M Gardner
John Wiley & Sons
e druk, 2017
9781119187219
Treatment and Care of the Geriatric Veterinary Patient
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Paperback, 368 blz.
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John Wiley & Sons |
e druk, 2017
ISBN13: 9781119187219
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Verwachte levertijd ongeveer 9 werkdagen
Samenvatting
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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Inhoudsopgave
<p>List of Contributors ix</p>
<p>About the Companion Website xi</p>
<p>Part I They Just Don t Live Long Enough 1</p>
<p>1 Introduction 3<br />Mary Gardner</p>
<p>2 Maintaining the Human Animal Bond 7<br />Dani McVety</p>
<p>3 Geriatrics and Fragility 11<br />Mary Gardner</p>
<p>Part II The Aging Body Systems 21</p>
<p>4 Vision Changes 23<br />Kayla Waler and Meredith Voyles</p>
<p>5 Hearing Loss 35<br />Brad Bates</p>
<p>6 Dentition and the Oral Cavity 43<br />Heidi B. Lobprise</p>
<p>7 The Nose and Smelling 51<br />Faith Banks</p>
<p>8 Cognitive Dysfunction and Related Sleep Disturbances 57<br />Dawnetta Woodruff</p>
<p>9 Smelly Old Dog: Addressing the Dermatological Concerns of Our Geriatric Patients 77<br />Melanie Cohen</p>
<p>10 Central and Peripheral Nervous System 87<br />Laura Devlin Bacon</p>
<p>11 The Aging Kidney 99<br />Shea Cox</p>
<p>12 The Hepatic System 115<br />Laura Devlin Bacon</p>
<p>13 The Respiratory System 127<br />Cheryl A. Braswell</p>
<p>14 Mobility Issues 145<br />Tammy Perkins Johnson</p>
<p>15 Age ]Related Gastrointestinal Conditions and Considerations for Nutrition 185<br />Shea Cox</p>
<p>16 Urinary and Fecal Incontinence 199<br />Faith Banks</p>
<p>17 Thermoregulation 209<br />Brad Bates</p>
<p>18 Managing Pain in Geriatric Patients 221<br />Michael Petty and Sheilah Robertson</p>
<p>19 Exotic Animal Geriatrics 245<br />Amanda Grant</p>
<p>Part III What Matters Most in the End 257</p>
<p>20 Understanding the Behavior of Geriatric Patients to Enhance their Welfare 259<br />Carlo Siracusa</p>
<p>21 Environmental Enrichment and Senior Pets: The Next Best Thing to the Fountain of Youth 269<br />Steve Dale</p>
<p>22 Where Are all the Grey Muzzles?: Marketing and Caring for Geriatric Pets in your Practice 279<br />Mary Gardner</p>
<p>23 Veterinary Hospice in Your Practice 289<br />Mary Gardner and Dani McVety</p>
<p>24 Quality of Life Assessment and End of Life Decisions 297<br />Mary Gardner</p>
<p>25 Anticipatory Grief and Preparation for Pet Loss 311<br />Shea Cox</p>
<p>26 The Look 317<br />Faith Banks</p>
<p>27 Convenience and Aggressive Pet Euthanasia 321<br />Dani McVety</p>
<p>28 Letting Go Handling Euthanasia in Your Practice 327<br />Mary Gardner and Dani McVety</p>
<p>29 The Final Chapter 337<br />Mary Gardner</p>
<p>Index 000</p>
<p>About the Companion Website xi</p>
<p>Part I They Just Don t Live Long Enough 1</p>
<p>1 Introduction 3<br />Mary Gardner</p>
<p>2 Maintaining the Human Animal Bond 7<br />Dani McVety</p>
<p>3 Geriatrics and Fragility 11<br />Mary Gardner</p>
<p>Part II The Aging Body Systems 21</p>
<p>4 Vision Changes 23<br />Kayla Waler and Meredith Voyles</p>
<p>5 Hearing Loss 35<br />Brad Bates</p>
<p>6 Dentition and the Oral Cavity 43<br />Heidi B. Lobprise</p>
<p>7 The Nose and Smelling 51<br />Faith Banks</p>
<p>8 Cognitive Dysfunction and Related Sleep Disturbances 57<br />Dawnetta Woodruff</p>
<p>9 Smelly Old Dog: Addressing the Dermatological Concerns of Our Geriatric Patients 77<br />Melanie Cohen</p>
<p>10 Central and Peripheral Nervous System 87<br />Laura Devlin Bacon</p>
<p>11 The Aging Kidney 99<br />Shea Cox</p>
<p>12 The Hepatic System 115<br />Laura Devlin Bacon</p>
<p>13 The Respiratory System 127<br />Cheryl A. Braswell</p>
<p>14 Mobility Issues 145<br />Tammy Perkins Johnson</p>
<p>15 Age ]Related Gastrointestinal Conditions and Considerations for Nutrition 185<br />Shea Cox</p>
<p>16 Urinary and Fecal Incontinence 199<br />Faith Banks</p>
<p>17 Thermoregulation 209<br />Brad Bates</p>
<p>18 Managing Pain in Geriatric Patients 221<br />Michael Petty and Sheilah Robertson</p>
<p>19 Exotic Animal Geriatrics 245<br />Amanda Grant</p>
<p>Part III What Matters Most in the End 257</p>
<p>20 Understanding the Behavior of Geriatric Patients to Enhance their Welfare 259<br />Carlo Siracusa</p>
<p>21 Environmental Enrichment and Senior Pets: The Next Best Thing to the Fountain of Youth 269<br />Steve Dale</p>
<p>22 Where Are all the Grey Muzzles?: Marketing and Caring for Geriatric Pets in your Practice 279<br />Mary Gardner</p>
<p>23 Veterinary Hospice in Your Practice 289<br />Mary Gardner and Dani McVety</p>
<p>24 Quality of Life Assessment and End of Life Decisions 297<br />Mary Gardner</p>
<p>25 Anticipatory Grief and Preparation for Pet Loss 311<br />Shea Cox</p>
<p>26 The Look 317<br />Faith Banks</p>
<p>27 Convenience and Aggressive Pet Euthanasia 321<br />Dani McVety</p>
<p>28 Letting Go Handling Euthanasia in Your Practice 327<br />Mary Gardner and Dani McVety</p>
<p>29 The Final Chapter 337<br />Mary Gardner</p>
<p>Index 000</p>