Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology

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Honoring the Human-Animal Bond

By Alice Villalobos

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Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology by Alice Villalobos explores the complexities of diagnosing and treating cancer in ageing dogs and cats. It provides comprehensive insights into geriatric oncology, including the biological processes involved and practical approaches to managing the disease, emphasizing the goal of improving quality of life for pets and their owners. This resource is ideal for veterinary professionals seeking guidance on compassionate care for older pets facing cancer challenges.
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Format: Hardback

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If you are a veterinary professional or a pet owner interested in understanding the complexities of cancer in older dogs and cats, this comprehensive guide offers valuable insights into diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care practices specifically for geriatric pets. It's a crucial resource for anyone dedicated to extending and improving the quality of life for ageing furry companions.

Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology provides a thorough update to the only book covering oncology in geriatric dogs and cats, with more information on palliative and hospice care.

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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 ageing 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 ageing 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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119290391

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 November 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 2nd edition

Contributors:

With Laurie Kaplan

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 183.0mm

Height: 257.0mm

Weight: 1247g

Pages: 520

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About the Author

The authors

Alice Villalobos, DVM, is a past President of the American Association of Human Animal Bond Veterinarians, President Emeritus of the Society for Veterinary Medical Ethics, Fellow Emeritus of the National Academies of Practices, and a Founding Member of the Veterinary Cancer Society. She is Director of Animal Oncology Consultation Service in Hermosa Beach and Woodland Hills, California, USA. She is also Director of Pawspice, an end-of-life care consultation clinic.

Laurie Kaplan, MSC, is a medical animal writer in Ossining, New York, USA, founder and administrator of the Magic Bullet Fund, and author of Help Your Dog Fight Cancer: Empowerment for Dog Owners.