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Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook, 3rd Edition

by Debra M. Eldredge, Delbert G. Carlson, Liisa D. Carlson, James M. Giffi, Beth Adelman
2007Debra M. Eldredge DVM, Delbert G. Carlson DVM, Liisa D. Carlson DVM, James M. Giffin MD, Beth Adelman-Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook, Fully Revised and Updated-Howell Book House (2007)

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 fastClearly written, step-by-step directions for handling common feline ailments and problemsHundreds of photos, drawings, and tables that illustrate what to look for and how to provide the best care for your catsAll new anatomical drawings and diagramsNew information on genetics, geriatrics, drug sensitivities, raw diets, arthritis medications, dental disease, and moreInformation on supplements, nutraceuticals, and holistic treatments that have proven beneficialInteresting 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.

Table of Contents
Cover Page……Page 1
Title: Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook……Page 4
ISBN 047009530X……Page 5
FINDING IT QUICKLY……Page 7
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS……Page 9
1: EMERGENCIES……Page 10
3: INFECTIOUS DISEASES……Page 11
4: THE SKIN AND COAT……Page 13
5: THE EYES……Page 14
7: THE NOSE……Page 15
8: THE MOUTH AND THROAT……Page 16
9: THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM……Page 17
11: THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM……Page 18
12: THE NERVOUS SYSTEM……Page 19
14: THE URINARY SYSTEM……Page 20
15: SEX AND REPRODUCTION……Page 21
16: PREGNANCY AND KITTENING……Page 22
17: PEDIATRICS……Page 23
19: TUMORS AND CANCERS……Page 24
21: MEDICATIONS……Page 25
Glossary, About the Authors, List of Tables, Index……Page 26
INTRODUCTION……Page 28
1 EMERGENCIES……Page 30
Handling and Restraint……Page 31
Artificial Respiration and Heart Massage……Page 39
Shock……Page 42
Acute Painful Abdomen……Page 44
Broken Bones……Page 45
Burns……Page 48
Cold Exposure……Page 49
Drowning and Suffocation……Page 51
Heat Stroke……Page 53
Poisoning……Page 55
Insect Stings, Spiders, and Scorpions……Page 72
Snake and Lizard Bites……Page 73
Wounds……Page 76
2 GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITES……Page 85
Deworming Your Cat……Page 86
Ascarids (Roundworms)……Page 89
Hookworms……Page 91
Tapeworms……Page 92
Other Worm Parasites……Page 94
Protozoal Parasites……Page 96
Bacterial Diseases……Page 100
Viral Diseases……Page 108
Fungal Diseases……Page 127
Rickettsial Diseases……Page 130
Antibodies and Immunity……Page 132
Vaccinations……Page 133
Available Vaccines……Page 136
Shelter Recommendations……Page 141
4 THE SKIN AND COAT……Page 142
The Cat’s Coat……Page 144
How to Avoid Coat and Skin Problems……Page 147
Beyond the Brush……Page 151
Bathing……Page 153
Hairballs……Page 157
Sorting Out Skin Diseases……Page 158
Fleas……Page 162
Other Insect Parasites……Page 169
Using Insecticides……Page 177
Allergies……Page 180
Fungal Infections……Page 186
Hormonal Skin Diseases……Page 189
Pyoderma……Page 192
Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex……Page 195
Lumps and Bumps on or Beneath the Skin……Page 196
5 THE EYES……Page 197
Structure of the Eye……Page 198
If Your Cat Has an Eye Problem……Page 200
The Eyeball……Page 204
The Eyelids……Page 207
The Nictitating Membrane (Third Eyelid)……Page 212
The Tearing Mechanism……Page 214
The Outer Eye……Page 217
The Cornea……Page 221
The Inner Eye……Page 225
Structure of the Ears……Page 232
Basic Ear Care……Page 235
The Pinna……Page 238
The Ear Canal……Page 241
Otitis Media……Page 245
Deafness……Page 246
7 THE NOSE……Page 249
Signs of Nasal Irritation……Page 251
The Nasal Cavity……Page 253
How to Examine the Mouth……Page 259
Signs of Mouth and Throat Disease……Page 260
The Lips……Page 262
The Gums……Page 265
The Teeth……Page 270
The Tongue……Page 276
The Mouth……Page 278
The Throat……Page 282
The Salivary Glands……Page 283
