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Provides a comprehensive and practical reference for feline-specific diagnosis and management of common medical conditions
The Feline Patient, Sixth Edition is a reliable, accessible reference to help veterinarians manage their caseload with confidence and clarity. With concise, clinically-focused chapters across a wide spectrum of topics, the book is an indispensable reference for any veterinarian treating feline patients, whether the case is straightforward or complex. Designed with ease of use in mind, this fully revised edition offers feline-specific information and advice to support fast and effective clinical decision-making.
The sixth edition incorporates significant updates reflecting the latest developments in feline medicine, including advancements in feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), kidney disease, urinary tract disorders, and imaging. New chapters expand the book’s scope to cover emerging areas such as pain management, triage and stabilization, complementary and alternative therapies, cats in laboratory animal science, and rehabilitation. The reorganized layout separates infectious conditions and clinical signs for faster navigation, while high-quality color images enhance understanding of diagnostic findings.
Blending practical guidance with evidence-based insights to meet the daily demands of clinical practice, The Feline Patient, Sixth Edition:
The Feline Patient, Sixth Edition remains a trusted and essential resource for delivering optimal feline health care. It is ideally suited for small animal and feline-focused veterinarians in both general and emergency practice, as well as for veterinary students studying feline medicine, internal medicine, and community practice.
List of Contributors xv
Preface xxi
List of Abbreviations xxii
Web Contents xxiv
About the Companion Website xxvii
Section 1: Common Clinical Signs and Laboratory Abnormalities
1 Anemia John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 3
2 Anorexia Elaine Wexler- Mitchell, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 6
3 Arrhythmias Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 8
4 Ascites Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 13
5 Blindness Karen Brantman Crosetto, DVM, MS, DACVO 15
6 Cervical Ventroflexion Nicole Belward, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 18
7 Coughing Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 21
8 Cutaneous Markers of Systemic Disease Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD 23
9 Diarrhea John Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 26
10 Digital Lesions Cynthia L. McManis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 29
11 Draining Tracts and Nodules Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) and Ashley E. Detwiler, DVM, Diplomate ACVD (Dermatology) 33
12 Fever Nicole Belward, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 39
13 Hypercalcemia Samantha Taylor, BVetMed(Hons), CertSAM, DipECVIM-CA, MANZCVS, FRCVS 42
14 Hyperkalemia Samantha Taylor, BVetMed(Hons), CertSAM, DipECVIM- CA, MANZCVS, FRCVS 46
15 Hypernatremia Philip Krawec, DVM, DACVECC 49
16 Hypoalbuminemia Tamara McArdle, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) 51
17 Hypocalcemia Samantha Taylor, BVetMed(Hons), CertSAM, DipECVIM- CA, MANZCVS, FRCVS 54
18 Hypokalemia Audrey K. Cook, BVM&S, MSc Vet Ed, FRCVS, Dip ACVIM, Dip CVIM, Dip ABVP (Feline Practice) 57
19 Hypomagnesemia Samantha Taylor, BVetMed(Hons), CertSAM, DipECVIM-CA, MANZCVS, FRCVS 59
20 Hypophosphatemia Stephanie Gandy Murphy, DVM and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 61
21 Icterus Cynthia L. McManis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 63
22 Ileus Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 67
23 Miliary Dermatitis Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD 71
24 Murmurs Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 72
25 Panniculitis and Steatitis Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM DABVP (Feline) 74
26 Pleural Effusion Cynthia L. McManis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 77
