{"product_id":"treatment-and-care-of-the-geriatric-veterinary-patient-isbn-9781119187219","title":"Treatment and Care of the Geriatric Veterinary Patient","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTreatment and Care of the Geriatric Veterinary Patient \u003c\/i\u003eoffers veterinarians a complete guide to treating and managing geriatric canine and feline patients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers practical guidance on managing all aspects of veterinary care in geriatric pets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTakes a holistic approach to managing the geriatric patient, from common diseases and quality of life to hospice, euthanasia, client communications, and business management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocuses on dogs and cats, with a chapter covering common exotic animals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides clinically oriented advice for ensuring quality of life for older pets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes access to a companion website with videos, client education handouts, and images\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Contributors ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I They Just Don’t Live Long Enough 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 3\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMary Gardner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Maintaining the Human–Animal Bond 7\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDani McVety\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Geriatrics and Fragility 11\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMary Gardner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II The Aging Body Systems 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Vision Changes 23\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKayla Waler and Meredith Voyles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Hearing Loss 35\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBrad Bates\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Dentition and the Oral Cavity 43\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eHeidi B. 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