Chronic Disease Management for Small Animals

Practical guidance on managing chronic illnesses in small animals Chronic Disease Management for Small Animals provides a complete resource for the long–term care and therapy of canine and feline patients with incurable conditions. Offering practical strategies for successful management of chronic disorders, the book presents expert guidance on handling these ailments and the animals that they afflict. Written by leading experts in their respective fields, Chronic Disease Management for Small Animals takes a multidisciplinary approach to the subject, covering chronic diseases across many categories, including mobility, dermatology, ophthalmology, internal medicine, and more.  The book is not meant to replace existing textbooks, but is designed to be used as a practical guide that educates the reader about the many therapeutic options for chronic disease management. Coverage encompasses: The impact that chronic disease has on the quality of life for both the patient and its owner Specific chronic diseases, outlining diagnostics, therapeutics, and quality of life concerns Hospice care and end of life, including client and pet needs, quality of life, cultural sensitivities, dying naturally, euthanasia, and death Chronic Disease Management for Small Animals is an essential reference for recently qualified and seasoned practitioners alike, supporting clinicians in making decisions and communicating with clients regarding long–term care. It is an ideal book for all small animal practitioners and veterinary students. INDICE: List of Contributors .Preface .Acknowledgement .Part I: Communication and Caregiving .1. Chapter: Communication, Caregiving And Chronic DiseaseDani McVety .Introduction .Overview .Impact Of Chronic Disease On Quality Of Life For Both The Patient And Care Giver .References .Part II: Syndromes and Clinical Signs of Chronic Disease .2. Chapter: Pruritus, Atopic Dermatitis and PyodermaDunbar Gram .Introduction .Diagnosis .Management .References/Additional reading .3. Chapter: Managing Mobility: An Integrative Approach (Orthopedic And Neurologic Impairments Of Mobility)Justin Shmalberg .Introduction .Diagnoses .Therapeutics .Quality Of Life .End Of Life Decisions (Also Refer To Final Chapter) .4. Chapter: Chronic diseases of the Eye and Adnexa. (Double Check Spelling Of Adnexa Not Adnexia In Title)Caryn E. Plummer .Adnexa Ocular .Surface Disorders .Corneal Disease .Intraocular Disease .Conditions Of The Uvea .Lenticular Changes .Posterior Segment Disease .Blindness .Table A: Breed Predisposition To Chronic Ocular Diseases .Table B: Interpretation Of STT I Values And Treatment Recommendations .Table C: Types Of Glaucoma .Table D: Treatment Of Glaucoma .Figure Legends (These Figure Legends Will Be Deleted In The Chapter/ Inserted Where Applicable To The Photos But They Included Here For Reference) .References .5. Chapter: Heart DiseaseSimon Swift .Introduction .Treatment Of Acute Failure .Management Of Chronic Congestive Heart Failure .Specific Heart Diseases .Degenerative Valve Diseases .Cardiomyopathies (Dilated Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy) .Congenital Cardiac Diseases (Subaortic Stenosis, Pulmonic Stenosis, Patent Ductus Arteriosus PDA) .Arrhythmias .Systemic Hypertension .Pulmonary Hypertension .Pericardial Effusion .6. Chapter: Canine Cognitive DysfunctionSheila Carrera–Justiz .Introduction .Diagnosis .Therapeutics .End of life .Additional reading .7. Chapter: Vestibular SyndromesSheila Carrera–Justiz .INTRODUCTION .DIAGNOSIS .THERAPY .Additional Reading .8. Chapter: Seizure DisordersSheila Carrera–Justiz .Introduction .Diagnosis .Therapy .Quality of life .Additional reading .9. Chapter: Feline HyperthyroidismSylvie Daminet .Diagnosis .Management .Renal function and hyperthyroidism .Iatrogenic hypothyroidism .References .10.   Chapter: Hypoadrenocorticism In DogsSylvie Daminet .Introduction .Clinical presentation and diagnosis .Treatment .Quality of life .References .11.   