This presentation is focused on some of the common misconceptions facing feline patients in the clinical setting. There are three main subjects to be discussed including nutrition, pain and fluid therapy. These topics have been chosen as they showcase some of the major differences between the feline and canine species, especially in the veterinary setting. Nutrition will delve into a discussion on the inappetant cat, why nutrition is important, how to avoid food aversion, hepatic lipidosis and alternative methods of feeding.
The topic of pain will include information on the painful cat - including common signs, as well as misconceptions surrounding pain in cats, aggression versus pain, and also acute and chronic pain.
Lastly, the topics considered for fluid therapy include the basics of fluid therapy, recommended fluid therapy guidelines and fluid therapy risks in the feline patient.
The topic of pain will include information on the painful cat - including common signs, as well as misconceptions surrounding pain in cats, aggression versus pain, and also acute and chronic pain.
Lastly, the topics considered for fluid therapy include the basics of fluid therapy, recommended fluid therapy guidelines and fluid therapy risks in the feline patient.