27 Polyuria and Polydipsia John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 80
28 Trichobezoars Elaine Wexler- Mitchell, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 82
29 Vomiting Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 85
30 Weight Loss Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) and Aarti Kathrani, BVetMed (Hons), PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Nutrition), FHEA, MRCVS 89
Section 2: Diseases and Conditions
31 Acne Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD 95
32 Acute Kidney Injury Katie Davis Mauro, DVM, DACVECC 97
33 Adenocarcinoma and Carcinoma John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 102
34 Amyloidosis Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 104
35 Anal Sac Disease Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 107
36 Aortic Stenosis Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med) and Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM 109
37 Basal Cell Tumors Rachel V. Brady, DVM, PhD., DACVIM (Oncology) and Bradley R. Schmidt, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) 111
38 Bite Wounds Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 113
39 Brachycephalic Syndrome Ryan Butler, DVM, MS, DACVS- SA and Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 116
40 Bronchial Disease, Chronic Elaine Wexler- Mitchell, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 121
41 Carcinomatosis Rachel V. Brady, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology) and Bradley R. Schmidt, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) 126
42 Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 129
43 Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 135
44 Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 145
45 Cataracts Katelyn E. Fentiman, MS, DVM, DACVO and Emily S. McCool, DVM, MS, DACVO 148
46 Ceruminous Gland Disease Elaine Wexler- Mitchell, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 151
47 Cholangitis Nicole Belward, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 154
48 Chronic Kidney Disease Bianca N. Lourenço, DVM, MSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) and Joseph W. Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM, N) 157
49 Chylothorax Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 160
50 Cobalamin Deficiency Jörg M. Steiner, Med Vet, Dr Med Vet, PhD, DACVIM- SAIM, DECVIM- CA, AGAF 164
51 Congenital Neurological Disorders Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed., DACVIM (Neurology) 166
52 Congenital Thoracic Wall Abnormalities Katrina Breitreiter, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 170
53 Congestive Heart Failure Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) and Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med) 173
54 Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed., DACVIM (Neurology) 175
55 Conjunctivitis and Keratitis Katelyn E. Fentiman, MS, DVM, DACVO and Emily S. McCool, DVM, MS, DACVO 177
56 Corneal Sequestrum Katelyn E. Fentiman, MS, DVM, DACVO and Emily S. McCool, DVM, MS, DACVO 182
57 Corneal Ulcers Gwen H. Sila, DVM, DACVO 184
58 Diabetes Insipidus Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 188
59 Diabetes Mellitus: Chronic Complications Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 190
60 Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin Managed Audrey K. Cook, BVM&S, MSc Vet Ed, FRCVS, Dip ACVIM, Dip ECVIM, Dip ABVP (Feline Practice) 192
61 Diabetes Mellitus, Sodium- Glucose Cotransporter- 2 Inhibitors Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 197
62 Diabetic Ketoacidosis Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) and Audrey K. Cook, BVM&S, MSc Vet Ed, FRCVS, Dip ACVIM, Dip ECVIM, Dip ABVP (Feline Practice) 199
63 Diaphragmatic Hernia Cynthia L. McManis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 202
64 Dysautonomia William Kay, Jr., VMD, DACVIM (Neurology) 205
65 Enteropathies, Chronic Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG Cert Vet Ed, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM- CA, FHEA, MRCVS 207
66 Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) and Ashley E. Detwiler, DVM, Diplomate ACVD (Dermatology) 212
67 Eosinophilic Keratoconjunctivitis Gwen H. Sila, DVM, DACVO 216
68 Esophageal Disease Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 219
69 Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Jörg M. Steiner, Med Vet, Dr Med Vet, PhD, DACVIM- SAIM, DECVIM- CA, AGAF 225
70 Feline ArterialAortic Thromboembolism (FATE) Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 228
71 Feline Atopic Skin Syndrome Ashley E. Detwiler, DVM, Diplomate ACVD (Dermatology) and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 232
72 Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis Elaine Wexler- Mitchell, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 236
73 Feline Eosinophilic Sclerosing Fibroplasia Petra Černá, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), Dipl. ECVIM-CA, MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats), CertAVP (SAM - F), MRCVS, AFHEA, AdvCertFB 240
74 Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (Pandora Syndrome) Katrina Breitreiter, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 243
75 Feline Ischemic Encephalopathy William Kay, Jr., VMD, DACVIM (Neurology) 247
76 Femoral Head and Neck Osteopathy Bharadhwaj Ranganathan, BVSc & AH, MS, DACVS-SA 250
77 Flea Allergy Dermatitis Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD 253
78 Food Reactions Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD 255
79 Glaucoma Katelyn E. Fentiman, MS, DVM, DACVO and Emily S. McCool, DVM, MS, DACVO 257
80 Glomerulonephritis Bianca N. Lourenço, DVM, MSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) and Joseph W. Bartges, DVM, PhD, Dacvim (saim, N) 260
81 Granulosa- theca Cell Tumors Fernanda Vieira Amorim da Costa, DVM, MSc, PhD and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 263
82 Hemangiosarcoma Valerie MacDonald- Dickinson, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) 265
83 Hemostatic Disorders Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline), Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline), and Andrew Mackin, BVMS, MVS, DVSc, FANZCVS, DipACVIM (SAIM) 268
84 Hepatic Lipidosis Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG Cert Vet Ed, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM- CA, FHEA, MRCVS 278
85 Hepatobiliary Diseases Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline), John Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), and Taya M. Marquardt, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology) 281
86 Hip Dysplasia Petra Černá, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), Dipl. ECVIM-CA, MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats), CertAVP (SAM - F), MRCVS, AFHEA, AdvCertFB and Jason Bleedorn, DVM, MS, DACVS (Small Animal) 286
87 Horner’s Syndrome William Kay, Jr., VMD, DACVIM (Neurology) 291
88 Hydronephrosis Joseph W. Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM, N) and Bianca N. Lourenço, DVM, MSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) 293
89 Hyperaldosteronism (Conn’s Disease) Audrey K. Cook, BVM&S, MSc Vet Ed, FRCVS, Dip ACVIM, Dip ECVIM, Dip ABVP (Feline Practice) 300
90 Hypercortisolism Audrey K. Cook, BVM&S, MSc Vet Ed, FRCVS, Dip ACVIM, Dip ECVIM, Dip ABVP (Feline Practice) 303
91 Hypereosinophilic Syndrome Tamara McArdle, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) 306
92 Hyperesthesia Syndrome William Kay, Jr., VMD, DACVIM (Neurology) 308
93 Hyperparathyroidism Fernanda Vieira Amorim da Costa, DVM, MSc, PhD 310
94 Hypersomatotropism (Acromegaly) Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 315
95 Hypertension, Systemic Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) and John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 318
96 Hyperthyroidism David Bruyette, DVM, DACVIM, FNAP 323
97 Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s Disease) Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 328
98 Idiopathic Ulcerative Dermatitis Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD 330
99 Immune- mediated Anemias Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) and Claire L. Fellman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVCP 333
