The Feline Patient

Provides a comprehensive, practical reference to feline-specific guidance for diagnosing and managing 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. With practical case-based insights and real-world clinical scenarios throughout, 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 dietary management. 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 post-surgical 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, herbal medicine, 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

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Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (C/F), practices exclusively feline medicine at the Cooke Veterinary Medical Center in Chesapeake, Virginia, USA.

Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline), is currently employed as a feline specialist with Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. in Overland Park, Kansas, USA.

Provides a comprehensive, practical reference to feline-specific guidance for diagnosing and managing 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.

With practical case-based insights and real-world clinical scenarios throughout, 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 dietary management. 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 post-surgical 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, herbal medicine, 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

The Feline Patient, Sixth Edition remains a trusted, essential tool for delivering optimal feline health care. It is ideal for small animal and feline-focused veterinarians in both general and emergency veterinary settings, as well as veterinary students in feline medicine, internal medicine, and community services courses.