{"product_id":"feline-medicine-for-veterinary-technicians-isbn-9781394239047","title":"Feline Medicine for Veterinary Technicians","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive overview of feline medicine in a clinical setting for the veterinary technician\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFeline Medicine for Veterinary Technicians\u003c\/i\u003e is a complete, specialty reference guide, written by veterinary technician specialists, for the veterinary technician to use in a feline medicine clinical setting. Covering everything from the pathophysiology of common feline diseases, current therapies and nursing care, diagnostic techniques, unique history taking methods, and nursing care in every major body system. It is a critical tool for anyone preparing for a specialty exam or the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFeline Medicine for Veterinary Technicians\u003c\/i\u003e readers will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage of cutting-edge diagnostics, treatment options, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed discussion of topics including feline friendly interactions, life stage considerations, client communication, pharmacology, and many more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA team of contributors with decades of combined veterinary technician experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA comprehensive review of diseases in all major body systems including endocrinology, cardiology, renal and urinary systems \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeline specific considerations for behavior, anesthesia, analgesia, transfusion medicine and nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe companion website includes study questions for all chapters, as well as client education materials, dental positioning guidelines and educational handouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFeline Medicine for Veterinary Technicians\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for students as well as anyone preparing for a specialty exam or as a veterinary technician in feline clinical practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Contributors xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgment xxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xxix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 1 The Cat and Special Considerations 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Feline Behavior 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMonique Feyrecilde BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior), Elite FFCP Veterinary\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Sensation and Perception 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Feline Body Language 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Community Behavior in Cats 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Sexual Behavior in Cats 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Elimination Behaviors 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 How Cats Learn and Modifying Behaviors 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Functional and Applied Behavior Analysis 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.8 Common Unwanted Behaviors 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.9 Behavior Emergencies 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.10 Incorporating Behavior into Everyday Veterinary Practice 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Feline-Friendly Interactions 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEllen M. Carozza, LVT, VTS (CP-Feline)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Understanding Cat Emotions and Their Motivations 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Be Respectful, Remain Professional; Words Matter 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Feline Emotions: Engaging and Protective - Both Are Normal! 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Sensory Communication Cats: How Cats Gather and Interpret Information 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Interpreting Feline Behaviors at the Clinic and Modifying Our Techniques to Prevent Escalation 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Setting Yourself Up for Success 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Stressor Stacking: Understanding Stressors that Contribute to Difficult Visits 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Making Changes at the Clinic 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.9 Know Your Cats: They Are Communicating! 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.10 Handling Techniques 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.11 Sedation 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.12 Tips for Safe and Feline-friendly Life Stage Handling: A New Way to Approach Cats 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Preparing the Veterinary Hospital for the Feline Patient 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJan Yaroslav RVT, VTS (Dentistry), VTS (CP-Feline)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 General Clinic Preparation for a Feline Visit 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 The Reception Area 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 The Exam Room 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 The Treatment Room 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 The Surgical Suite 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 The Hospitalization Ward 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Training the Team 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 How to Become a Cat Friendly Practice® 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 Resources for Veterinary Professionals 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.10 Resources for Clients 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Life Stage Considerations 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnn Wortinger BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC) (SAIM) (Nutrition), Elite FFCP\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Kitten 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Junior 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Prime 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Mature 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Senior 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Geriatric 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Body Condition Scoring 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Body Condition Score Uses 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9 Diagnostic Techniques 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Client Education and Communication Topics for the Feline Owner 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristina M. Daigle, LVT, VTS (CP-C\/F)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Types of Communication 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Obtaining a Medical History 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Home Environmental Factors 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Preparing for the Veterinary Visit 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Nutrition 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Nursing Care for the Feline Pet Owner 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Client Communication and Feline Disease Management 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Anesthetic Considerations for the Feline Patient 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLanette Jordan, BS, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia and Analgesia)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Preanesthetic Phase 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Anesthetic Phase 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Recovery Phase 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Analgesic Considerations for the Feline Patient 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLanette Jordan BS, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia and Analgesia)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 The Pain Pathway 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Types of Pain 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Negative Effects of Pain 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Assessment of Pain 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Pain Scoring Instruments 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Treatment of Pain 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Introduction to Feline Pharmacology 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnn Wortinger BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC) (SAIM) (Nutrition), Elite FFCP\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Unique Pharmacokinetics for the Feline Patient 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Metabolism 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Acetylation 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Methylation 