Chapter: Canine HypothyroidismSylvie Daminet .Diagnosis .Main influences on thyroid function tests .Treatment .Quality of life .References .12.   Chapter: Hyperadrenocorticism In Dogs And CatsEric Zini .Clinical and diagnostic aspects .Therapy .Quality of life .References .13.   Chapter: Diabetes MellitusEric Zini .General aspects .Diagnosis .Therapy .Monitoring .Remission .Quality of life .References .14.   Chapter: Chronic PancreatitisPenny Watson .Definition and prevalence .Diagnosis .Treatment .Quality of life and end of life assessments .References .15.   Chapter: Mega–Oesophagus And Esophageal DysmotilityLiza Koster .Introduction .Diagnosis .Therapeutics .Quality of life .References .16.   Chapter: Chronic GastritisLiza Koster .Introduction .Diagnosis .Therapeutics .Quality of life .References .17.   Chapter: Ulcerative ColitisLiza Koster .Introduction .Diagnosis .Therapy .Quality of life .References .18.   Chapter: Mega–ColonLiza Koster .Introduction .Diagnosis .Therapeutics .Quality of life .References .19.   Chapter: Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseIwan Burgner .Introduction and description .Diagnosis .Therapeutics .Quality of life for patient and caregiver .References .20.   Chapter: Protein Losing–EnteropathyIwan Burgner .Introduction and description .Diagnosis .Therapeutics .Quality of life .References .21.   Chapter: CholecystitisJoanne Spruil .Introduction and definitions .Clinical and diagnostic findings .Therapeutic management .References .22.   Chapter: Biliary MucoceleJoanne Spruil .Introduction .Pathogenesis .Diagnostics .Therapeutic management .References .23.   Chapter: Chronic HepatitisNinette Keller .Introduction .Diagnostics .Therapeutics .Quality of life for patient and caregiver .References .24.   Chapter: Portosystemic Liver ShuntsNinette Keller .Introduction .Diagnostics .Therapeutics .Quality of life .References .25.   Chapter: Hepatic LipidosisTanya Schoeman .Introduction .Diagnosis .Treatment .Quality of life .References .26.   Chapter: Feline CholangitisTanya Schoeman .Introduction .Diagnosis .Treatment .Quality of life .References .27.   Chapter: Chronic Kidney DiseaseGilad Segev .Introduction .Diagnosis .Management .Quality of life .References .28.   Chapter: Chronic Urinary Tract InfectionGilad Segev .Introduction .Management .Monitoring .TREATMENT FAILURE AND CHRONIC MANAGEMENT .PROPHYLACTIC/PREVENTATIVE TREATMENT .QUALITY OF LIFE .REFERENCES .29.   Chapter: Feline Interstitial CystitisTanya Schoeman .Introduction .Diagnosis .Treatment .Quality of life .References .30.   Chapter: Canine Chronic BronchitisRichard Burchell .Etiology .Diagnosis .Therapy and monitoring  .Quality of life .References .31.   Chapter: BronchiectasisRichard Burchell .Etiology and classification   .Diagnosis .Treatment .Quality of life .References .32.   Chapter: Interstitial Lung DiseasesRichard Burchell .Etiology and classification   .Diagnosis .Treatment .Quality of life .References .33.   Chapter: Feline AsthmaFrank Kettner .Introduction .Diagnosis .Comorbid conditions, diagnostic conundrums and differential diagnoses .Therapeutics .Quality of life .References .34.   Chapter: Collapsing TracheaFrank Kettner .Introduction .Making the diagnosis .Comorbid conditions, diagnostic conundrums and differential diagnoses .Therapeutics .Quality of life .References .35.   Chapter: Allergic RhinitisRemo Lobetti .Introduction .Diagnosis .Therapy .Quality of life .References .Part III: End of Life .36.   Chapter: Hospice Care And End Of LifeMary Gardner .Hospice Care .Client Needs .Pet Needs .Quality Of Life .Cultural Sensitivities .Dying Naturally .Dying With Assistance Euthanasia .Dying Well .Death And Aftercare Of The Body .Summary .References  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 

• ISBN: 978-1-119-20089-5
• Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 384
• Fecha Publicación: 11/10/2017
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés