The Feline Patient - v. 1 (3rd ed)

Feline medicine is an integral part of small animal and mixed animal practice, often accounting for 50 per cent or more of the case load in small animal practices. "The Feline Patient, Third Edition", is the ideal clinical reference for busy practitioners wanting rapidly retrievable, concise information about feline diseases.

The new edition has been greatly expanded from previous editions to cover more diseases and syndromes.

Highlights of this edition include new sections on dermatology, ophthalmology, behavior, and dentistry; expanded formulary and surgery sections; and the most extensive collection of feline radiographs and ultrasound images ever published.

Topics are organized alphabetically to facilitate quick access to diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic information - all tailored specifically to the unique needs of cats.

The editor of this edition, a busy feline practitioner himself, understands the unique needs of feline patients and the desires of cat owners, and has designed this book to meet the needs of busy practitioners worldwide.With contributions from a host of experts and a practical, user-friendly format, this timely and authoritative book is an essential reference for all practitioners seeing feline patients.

This new edition is greatly expanded to cover more feline diseases and syndromes.

It features: full-color throughout; topics organized alphabetically for quick reference; new sections on dermatology, ophthalmology, behavior, and dentistry; expanded formulary and surgery sections; and extensive collection of feline radiographs and ultrasound images.

About the Founding Authors - Gary D. Norsworthy, DVM, DABVP (Feline) is the Editor of the 3rd Edition.

He has been in private practice for over 30 years and is owner of Alamo Feline Health Center, one of the largest feline practices in the United States.

He is a frequent lecturer on feline topics for state, regional, national, and international veterinary conferences.

Mitchell A. Crystal, DVM, DACVIM (Internal Medicine), is the Chief of Medicine of North Florida Veterinary Specialists.

Prior to opening one of Florida's premier referral centers, he was an Associate Professor at Oklahoma State University, College of Veterinary Medicine.Sharon Fooshee Grace, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline), DACVIM (Internal Medicine), was in private practice for many years before joining the faculty of Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary Medicine.

She had a deep interest in feline medicine before it was popular to be feline focused.

Larry P. Tilley, DVM, DACVIM (Internal Medicine) is an internationally acclaimed expert in cardiology of cats and dogs.

He has authored or edited several textbooks on cardiology, electrocardiography, and internal medicine, including "The 5 Minute Veterinary Consult".