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Veterinary Science
Chronic Disease Management for
Small Animals
W. Dunbar Gram, Rowan J. Milner & Remo Lobetti
ISBN: 978-1-119-20089-5 | Oct 2017 | 416PP
Practical guidance on managing chronic illnesses in small animals
Chronic Disease Management for Small Animals provides a complete resource for
the long-term care and therapy of canine and feline patients with incurable
conditions. Offering practical strategies for successful management of chronic
disorders, the book presents expert guidance on handling these ailments and the
animals that they afflict.
Written by leading experts in their respective fields, Chronic Disease Management
for Small Animals takes a multidisciplinary approach to the subject, covering
chronic diseases across many categories, including mobility, dermatology,
ophthalmology, internal medicine, and more. The book is not meant to replace
existing textbooks, but is designed to be used as a practical guide that educates
the reader about the many therapeutic options for chronic disease management.
Coverage encompasses:
•• The impact that chronic disease has on the quality of life for both the patient
and its owner
•• Specific chronic diseases, outlining diagnostics, therapeutics, and quality of life
concerns
•• Hospice care and end of life, including client and pet needs, quality of life,
cultural sensitivities, dying naturally, euthanasia, and death
Chronic Disease Management for Small Animals is an essential reference for recently
qualified and seasoned practitioners alike, supporting clinicians in making
decisions and communicating with clients regarding long-term care. It is an ideal
book for all small animal practitioners and veterinary students.
About the Authors
W. Dunbar Gram, DVM, DACVD, MRCVS, is Service Chief and Clinical Associate
Professor of Dermatology at the University of Florida College of Veterinary
Medicine in Gainesville, Florida, USA.
Rowan J. Milner, BVSc (Hons), MMedVet (Med), PhD, DECVIM-CA, DACVIM, is
Professor and Chair of the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the
University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in Gainesville, Florida, USA.
Remo Lobetti, BVSc (Hons), MMedVet (Med), PhD, DECVIM-CA, is an internist at
Bryanston Veterinary Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa.