Caring for a cat with lower urinary tract disease
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‘Caring for a cat with lower urinary tract disease’ has been written as the best information source and source of support for owners of cats who have been diagnosed with lower urinary tract disease.
A 68 page, fully illustrated book aimed at cat owners and veterinary professionals.
'Caring for a cat with lower urinary tract disease' has been written as the best information source and source of support for owners of cats who have been diagnosed with lower urinary tract disease. 'Caring for a cat with lower urinary tract disease' is designed to explain what causes lower urinary tract disease, how this is diagnosed and treated, and how future relapses can be prevented. 'Caring for a cat with lower urinary tract disease' can also be an excellent resource for student vets, veterinary nurses and technicians. The book deals with the emotional aspects of coping with a cat with lower urinary tract disease and there is practical advice on all aspects of cat care and welfare. The book contains a case report taking the reader through a case from initial signs and illustrating successful management and There is also a detailed glossary of terms which may be used by your vet.
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1 | the emotional side of things
Receiving bad news: coping with the emotional side of receiving a diagnosis of lower urinary tract disease in your cat
SECTION 2 | explaining the science of lower urinary tract disease
What is feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD)?
What is the urinary tract?
What causes FLUTD?
What is periuria?
What causes urethral obstruction?
Can FLUTD be prevented?
How can I tell if my cat is stressed?
What are the signs of FLUTD?
How is FLUTD diagnosed?
What other tests are helpful in cats with FLUTD?
How is FLUTD treated?
What surgical treatment options are there?
What is the prognosis (long-term outlook) for cats with FLUTD?
SECTION 3 | case illustration
Josh: a cat whose FLUTD is successfully managed by his owner
SECTION 4 | discussing your cat with your vet
SECTION 5 | further information
Knowing when to say ‘goodbye’
How to cope with losing your cat
Useful websites and further reference sources
Glossary of terms used by vets
Converting SI units to Conventional units and vice versa
Sarah qualified as a veterinarian in 1993 and has worked as a feline-only clinician for more than twenty years. Sarah has authored and co-authored a number of other Vet Professionals publications including ‘Caring for a cat with chronic kidney disease, ‘Caring for a cat with hyperthyroidism’ and ‘Caring for an elderly cat’. Sarah currently lives in Scotland with her family (including one cat, Sooty) and enjoys seeing both first opinion and referral feline patients.
Danièlle qualified as a veterinarian in 1991 and, like Sarah, has worked as a feline-only clinician for more than twenty years. Danièlle has written a large number of papers for scientific journals including several related to feline lower urinary tract disease, one of Danièlle’s research areas. Danièlle currently lives in Scotland with her husband and Maine Coon cat, Mortlach.
Vicky Halls, Member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors and author of ‘Cat Confidential’, ‘Cat Detective’, ‘Cat Counsellor’ and ‘The Complete Cat’
“Caring for a cat with urinary tract disease” is a comprehensive guide that covers signs, symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatment, management and prevention of lower urinary tract disease.
Complicated veterinary procedures are discussed but the language is very accessible and an easy-to-follow glossary of terminology enables owners with no medical knowledge to understand the condition. The depth of the information makes it equally useful for veterinary nurses, cattery staff, breeders and re-homing charities.
This book also emphasises the need for practical lifestyle changes at home to manage FLUTD and gives excellent advice on subjects such as reducing stress in a multi-cat household and encouraging cats to drink.
FLUTD is a complicated subject for owners to fully appreciate so it is wonderful, at last, to have one book that contains all the necessary information that can be recommended to everyone!
Review, ‘UK Vet: The Journal for the Veterinary Surgeon in General Practice’ (Volume 14 No.4, May 2009)
Dr Sarah Caney and Professor Danielle Gunn-Moore have written a book that could literally be life changing for cat owners… there are many practical tips that make life with an affected cat much easier and it is worth having a book in every practice, cattery or rescue centre for this reason alone.
Review, M, UK cat owner
I found it very helpful. A lot I have been told by my vet but having it in print was better as there is only so much you can take in when the vet is explaining things to you, especially when you are stressed and panicking. There were some good tips, too about feeding and stress reduction.
Review, ‘Your Cat’ (Britain’s best selling cat magazine) – August 2009
I can’t recommend anything better than getting hold of a booklet by two of the top experts in this country, Caring for a cat with lower urinary tract disease by Dr Sarah Caney and Professor Danielle Gunn-Moore It offers a great explanation of a complex condition.
Jonnie, owner of Shai
Whenever someone shares the news of a blocked cat I refer them to the Vet Professionals website and book ‘Caring for a cat with lower urinary tract disease’ (which I believe should be handed to every cat owner on diagnosis of FLUTD). Thanks to the book and my very dedicated local vet, I have been able to give my cat Shai a happier and more healthy life. Being able to home-manage him has saved us all much stress. Thanks again for helping me to give my four legged family member an all around better life.
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