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<p>List of Contributors ix</p> <p>About the Companion Website xi</p> <p><b>Part I They Just Don’t Live Long Enough 1</b></p> <p>1 Introduction 3<br /> <i>Mary Gardner</i></p> <p>2 Maintaining the Human–Animal Bond 7<br /> <i>Dani McVety</i></p> <p>3 Geriatrics and Fragility 11<br /> <i>Mary Gardner</i></p> <p><b>Part II The Aging Body Systems 21</b></p> <p>4 Vision Changes 23<br /> <i>Kayla Waler and Meredith Voyles</i></p> <p>5 Hearing Loss 35<br /> <i>Brad Bates</i></p> <p>6 Dentition and the Oral Cavity 43<br /> <i>Heidi B. Lobprise</i></p> <p>7 The Nose and Smelling 51<br /> <i>Faith Banks</i></p> <p>8 Cognitive Dysfunction and Related Sleep Disturbances 57<br /> <i>Dawnetta Woodruff </i></p> <p>9 Smelly Old Dog: Addressing the Dermatological Concerns of Our Geriatric Patients 77<br /> <i>Melanie Hasson Cohen</i></p> <p>10 Central and Peripheral Nervous System 87<br /> <i>Laura Devlin Bacon</i></p> <p>11 The Aging Kidney 99<br /> <i>Shea Cox</i></p> <p>12 The Hepatic System 115<br /> <i>Laura Devlin Bacon</i></p> <p>13 The Respiratory System 127<br /> <i>Cheryl A. Braswell</i></p> <p>14 Mobility Issues 145<br /> <i>Tammy Perkins Johnson</i></p> <p>15 Age‐Related Gastrointestinal Conditions and Considerations for Nutrition 185<br /> <i>Shea Cox</i></p> <p>16 Urinary and Fecal Incontinence 199<br /> <i>Faith Banks</i></p> <p>17 Thermoregulation 209<br /> <i>Brad Bates</i></p> <p>18 Managing Pain in Geriatric Patients 221<br /> <i>Michael Petty and Sheilah Robertson</i></p> <p>19 Exotic Animal Geriatrics 245<br /> <i>Amanda Grant</i></p> <p><b>Part III What Matters Most in the End 257</b></p> <p>20 Understanding the Behavior of Geriatric Patients to Enhance their Welfare 259<br /> <i>Carlo Siracusa</i></p> <p>21 Environmental Enrichment and Senior Pets: The Next Best Thing to the Fountain of Youth 269<br /> <i>Steve Dale</i></p> <p>22 Where Are all the Grey Muzzles?: Marketing and Caring for Geriatric Pets in your Practice 279<br /> <i>Mary Gardner</i></p> <p>23 Veterinary Hospice in Your Practice 289<br /> <i>Mary Gardner and Dani McVety</i></p> <p>24 Quality of Life Assessment and End of Life Decisions 297<br /> <i>Mary Gardner</i></p> <p>25 Anticipatory Grief and Preparation for Pet Loss 311<br /> <i>Shea Cox</i></p> <p>26 The Look 317<br /> <i>Faith Banks</i></p> <p>27 Convenience and Aggressive Pet Euthanasia 321<br /> <i>Dani McVety</i></p> <p>28 Letting Go – Handling Euthanasia in Your Practice 327<br /> <i>Mary Gardner and Dani McVety</i></p> <p>29 The Final Chapter 337<br /> <i>Mary Gardner</i></p> <p>Index 343 </p>

<p><b>The editors</b> <p><b>Mary Gardner, DVM,</b> is Hospice Veterinarian, Co-Founder, and Chief Technology Officer at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice in Orange County, California, USA and Courtesy Lecturer at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in Gainesville, Florida, USA. <p><b>Dani McVety, DVM,</b> is Hospice Veterinarian, Co-Founder, and Chief Executive Officer at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice in Tampa, Florida, USA and Courtesy Lecturer at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in Gainesville, Florida, USA.

<p> <i>Treatment and Care of the Geriatric Veterinary Patient</i> offers veterinarians a complete guide to treating and managing geriatric canine and feline patients. With practical medical advice for managing aging pets, the book supports veterinarians in all aspects of geriatric care. Quality of life is emphasized throughout, with concrete suggestions to assure pets remain happy and healthy throughout their lives – particularly in the last stage. <p> The book begins with an introductory section which explores the classification and meaning of geriatrics, then covers body systems and specific conditions likely to be diagnosed in geriatric pets. The final section covers behavior, marketing, palliative care, quality of life, hospice, and euthanasia. <i>Treatment and Care of the Geriatric Veterinary Patient</i> is an essential reference for any veterinarian treating older pets. <p><b>Key features</b> <ul> <li>Offers practical guidance on managing all aspects of veterinary care in geriatric pets</li> <li>Takes a holistic approach to managing the geriatric patient, from common diseases and quality of life to hospice, euthanasia, client communications, and business management</li> <li>Focuses on dogs and cats, with a chapter covering common exotic animals</li> <li>Provides clinically oriented advice for ensuring quality of life for older pets</li> <li>Includes access to a companion website with videos, client education handouts, and images</li> </ul> <br>

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