100 Immune- Mediated Polyarthritis Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) and Samantha Muro, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 336
101 Intracranial Tumors William Kay, Jr., VMD, DACVIM (Neurology) 341
102 Intraocular Tumors Karen Brantman Crosetto, DVM, MS, DACVO 344
103 Laryngeal Disease Samantha Taylor, BVetMed(Hons), CertSAM, DipECVIM- CA, MANZCVS, FRCVS 349
104 Lumbosacral Disease Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 353
105 Lymphoma Erica Faulhaber Menicucci, DVM, MS DACVIM (Oncology) and Bradley R. Schmidt, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) 356
106 Mammary Gland Hyperplasia Theresa Beachler, DVM, PhD, DACT 362
107 Mammary Gland Tumors Rachel V. Brady, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology) and Bradley R. Schmidt, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) 365
108 Manx Syndrome Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 368
109 Mast Cell Tumors Valerie MacDonald- Dickinson, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) 371
110 ConstipationObstipationMegacolon Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) and Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG Cert Vet Ed, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM- CA, FHEA, MRCVS 375
111 Meningoencephalomyelitis of Unknown Origin Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed., DACVIM (Neurology) 380
112 Mesothelioma Fernanda Vieira Amorim da Costa, DVM, MSc, PhD 382
113 Mitral and Tricuspid (Atrioventricular) Valve Dysplasia Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 384
114 Mosquito Bite Hypersensitivity Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD 387
115 Myasthenia Gravis William Kay, Jr., VMD, DACVIM (Neurology) 389
116 Nasopharyngeal and Frontal Sinus Disease Cynthia L. McManis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 391
117 Neonatal Isoerythrolysis John Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 395
118 Neurogenic Bladder Jane Mesna, VMD and Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed., DACVIM (Neurology) 397
119 Neurologic Trauma Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed., DACVIM (Neurology) 400
120 Nonsteroidal Anti- Inflammatory Drug Toxicosis Katie Davis Mauro, DVM, DACVECC 402
121 Obesity Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 405
122 Open- Mouth Jaw Locking Hayley M. Gallaher, DVM, MS, DACVS- SA, PG Cert Vet Ed 409
123 Optic Neuritis Katelyn E. Fentiman, MS, DVM, DACVO and Emily S. McCool, DVM, MS, DACVO 411
124 Oral Neoplasia Taya M. Marquardt, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology) 413
125 Osteoarthritis and Degenerative Joint Disease Mark E. Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline), FF CAPM, CVPP 418
126 Otitis Externa, Media, and Interna Ashley E. Detwiler, DVM, Diplomate ACVD (Dermatology) and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 422
127 Ovarian Remnant Syndrome Theresa Beachler, DVM, PhD, DACT 429
128 Palatine Ulcers and Erosions Simon D. Cook, BSc, BVSc, MVetMed, DACVECC, DECVECC, FHEA, MRCVS and Richard Malik, DVSc, DipVetAn, MVetClinStud, PhD, FACVSc, FASM, MASID 432
129 Pancreatitis, Acute Jörg M. Steiner, Med Vet, Dr Med Vet, PhD, DACVIM- SAIM, DECVIM- CA, AGAF 435
130 Pancreatitis, Chronic Jörg M. Steiner, Med Vet, Dr Med Vet, PhD, DACVIM- SAIM, DECVIM- CA, AGAF 439
131 Paraneoplastic Syndromes John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 442
132 Patellar Fracture and Dental Anomaly Syndrome (PADS) Hayley M. Gallaher, DVM, MS, DACVS- SA, PG Cert Vet Ed 444
133 Patent Ductus Arteriosus Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 446
134 Pemphigus Foliaceus Lisa Durso Keel, DVM DABVP (Canine and Feline) and Ashley E. Detwiler, DVM, Diplomate ACVD (Dermatology) 449
135 Perinephric Pseudocysts Fernanda Vieira Amorim da Costa, DVM, MSc, PhD and Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 452
136 Peritonitis, Septic Francesca DiMauro, DVM, DACVECC 455
137 Pneumothorax Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 459
138 Pododermatitis, Plasmacytic Melanie J. Dobromylskyj, BSc (Hons), BVSc, PhD, PGCert (VetEd), FHEA, FRCPath, FRCVS and Richard Malik, DVSc, DipVetAn, MVetClinStud, PhD, FACVSc, FASM, MASID 462
