Purring
Overview
Why Do Cats Purr?
How Do Cats Purr?
Therapeutic Effects of Purring
References
CHAPTER 307: Rehabilitation
Overview
Physical Rehabilitation
First Things First – Learning to Speak Cat
Components of Feline Physical Rehabilitation
Common Reasons for Feline Physical Rehabilitation
Prioritization of Therapies
Land‐Based Exercises
Water‐Based Exercises
10 Things to Know for Feline Pain and Physical Rehabilitation
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 308: Senior Care
Overview
Diagnostics
Therapy
References
CHAPTER 309: Vibrissae
Overview
Locations
Use in Hunting
Positioning
Breed Variations
Shortening, Loss, or Shape Change
Practical Considerations
References
Index
End User License Agreement
List of Tables
Chapter 1
TABLE 1.1: Classification and Common Causes of Anemia in Cats
Chapter 2
TABLE 2.1: Special Nutrient Requirements of the Cat
TABLE 2.2: Appetite Stimulants Used in Cats
Chapter 3
TABLE 3.1: Categorization of Arrhythmias
TABLE 3.2: Classification of Cardiac Arrhythmias
TABLE 3.3: Causes of Feline Cardiac Arrhythmias
Chapter 4
TABLE 4.1: Differential Diagnoses for Ascites in Cats
Chapter 5
TABLE 5.1: Historical Questions and Elements Suggestive of Visual ...
TABLE 5.2: Neuro‐ophthalmic Examination and Pertinent Information...
Chapter 6
TABLE 6.1: Causes of Cervical Ventroflexion in Cats
Chapter 7
TABLE 7.1: Differential Diagnoses for Coughing in Cats
Chapter 9
TABLE 9.1: Pathophysiologic Types of Diarrhea
TABLE 9.2: Localization and Differentiating Features of Small and ...
TABLE 9.3: Differential Diagnoses for Feline Diarrhea
Chapter 10
TABLE 10.1: Causes of Digital Diseases in Cats
Chapter 11
TABLE 11.1: Etiologic Agents Known to Cause Nodular and/or Draini...
Chapter 12
TABLE 12.1: Common Causes of Fever in Cats
Chapter 13
TABLE 13.1: Causes of Hypercalcemia in Cats
TABLE 13.2: Various Causes of Hypercalcemia and Typical Laborator...
Chapter 14
TABLE 14.1: Causes of Hyperkalemia
TABLE 14.2: Drugs Used for Emergency Management of Hyperkalemia
Chapter 15
TABLE 15.1: List of Differential Diagnoses for Hypernatremia
TABLE 15.2: Various Equations for Correction of Free Water Defici...
Chapter 16
TABLE 16.1: Causes of Hypoalbuminemia [3–8]
TABLE 16.2: Differential Diagnoses for Hypoalbuminemia
Chapter 17
TABLE 17.1: Common and Uncommon Causes of Hypocalcemia
Chapter 20
TABLE 20.1: Causes of Hypophosphatemia
Chapter 21
TABLE 21.1: Known Causes of Icterus in the Cat
Chapter 22
TABLE 22.1: Common Causes of Ileus
TABLE 22.2: Common Prokinetics Used in Veterinary Medicine [1, 2,...
Chapter 23
TABLE 23.1: Primary Diseases/Conditions Associated with Miliary D...
Chapter 24
TABLE 24.1: Grading of Cardiac Murmurs
TABLE 24.2: Comparison of Canine and Feline Areas of Cardiac Ausc...
TABLE 24.3: Causes of Murmurs
Chapter 25
TABLE 25.1: Causes of Panniculitis and Steatitis
Chapter 26
TABLE 26.1: Diagnostics Tests of Pleural Effusion Fluid
Chapter 27
TABLE 27.1: Differential Diagnosis List and Diagnostic Tests for ...
Chapter 29
TABLE 29.1: Common Differential Diagnoses for Vomiting
TABLE 29.2: Common Antiemetics Used in Vomiting Cats
TABLE 29.3: Adjunctive Drugs Commonly Used in Vomiting Cats
Chapter 30
TABLE 30.1: Daily Energy Requirements (DER) for Cats
TABLE 30.2: Common Differential Diagnoses for Weight Loss in Cats...
Chapter 32
TABLE 32.1: Known Causes of Acute Kidney Injury in Cats
TABLE 32.2: IRIS AKI Grading Criteria
TABLE 32.3: Acute Versus Chronic Kidney Disease
TABLE 32.4: Medical Management of Hyperkalemia
Chapter 38
TABLE 38.1: Common Bacteria Associated with Dog and Cat Bite Woun...
Chapter 40
TABLE 40.1: Causes of Coughing and Tachypnea in Cats
Chapter 42
TABLE 42.1: Common Echocardiogram Findings in Cats with Dilated C...
Chapter 43
TABLE 43.1: Typical Echocardiographic Findings of Cats with HCM
Chapter 48
TABLE 48.1: IRIS Staging of CKD Based on Blood Creatinine and SDM...
TABLE 48.2: IRIS Substaging of CKD Based on Proteinuria and Blood...
Chapter 49
TABLE 49.1: Chylous Effusion Characteristics
Chapter 53
TABLE 53.1: Stages of Feline Cardiomyopathy [4]
Chapter 55
TABLE 55.1: Etiologies of Conjunctivitis in Cats
TABLE 55.2: Etiologies for Keratitis and Noninflammatory Corneal ...
Chapter 57
TABLE 57.1: Treatment Plans for Different Types of Corneal Ulcers...
Chapter 58
TABLE 58.1: Steps to Performing a Modified Water Deprivation Test...
Chapter 60
TABLE 60.1: Standard, Loose, and Tight Control Protocols of Diabe...
TABLE 60.2: Management of Hypoglycemia in Diabetic Cats
Chapter 62
TABLE 62.1: Rate of Administration for an Insulin CRI and Amount ...
TABLE 62.2: Protocol for Intramuscular Administration of Regular ...
Chapter 68
TABLE 68.1: Classifications of Esophageal Diseases in Cats
TABLE 68.2: Common Secondary Causes of Esophagitis in Cats
Chapter 71
TABLE 71.1: Diagnostic Criteria for FASS and Food Reactions [1, 2...
