Feline Medicine for Veterinary Technicians

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Combining current medical knowledge with a technician-centered approach, the book emphasizes the unique needs of cats in the clinical setting. It covers everything from feline-friendly handling techniques and disease pathophysiology to advanced nursing care and modern diagnostic procedures. A companion website offers study questions, client education materials, dental positioning guidelines, and downloadable educational handouts.

The book covers topics including:

• Feline-friendly handling and stress reduction
• History taking and patient assessment
• Feline anatomy and physiology
• Clinical pathology
• Diagnostic imaging
• Laboratory diagnostics
• Pharmacology and drug administration
• Anesthesia and analgesia
• Pain recognition and management
• Dentistry and oral health
• Nutrition and dietary management
• Preventive medicine
• Emergency and critical care
• Cardiology
• Respiratory diseases
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Endocrinology
• Renal and urinary diseases
• Neurology
• Dermatology
• Infectious diseases
• Oncology
• Transfusion medicine
• Nursing care for hospitalized feline patients
• Client communication and education
• Life-stage healthcare for kittens, adults, and senior cats

Written in an accessible, clinically focused style, this reference helps veterinary technicians confidently support feline patients throughout diagnosis, treatment, hospitalization, and recovery. It also serves as an excellent study resource for the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) and feline specialty certification.

Who is this book for?

• Veterinary technicians
• Veterinary nurses
• Small animal veterinarians
• Veterinary technician students
• Veterinary nursing students
• Professionals preparing for the VTNE
• Veterinary teams working in feline practice