"Treatment and Care of the Geriatric Veterinary Patient offers veterinarians a complete guide to treating and managing geriatric canine and feline patients. Offers practical guidance on managing all aspects of veterinary care in geriatric pets. Takes a holistic approach to managing the geriatric patient, from common diseases and quality of life to hospice, euthanasia, client communications, and business management. Focuses on dogs and cats, with a chapter covering common exotic animals. Provides clinically oriented advice for ensuring quality of life for older pets. Includes access to a companion website with client education handouts"--Provided by publisher.
Treatment and Care of the Geriatric Veterinary Patient offers veterinarians a complete guide to treating and managing geriatric canine and feline patients.
- Offers practical guidance on managing all aspects of veterinary care in geriatric pets
- Takes a holistic approach to managing the geriatric patient, from common diseases and quality of life to hospice, euthanasia, client communications, and business management
- Focuses on dogs and cats, with a chapter covering common exotic animals
- Provides clinically oriented advice for ensuring quality of life for older pets
- Includes access to a companion website with videos, client education handouts, and images
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| Part I: They Just Don't Live Long Enough |
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2 Maintaining the Human-Animal Bond |
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3 Geriatrics and Fragility |
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| Part II: The Aging Body Systems |
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6 Dentition and the Oral Cavity |
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8 Cognitive Dysfunction and Related Sleep Disturbances |
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9 Smelly Old Dog: Addressing the Dermatological Concerns of Our Geriatric Patients |
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10 Central and Peripheral Nervous System |
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13 The Respiratory System |
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15 Age-Related Gastrointestinal Conditions and Considerations for Nutrition |
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16 Urinary and Fecal Incontinence |
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18 Managing Pain in Geriatric Patients |
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19 Exotic Animal Geriatrics |
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| Part III: What Matters Most in the End |
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20 Understanding the Behavior of Geriatric Patients to Enhance their Welfare |
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21 Environmental Enrichment and Senior Pets: The Next Best Thing to the Fountain of Youth |
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22 Where Are all the Grey Muzzles?: Marketing and Caring for Geriatric Pets in your Practice |
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23 Veterinary Hospice in Your Practice |
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24 Quality of Life Assessment and End of Life Decisions |
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25 Anticipatory Grief and Preparation for Pet Loss |
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27 Convenience and Aggressive Pet Euthanasia |
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28 Letting Go-Handling Euthanasia in Your Practice |
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The editors
Mary Gardner, DVM, is Hospice Veterinarian, Co-Founder, and Chief Technology Officer at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice in Orange County, California, USA and Courtesy Lecturer at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in Gainesville, Florida, USA.
Dani McVety, DVM, is Hospice Veterinarian, Co-Founder, and Chief Executive Officer at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice in Tampa, Florida, USA and Courtesy Lecturer at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in Gainesville, Florida, USA.
