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Interest in equine geriatrics among veterinarians and researchers is on the rise as many horses remain active and rideable well into their twenties. However, as horses age, they develop certain condition that affect their overall health. Equine Geriatric Medicine and Surgery is a thorough and comprehensive text covering every aspect of veterinary management of the aging horse. The text covers many clinical topics like cardiology, dentistry, nutrition and more. Plus, there are a number of chapters devoted to the emotional challenges of caring the aging horse. Many of the conditions commonly associated with "old age" in the horse -- such as lameness, weight loss, or poor shedding -- actually might be treatable or preventable. Equine Geriatric Medicine and Surgery will help veterinarians manage their patients' health, and the specially written "layman's" sections will help educate owners about preventive measures that can be taken to extend the life of their animals. It's the only equine geriatric book for veterinariansInformation specific to senior horses allows better management of the medical conditions that affect aging animals and includes preventive measures that can be taken to extend the life of the horseProvides the most current information from the leading practitioners in equine geriatric medicineIncludes chapters on the emotional aspects of caring for the aging horse, including bereavement, euthanasia, and the human-animal bondSummarizes important information in layman's terms so owners can better understand conditions and their treatment/management.

1. The Impact of the Geriatric Population -- 2. Human Animal Bond -- 3. Field Approach and Wellness Management of Geriatric Horses -- 4. Anesthetic Considerations -- 5. Cardiac Disease -- 6. Geriatric Dentistry -- 7. Endocrinology -- 8. Frontier Medicine -- 9. Gastrointestinal Medicine -- 10. Gastrointestinal Surgery -- 11. Hepatic Disease -- 12. Musculoskeletal Management -- 13. Neoplasia -- 14. Neurological Disease in Aged Horses -- 15. Nutrition -- 16. Ophthalmology -- 17. Podiatry -- 18. Respiratory Disease -- 19. Reproductive Disorders -- 20. Urology -- 21. Grief Support Techniques in a Bond-Centered Equine Practice -- 22.A Horse Owner's Guide to the Geriatric Horse.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What is an "old horse" and its recent impact -- Interactions with horses and the human-animal bond -- Field approach and wellness management of geriatric horses -- Anesthetic considerations for the geriatric equine -- Cardiac disease in the geriatric horse -- Dentistry in the geriatric horse -- Endocrine dysfunction in the aged horse -- Aging and how it affects the response to exercise in the horse -- Manual therapy, acupuncture, and Chinese herbal medicine in the geriatric equine -- Gastrointestinal medicine -- Abdominal surgery in the geriatric equine -- Geriatric musculoskeletal disorders of the horse -- Neoplasia -- Nutrition of the geriatric horse -- Eye disease in geriatric horses -- Respiratory disease in the geriatric equine patient -- Reproductive disorders -- Urinary tract disorders in geriatric horses -- West Nile virus and the geriatric horse -- Liver disease in the geriatric horse -- The equine geriatric foot -- Neurologic disease in geriatric horses -- Euthanasia and grief support in an equine bond-centered practice -- Conditions, diseases, and injuries of the older horses for horse owners.

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