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Renal Excretion 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Medications with Unique Pharmacokinetics in the Feline Patient 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Introduction and Current Guidelines of Antimicrobial Stewardship 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Feline Immunology and Current Vaccination Guidelines 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEllen M. Carozza, LVT, VTS (CP-Feline)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Vaccine History 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 How Vaccines Work 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Natural Immunity: Maternal Derived Antibodies 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Feline Injection Site Sarcoma 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Vaccination Administration Sites 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Vaccine Site Monitoring 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Vaccine Hypersensitivity 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8 Vaccination Types 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.9 Routes of Administration 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.10 Feline Core Vaccines 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.11 Feline Noncore Vaccinations 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.12 Vaccines No Longer Recommended 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.13 Feline Patient Populations That Need Protection: What and When to Provide Vaccination 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.14 Vaccination and Age 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.15 Lifestyle Vaccinations: When Vaccination Plans Have the Possibility of Changing 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.16 Postvaccination Serological Screening: The Debate on Over-vaccination 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.16.1 Serology Testing is Useful for Assessment of Immunity: Antibody Testing 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.17 Staff Compliance: Who Is Responsible for What? 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 2 Feline Patient Care 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Critical Thinking and Kirby’s Rule of 20 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCourtney Waxman, MS, CVT, RVT, VTS (ECC)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Veterinary Medical Error Background 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Patient Care Checklist Background 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Kirby’s Rule of 20 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Critical Thinking 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Interpretation of Common Diagnostics Test Results 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnn Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC) (SAIM) (Nutrition), Elite FFCP\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Use of a Microscope 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Care and Maintenance of a Microscope 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Interpretation of Common Diagnostic Tests 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Diagnostic Techniques 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 General Feline Nutrition 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnn Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC) (SAIM) (Nutrition), Elite FFCP\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Feeding Behaviors 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Anatomic Adaptations 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Physiologic Adaptations 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Metabolic Adaptations 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Fixed Taste Preferences and Food Aversions 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 The Association of American Feed Control Officials Life Stages 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Reproduction and Neonatal Nutrition 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.8 Orphaned Kitten Nutrition 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.9 Kitten Nutrition 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.10 Young Adult Nutrition 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.11 Mature Adult Nutrition 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.12 Geriatric Nutrition 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.13 Feeding Tubes: Uses, Indications, and Placement 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.14 Diagnostic Techniques 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Feline Wound Care and Bandaging 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKelly M. Foltz, BA, AAT, CVT, LVT, RVT, VTS (ECC)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Etiology of Feline Wounds 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Wound Physiology 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Wound Classification 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Wound Healing 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Approach to the Feline Trauma Patient 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Wound Care and Management 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7 Bandage Techniques 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.8 Wound Drains 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.9 Emerging Wound Management Techniques 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.10 Burn Care 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 3 Feline Systems, Diseases, and Conditions 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Cardiology\/Cardiovascular Diseases 265\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKristie Garcia, LVT, VTS (Cardiology)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Patient History and \"History Gathering Questions\" 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Clinical Signs 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Physical Examination Findings 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Specific Nursing Care Considerations 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Cardiovascular Diseases 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Cardiomyopathy Prognosis 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7 Comorbidities to Consider 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.8 Cardiovascular Emergencies 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.9 Diagnostic Techniques 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Dentistry 285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJan Yaroslav RVT, VTS (Dentistry), VTS (CP-Feline)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Feline Dental Anatomy 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Patient History and \"History Gathering Questions\" 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Dental Equipment 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Ergonomics 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Dental Radiography 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.6 The Feline Oral Exam 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.7 The Professional Dental Cleaning 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.8 Dental Charts 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.9 Tooth Numbering Systems 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.10 Nomenclature and Abbreviations 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.11 Oral Pathology 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Dermatology and Auricular Conditions 301\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmanda Friedeck, BS, LVT, VTS (Dermatology)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Patient History and \"History Gathering Questions\" 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Clinical Signs 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Physical Examination Findings 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 Specific Nursing Care Considerations 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5 Basic Feline Dermatology 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6 Allergic Reaction Patterns 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.7 Hypersensitivity Reactions 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.8 Facial Dermatosis 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.9 Feline Auricular Anatomy and Conditions 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.10 Diagnostic Techniques 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Emergency and Critical Care 321\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKelly M. Foltz, BA, AAT, CVT, LVT, RVT, VTS (ECC)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Patient History and \"History Gathering Questions\" 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2 Feline Interactions in the ER 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3 Clinical Signs 