Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology: Honoring the Human-Animal Bond [Hardcover]

Alice Villalobos (Author), Laurie Kaplan (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0813802660 | ISBN-13: 978-0813802664 | Publication Date: January 23, 2007 | Edition: 1

Half the population of dogs and cats aged 10 and over will die of neoplasia. The bonds that clients have developed with their older pets are especially strong and drive the increasing demand for more proficient and highly compassionate medical treatment of companion animals diagnosed with cancer.

This book offers more than just a competent clinical approach to the most common tumors in dogs and cats. This book also offers a focus on the special needs of geriatric pets and their owners.

Amply illustrated with dozens of case studies representative of those regularly encountered in practice, Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology will provide readers with the tools needed to diagnose and treat aging pets with cancer, and to help clients make the best decisions for themselves and for the animals with whom they share their lives.

Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology is a unique resource. It is a useful oncology reference for specialists, veterinarians in general practice, veterinary technicians, and clinic staff. The many "what ifs" that the practitioner inevitably faces in interactions with clients and their aging pets with cancer are presented and discussed.

Special Features:

* Focuses on the special needs of geriatric pets and their caregivers;

* Offers direction in the diagnosis and treatment of aging pets with cancer;

* Addresses many of the "what ifs" that arise in interactions with clients and aging pets with cancer;

* Amply illustrated with full color throughout;

* A valuable reference for practicing veterinarians, technicians, hospital staff, and professionals involved in supportive counseling for pet caregivers.

Editorial Reviews

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“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

Book Description

Half the population of dogs and cats alive today, aged 10 and over, will die of neoplasia. The bond your clients have developed with their older pets is especially strong and drives the increasing demand for medical treatment of companion animals diagnosed with cancer.Although other texts provide a competent clinical approach to the most common tumors in dogs and cats, this book also offers you something more-a focus on the special needs of geriatric pets and their owners to ensure not simply an accurate diagnosis, but to guarantee the most appropriate treatment regimefor pet and client.Amply illustrated and with dozens of case studies representative of what you'll regularly encounter in practice integrated in the text,Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncologywill provide you with the tools you'll need not only to diagnose and treat aging pets with cancer, but also to help you help your clients make the best decisions for themselves and for the animals with whom they share their lives.This book, while useful to the specialist, is primarily geared toward the veterinarian in general practice and to veterinary technicians and staff. Other books offer the basic "how to," butCanine and Feline Geriatric Oncologyalso addresses the many "what ifs" you'll face in your interactions with clients and their aging pets diagnosed with cancer.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 381 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (January 23, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813802660
• ISBN-13: 978-0813802664
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 1.1 x 10.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,382,509 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #12 in Books > Medical Books > Veterinary Medicine > Oncology

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars b. chez, tampa fl., September 25, 2007

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Bonnie F. Chez - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology: Honoring the Human-Animal Bond (Hardcover)

This is the BEST text I could ever hope to read! I am a nurse and a pet owner with cancer (and I was in crisis with "what to do" issues for my sweet cat). After reading it, I sent it to my colleagues and their response was identical to mine. Best features: compassionate care of pets with cancer; definitions of complex medical conditions/treatments in easy to understand terms; assistance with difficult decision-making from diagnosis to dealing with end of life issues; honoring the intense loving connection of humans to their companion pet family and much more. Professionals caring for humans should also use this text as a "model" for humane and compassionate care. You will cry, learn, feel supported and informed. You will want to give it to everyone you know.....I did.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Very Best, September 10, 2007

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Erika E. Alexander (Los Angeles, CA.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology: Honoring the Human-Animal Bond (Hardcover)

This is a groundbreaking textbook, written in a breezy style so that pet owners and vets alike can read it and profit by her words.

I am blown away!