Swollen Head……Page 284
9 THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM……Page 287
Endoscopy……Page 288
The Esophagus……Page 289
The Stomach……Page 293
Vomiting……Page 296
Small and Large Bowels……Page 299
Diarrhea……Page 307
The Anus and Rectum……Page 311
The Liver……Page 316
The Pancreas……Page 320
Purring……Page 325
Signs of Abnormal Breathing……Page 326
Coughing……Page 327
The Larynx……Page 329
Trachea and Bronchi……Page 333
The Lungs……Page 335
The Heart……Page 339
Evaluating the Circulation……Page 341
Blood Types……Page 343
Heart Failure……Page 344
Cardiovascular Disease……Page 345
Anemia……Page 352
Heartworms……Page 355
12 THE NERVOUS SYSTEM……Page 358
Head Injuries……Page 359
The Central Nervous System……Page 363
Seizures……Page 368
Coma……Page 369
The Spinal Cord……Page 371
Nerve Injuries and Diseases……Page 375
13 THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM……Page 378
Declawing……Page 380
Limping or Lameness……Page 382
Muscle, Bone, and Joint Injuries……Page 384
Inherited Orthopedic Diseases……Page 387
Arthritis……Page 390
Metabolic Bone Disorders……Page 394
Muscle Disorders……Page 397
14 THE URINARY SYSTEM……Page 399
Signs of Urinary Tract Disease……Page 400
The Kidneys……Page 402
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)……Page 409
Uroliths (Bladder Stones)……Page 417
The Adrenal Glands……Page 419
Litter Box Issues……Page 421
15 SEX AND REPRODUCTION……Page 427
Feline Genetics……Page 428
Screening for Health Problems……Page 430
The Queen……Page 432
The Tom……Page 435
The Estrus (Heat) Cycle……Page 436
Mating……Page 440
Reluctant Breeders……Page 442
Infertility……Page 443
Diseases of the Male Genital Tract……Page 448
Diseases of the Female Genital Tract……Page 451
Artificial Insemination……Page 453
Unwanted Pregnancy……Page 454
Birth Control……Page 455
Determining Pregnancy……Page 459
Care and Feeding During Pregnancy……Page 461
Kittening Preparations……Page 462
Signs of Imminent Delivery……Page 463
Kittening……Page 464
Dystocia (Difficult Labor)……Page 468
Cesarean Section……Page 472
Postpartum Care of the Queen……Page 473
Postpartum Problems……Page 474
Cloning……Page 480
17 PEDIATRICS……Page 481
Caring for Newborns……Page 483
Raising Kittens by Hand……Page 489
Kitten Diseases……Page 497
Congenital Defects……Page 503
Weaning……Page 507
Choosing a Healthy Kitten……Page 508
Training……Page 511
Behavior Problems……Page 512
Basic Nutritional Requirements……Page 520
Commercial Cat Foods……Page 525
Feeding Your Cat……Page 531
Switching Diets……Page 538
Obesity……Page 539
Common Feeding Errors……Page 540
Cancer in the Cat……Page 542
Diagnosing Cancers……Page 545
Treating Tumors and Cancers……Page 546
Common Surface Tumors……Page 549
Breast Swellings and Tumors……Page 553
Feline Lymphoma……Page 557
Hyperthyroidism (Thyroid Cancer)……Page 558
Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma……Page 559
The Geriatric Checkup……Page 561
Physical Changes……Page 562
Behavior Changes……Page 566
Functional Changes……Page 568
Adding a New Kitten……Page 570
Hospice Care……Page 571
Euthanasia……Page 572
Anesthesia……Page 574
Analgesics……Page 576
Antibiotics……Page 577
Drug Treatment of Behavior Disorders……Page 580
Drug Complications……Page 582
How to Give Medications……Page 583
Body Temperature……Page 592
Gestation……Page 594
B COMPARATIVE AGE OF CATS AND HUMANS……Page 595
Complete Blood Count (CBC) or Hemogram……Page 597
Blood Chemistry Panel……Page 598
Urinalysis……Page 600
D USEFUL RESOURCES……Page 601
Web Resources……Page 603
GLOSSARY……Page 605
Debra M. Eldredge, DVM……Page 621
Liisa D. Carlson, DVM……Page 622
James M. Giffin, MD……Page 623
LIST OF TABLES (with page links)……Page 624
A……Page 625
B……Page 627
C……Page 628
D……Page 631
E……Page 632
F……Page 634
G……Page 637
H……Page 638
I……Page 639
K……Page 640
L……Page 641
M……Page 642
N……Page 644
O……Page 645
P……Page 646
R……Page 648
S……Page 649
T……Page 651
U……Page 652
V……Page 653
X,Y,Z……Page 654
ART CREDITS……Page 655
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