The Feline Patient, Third edition is the ideal clinical reference for busy practitioners wanting rapidly retrievable, concise information about feline diseases.

The new edition has been greatly expanded from previous editions to cover more diseases and syndromes. Highlights of this edition include:

• greatly expanded to cover more feline diseases and syndromes
• Full-color throughout
• Topics organized alphabetically for quick reference
• New sections on dermatology, ophthalmology, behavior, and dentistry
• Expanded formulary and surgery sections
• Extensive collection of feline radiographs and ultrasound images

Topics are organized alphabetically to facilitate quick access to diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic information - all tailored specifically to the unique needs of cats.

Contents

Section 1: Internal Medicine

1. Acetaminophen Toxicosis
2. Acromegaly
3. Amyloidosis
4. Anal Sac Impaction and Infection
5. Anemia
6. Anorexia
7. Aortic Stenosis
8. Arrhythmias
9. Ascites
10. Aspirin Toxicosis
11. Asthma
12. Bartonellosis
13. Basal Cell Tumor
14. Blastomycosis
15. Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
16. Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
17. Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
18. Cardiopulmonary Arrest
19. Cervical Ventroflexion
20. Chylothorax
21. Cobalamin Deficiency
22. Coccidiomycosis
23. Coccidiosis
24. Constipation/Obstipation
25. Coughing
26. Cryptococcosis
27. Cryptosporidium Diarrhea
28. Cytauxzoonosis
29. Diabetes Mellitus: Chronic Complications
30. Diabetes Mellitus: Ketoacidosis
31. Diabetes Mellitus: Uncomplicated
32. Diaphragmatic Hernia
33. Diarrhea
34. Digital Diseases
35. Dysautonomia
36. Dyspnea
37. Dystocia
38. Dysuria/Pollakiuria
39. Ear Mites
40. Ethylene Glycol Toxicity
41. Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
42. Feline Idiopathic Cystitis
43. Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
44. Feline Infectious Peritonitis
45. Feline Leukemia Virus Diseases
46. Fever
47. Fight Wound Infections/Abscessation
48. Fleas
49. Flukes: Liver, Biliary, and Pancreatic
50. Giardiasis
51. Gingivitis/Stomatitis/Pharyngitis
52. Glomerulonephritis
53. Heartworm Disease
54. Helicobacter Infection
55. Hemobartonellosis (Hemoplasmosis)
56. Hepatic Lipidosis
57. Hepatitis, Inflammatory
58. High-Rise Syndrome
59. Histoplasmosis 60. Hookworms
60. Horner's Syndrome
61. Hydronephrosis
62. Hyperadrenocorticism
63. Hypercalcemia
64. Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
65. Hyperkalemia
66. Hypertension, Systemic
67. Hyperthyroidism
68. Hypoadrenocorticism
69. Hypoalbuminemia
70. Hypocalcemia
71. Hypokalemia
72. Hypomagnesemia
73. Hypophosphatemia
74. Icterus
75. Inflammatory Bowel Disease
76. Ischemic Encephalopathy
77. Kidneys: Abnormal Size
78. Linear Foreign Body
79. Lung Parasites
80. Lymphoma
81. Mammary Gland Hyperplasia
82. Mammary Gland Neoplasia
83. Manx Syndrome
84. Mast Cell Tumors
85. Megacolon
86. Meningioma
87. Methemoglobinemia/HB Hemolytic Anemia
88. Mitral Valve Dysplasia
89. Murmurs
90. Myiasis
91. Nasal and Frontal Sinus Infections
92. Nasal Discharge
93. Nasopharyngeal and Nasal Polyps
94. Neonatal Isoerythrolysis
95. Nocardiosis
96. Obesity
97. Oral Neoplasia
98. Organophosphate and Carbamate Toxicosis
99. Otitis Externa
100. Otitis Media and Interna
101. Pancreatitis, Acute
102. Pancreatitis, Chronic
103. Panleukopenia (Feline Parvovirus Infection)
104. Panniculitis
105. Paraneoplastic Syndrome
106. Patent Ductus Arteriosis
107. Pectus Excavatum
108. Plant Toxicities
109. Pleural Effusion
110. Pneumothorax
111. Polycystic Kidney Disease
112. Polyphagic Weight Loss
113. Polyuria/Polydipsia
114. Portosystemic Shunt
115. Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic
116. Pulmonic Stenosis
117. Pyelonephritis
118. Pyometra and Mucometra
119. Pyothorax
120. Pyrethrin and Pyrethroid Toxicosis
121. Rabies
122. Refeeding Syndrome
123. Renal Failure, Acute
124. Renal Failure, Chronic
125. Renal Insufficiency
126. Rodenticide Toxicosis
127. Roundworms
128. Salmonellosis
129. Sarcomas, Injection Site
130. Seizures
131. Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Cutaneous
132. Stomach Worms
133. Tapeworm Infections
134. Tetralogy of Fallot
135. Thiamine Deficiency
136. Thromboembolic Disease
137. Toxoplasmosis
138. Triad Disease
139. Trichobezoars
140. Tritrichomonas Diarrhea
141. Upper Respiratory Infections, Viral
142. Urolithiasis
143. Ventricular Septal Defects
144. Vestibular Syndrome
145. Vitamin A Toxicosis
146. Vitamin D Toxicosis
147. Vomiting
148. Weight Loss
149. Yersiniosis (Plague)

