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Geriatrics in dogs and cats
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Kraft, Wilfried, author.
- Alef, Michaele, author.
- Alexander, Cécile-Simone, author.
- Bostedt, Hartwig, author.
- Hirschberger, Johannes, Dr., author.
- Standardized Title:
- Geriatrie bei Hund und Katze. English
- Language:
- English
- German
- Subjects (All):
- Dogs--Aging.
- Dogs.
- Dogs--Diseases.
- Cats--Aging.
- Cats.
- Veterinary geriatrics.
- Age factors in disease.
- Cats--Diseases.
- Dog Diseases.
- Cat Diseases.
- Age Factors.
- Aging--physiology.
- Medical Subjects:
- Dog Diseases.
- Cat Diseases.
- Age Factors.
- Aging--physiology.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Edition:
- 2nd edition
- Place of Publication:
- Stuttgart Parey Verlag 2003
- Summary:
- "Geriatrics has become increasingly important in dogs and cats in recent years. Due to numerous improvements in preventive measures, diet, and last but not least veterinary care, dogs and cats are living longer than ever. This 2nd edition has been significantly expanded to include chapters on gynecology, physical therapy, and diseases of the auditory canal. It takes into account the latest findings and deals intensively with posture, nutrition, diseases and treatment options in old age. Once again, it has been possible to enlist the cooperation of a number of specialist authors, which gives the work its high level of professional competence. The clear structure of the text and the addition of the section "Summary and conclusion for the practice" allow a quick overview of the respective problem treated"-- Provided by publisher
- Contents:
- Principles of therapy of diseases in old age
- Hair coat, skin, subcutis
- Diseases of the auditory canal
- Circulation apparatus
- Respiratory tract
- Gastrointestinal tract
- Liver
- Exocrine pancreas
- Urinary system
- Endocrinology
- Nervous system
- Diseases of the eyes
- Laboratory diagnostics - Influence of age on laboratory findings
- Tumor diseases
- Anesthesia in the elderly patient
- Disease prophylaxis
- Diet for old dogs and cats
- Gynecology
- Massage as metaphylaxis in the geriatric patient
- Notes:
- Translation of: Geriatrie bei Hund und Katze
- Includes bibliographical references
- Online resource; title from home page (Thieme MedOne, viewed October 19, 2023)
- OCLC:
- 1404833081
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license
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