TABLE 71.2: Differential Diagnoses for Feline Atopic Skin Syndrom...
TABLE 71.3: Commonly Used Antihistamines and Doses in Cats
Chapter 73
TABLE 73.1: Presenting Clinical Signs of Cats with Feline Gastroi...
Chapter 74
TABLE 74.1: Risk Factors Associated with Pandora Syndrome in Cats...
TABLE 74.2: Opioid Options and Dosing for Pain Control in Cats
TABLE 74.3: Multimodal Environmental Modification Recommendations...
TABLE 74.4: Anxiolytic Recommendations
TABLE 74.5: Ineffective Treatments in Managing Pandora Syndrome i...
Chapter 80
TABLE 80.1: Causes of Immune Complex Formation and Deposition in ...
Chapter 83
TABLE 83.1: Disorders of Primary Hemostasis
TABLE 83.2: Disorders of Secondary Hemostasis
TABLE 83.3: Etiologies Associated with Hypercoagulability
TABLE 83.4: Platelet Characteristics, Feline Reference Ranges, an...
TABLE 83.5: Interpretation of Screening Coagulation Profiles
Chapter 85
TABLE 85.1: Known Causative Agents of Hepatocellular Necrosis and...
TABLE 85.2: Hepatobiliary Tumors
Chapter 86
TABLE 86.1: The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals Grading System ...
TABLE 86.2: The PawPeds Grading System for Feline Hip Dysplasia
TABLE 86.3: Suggested Doses of Pharmaceuticals for Management of ...
Chapter 91
TABLE 91.1: Common Differential Diagnoses for Eosinophilia in Cat...
Chapter 93
TABLE 93.1: Expected Laboratory Findings with Hyperparathyroidism...
Chapter 95
TABLE 95.1: Recommended Population to Measure Blood Pressure
TABLE 95.2: Categories of Hypertension and Risk of TOD
TABLE 95.3: Protocol for Obtaining an Accurate Blood Pressure Mea...
TABLE 95.4: Drugs for Emergency Management of Hypertension
TABLE 95.5: Standard Drugs Used to Manage Feline Hypertension
Chapter 96
TABLE 96.1: Sensitive Thyroid Palpation Technique
TABLE 96.2:
TABLE 96.2:
Advantages and Disadvantages of Treatments for Felin...
Chapter 97
TABLE 97.1: Possible Laboratory Abnormalities Associated with Hyp...
TABLE 97.2: ACTH Stimulation Test Results Consistent with Hypoadr...
Chapter 100
TABLE 100.1: Examples of Reactive Polyarthritis Occurring Second...
TABLE 100.2: Criteria to Diagnose Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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...
TABLE 100.3: Key Features in Nonerosive and Erosive Arthritis
TABLE 100.4: Drugs Used to Treat Immune‐Mediated Polyarthritis [
TABLE 100.5: Common Analgesics Used in Cats
Chapter 103
TABLE 103.1: Causes of Laryngeal Disease in Cats
TABLE 103.2: Assessment of Laryngeal Motility
TABLE 103.3: Management of Acute Respiratory Distress Due to Lar...
Chapter 105
TABLE 105.1: General Characteristics of Most Common Anatomic For...
TABLE 105.2: Most Common Forms of Gastrointestinal Lymphoma
TABLE 105.3: Key Clinical Summary Points: Feline Lymphoma
Chapter 107
TABLE 107.1: Staging and Suggested Therapeutic Approach for Feli...
Chapter 108
TABLE 108.1: Tail Length Description in Manx Cats
Chapter 110
TABLE 110.1: Causes of Constipation, Obstipation, and Megacolon...
Chapter 116
TABLE 116.1: Common Infectious Causes of Upper Respiratory Disea...
Chapter 118
TABLE 118.1: Characteristics of Upper Motor Neuron and Lower Mot...
TABLE 118.2: Common Pharmacologic Interventions Used in Cats
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...
Chapter 120
TABLE 120.1: The Roles of COX Enzymes in Cats
TABLE 120.2: NSAIDs Commonly Prescribed in Human and Veterinary ...
Chapter 123
TABLE 123.1: Reported Causes of Optic Neuritis/Neuropathy in Cat...
Chapter 125
TABLE 125.1: Signs of Osteoarthritis in the Cat
TABLE 125.2: Common Exam Findings of a Cat with Degenerative joi...
TABLE 125.3: Common Medications used in Cats with Osteoarthritis...
TABLE 125.4: Criteria for NSAID Use in Cats
Chapter 126
TABLE 126.1: Classification of Otitis Externa
TABLE 126.2: Dosing for Intralesional Hematoma Treatment
TABLE 126.3: Etiologic Factors for Otitis Media
Chapter 134
TABLE 134.1: Initial Doses and Long‐term Maintenance Frequencies...
Chapter 136
TABLE 136.1: Criteria for Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrom...
Chapter 137
TABLE 137.1: Causes of Secondary Spontaneous Pneumothorax in Cat...
Chapter 139
TABLE 139.1: Diagnostic Criteria of Polycystic Kidney Disease Ac...
Chapter 140
TABLE 140.1: Common Blood Work Abnormalities in Cats With Portos...
TABLE 140.2: Drugs Useful in Routine Medical Management of Felin...
Chapter 141
TABLE 141.1: Timeline of Pregnancy in Cats
TABLE 141.2: Physical Examination Findings and Gestational Age
TABLE 141.3: Radiographic Signs of Pregnancy and Gestational Age...
TABLE 141.4: Timeline of Ultrasound Findings of a Pregnant Queen...
TABLE 141.5: Formulas to Assess Gestational Age with Measurement...
Chapter 146
TABLE 146.1: Classification of Atresia Ani in Cats
Chapter 149
TABLE 149.1: Specific Etiologies of Feline Retinal Disease
TABLE 149.2: Descriptions of Active and Inactive Retinal Lesions...
TABLE 149.3: The Feline Retina: Common Ophthalmic Findings
Chapter 150
TABLE 150.1: The Tissue of Origin and Type of Sarcoma
Chapter 151
TABLE 151.1: “3‐2‐1” Rule for Feline Injection‐site Sarcomas
Chapter 153
TABLE 153.1: Differential Diagnoses for Seizures in Cats
Chapter 154
TABLE 154.1: Common MRI Findings in Spinal Disorders of the Cat...