Section 2: Dermatology

151. Acne
152. Atopic Dermatitis
153. Cutaneous Markers of Internal Disease
154. Dermatophytosis
155. Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex
156. Flea Hypersensitivity Dermatitis
157. Food Reaction
158. Idiopathic Ulcerative Dermatitis
159. Malassezia Dermatitis
160. Miliary Dermatitis
161. Pemphigus Foliaceus
162. Skin Parasites
163. Stud Tail
164. Tumors, Nodules, Draining Tracts
165. Viral Dermatitis

Section 3: Ophthalmology

166. The Eye Exam
167. Blindness
168. Cataracts
169. Corneal Ulcers
170. Eosinophilic Keratitis
171. Eyelid Diseases
172. Glaucoma
173. Intraocular Tumors
174. Keratitis and Conjunctivitis
175. Retinal Disease
176. Third Eyelid Disease
177. Uveitis

Section 4: Behavior

178. Aggression towards Humans
179. Intercat Aggression
180. Feline House Soiling
181. Feline Marking

Section 5: Cytology

182. Sample Staining
183. Inflammation vs. Neoplasia: Differentiation
184. Adenocarcinoma
185. Atypical Bacterial Infections
186. Fibrosarcoma
187. Hepatic Lipidosis
188. Lymphoma
189. Lymph Node Disease
190. Mast Cell Tumors
191. Systemic Fungal Disease

Section 6: Imagin

192. Imaging Techniques
193. Special Procedures
194. Radiographic Notables of the Thorax
195. Radiographic Notables of the Abdomen
196. Radiographic Notables of the Head and Neck
197. Radiographic Notables of the Legs/Tail
198. Ultrasonographic Notables of the Thorax
199. Ultrasonographic Notables of the Abdomen

Section 7: Clinical Procedures

200. Blood Transfusion
201. Bone Marrow Aspiration
202. Central Venous Catheter Placement
203. CSF Collection
204. Fluid Therapy
205. Jugular Blood Collection
206. Lung Aspirate
207. Orogastric Tube Feeding
208. Testing Procedures
209. Transpalatine Aspiration

Section 8: Dentistry

211. The Dental Exam
212. The Dental Prophylaxis
213. Congenital Dental Abnormalities
214. Endodontics and Restorations
215. Extractions
216. Feline Dental Resorption
217. Lymphocytic Plasmacytic Stomatitis
218. Oral Surgery
219. Oral and Dental Radiography

Section 9: Surgical Procedures

220. Bulla Osteotomy: Ventral Approach
221. Colectomy
222. Esophagostomy Tube Placement
223. Gastrostomy Tube Placement
224. Jejunostomy Tube Placement
225. Lip Avulsion Replacement
226. Mandibular Symphyseal Repair
227. Mastectomy
228. Nasopharyngeal Polyp/Mass Removal
229. Nephrolith Removal
230. Onychectomy
231. Subcutaneous Fluid Catheter Placement
232. Thoracostomy Tube Placement
233. Thyroidectomy
234. Total Ear Canal Ablation & Lateral Bulla Osteotomy
235. Ureterolith Removal
236. Urethrostomy, Perineal
237. Urethrostomy, Prepubic
238. Urinary Bladder Marsupialization

Section 10: Appendices

Age Approximation
239. Body Surface Area Conversion
240. Chemotherapy for Lymphoma
241. Echocardiographic Tables
242. Electrocardiographic Tables
243. Therapeutic Diets
244. 2005 Guidelines: American Heartworm Society
245. Drug Formulary

Index

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