139 Polycystic Kidney Disease Joseph W. Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM, N) and Bianca N. Lourenço, DVM, MSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) 465
140 Portosystemic Shunts Nicole S. Amato, DVM, DACVS 468
141 Pregnancy, Parturition, and Lactation Theresa Beachler, DVM, PhD, DACT 472
142 Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Avin Arjoonsingh, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 476
143 Pulmonic Stenosis Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 478
144 Pyelonephritis Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) and Katie Cooley Lock, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 480
145 Pyothorax Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 483
146 Rectal Diseases Heloisa Justen, DVM, MS, PhD, Katia Corgozinho, DVM, MS, PhD, and Sarah M. Castro, MV 486
147 Refeeding Syndrome Karen Lovelace Tofte, DVM, CVMA, CPCC 493
148 Reproductive Emergencies: Dystocia, Peripartum Complications, and Pyometra Theresa Beachler, DVM, PhD, DACT 496
149 Retinal Disease Karen Brantman Crosetto, DVM, MS, DACVO 502
150 Sarcomas John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 508
151 Sarcoma, Injection Site Taya M. Marquardt, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology) 511
152 Scottish Fold Osteochondrodysplasia Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 515
153 Seizures William Kay, Jr., VMD, DACVIM (Neurology) 518
154 Spinal Cord Disorders Amy B. Yanke, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology) and Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed., DACVIM (Neurology) 522
155 Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Cutaneous Jaclyn Smith Renner, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), cVMA 527
156 Stud Tail Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD 531
157 Temporomandibular Joint Disease Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 532
158 Tetralogy of Fallot Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 535
159 Thiamine Deficiency Diana McGovern, BVMS, DACVIM (SAIM) 538
160 Third Eyelid Diseases Gwen H. Sila, DVM, DACVO 540
161 Thymoma Erica Faulhaber Menicucci, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology) and Bradley R. Schmidt, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) 543
162 Tooth Resorption Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, DABVP (Canine and Feline), FAVD 546
163 Tracheal Disease Samantha Taylor, BVetMed(Hons), CertSAM, DipECVIM- CA, MANZCVS, FRCVS 550
164 Triaditis Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) and Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG Cert Vet Ed, Dacvim (saim), Decvim- Ca, Fhea, Mrcvs 553
165 Ureteral Obstruction Rhett Marshall, BVSc, PhD, MACVSc (Small Animal Surgery) and Marcus Gunew, BVSc, BSc (Vet), FACVSc (Feline Medicine) 556
166 Urethral Obstruction Ilissa Chasnick, DVM, Katie D. Mauro, DVM, DACVECC, and Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 561
167 Urinary Bladder Tumors Valerie MacDonald- Dickinson, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) 569
168 Urolithiasis Katrina Breitreiter, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 572
169 Uveitis Gwen H. Sila, DVM, DACVO 577
170 Ventricular Septal Defect Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 581
171 Vestibular Syndrome William Kay, Jr., VMD, DACVIM (Neurology) 584
Section 3: Infectious Diseases
172 Actinomycosis Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 589
173 Anaplasmosis Tamara McArdle, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) 591
174 Aspergillosis Diana McGovern, BVMS, DACVIM (SAIM) 593
175 Bartonellosis John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 596
176 Blastomycosis Andrew S. Hanzlicek, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 598
177 Bordetellosis Stephanie Gandy Murphy, DVM and Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 602
178 Calicivirus Stephanie Gandy Murphy, DVM and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 604
179 Chlamydophilosis Stephanie Gandy Murphy, DVM and Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 607
