Equine geriatric medicine and surgery / Joseph J. Bertone.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bertone, Joseph

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Horses--Diseases.

Horses.

Veterinary surgery.

Horse Diseases.

Surgery, Veterinary.

Medical Subjects:

Horse Diseases.

Surgery, Veterinary.

Physical Description:

xvii, 263 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm

Place of Publication:

St. Louis, Mo. : Saunders Elsevier, [2006]

Summary:

Interest in equine geriatrics among veterinarians and researchers is on the rise as many horses remain active and rideable well into their twenties. However, as horses age, they develop certain condition that affect their overall health. Equine Geriatric Medicine and Surgery is a thorough and comprehensive text covering every aspect of veterinary management of the aging horse. The text covers many clinical topics like cardiology, dentistry, nutrition and more. Plus, there are a number of chapters devoted to the emotional challenges of caring the aging horse. Many of the conditions commonly associated with "old age" in the horse such as lameness, weight loss, or poor shedding actually might be treatable or preventable. Equine Geriatric Medicine and Surgery will help veterinarians manage their patients' health, and the specially written "layman's" sections will help educate owners about preventive measures that can be taken to extend the life of their animals.

Contents:

What is an "old horse" and its recent impact?

Interactions with horses and the human-animal bond

Field approach and wellness management of geriatric horses

Anesthetic considerations for the geriatric equine

Cardiac disease in the geriatric horse

Dentistry in the geriatric horse

Endocrine dysfunction in the aged horse

Aging and how it affects the response to exercise in the horse

Manual therapy, acupuncture, and Chinese herbal medicine in the geriatric equine

Gastrointestinal medicine

Abdominal surgery in the geriatric equine

Geriatric musculoskeletal disorders of the horse

Neoplasia

Nutrition of the geriatric horse

Eye disease in geriatric horses

Respiratory disease in the geriatric equine patient

Reproductive disorders

Urinary tract disorders in geriatric horses

West Nile virus and the geriatric horse

Liver disease in the geriatric horse

The equine geriatric foot

Neurologic disease in geriatric horses

Euthanasia and grief support in an equine bond-centered practice

Conditions, diseases, and injuries of the older horses for horse owners.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0721601634

OCLC:

63170168

Publisher Number:

9780721601632