Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology: Honoring the Human-Animal Bond

“Excellent job of teaching the art of dealing with terminal illness. . . made me rethink how I approach cancer patients and owners. . . helped me, my patients and clients." --VIN Reviews

“A wealth of case histories. These are instructive and touching, demonstrating the value of an individualized approach to each patient and owner.” --Compendium

This new edition, written by a recognized pioneer in canine and feline oncology and end-of-life care, provides a complete clinical approach to the most common neoplasias in geriatric dogs and cats. Emphasizing the human-animal bond, the book features numerous vignettes and case studies to bring the clinical realities to life.  Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology: Honoring the Human-Animal Bond, Second Edition helps practitioners and their staffs to understand and fully address the special needs of both geriatric pets in cancer care and their owners.

• Provides the tools needed to diagnose and treat aging pets with cancer and to help clients make the best decisions for themselves and their animals
• 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
• Features many vignettes and real-life case studies to demonstrate the issues faced by clinicians and owners dealing with older dogs and cats with cancer and end-of-life issues
• Fully updated and expanded with new and revised information, including new knowledge on palliative and hospice care and self-care techniques for carers

Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology is an indispensable reference for practicing veterinarians, technicians, hospital staff, and professionals involved in supportive counseling for pet carers.