The Feline Patient, 3rd Edition [Hardcover]

Gary D. Norsworthy (Editor), Mitchell A. Crystal (Editor), Sharon Fooshee Grace (Editor), Larry P. Tilley (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0781762685 | ISBN-13: 978-0781762687 | Publication Date: January 22, 2007 | Edition: 3

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

The new edition has been greatly expanded to cover more diseases and syndromes. Highlights 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 the book, 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.

? New edition greatly expanded to cover more feline diseases and syndromes
? Full-color throughout
? Topics organized alphabetically for quick reference
? New sections on dermatology, ophthalmology, behavior, and dentistry
? Expanded formulary and surgery sections
? Extensive collection of feline radiographs and ultrasound images

Editorial Reviews

Review

“This is a comprehensive text on feline health and disease. A formidable volume that covers the gamut from the routine to the exotic, yet remains accessible to the busy practitioner who needs quick answers. Boasts one of the most inclusive collections of feline radiographic and ultrasonographic images available. Contains an impressive amount of detail … .This book will not quickly become outdated. Rather, it should remain the one feline reference that is least likely to be buried at the back of the shelf.” (Compendium, November 2008)

Book Description

Now in a fully revised and expanded third edition, The Feline Patient is an essential resource for veterinary practitioners and practitioners in training. Its comprehensive coverage paired with a user-friendly approach and organization make this a one-stop resource for all aspects of feline health care.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 776 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 3 edition (January 22, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781762685
• ISBN-13: 978-0781762687
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,082,502 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Gary D. Norsworthy is a 1972 graduate of Texas A&M University. He practiced for two years (1972-1974) at the Cat Clinic of Seattle, Washington. He was in small animal practice from 1974-1999 in San Antonio, Texas, then he opened a feline-only practice in San Antonio in 2000.

Dr. Norsworthy has lectured extensively in the United States, Canada, and Brazil on feline diseases. He has presented over 300 lectures to veterinary associations and conventions. In addition, he has published over 30 papers in veterinary journals. He is the editor and major author of Feline Practice, published by the J.B. Lippincott Company in 1993. His second textbook, entitled The Feline Patient: Essentials of Diagnosis and Treatment, was published in 1997 by Williams and Wilkins. It was translated into Italian, Spanish, and Japanese. The Second Edition of The Feline Patient, published in 2002 and was translated into Portuguese, Korean, and Japanese. The Third Edition of The Feline Patient published in 2007, which is being or has been translated into Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Italian, and Korean. The Fourth Edition of The Feline Patient published in 2010. He is one of the veterinary editors for Cat Fancy magazine.

He was selected as the 1992 Companion Animal Practitioner of the Year and the 2009 Medical Specialty Practitioner of the Year by the Texas VMA. He was awarded the 1997 Outstanding Alumnus in Small Animal Medicine of the College of Veterinary Medicine of Texas A&M. He is a charter Diplomate of the Feline Practice Category of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners and won its Diplomate Achievement Award in 1998. He holds the position of Adjunct Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University and is the International Director of the Brazilian Academy of Feline Medicine.

His hospital, Alamo Feline Health Center, was chosen as a Practice of Excellence by Veterinary Economics magazine. It hosts a constant stream of externs and visiting practitioners from many US veterinary schools and from Canada, Japan, Finland, France, and Brazil. His influence in feline medicine has been felt by practitioners around the world. Although he loves writing and lecturing, his first love is the practice of feline medicine and surgery, which he does on a daily basis.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It packs in details yet makes them easy to find, March 12, 2007

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This review is from: The Feline Patient, 3rd Edition (Hardcover)

Any college-level collection strong in veterinary references and practicing vets must have the third updated edition of THE FELINE PATIENT: busy practitioners and students receive a reference that lends to quick consultation: a new edition expanded with new sections, topics arranged alphabetically, and the latest research. Practitioners seeing feline patients will want it close at hand for quick analysis of feline behavior, dermatology problems, dentistry and even surgery. It packs in details yet makes them easy to find, assuring THE FELINE PATIENT a lasting place on any serious vet or vet library's reference shelf.

Diane C. Donovan
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent feline medicine book for quick reference, August 8, 2010

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This review is from: The Feline Patient, 3rd Edition (Hardcover)

Systematic presentation and cover almost all important feline diseases. Good for quick reference by busy practitioner. This includes internal medicine, surgical procedures, radiology, ultrasound etc. Common poisonous plants' photograph are also included not only for vet but for owners to recognize. Clear and colored cytologic photographs also help in making diagnoses. This book is not so suitable for advanced academic purposes.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Weak on prevention and nutrition, April 7, 2010

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This review is from: The Feline Patient, 3rd Edition (Hardcover)

This book contains almost everything about diagnosing and treating diseases in cats. Where it falls short in my opinion is on prevention and nutrition. This book is a good reference if you have cats, or work with cats. It's written for vets though, so it's full of vet-jargon.