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Treatment and care of the geriatric veterinary patient
Introduction -- Maintaining the human-animal bond -- Geriatrics and fragility -- Vision changes -- Hearing loss -- Dentition and the oral cavity -- The nose and smelling -- Cognitive dysfunction and related sleep disturbances -- Smelly old dog : addressing the dermatological concerns of our geriatric patients -- Central and peripheral nervous system -- The aging kidney -- The hepatic system -- The respiratory system -- Mobility issues -- Age-related gastrointestinal conditions and considerations for nutrition -- Urinary and fecal incontinence -- Thermoregulation -- Managing pain in geriatric patients -- Exotic animal geriatrics -- Understanding the behavior of geriatric patients to enhance their welfare -- Environmental enrichment and senior pets : the next best thing to the fountain of youth -- Where are all the grey muzzles? : marketing and caring for geriatric pets in your practice -- Veterinary hospice in your practice -- Quality of life assessment and end of life decisions -- Anticipatory grief and preparation for pet loss -- The look -- Convenience and aggressive pet euthanasia -- Letting go : handling euthanasia in your practice -- The final chapter.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.