Chapter 155
TABLE 155.1: World Health Organization Guidelines for Staging of...
Chapter 158
TABLE 158.1: Echocardiogram Measurements Needed to Confirm Tetra...
Chapter 160
TABLE 160.1: Causes of Third Eyelid Elevation
Chapter 162
TABLE 162.1: Classification of Resorptive Lesions by Anatomical ...
TABLE 162.2: Types of Radiographic Appearances of Tooth Resorpti...
Chapter 164
TABLE 164.1: Drugs, Dosages, and Indications for Medications Com...
Chapter 166
TABLE 166.1: Treatments for Hyperkalemia
TABLE 166.2: Medications That Can Be Utilized to Heavily Sedate ...
Chapter 168
TABLE 168.1: Risk Factors for Urolith Development in Cats
TABLE 168.2: Typical Radiographic Appearance of Uroliths in Cats...
TABLE 168.3: Recommended Protocol for Managing Uroliths in the C...
Chapter 169
TABLE 169.1: Etiologies of Uveitis [1, 2]
TABLE 169.2: Common Clinical Signs Associated with Uveitis in Ca...
Chapter 171
TABLE 171.1: Differential Diagnoses for Vestibular Syndrome
Chapter 176
TABLE 176.1: Diagnostic Performances of Tests Used to Confirm Bl...
TABLE 176.2: Recommended Antifungal Drug Dosages Used to Treat B...
TABLE 176.3: Criteria to be Met Before Stopping Antifungal Thera...
Chapter 184
TABLE 184.1: Common Differential Diagnoses for Dermatophytosis
TABLE 184.2: Characteristics of Colony Growth and Macroconidia o...
Chapter 185
TABLE 185.1: Common Ectoparasitic Medications for Cats
Chapter 188
TABLE 188.1: Confirmatory Tests for FIP
TABLE 188.2: Tips for Diagnosing FIP
TABLE 188.3: Dosing for GS‐441524 and Remdesivir
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TABLE 188.4: Expected Course of Treatment with GS‐441524 in Cats...
TABLE 188.5: Symptomatic Management of FIP in Cats: Use of Corti...
TABLE 188.6: Optimal Monitoring Time Points during FIP Therapy
TABLE 188.7: Dosing for Molnupiravir and EIDD‐1931
TABLE 188.8: Notes on When to Drain Effusions from FIPV
Chapter 189
TABLE 189.1: FeLV Manifestations
Chapter 190
TABLE 190.1: Trematode Species, the Organ Affected, and Pertinen...
Chapter 195
TABLE 195.1: Topical Ophthalmic Antivirals Used in Cats with FHV...
Chapter 196
TABLE 196.1: Diagnostic Performances of Tests Used to Confirm Hi...
TABLE 196.2: Recommended Antifungal Drug Dosages Used to Treat H...
TABLE 196.3: Criteria to Be Met Before Stopping Antifungal Thera...
Chapter 197
TABLE 197.1: Common Anthelmintic Agents Used in Cats
Chapter 214
TABLE 214.1: Recommendations for Cat Owners for Preventing Felin...
TABLE 214.2: Recommendations for Veterinary Personnel for Managi...
TABLE 214.3: Common Feline Zoonotic Pathogens: Occurrence, Trans...
Chapter 215
TABLE 215.1: Reference Intervals for Blood Gas Variables in Cats
TABLE 215.2: The Four Primary Acid‐Base Disorders and Respective...
TABLE 215.3: Features of Mixed Acid‐Base Disorders
TABLE 215.4: Expected Compensation Equations for Acid‐Base Distu...
TABLE 215.5: Common Causes of High Gap and Normal Gap Metabolic ...
Chapter 216
TABLE 216.1: American Society of Anesthesiologists Risk Classifi...
TABLE 216.2: Premedication Options for Cats
TABLE 216.3: Commonly Used Premedication Agents
TABLE 216.4: Anesthetic Induction Agents and Doses
TABLE 216.5: Drugs Used for Locoregional Anesthesia
Chapter 217
TABLE 217.1: Infectious Agents to Screen the Donor Cat
Chapter 222
TABLE 222.1: Normal Feline Electrocardiographic Values
Chapter 225
TABLE 225.1: Advantages and Disadvantages of the Different Feedi...
Chapter 226
TABLE 226.1: Drugs and Toxins that are Amenable to Removal with ...
Chapter 228
TABLE 228.1: Composition of Commonly Used, Commercially Availabl...
Chapter 229
TABLE 229.1: Summary of Reference Intervals and Timeframe for Re...
TABLE 229.2: Summary of Sample Volume Requirements, Sample Stora...
Chapter 230
TABLE 230.1: COP (Cyclophosphamide, Vincristine, Prednisolone) P...
TABLE 230.2: Modified CHOP‐based Chemotherapy Protocol (L‐aspara...
Chapter 231
TABLE 231.1: ACVIM Classification of the Stages of HCM in Cats
TABLE 231.2: Risk Factors for CHF and/or ATE in Stage B (Subclin...
TABLE 231.3: Staging of Feline Cardiomyopathies
Chapter 232
TABLE 232.1: Lung Ultrasound Pathologies Associated with Decreas...
Chapter 234
TABLE 234.1: Feline Gastrointestinal Wall Thicknesses
Chapter 236
TABLE 236.1: UMN versus LMN Abnormalities
TABLE 236.2: Lesion Localization Based on Neurologic Signs
TABLE 236.3: Cranial Nerve Names, Numbers, and Functions
TABLE 236.4: Common Feline Cranial Nerve Tests
Chapter 237
TABLE 237.1: Pain Scales Validated for Cats
TABLE 237.2: Commonly Used Opioids in Cats
TABLE 237.3: Commonly Used NSAIDs in Cats
TABLE 237.4: Commonly used Local Anesthetics in Cats
Chapter 238
TABLE 238.1: Protocols for External Beam RT
Chapter 241
TABLE 241.1: Common Causes of Shock in the Cat
TABLE 241.2: Signs Consistent with Shock in Cats
Chapter 242
TABLE 242.1: Vaccine Recommendations and Dosing in Cats
Chapter 244
TABLE 244.1: Vascular Supply to the Colon
Chapter 258
TABLE 258.1: Grading Scale for Luxating Patellas in Cats
Chapter 265
TABLE 265.1: Local Anesthesia Options for Ring Blocks
Chapter 271
TABLE 271.1: Classification of Hypothermia
TABLE 271.2: Recommendations for Active Warming of Surgical Pati...
