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Equine geriatric medicine and surgery

Record Type:	Language materials, printed : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Equine geriatric medicine and surgery/ [edited by] Joseph J. Bertone.
other author:	Bertone, Joseph.
Published:	St. Louis, Mo. :Saunders Elsevier, : c2006.,
Description:	1 online resource (xvii, 263 p.) :ill. :
Subject:	Veterinary geriatrics. -
Online resource:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780721601632
ISBN:	9780721601632

Equine geriatric medicine and surgery
Equine geriatric medicine and surgery[electronic resource] /[edited by] Joseph J. Bertone. - St. Louis, Mo. :Saunders Elsevier,c2006. - 1 online resource (xvii, 263 p.) :ill.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. The Impact of the Geriatric Population -- 2. Human Animal Bond -- 3. Field Approach and Wellness Management of Geriatric Horses -- 4. Anesthetic Considerations -- 5. Cardiac Disease -- 6. Geriatric Dentistry -- 7. Endocrinology -- 8. Frontier Medicine -- 9. Gastrointestinal Medicine -- 10. Gastrointestinal Surgery -- 11. Hepatic Disease -- 12. Musculoskeletal Management -- 13. Neoplasia -- 14. Neurological Disease in Aged Horses -- 15. Nutrition -- 16. Ophthalmology -- 17. Podiatry -- 18. Respiratory Disease -- 19. Reproductive Disorders -- 20. Urology -- 21. Grief Support Techniques in a Bond-Centered Equine Practice -- 22.A Horse Owner's Guide to the Geriatric Horse.

Interest in equine geriatrics among veterinarians and researchers is on the rise as many horses remain active and rideable well into their twenties. However, as horses age, they develop certain condition that affect their overall health. Equine Geriatric Medicine and Surgery is a thorough and comprehensive text covering every aspect of veterinary management of the aging horse. The text covers many clinical topics like cardiology, dentistry, nutrition and more. Plus, there are a number of chapters devoted to the emotional challenges of caring the aging horse. Many of the conditions commonly associated with "old age" in the horse -- such as lameness, weight loss, or poor shedding -- actually might be treatable or preventable. Equine Geriatric Medicine and Surgery will help veterinarians manage their patients' health, and the specially written "layman's" sections will help educate owners about preventive measures that can be taken to extend the life of their animals. It's the only equine geriatric book for veterinariansInformation specific to senior horses allows better management of the medical conditions that affect aging animals and includes preventive measures that can be taken to extend the life of the horseProvides the most current information from the leading practitioners in equine geriatric medicineIncludes chapters on the emotional aspects of caring for the aging horse, including bereavement, euthanasia, and the human-animal bondSummarizes important information in layman's terms so owners can better understand conditions and their treatment/management.

ISBN: 9780721601632

Source: 31012:31014Elsevier Science & Technologyhttp://www.sciencedirect.comSubjects--Topical Terms:

862020
Veterinary geriatrics.
Index Terms--Genre/Form:

554714
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: SF951 / .B47 2006

Dewey Class. No.: 636.1089897

National Agricultural Library Call No.: SF951 / .E685 2006

National Library of Medicine Call No.: 2006 C-003

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