Canine and feline geriatric oncology : honoring the human-animal bond / by Dr. Alice Villalobos with Laurie Kaplan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Villalobos, Alice, author.

Kaplan, Laurie, MSC, author.

Contributor:

Wiley InterScience (Online service)

Clarence J. Marshall Memorial Library Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dogs--Diseases.

Dogs.

Cats--Diseases.

Cats.

Cancer in animals.

Veterinary geriatrics.

Veterinary oncology.

Neoplasms--veterinary.

Dog Diseases.

Cat Diseases.

Aging--physiology.

Human-Animal Bond.

Medical Subjects:

Neoplasms--veterinary.

Dog Diseases.

Cat Diseases.

Aging--physiology.

Human-Animal Bond.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxi, 495 pages)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2018.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

This new edition, written by a recognized pioneer in canine and feline oncology and end-of-life care, provides a complete clinical approach to the most common neoplasias in geriatric dogs and cats. Emphasizing the human-animal bond, the book features numerous vignettes and case studies to bring the clinical realities to life. Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology: Honoring the Human-Animal Bond, Second Edition helps practitioners and their staffs to understand and fully address the special needs of geriatric pets in cancer care and their owners. Provides the tools needed to diagnose and treat aging pets with cancer and to help clients make the best decisions for themselves and their animals, Addresses the "what-ifs" that often arise during interactions with clients of aging pets with cancer and helps to determine when a pet should enter the hospice phase, Features many vignettes and real-life case studies to demonstrate the issues faced by clinicians and owners dealing with older dogs and cats with cancer and end-of-life issues, Fully updated and expanded with new and revised information, including new knowledge on palliative and hospice care and self-care techniques for carers, Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology is an indispensable reference for practicing veterinarians, technicians, hospital staff, and professionals involved in supportive counseling for pet carers. Book jacket.

Contents:

Molecular biology of cancer and aging

Caring for geriatric cancer patients : the concept of pawspice and what is needed aside from medical care

The warning signs of cancer in geriatric pets

Basic types of cancer and their biological behavior

Generating the diagnosis and prognosis of cancer in geriatric pets

Treating cancer in geriatric pets

Principles and philosophic perspective

The role of surgery in cancer management

Chemotherapy in the management of geriatric cancer

Adverse effects of cancer therapy in geriatric pets

The role of radiation therapy in cancer management

Immunotherapy, cancer vaccines, and gene therapy

Chemoprevention and immunonutrition

Integrative and alternative medicine

Electroporation and electrochemotherapy

Pain control for the geriatric cancer patient

Decision making with advanced and recurrent cancer in the geriatric patient

When and how to decide that a geriatric cancer patient is terminal

Palliative care : end of life 'pawspice' care

Euthanasia for the geriatric cancer patient

The veterinary professional/client relationship : supporting your clients supporting yourselves

Professional support : the wellbeing of the veterinarian and the team.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. Hoboken, N.J. Available via World Wide Web.

Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 06, 2017).

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Clarence J. Marshall Memorial Library Fund.

Other Format:

Print version: Villalobos, Alice, author. Canine and feline geriatric oncology

ISBN:

9781119290407

1119290406

Publisher Number:

99974867855

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.