TABLE 271.3: CDC Wound Classification System
Chapter 277
TABLE 277.1: Categories of Aggression Toward Humans
Chapter 278
TABLE 278.1: Categories of Aggression
Chapter 279
TABLE 279.1: Summary of Pharmacologic Medications for Behavior
Chapter 281
TABLE 281.1: Common Pre‐Visit Medications, Dosages, and Side Eff...
Chapter 282
TABLE 282.1: Diagnostic Categories for Elimination Problems
Chapter 285
TABLE 285.1: Effusion Classification System
Chapter 288
TABLE 288.1: Tips to Improve Sample Collection
Chapter 291
TABLE 291.1: Interpretation of Pleural Fluid Analysis
Chapter 292
TABLE 292.1: Possible Problems and Solutions Seen with Common Ro...
Chapter 297
TABLE 297.1: The Five Freedoms and the Five Pillars of Essential...
TABLE 297.2: Common Comorbidities in Cats
Chapter 298
TABLE 298.1: Goals of Hospice and Palliative Care
TABLE 298.2: Feline HHHHHMM Quality of Life Scale
Chapter 300
TABLE 300.1: Diseases to be Monitored in Specific Cat Breeds
1
Chapter 301
TABLE 301.1: Feline Dental Eruption Times
TABLE 301.2: Physeal Closure Times in the Cat*
TABLE 301.3: Behavior Development Periods in Cats
TABLE 301.4: Approximate Body Weight Gain in Pounds in Healthy C...
Chapter 302
TABLE 302.1: Approximate Number of Cats Used in Research by Year...
Chapter 303
TABLE 303.1: Feline Life Stage Factors
Chapter 304
TABLE 304.1: Potential Causes of Perinatal Loss
TABLE 304.2: Normal Neonatal Physiologic Parameters at Birth
TABLE 304.3: Normal Laboratory Findings in Kittens
TABLE 304.4: Environmental and Normal Neonatal Rectal Temperatur...
TABLE 304.5: Neonate Physiologic Requirements
TABLE 304.6: Common Neonatal Milestones
Chapter 308
TABLE 308.1: Common Diseases and Clinical Conditions of Aging Ca...
TABLE 308.2: Drug Toxicity and Dosage Adjustments in Chronic Kid...
TABLE 308.3: Drugs that Should be Avoided or Have Dosage Adjustm...
List of Illustrations
Chapter 1
Figure 1.1 Signs of a regenerative anemia include the presence of ...
Figure 1.2 When stained with new methylene blue stain, reticulocyt...
Figure 1.3 Although there are six nucleated RBCs in this image (
bl
...
Chapter 3
Figure 3.1 A cat during anesthesia showing ventricular premature c...
Figure 3.2 A cat with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and atrial...
Figure 3.3 Cat with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). The arrows ...
Figure 3.4 An example of intermittent ventricular tachycardia.
Figure 3.5 A cat with lethargy and bradycardia on auscultation wit...
Chapter 4
Figure 4.1 Radiographs of a 10‐year‐old, male neutered Maine Coon ...
Figure 4.2 An abdominal ultrasound revealing ascites in an 18‐mont...
Chapter 5
Figure 5.1 Progressive retinal atrophy in a cat.
Figure 5.2 Severe glaucoma resulting in blindness. Note the extrem...
Chapter 6
Figure 6.1 (a) This cat’s cervical ventroflexion suggests muscle s...
Figure 6.2 Imaging findings of a 13‐year‐old female spayed domesti...
Chapter 7
Figure 7.1 The most common position assumed by a coughing cat is a...
Chapter 8
Figure 8.1 Non‐pruritic dermatitis accompanied by a white scale is...
Figure 8.2 A large mass in the cranial mediastinal space is charac...
Figure 8.3 The skin of a cat with paraneoplastic syndrome is most ...
Figure 8.4 Multiple tears in the skin (fragile skin syndrome) can ...
Figure 8.5 The Ehler‐Danlos syndrome results in redundant, thin sk...
Chapter 10
Figure 10.1 Avulsion of P3 (
arrow
) on the second digit of the rig...
Figure 10.2 Lung tumor with digital metastasis. (a–c) A visible n...
Figure 10.3 Cytology from the lesion on the toe of a cat diagnose...
Chapter 11
Figure 11.1 Subcutaneous nodules usually result in draining tract...
Figure 11.2 These draining tracts are due to histoplasmosis. Othe...
Figure 11.3 Feline progressive histiocytosis is another disease t...
Chapter 12
Figure 12.1 Thoracic Effusion: Septic exudate. Photomicrograph of...
Figure 12.2 Transtracheal Wash: Protozoal infection. Photomicrogr...
Chapter 13
Figure 13.1 Regulation of calcium homeostasis.
Figure 13.2 A severe case of presumed calcinosis circumscripta pr...
Figure 13.3 Primary hyperparathyroidism is an uncommon but import...
Figure 13.4 Nephrolithiasis in a cat with idiopathic hypercalcemi...
Chapter 14
Figure 14.1 Urine cytology showing calcium oxalate monohydrate cr...
Figure 14.2 This cat was in anuric renal failure with a serum pot...
Figure 14.3 Lateral view of a positive contrast retrograde urethr...
Chapter 17
Figure 17.1 Diagnostic algorithm for hypocalcemia.
Figure 17.2 Osteopenia in a young cat fed an all‐meat, unbalanced...
Figure 17.3 Hyperechoic fat and an enlarged hypoechoic pancreatic...
Chapter 18
Figure 18.1 Cat with severe hypokalemia. Note the classic cervica...
Figure 18.2 IV lines used to administer high concentrations of po...
Chapter 19
Figure 19.1 Cats with prolonged inappetence/starvation are at ris...
Chapter 21
Figure 21.1 A severely icteric cat with notable discoloration of ...
Figure 21.2 Image of icteric serum after centrifugation.
Figure 21.3 A necropsy of a cat with confirmed hepatocellular car...
Chapter 22
Figure 22.1 This cat was diagnosed with ileus based on radiograph...
