this Book Covers The Breadth Of Feline Diagnosis And Management In The Textbook-in-question-and-answer Format Of The Secrets Seriesยฎ. After Years Of Being Treated Under The Basic Medical Model Of The Canine, Feline Medicine Has Reached Greater Prominence In The Past Few Years, And Has Become A Hot Topic In Veterinary Medicine, Yielding Several Successful Books. Michael Lappin Is One Of The Major Names In Modern Feline Medicine, And He Has Assembled A Cast Of Contributors Featuring Many Of The Major Feline Authorities In The U.s. Each Chapter Presents A Brief Overview Of, Discusses The Diagnostic Plan, And Then Focuses On The Key Concepts For Each Topic.
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**reviewer:**karen L Campbell, Dvm, Ms, Dacvim, Dacvd(university Of Illinois College Of Veterinary Medicine)
**description:**this Book On Feline Medicine Is Written By Over 60 Veterinarians, Many Of Whom Have Careers As Specialists In Feline Medicine. It Is Part Of The Secrets Series That Uses A Question And Answer Format.
**purpose:**the Goal Is To Combine A Problem-oriented Approach To Feline Medicine With The Reader-friendly Question And Answer Format Of The Secrets Series. It Is Intended For Use As A Quick Review For Students In Rounds, In Clinics, And In Studying For Exams. The Book Meets These Objectives Of Serving As A Concise Reference For Quick Reviews Of Common Questions In Feline Medicine.
**audience:**it Will Be Most Useful For Students And Recent Graduates. The Authors Are Credible Authorities In Their Respective Areas.
**features:**the Book Concentrates On Common Disorders In Feline Internal Medicine. As Such, It Has Very Limited Information On Disorders Affecting The Eyes, Skin, Nervous System, Or On Feline Oncology. The Chapters Include Bibliographies To Direct Readers To More In-depth References. There Are A Limited Number Of Black-and-white Illustrations To Assist Readers In Recalling Cytological And Radiographical Features Of The Diseases.
**assessment:**this Book Will Be Welcomed By Veterinary Students Looking For Quick Answers And Concise Reviews Of Common Diseases In Feline Internal Medicine. The Format Does Not Allow For In-depth Discussions Of Disease Pathogenesis, Thus Additional Textbooks Will Be Needed To Provide An Understanding Of Pertinent Pathophysiology Associated With Disorders In Feline Internal Medicine.