180 Coccidioidomycosis Lisa F. Shubitz, DVM 609
181 Cryptococcus Cynthia L. McManis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 612
182 Cuterebriasis Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 615
183 Cytauxzoonosis Ashley Allen- Durrance, DVM, DACVECC 617
184 Dermatophytosis Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) and Ashley E. Detwiler, DVM, Diplomate ACVD (Dermatology) 620
185 Ectoparasites Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD 626
186 Feline Enteric Coronavirus Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 633
187 Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Glenn Allen Olah, DVM, PhD, DABVP (Feline) 634
188 Feline Infectious Peritonitis Sally Coggins, BVSc (Hons I), PhD, MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats), Richard Malik, DVSc, DipVetAn, MVetClinStud, PhD, FACVSc, FASM, MASID, and Jacqueline Norris, BVSc (Hons), MVS, PhD, FASM, Grad Cert (Higher Ed), MRCVS (Vet Micro) 637
189 Feline Leukemia Virus Fernanda Vieira Amorim da Costa, DVM, MSc, PhD 648
190 Flukes Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 653
191 Giardiasis Stephanie Gandy Murphy, DVM and Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 656
192 Heartworm Disease and Heartworm- Associated Respiratory Disease Jane E. Brunt, DVM and Anna R. Martin, VMD 658
193 Helicobacter Infection Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 662
194 Hemotrophic Mycoplasmosis John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 664
195 Herpesvirus Tamara McArdle, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice), Katelyn E. Fentiman, MS, DVM, DACVO, and Emily S. McCool, DVM, MS, DACVO 667
196 Histoplasmosis Andrew S. Hanzlicek, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 673
197 Intestinal Parasites Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 678
198 Leprosy Syndrome Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) and Ashley E. Detwiler, DVM, Diplomate ACVD (Dermatology) 685
199 Lung Parasites Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 687
200 Malassezia Dermatitis Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD 690
201 Mycobacterial Diseases Cynthia L. McManis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 692
202 Myiasis Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 695
203 Neospora Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed., DACVIM (Neurology) 697
204 Nocardiosis Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 698
205 Panleukopenia Virus Philip Krawec, DVM, DACVECC 700
206 Plague Tamara McArdle, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) 703
207 Rabies Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 706
208 Salmonellosis John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 708
209 Sporotrichosis Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 710
210 Stomach Worms John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 712
211 Toxoplasmosis Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 714
212 Tritrichomoniasis Cynthia L. McManis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) 717
213 Viral Dermatitis Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD 720
214 Zoonotic Diseases Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 723
Section 4: Clinical Procedures
215 Acid- Base Status and Blood Gas Analysis Jackson A. Griffith, DVM and Katie D. Mauro, DVM, DACVECC 731
216 Anesthetic Protocols Alanna (Lane) Johnson, DVM, DACVAA 734
217 Blood Transfusion John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 737
218 Bone Marrow Aspiration John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 740
219 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Jake Wolf, DVM, DACVECC 743
220 Central Venous Catheter Placement Meredith ’t Hoen, DVM, DACVECC, DECVECC 747
221 Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection (Atlanto- Occipital) William Kay, Jr., VMD, DACVIM (Neurology) 751
222 Electrocardiogram Sangeeta Vengsarkar Shah, BVSc and AH, MVSc (Med), Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM, and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 754