Chapter 23
Figure 23.1 Miliary dermatitis in cats consists of multifocal to ...
Chapter 25
Figure 25.1 The subcutaneous‐origin draining tracts created panni...
Chapter 26
Figure 26.1 Radiographic representations of pleural effusion. (a)...
Chapter 28
Figure 28.1 This 0.54 kg trichobezoar was surgically removed from...
Figure 28.2 (a) Lateral and (b) VD abdominal radiographs demonstr...
Figure 28.3 Barium may be absorbed by a trichobezoar, leaving a b...
Figure 28.4 Intestinal obstruction due to a trichobezoar is uncom...
Chapter 29
Figure 29.1 A sublingual examination can be accomplished by inser...
Figure 29.2 Grass is a gastric irritant and frequently causes vom...
Chapter 30
Figure 30.1 WSAVA Body Condition Score Chart: BCS is graded from ...
Figure 30.2 (a) WSAVA Muscle Condition Score Chart: MCS is graded...
Chapter 31
Figure 31.1 Comedones are an early clinical sign of acne.
Figure 31.2 Chronic acne results in severe folliculitis and furun...
Chapter 33
Figure 33.1 A gross image of a cat with an invasive colonic mass ...
Figure 33.2 Well‐differentiated pancreatic acinar adenocarcinoma....
Chapter 34
Figure 34.1 Gross necropsy images (a: cranial surface; b: caudal ...
Figure 34.2 A gross necropsy image of a kidney with amyloidosis....
Figure 34.3 Hepatic ultrasound of a cat with severe amyloidosis s...
Figure 34.4 Histopathology of a feline kidney demonstrating amylo...
Chapter 35
Figure 35.1 Desiccated, thick anal sac material was expressed fro...
Figure 35.2 The right anal sac was abscessed. It was surgically o...
Figure 35.3 Anal sacculectomy: one or both anal sacs are carefull...
Chapter 36
Figure 36.1 Ventricular preexcitation and left ventricular hypert...
Figure 36.2 Angiography can be used to diagnose aortic stenosis. ...
Chapter 37
Figure 37.1 Although benign, some BCTs can be (a) large or (b) in...
Chapter 38
Figure 38.1 A deep bite wound with an abscess extending into the ...
Figure 38.2 Cellulitis developed in the right foreleg due to a ca...
Chapter 39
Figure 39.1 A buildup of dark, waxy material ventral to the eyes ...
Figure 39.2 (a) Severe stenotic nares. (b) Two months following n...
Figure 39.3 (a) Vertical wedge of tissue is resected from each na...
Figure 39.4 Malocclusion, usually involving the canine teeth, is ...
Figure 39.5 (a) More than 1 cm of this elongated tongue protrudes...
Figure 39.6 (a) This lateral radiograph shows the caudal aspect o...
Chapter 40
Figure 40.1 Section of lung from an adult cat with chronic feline...
Figure 40.2 Example of a moderate bronchial pattern common in fel...
Figure 40.3 (a, b) An example of chronic bronchial disease. Note ...
Figure 40.4 (a, b) An example of moderate asthma resulting in air...
Figure 40.5 (a–c) A patient with severe asthma that presented in ...
Figure 40.6 Proper positioning of a spacer device to deliver inha...
Chapter 41
Figure 41.1 Carcinomatosis often produces solid metastasis of (a)...
Figure 41.2 (a) Left lateral and (b) ventrodorsal radiographs of ...
Figure 41.3 Ultrasound image of ascites and nodular mesentery in ...
Chapter 42
Figure 42.1 Thin left ventricular walls, increased left ventricul...
Figure 42.2 A thrombus can be seen in the (a) short‐axis and (b) ...
Figure 42.3 Cardiomegaly with pulmonary edema is seen on the (a) ...
Figure 42.4 (a, b) Electrocardiograms from cats with DCM typicall...
Chapter 43
Figure 43.1 LV wall thickening is the primary lesion of hypertrop...
Figure 43.2 A 6‐year‐old cat presented for an annual examination ...
Figure 43.3 Concentric hypertrophy due to HCM with LAE and CHF. (...
Figure 43.4 Right parasternal short‐axis view showing severe hype...
Figure 43.5 (a) A short‐axis view of the LV of the cat in Figure ...
Figure 43.6 DLVOTO and SAM of the mitral valve are present in thi...
Chapter 44
Figure 44.1 (a, b) Restrictive cardiomyopathy. This cat presented...
Figure 44.2 (a) The same cat from Figure 44.1. The echocardiogram...
Chapter 45
Figure 45.1 Incipient cataract formed along the y‐suture in a cat...
Figure 45.2 Mature cataract in a cat; no tapetal reflex is visibl...
Figure 45.3 This is a cataract that formed secondary to traumatic...
Figure 45.4 Use of retroillumination to highlight cataractous cha...
Figure 45.5 Intraocular lens in the eye of a cat following phacoe...
Chapter 46
Figure 46.1 Otitis externa is often considered a predisposing fac...
Figure 46.2 (a) Multiple ceruminous gland adenomas were found on ...
Figure 46.3 (a) Some benign lesions may grow quite large. (b) Not...
Figure 46.4 This Persian cat has periocular lesions.
Figure 46.5 This cat has lesions on (a) the pinna and (b) the chi...
Chapter 47
Figure 47.1 Icteric cat with noticeable yellowing of the skin....
Figure 47.2 Ultrasound images showing variably thickened gallblad...
Figure 47.3 Ultrasound image with a gallstone measuring 0.4 × 0.9...
Figure 47.4 (
Left
) Marked bactibilia. Photomicrograph of a direct...
Chapter 49
Figure 49.1 (a) Lateral and (b) dorsoventral radiographs show ple...
Figure 49.2 (a) The fluid removed from the chest is typically a w...
Figure 49.3 Small lymphocytes (dark cells), having about the same...
Figure 49.4 Chylous fluid at 40× magnification showing numerous l...
Figure 49.5 Necropsy images of fibrosing pleuritis. (a) Fibrin sh...
Chapter 51
Figure 51.1 (a) This kitten has the typical dome‐shaped head asso...
Figure 51.2 (a) An 8‐week‐old kitten with confirmed mucopolysacch...
