Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology
Honoring the Human-Animal Bond
Buch in deiner Nähe kaufen
Beschreibung
"Excellent job of teaching the art of dealing with terminal illness...made me rethink how I approach cancer patients and owners...helped me, my patients and clients."
--VIN Reviews
"A wealth of case histories. These are instructive and touching, demonstrating the value of an individualized approach to each patient and owner."
--Compendium
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.
Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology: Honoring the Human-Animal Bond, Second Edition provides a complete clinical approach to the most common neoplasias in geriatric dogs and cats.
* 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
Autor*in
Alice Villalobos
Themen in »Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology«
Hundekrankheit Katzenkrankheit Onkologie Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin / Hunde u. Katzen Veterinärmedizin / Innere Medizin Veterinary Internal Medicine Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine - Dogs & Cats