223 Endocrine Panels: Uses and Interpretation Sarah I. Jacob, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) and Rebecca A. Hoogstraten, DVM, MS 755
224 Endoscopic Applications Audrey K. Cook, BVM&S, MSc Vet Ed, FRCVS, Dip ACVIM, Dip ECVIM, Dip ABVP (Feline Practice) 758
225 Enteral Nutrition Lisa M. Restine, DVM, DABVP (Feline) and Iveta Bečvářová, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition) 766
226 Extracorporeal Blood Purification Katie D. Mauro, DVM, DACVECC 769
227 Fine- Needle Biopsy John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) 771
228 Fluid Therapy Ilissa Chasnick, DVM and Katie D. Mauro, DVM, DACVECC 773
229 Gastrointestinal Panel: Uses and Interpretations Emily N. Gould, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) 778
230 Lymphoma, Chemotherapy Erica Faulhaber Menicucci, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), Rachel V. Brady, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology) and Bradley R. Schmidt, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) 781
231 Imaging: Echocardiography Sonya G. Gordon, BSc, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM (Cardiology) and June Boon, BA, MS 785
232 Imaging: Point- of- Care Ultrasound Serge Chalhoub, BSc, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) and Søren Boysen, DVM, DACVECC 791
233 Imaging: Radiography Alison M. Lee, DVM, MS, DACVR and Marc A. Seitz, DVM, DACVR, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) 803
234 Imaging: Ultrasonography Marc Seitz, DVM, DACVR, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) and Alison M. Lee, DVM, MS, DACVR 810
235 Ophthalmic Examination Karen Brantman Crosetto, DVM, MS, DACVO 816
236 Neurologic Examination Stephanie Gandy Murphy, DVM and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 820
237 Pain Management Alanna (Lane) Johnson, DVM, DACVAA 824
238 Radiation Therapy Jennifer E. Merkle, DVM, DACVR (RO) 828
239 Radioiodine Therapy for Hyperthyroidism David Bruyette, DVM, DACVIM, FNAP 831
240 Restraint and Handling Techniques Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 833
241 Triage and Stabilization Jake Wolf, DVM, DACVECC 835
242 Vaccine Protocols Tamara McArdle, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) 837
Section 5: Surgery
243 Bulla Osteotomy, Ventral Approach Melody Whitney, VMD, MS, Dipl ACVS- SA 843
244 Colectomy Maureen Spinner, DVM, DACVS- SA 847
245 Corneal Surgery Gwen H. Sila, DVM, DACVO 852
246 Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture Ryan Butler, DVM, MS, DACVS- SA 855
247 Cryptorchidism Surgery Ryan Butler, DVM, MS, DACVS- SA 858
248 Dental Extraction Techniques Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, DABVP (Canine and Feline), FAVD 861
249 Esophagostomy Tube Placement Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 867
250 Eyelid Diseases and Surgery Gwen H. Sila, DVM, DACVO 870
251 Femur Head and Neck OstectomyExcision (FHNOFHNE) Bharadhwaj Ranganathan, BVSc & AH, MS, DACVS-SA 875
252 Frontal Sinus Trephination and Ablation Bharadhwaj Ranganathan, BVSC & AH, MS, DACVS- SA 878
253 Gastrostomy Tube Placement Melody Whitney, VMD, MS, Dipl ACVS- SA 880
254 Jejunostomy Tube Placement Bharadhwaj Ranganathan, BVSc & AH, MS, DACVS-SA 883
255 Laparotomy for Chronic Enteropathies Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 886
256 Laser Surgery, CO 2 John C. Godbold, Jr., DVM 888
257 Linear Foreign Body Cynthia L. McManis, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 892
258 Luxating Patella Bharadhwaj Ranganathan, BVSc & AH, MS, DACVS-SA 896
259 Mandibular Labial Avulsion Repair Maureen Spinner, DVM, DACVS- SA 900
260 Mandibular Symphyseal Separation Melody Whitney, VMD, MS, Dipl ACVS- SA 902
261 Mastectomy Hayley M. Gallaher, DVM, MS, DACVS- SA, PG Cert Vet Ed 904
262 Maxillomandibular Fixation Hayley M. Gallaher, DVM, MS, DACVS- SA, PG Cert Vet Ed 908
263 Nasoesophageal and Nasogastric Tube Placement Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 910
264 Nasopharyngeal Mass Removal Hayley M. Gallaher, DVM, MS, DACVS- SA, PG Cert Vet Ed 912
265 Onychectomy Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 916
266 Oronasal Fistula Repair Heloisa Justen Moreira de Souza, DVM, MS, PhD, and Katia Barão Corgozinho, DVM, MS, PhD 920