Figure 51.3 Lysosomal storage disease flowchart. CBC, complete bl...
Chapter 52
Figure 52.1 A right lateral thoracic radiograph of a cat with pec...
Figure 52.2 Right lateral thoracic image of a cat with pectus car...
Figure 52.3 (a, b) A cardboard corset has been applied to a kitte...
Figure 52.4 A right lateral thoracic radiograph of the same cat a...
Chapter 55
Figure 55.1 An adult cat with unilateral conjunctivitis secondary...
Figure 55.2 A large, central ulcer is easily diagnosed with fluor...
Figure 55.3 Adult cat with severe palpebral conjunctival inflamma...
Figure 55.4 Adult cat with lipogranulomatous conjunctivitis of th...
Figure 55.5 Young adult cat with acute bullous keratopathy, also ...
Figure 55.6 Dermoids are present at birth because of misplaced ec...
Chapter 56
Figure 56.1 Corneal sequestrum in an adult Himalayan cat. There i...
Figure 56.2 Light brown corneal sequestrum in an adult Sphynx cat...
Figure 56.3 (a) Preoperative appearance of a corneal sequestrum i...
Chapter 57
Figure 57.1 Trauma can be a cause of a corneal ulcer. This cat ha...
Figure 57.2 Brachycephalic breeds have protruding globes that mak...
Figure 57.3 (a) This feline cornea has pale linear streaks on the...
Figure 57.4 (a) Fluorescein stain adheres to a corneal ulcer. (b)...
Chapter 59
Figure 59.1 The plantigrade stance is characteristic of diabetic ...
Chapter 60
Figure 60.1 A newly diagnosed diabetic cat with a plantigrade sta...
Figure 60.2 A feline diabetic with an interstitial glucometer (Ab...
Chapter 63
Figure 63.1 (a) Thoracic radiographs from a 2‐year‐old DSH with a...
Figure 63.2 (a) This cat was diagnosed with a traumatic DH and an...
Chapter 64
Figure 64.1 This cat is showing typical signs of dysautonomia, in...
Chapter 65
Figure 65.1 Diagram depicting new naming classifications for feli...
Figure 65.2 A 5‐year‐old female spayed DSH with CE. She presented...
Figure 65.3 Abdominal ultrasound in the cat from Figure 65.2 reve...
Figure 65.4 Segmental disease in the small intestine is common in...
Figure 65.5 Histopathologic features consistent with lymphoplasma...
Figure 65.6 Histopathologic features consistent with LGITL. (a) T...
Chapter 66
Figure 66.1 More than one manifestation of the eosinophilic granu...
Figure 66.2 Indolent or rodent ulcers occur along the upper lips....
Figure 66.3 Eosinophilic plaques occur most commonly along the ve...
Figure 66.4 Eosinophilic granulomas can also be found within the ...
Figure 66.5 Linear eosinophilic granulomas occur most commonly al...
Figure 66.6 In most of these lesions, eosinophils are found in ab...
Chapter 67
Figure 67.1 This severe and untreated eosinophilic keratitis lesi...
Figure 67.2 This cat has lesions of EKC covering the entire corne...
Figure 67.3 These cats were treated with oral megestrol acetate (...
Chapter 68
Figure 68.1 (a) An esophageal stricture seen on fluoroscopy. (b) ...
Figure 68.2 A balloon dilator used for treating esophageal strict...
Figure 68.3 (a) An example of a cat with megaesophagus showing an...
Figure 68.4 (a) The radiographic appearance of a vascular ring an...
Figure 68.5 The radiographic appearance of a hiatal hernia after ...
Figure 68.6 An esophageal squamous cell carcinoma that has occurr...
Figure 68.7 The white mass cranial to the heart at the tip of the...
Chapter 69
Figure 69.1 A stool sample is from a cat with EPI. Note the typic...
Figure 69.2 This pancreas has significant atrophy, but the cat’s ...
Chapter 70
Figure 70.1 A large thromboembolus is seen, postmortem, in the sp...
Figure 70.2 (a) This cat had a small thrombus lodge in the left i...
Figure 70.3 This cat had a thrombus enter the right brachial arte...
Figure 70.4 Cyanosis due to a saddle thrombus can be seen in the ...
Figure 70.5 (a) Sloughing of skin occurred on the left metatarsal...
Figure 70.6 (a) A severely enlarged left atrium is seen causing i...
Figure 70.7 An echocardiogram can detect a thrombus (
arrow
) in th...
Figure 70.8 Aortic angiography shows obstruction of flow due to a...
Chapter 71
Figure 71.1 FASS can occur on any region of the body. This cat ha...
Figure 71.2 (a, b) The same cat from Figure 71.1. The lesions wer...
Chapter 72
Figure 72.1 A pictorial demonstration of two forms of FCGS: (a) u...
Figure 72.2 Juvenile feline hyperplastic gingivitis (HFJG) is a p...
Figure 72.3 (a) Ptyalism is evident from the stains on this cat’s...
Figure 72.4 This cat previously underwent full‐mouth extractions ...
Chapter 73
Figure 73.1 Ultrasonographic image of a mass at the level of the ...
Figure 73.2 Intraoperative photograph of a proximal duodenal mass...
Figure 73.3 Histological findings of the duodenal mass – the musc...
Chapter 74
Figure 74.1 An ultrasound image of a bladder of a cat with cystit...
Chapter 75
Figure 75.1 Post‐contrast T1‐weighted MRI of a 2‐year‐old spayed ...
Figure 75.2 (a) Encephalomalacia compatible with feline ischemic ...
Figure 75.3 Extensive laminar cortical necrosis within the superf...
Chapter 76
Figure 76.1 Femoral neck fractures are common in immature, growin...
Figure 76.2 Comparing the length of the rear legs gives the appea...
Figure 76.3 This cat has bilateral femoral neck fractures and is ...
Figure 76.4 (a) This cat’s left femoral neck is fractured, but la...
Chapter 77
Figure 77.1 (a–c) Note the alopecia and papular dermatitis presen...
Figure 77.2 (a) This cat had severe pruritus resulting in self‐mu...
Chapter 78
Figure 78.1 This cat had a confirmed allergy to fish which manife...
Chapter 79
Figure 79.1 A cat that presented with unilateral uveitis and buph...
Figure 79.2 A kitten with congenital glaucoma and exposure kerati...