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4 Physical Examination Findings 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.5 Triage 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.6 The Feline Inpatient 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.7 Specific Nursing Care Considerations 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.8 Common Emergencies by Body System 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.9 Diagnostic Techniques 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Endocrinology 351\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaula Plummer, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, CP-fe)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.1 Patient History and \"History Gathering Questions\" 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.2 Clinical Signs 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3 Physical Examination Findings 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.4 Specific Nursing Care Considerations 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.5 Endocrine Disorders 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.6 Diagnostic Techniques 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 Gastroenterology 371\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChastity Ketchum, LVT, VTS (Internal Medicine-SA)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.1 Patient History and \"History Gathering Questions\" 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.2 Clinical Signs 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.3 Physical Examination Findings 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.4 Specific Nursing Care Considerations 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.5 Gastrointestinal Disease in the Feline Patient 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.6 Diagnostic Techniques 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 Gestation, Lactation, and Pediatrics 391\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEllen M. Carozza, LVT, VTS (CP-Feline)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1 Breeding in Cats: So Many Kittens in Such Little Time 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.2 Pregnancy and Birth 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.3 Dystocia 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.4 Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration Scoring in Neonates: Know Their Vitality Early on! 397\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.5 Nursing and Lactation 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.6 Kitten Mortality 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.7 Postpartum Complications in the Queen 401\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.8 Kitten Care 401\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.9 Bottles and Tube Feeding; What Can Be Used for Orphaned Kitten Feeding and How to Perform Tube Feeding When Necessary 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.10 Milestones 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.11 Kitten Nutrition 404\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.12 Weaning the Kitten 404\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.13 The Critical Neonate 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 Hematology 411\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCamille Kelly, CVT, VTS (ECC)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.1 Patient History and \"History Gathering Questions\" 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.2 Clinical Signs 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.3 Physical Examination Findings 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.4 Specific Nursing Care Considerations 415\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.5 Red Blood Cell Conditions 415\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.6 White Blood Cell Conditions 419\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.7 Coagulopathies 420\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.8 Diagnostic Techniques 422\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.9 Feline Blood Donors 426\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.10 Blood Component Processing 431\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 Hepatobiliary 435\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaula Plummer, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, CP-fe)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.1 Patient History and \"History Gathering Questions\" 437\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.2 Clinical Signs 437\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.3 Physical Examination Findings 438\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.4 Specific Nursing Care Considerations 438\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.5 Diseases of the Liver 439\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.6 Diseases of the Gallbladder and Bile Duct 443\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.7 Diseases of the Exocrine Pancreas 446\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.8 Triaditis 448\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.9 Diagnostic Techniques 448\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e23 Feline Infectious Diseases 453\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaula Plummer, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, CP-fe)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.1 History-gathering Questions 453\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.2 Clinical Signs 453\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.3 Physical Examination Findings 455\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.4 Nursing Care Considerations 455\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.5 Bacterial Infectious Diseases 456\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.6 Systemic Fungal Infectious Diseases 457\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.7 Protozoal Infectious Diseases 461\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.8 Viral Infectious Diseases 463\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.9 Diagnostic Techniques 469\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e24 Oncology 473\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJaci Christensen, BAS, LVT, VTS (Oncology)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.1 Patient History and \"History Gathering Questions\" 473\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.2 Clinical Signs 474\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.3 Physical Examination Findings 474\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.4 Specific Nursing Care Considerations 474\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.5 Treatment Modalities 474\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.6 Common Feline Neoplasms 478\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.7 Diagnostic Techniques 484\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.8 Chemotherapy Administration 486\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e25 Respiratory 491\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaula Plummer, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, CP-fe)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.1 Patient History and \"History Gathering Questions\" 493\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.2 Clinical Signs 494\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.3 Physical Examination Findings 494\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.4 Specific Nursing Care Considerations 495\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.5 Oxygen Supplementation 498\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.6 Respiratory Diseases 499\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.7 Diagnostic Techniques 504\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e26 Urinary and Renal 507\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRhonda South-Bodiford, LVT, VTS (SAIM)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.1 Patient History and \"History Gathering Questions\" 507\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.2 Clinical Signs 508\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.3 Physical Examination Findings 508\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.4 Specific Nursing Care Considerations 509\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.5 Renal and Urinary Diseases 509\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.6 Diagnostic Techniques 516\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 524\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 525\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaula Plummer, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, CP-fe),\u003c\/b\u003e is a credentialed veterinary technician and training coordinator at Texas A\u0026amp;M College of Veterinary Medicine \u0026amp; Biomedical Sciences, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. 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