267 Perivulvar Skin Fold Removal (Episioplasty) Maureen Spinner, DVM, DACVS- SA 927
268 Rhinotomy Bharadhwaj Ranganathan, BVSc & AH, MS, DACVS-SA 930
269 Skin Flaps, Local Ryan Butler, DVM, MS, DACVS- SA 933
270 Subcutaneous Ureteral Bypass (SUB) Hayley M. Gallaher, DVM, MS, DACVS- SA, PG Cert Vet Ed 937
271 Surgical Complications Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 940
272 Thoracostomy Tube Placement Maureen Spinner, DVM, DACVS- SA 943
273 Thyroidectomy Hayley M. Gallaher, DVM, MS, DACVS- SA, PG Cert Vet Ed 946
274 Total Ear Canal Ablation and Lateral Bulla Osteotomy Bharadhwaj Ranganathan, BVSc & AH, MS, DACVS-SA 950
275 Urethrostomy, Perineal Melody Whitney, VMD, MS, Dipl ACVS- SA 954
276 Ureterotomy Bharadhwaj Ranganathan, BVSc & AH, MS, DACVS-SA 958
Section 6: Behavior
277 Aggression, Human Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC- CDBC 963
278 Aggression, Intercat Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC- CDBC 967
279 Behavioral Pharmaceuticals Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC- CDBC 971
280 Environmental Enrichment in the Home Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC- CDBC 975
281 The Feline Hospital Experience Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVB 980
282 House Soiling Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC- CDBC 987
283 Psychogenic Alopecia Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC- CDBC 991
284 Urine Marking Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC- CDBC 995
Section 7: Cytology
285 Ascites Linda F. Meola, DVM, DACVP 1001
286 Carcinoma Cytology Andrew G. Burton, BVSC, DACVP and Amy C. Valenciano, DVM, MS, DACVP 1007
287 Hepatic Lipidosis Cytology Linda F. Meola, DVM, DACVP 1009
288 Lymph Node Disease Linda F. Meola, DVM, DACVP 1011
289 Lymphoma Cytology Laura A. Snyder, DVM, DACVP and Amy C. Valenciano, DVM, MS, DACVP 1014
290 Mast Cell Tumor Cytology Andrew G. Burton, BVSC, DACVP and Amy C. Valenciano, DVM, MS, DACVP 1016
291 Pleural Effusion Cytology Emma C. Dewhurst, MAVetMB, DipECVCP, FRCPath, MRCVS and Amy C. Valenciano, DVM, MS, DACVP 1018
292 Sample Staining Emma C. Dewhurst MAVetMB, DipECVCP, FRCPath, MRCVS and Amy C. Valenciano, DVM, MS, DACVP 1023
293 Sarcoma Cytology Andrew G. Burton, BVSC, DACVP and Amy C. Valenciano, DVM, MS, DACVP 1025
Section 8: Topics of Special Interest
294 Acupuncture: An Introduction Bonnie Wright, DVM, DACVAA, CVPP, CVMA, CCRP, CCRT 1029
295 Catnip Effects in Cats Sharon Fooshee Grace, MS, M Agric, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (SAIM) 1033
296 Chiropractic Care for Feline Patients Amy Birdwell, DVM, CVA, CVCH 1034
297 End of Life Issues: General Principles and Ethics William Ray Folger, DVM, MS, DABVP (Feline) 1036
298 End of Life Issues: Hospice and Palliative Care William Ray Folger, DVM, MS, DABVP (Feline) 1038
299 Euthanasia William Ray Folger, DVM, MS, DABVP (Feline) 1042
300 Genetic Diseases and Counseling Recommendations of Domestic Cats Leslie A. Lyons, PhD 1046
301 Age Approximation Fernanda Vieira Amorim da Costa, DVM, MSc, PhD and Lisa Restine Drylewicz, DVM, DABVP (Feline) 1050
302 Laboratory Animal Science: Cats as Disease Models for Humans Steven E. Davison, DVM, DACLAM and Michael K. Fink, DVM, PhD, DACLAM 1053
303 Nutrition Maryanne Murphy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition) and Angela Witzel Rollins, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition) 1055
304 PediatricNeonate Normals and Care Lisa Durso Keel, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline) 1059
305 Polydactylism Sharon Fooshee Grace, MS, M Agric, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (SAIM) 1062
306 Purring Sharon Fooshee Grace, MS, M Agric, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (SAIM) 1064
307 Rehabilitation Mary Ellen Goldberg, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRVN, CVPP 1066
308 Senior Care Erin Dresner, DVM, MS, cVMA, DABVP (Feline Practice) 1069
309 Vibrissae Sharon Fooshee Grace, MS, M Agric, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (SAIM) 1074
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