This book addresses the main feline infectious diseases that are usually seen in daily veterinary practice and includes all the existing updates regarding the diagnostic approach and management of these conditions. Its main aim is to provide highly practical information in order to offer a new perspective, different from other textbooks, about the current infectious diseases in cats.
KEY FEATURES:
➜ Rigorous and practical book.
➜ Pleasant reading thanks to pictures, diagrams, tables and clinical cases.
Authors:
VALENTINA AYBAR RODRÍGUEZ
Founding partner of the Hospital Felino Ventas, where, from its beginnings in 1996 until now, she has specialised in feline medicine, with special dedication to internal medicine, infectious diseases, imaging diagnostics and anaesthesia. Member of the international associations of specialists in feline medicine FAB (Feline Advisory Bureau) and ISFM (International Society of Feline Medicine).
JUANJO VEGA GUERRERO
Founding partner of the Hospital Felino Ventas, where, from its beginnings in 1996 until now, he has been treating feline patients exclusively, with special dedication to surgery, orthopaedics, neurology and cardiology. Member of the international associations of specialists in feline medicine FAB (Feline Advisory Bureau) and ISFM (International Society of Feline Medicine).
Table of Contents:
1. Feline panleukopaenia
Aetiology
Pathogenesis and clinical signs
Laboratory diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention
Prognosis
Frequent questions
Case Studies
2. Feline infectious peritonitis
Aetiology and pathogenesis
Diagnostic tests for FIP
Treatment
Immunity and prevention
References
Case studies
3. Upper respiratory tract infections
Clinical signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention
References
Case studies
4. Lower respiratory tract infections
Clinical signs
Diagnostic tests
LRTI-causing bacteria
LRTI-causing fungi
LRTI-causing viruses
Pyothorax
References
5. Feline immunodeficiency virus
Epidemiology
Pathogenesis
Clinical signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Vaccination
References
Case studies
6. Feline leukaemia virus
Epidemiology
Pathogenesis
Clinical signs
Diagnosis
Prevention
References
Case studies
7. Intestinal protozoa of cat
Giardia
Tritrichomonas foetus
Toxoplasma gondii
Clinical signs
Cystoisospora
Cryptosporidium felis
References
Recommended reading
8. APPENDICES
Appendix 1. Fluid therapy
Appendix 2. Vascular access routes
Appendix 3. Feeding in critical situations
Appendix 4. Blood transfusion
Appendix 5. Punctures and drainage devices
Appendix 6. Feline oral disease
Appendix 7. When to stop treatment
Appendix 8. Vaccination