Figure 79.3 A 14‐year‐old, spayed female domestic shorthair cat w...
Chapter 80
Figure 80.1 (a, b) Gross images of a kidney with glomerulonephrit...
Figure 80.2 Histological and ultrastructural findings in cases of...
Chapter 81
Figure 81.1 Granulosa‐theca cell tumor removed from a 10‐year‐old...
Chapter 82
Figure 82.1 Splenic hemangiosarcoma may be solitary or multiple....
Figure 82.2 Hepatic hemangiosarcoma generally presents as large h...
Figure 82.3 Cutaneous hemangiosarcomas appear as blood‐filled mas...
Figure 82.4 (a) Subcutaneous hemangiosarcomas are usually found i...
Figure 82.5 Three compiled images of hemangiosarcoma cells (fine‐...
Chapter 83
Figure 83.1 Platelets immediately form a plug at the site of vess...
Figure 83.2 Petechiae on the ear of this cat diagnosed with immun...
Figure 83.3 Ecchymotic hemorrhage present on the abdominal skin o...
Figure 83.4 Diagnostic algorithm to screen for hemostatic disorde...
Chapter 84
Figure 84.1 An ultrasound examination of the liver consistent wit...
Figure 84.2 Liver cytology can be used to confirm HL. (a) A low‐p...
Chapter 85
Figure 85.1 Ultrasound image of a cat with a biliary cystadenoma ...
Figure 85.2 Histopathology of a hepatic biopsy stained with rhoda...
Chapter 86
Figure 86.1 Measurement of the Norberg angle (NA) in the extended...
Figure 86.2 Examples of hip radiographs. (a) Grade 0 – normal hip...
Figure 86.3 Postoperative (a) lateral and (b) ventrodorsal radiog...
Figure 86.4 Postoperative (a) lateral and (b) craniocaudal radiog...
Chapter 87
Figure 87.1 This cat is exhibiting miosis, ptosis, enophthalmos, ...
Figure 87.2 This 1‐year‐old cat had an inflammatory polyp in the ...
Figure 87.3 Intraoperative view of a bulla osteotomy showing a wh...
Chapter 88
Figure 88.1 Lateral abdominal survey radiograph of an 8‐year‐old,...
Figure 88.2 Survey abdominal radiographs of a 7‐year‐old, spayed ...
Figure 88.3 Ultrasound images of the cat in Figure 88.2. (a) Sagi...
Figure 88.4 Survey abdominal radiographs and contrast excretory u...
Figure 88.5 Pyelocentesis and antegrade pyeloureterography in a 1...
Figure 88.6 Contrast urethrocystography. Lateral contrast urethro...
Figure 88.7 CT images of the cat from Figure 88.2. (a) Noncontras...
Figure 88.8 Lateral survey abdominal radiograph of a 20‐year‐old ...
Figure 88.9 Sagittal ultrasound images of the left kidney from a ...
Chapter 89
Figure 89.1 Cat with cervical ventroflexion due to severe hypokal...
Figure 89.2 Retinal detachment in a cat with severe systemic hype...
Figure 89.3 Ultrasonographic image of the right adrenal gland of ...
Figure 89.4 Laparoscopic view of a left‐sided adrenal tumor.
Chapter 90
Figure 90.1 A 12‐year‐old female spayed DSH with PDH. Note the ex...
Figure 90.2 Ventral abdomen of a 12‐year‐old male neutered DMH wi...
Figure 90.3 Extensive skin tearing in an 11‐year‐old DSH with HC....
Figure 90.4 Right (a) and left (b) adrenal glands of a 10‐year‐ol...
Figure 90.5 Transverse computed tomography image of the cranium o...
Chapter 91
Figure 91.1 Mature eosinophilia in a peripheral blood smear of a ...
Figure 91.2 The spleen and small bowel were enlarged/thickened in...
Figure 91.3 An impression smear of an affected organ will have a ...
Chapter 93
Figure 93.1 A 15‐year‐old female spayed DLH cat presented for an ...
Figure 93.2 HPT occurs in CKD due to phosphorus retention and dec...
Figure 93.3 The parathyroid gland is enlarged in a hyperthyroid c...
Figure 93.4 Lateral radiograph of a 3‐month‐old kitten eating a r...
Figure 93.5 Radiographs of a mature cat (age unknown) with NSHPT....
Figure 93.6 Late stage CKD is almost always accompanied by RSHPT....
Chapter 94
Figure 94.1 (a) This female cat was not regulated on 18 units of ...
Figure 94.2 A large pituitary mass can be seen (
arrow
). This find...
Chapter 95
Figure 95.1 (a) Hypertensivie retinopathy showing areas of focal ...
Figure 95.2 This HDO curve shows an arrhythmia in a hypertensive ...
Figure 95.3 Aortic tortuosity can be seen in (a) the lateral view...
Chapter 96
Figure 96.1 Sensitive thyroid palpation is performed on one side ...
Figure 96.2 A technetium scan shows uptake in the salivary glands...
Chapter 98
Figure 98.1 An example of idiopathic ulcerative dermatitis charac...
Chapter 99
Figure 99.1 Saline agglutination test: a drop of anticoagulated b...
Figure 99.2 When performing saline agglutination tests, rouleaux ...
Chapter 100
Figure 100.1 Causes of feline polyarthritis.
Figure 100.2 (a, b) Radiographic evidence of chronic bilateral e...
Figure 100.3 An example of erosive arthritis as is typical of FC...
Chapter 101
Figure 101.1 (a) CT: There is a soft tissue attenuating right‐si...
Chapter 102
Figure 102.1 Frontal view of a nasal, posterior iris cyst that p...
Figure 102.2 An iris nevus or freckle is a non‐neoplastic accumu...
Figure 102.3 (a) Frontal view of anterior synechia. Central corn...
Figure 102.4 (a–c) Frontal view of diffuse iris melanoma. Note t...
Figure 102.5 Temporal view of a Perilimbal melanoma. Note the de...
Figure 102.6 Iridociliary adenoma diagnosed on histopathology.
Figure 102.7 This smooth pink mass attached to the anterior surf...
Chapter 103
Figure 103.1 A lateral cervical radiograph shows laryngeal narro...
