This book addresses the main feline infectious diseases that are usually seen in daily veterinary practice and includes all the existing updates regarding the diagnostic approach and management of these conditions. Its main aim is to provide highly practical information in order to offer a new perspective, different from other textbooks, about the current infectious diseases in cats.

KEY FEATURES:

➜ Rigorous and practical book.

➜ Pleasant reading thanks to pictures, diagrams, tables and clinical cases.

Authors:

VALENTINA AYBAR RODRÍGUEZ

Founding partner of the Hospital Felino Ventas, where, from its beginnings in 1996 until now, she has specialised in feline medicine, with special dedication to internal medicine, infectious diseases, imaging diagnostics and anaesthesia. Member of the international associations of specialists in feline medicine FAB (Feline Advisory Bureau) and ISFM (International Society of Feline Medicine).

JUANJO VEGA GUERRERO

Founding partner of the Hospital Felino Ventas, where, from its beginnings in 1996 until now, he has been treating feline patients exclusively, with special dedication to surgery, orthopaedics, neurology and cardiology. Member of the international associations of specialists in feline medicine FAB (Feline Advisory Bureau) and ISFM (International Society of Feline Medicine).

Table of Contents:

1. Feline panleukopaenia

      Aetiology

      Pathogenesis and clinical signs

      Laboratory diagnosis

      Treatment

      Prevention

      Prognosis

      Frequent questions

      Case Studies

2. Feline infectious peritonitis

      Aetiology and pathogenesis

      Diagnostic tests for FIP

      Treatment

      Immunity and prevention

      References

      Case studies

3. Upper respiratory tract infections

      Clinical signs

      Diagnosis

      Treatment

      Prevention

      References

      Case studies

4. Lower respiratory tract infections

      Clinical signs

      Diagnostic tests

      LRTI-causing bacteria

      LRTI-causing fungi

      LRTI-causing viruses

      Pyothorax

      References

5. Feline immunodeficiency virus

       Epidemiology

       Pathogenesis

       Clinical signs

       Diagnosis

       Treatment

       Vaccination

       References

       Case studies

6. Feline leukaemia virus

       Epidemiology

       Pathogenesis

       Clinical signs

       Diagnosis

       Prevention

       References

       Case studies

7. Intestinal protozoa of cat

       Giardia

       Tritrichomonas foetus

       Toxoplasma gondii

       Clinical signs

       Cystoisospora

       Cryptosporidium felis

       References

       Recommended reading

8. APPENDICES

        Appendix 1. Fluid therapy

        Appendix 2. Vascular access routes

        Appendix 3. Feeding in critical situations

        Appendix 4. Blood transfusion

        Appendix 5. Punctures and drainage devices

        Appendix 6. Feline oral disease

        Appendix 7. When to stop treatment

        Appendix 8. Vaccination