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Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology: Honoring the Human-Animal Bond, 2nd Edition

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Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology: Honoring the Human-Animal Bond, Second Edition provides a complete clinical approach to the most common neoplasias in geriatric dogs and cats. It gives the tools needed to diagnose and treat aging pets with cancer and to help clients make the best decisions for themselves and their animals. It also addresses the “what-ifs” that often arise during interactions with clients of aging pets with cancer and helps to determine when a pet should enter the hospice phase. The ebook approaches the practice of veterinary oncology in geriatric patients with respect to communication, ethics, and philosophy…

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Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology: Honoring the Human-Animal Bond, Second Edition provides a complete clinical approach to the most common neoplasias in geriatric dogs and cats. It gives the tools needed to diagnose and treat aging pets with cancer and to help clients make the best decisions for themselves and their animals. It also addresses the “what-ifs” that often arise during interactions with clients of aging pets with cancer and helps to determine when a pet should enter the hospice phase. This new edition is fully updated and expanded with new and revised information, including new knowledge on palliative and hospice care and self-care techniques for carers. The ebook approaches the practice of veterinary oncology in geriatric patients with respect to communication, ethics, and philosophy. This is not a “how-to” book; it is written to assist clinicians in decision-making for their patients and in tackling this emotional and often difficult area of veterinary medicine. 500 p.

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Authors expertises affiliations

  • Alice Villalobos. DVM, Past President of the American Association of Human Animal Bond Veterinarians, President Emeritus of the Society for Veterinary Medical Ethics, Fellow Emeritus of the National Academies of Practices, Founding Member of the Veterinary Cancer Society, Director of Animal Oncology Consultation Services. Hermosa Beach and Woodland Hills, CA (USA). And ‘Pawspice’, an end-of-life care consultation clinic (USA).
  • Laurie Kaplan. MSC, Medical animal writer in Ossining, NY (USA), Founder and Administrator of the Magic Bullet Fund, and Author of Help Your Dog Fight Cancer: Empowerment for Dog Owners.
  • Publication date (digital version): 2017-09.

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22 April 2018

This is the BEST text I could ever hope to read! I am a nurse and a pet owner with cancer (and I was in crisis with “what to do” issues for my sweet cat). After reading it, I sent it to my colleagues and their response was identical to mine. Best features: compassionate care of pets with cancer; definitions of complex medical conditions/treatments in easy to understand terms; assistance with difficult decision-making from diagnosis to dealing with end of life issues; honoring the intense loving connection of humans to their companion pet family and much more. Professionals caring for humans should also use this text as a “model” for humane and compassionate care. You will cry, learn, feel supported and informed. You will want to give it to everyone you know…..I did.

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Bonnie F. Chez
22 April 2018

Even though this book is first and foremost a unique text book for veterinarians, veterinary students, interns residents, attending doctors and nursing staff, it is also a fantastic resource for cat parents who are faced with a cancer diagnosis. It contains the most important information needed by veterinarians and their teams to deal with geriatric cancer patients and their human guardians. In addition to providing in-depth knowledge about the biology of cancer and aging (cancer is a disease, aging is not,) different types of cancer, how to obtain a diagnosis and prognosis, and the wide array of treatment modalities, this book also addresses the human-animal bond, which affects every step of the journey through cancer for both pet and human

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Ingrid King
22 April 2018

It is a great reference with lots of cutting-edge info. I highly recommend the book to vets and vet techs.

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