Chr*nic D*sease Man*gement for Sm*ll An*mals

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Chronic Disease Management for Small Animals
by W. Dunbar Gram

Pages: 384
Publisher: --
Edition: 1st., 2017
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-119200895

Description

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.
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.

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