Figure 103.2 (a, b) CT scan of a cat diagnosed with laryngeal ly...
Figure 103.3 A large laryngeal mass causing an upper airway obst...
Figure 103.4 Thickened vocal folds in a cat with inflammatory la...
Chapter 104
Figure 104.1 The disc spaces at L6–7 and L7–S1 are narrowed, and...
Figure 104.2 This cat has active and completed bridging between ...
Figure 104.3 L7 is misshapen and tilted. This cat also has bilat...
Figure 104.4 This cat has a narrowed disc space at L7–S1 with de...
Figure 104.5 This cat has a narrowing of all of the lumbar disc ...
Figure 104.6 A dorsal laminectomy shows hypertrophy of the dorsa...
Chapter 105
Figure 105.1 A 12‐year‐old, female spayed domestic shorthair, wi...
Figure 105.2 Cytology. (a) Large cell B‐cell lymphoma: Gastric m...
Figure 105.3 This figure illustrates the importance of obtaining...
Chapter 106
Figure 106.1 (a) Diffuse mammary hyperplasia affecting all gland...
Figure 106.2 Severe glandular enlargement, ulceration, and necro...
Figure 106.3 Histopathology of feline mammary hyperplasia in an ...
Figure 106.4 This cat was treated with an ovariohysterectomy via...
Chapter 107
Figure 107.1 This cat has solitary mammary adenocarcinoma. As wi...
Figure 107.2 Pulmonary metastasis usually appears as a diffuse i...
Figure 107.3 Aggressive mastectomy is the first‐line treatment. ...
Chapter 108
Figure 108.1 This Manx kitten died at birth exhibiting spina bif...
Figure 108.2 (a) This radiograph shows a hemisacrum and no coccy...
Chapter 109
Figure 109.1 (a) This cat initially had a solitary lesion on his...
Figure 109.2 This cat had a diffuse CMCT with metastasis to the ...
Figure 109.3 Severe organ enlargement is characteristic of mast ...
Figure 109.4 Intestinal mast cell tumors are commonly found in t...
Figure 109.5 Modified Wright stain of a fine‐needle aspirate. Th...
Figure 109.6 Toluidine blue stain highlighting mast cell granule...
Chapter 110
Figure 110.1 (a) The Manx breed has neurologic deficits that can...
Figure 110.2 Lumbosacral disease is present in this cat, which d...
Figure 110.3 (a) A diagnosis of megacolon is appropriate when th...
Figure 110.4 This 10‐kg obese cat’s colon met the criteria of me...
Figure 110.5 Pelvic stenosis due to a healed pelvic fracture can...
Chapter 112
Figure 112.1 This mesothelioma was attached to the greater curva...
Figure 112.2 The lungs of this 11‐year‐old cat had macroscopic m...
Figure 112.3 This cat had an abdominal mesothelioma. Note the pr...
Figure 112.4 These are intestinal loops from a cat with a perito...
Chapter 113
Figure 113.1 (a, b) Thoracic radiographs demonstrate enlargement...
Figure 113.2 Echocardiogram from a cat with mitral valve dysplas...
Figure 113.3 Echocardiogram from a cat with mitral valve dysplas...
Figure 113.4 Echocardiogram showing a dilated left atrium (
LA
) a...
Chapter 114
Figure 114.1 Mosquito bite hypersensitivity can present with cla...
Figure 114.2 Mosquito bite hypersensitivity also commonly affect...
Chapter 115
Figure 115.1 An anterior mediastinal mass, usually due to thymom...
Chapter 116
Figure 116.1 (a) Polyp in the caudal nasopharynx. (b) Nasopharyn...
Figure 116.2 (a, b) Soft tissue swelling at the frontal sinus ca...
Figure 116.3 (a, b) A CT demonstrating a nasopharyngeal polyp (
b
...
Chapter 118
Figure 118.1 (a, b) Ultrasound can be used to estimate bladder v...
Chapter 119
Figure 119.1 Sacrocaudal vertebral luxation in a cat following u...
Chapter 121
Figure 121.1 A body condition score based on a 1–9 scale is usef...
Figure 121.2 WSAVA Muscle Condition Score Chart: MCS is graded a...
Chapter 122
Figure 122.1 (a) Normal positioning of the coronoid process of t...
Figure 122.2 (a) Location of the osteotomy on the coronoid proce...
Chapter 123
Figure 123.1 Optic neuritis in a 2.5‐year‐old spayed female Dome...
Chapter 124
Figure 124.1 Odontogenic tumors typically are benign and do not ...
Figure 124.2 An example of a sublingual salivary mucocele.
Figure 124.3 FOSCC may occur on the ventral surface or base of t...
Figure 124.4 (a, b) A large oral mass was noted in this cat by t...
Figure 124.5 Facial swelling and blood‐tinged saliva are common ...
Figure 124.6 Fine‐needle aspirate may yield concurrent inflammat...
Figure 124.7 Dental radiograph of a cat with confirmed FOSCC via...
Figure 124.8 CT scan is vital for assessing the extent of bone i...
Figure 124.9 As cats adapt to their tumor and any potential effe...
Chapter 125
Figure 125.1 The joints most affected by osteoarthritis are the ...
Figure 125.2 Vertebral spondylosis is common in older cats, many...
Chapter 126
Figure 126.1 Chronic otitis externa can result in stenosis and c...
Figure 126.2 An aural hematoma is a fluid‐filled mass on the con...
Figure 126.3 A wax plug is seen through a video‐otoscope in the ...
Figure 126.4 (a) Cocci are identified in this cytology prep from...
Figure 126.5 Surgical repair of an aural hematoma consisting of ...
Figure 126.6 If an aural hematoma is not treated with aspiration...
Figure 126.7 A bulging tympanic membrane signals otitis media du...
Figure 126.8 The rostrocaudal view of the skull allows one to se...
Figure 126.9 (a) A true lateral view of the skull superimposes t...
Figure 126.10 A CT scan shows the bullae separated by the septu...
Figure 126.11 Neoplasia can involve the tympanic bulla. Both th...
Chapter 127
Figure 127.1 Representative cornified vaginal cytology found in ...
Figure 127.2 (a) This approximately 9‐month‐old Domestic Shortha...
Chapter 128
Figure 128.1 The oral cavity of a cat with flea allergy dermatit...
