Feline Dentistry

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John Wiley & Sons, Jan 21, 2022 - Medical - 464 pages

The most up-to-date version of the leading resource on veterinary dentistry in cats

The Second Edition of Feline Dentistry delivers a comprehensive exploration of the specific considerations required to provide dental care to cats that emphasizes their unique needs.

The updated Second Edition includes brand-new material and approximately 300 new images illustrating diseases, conditions, and procedures discussed within the book. The new edition combines the pathology and treatment information to provide additional context which helps make it more clinically relevant. The book also offers:

  • A thorough introduction to feline oral assessment, including anatomy, oral examinations, radiology, and charting
  • Comprehensive explorations of dental pathology and treatment in cats, including necessary equipment and materials and anesthesia and pain control
  • Practical discussions of dental pathology prevention in felines, including plaque and tartar control

Perfect for veterinary general practitioners and veterinary students, Feline Dentistry, Second Edition, will also be useful to veterinary technicians seeking a one-stop, visual resource on feline-specific dentistry.

 

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Contents

Cover
The Feline Dental Operatory Equipment Instruments and Materials
Techniques
Calculus
Further Reading
Further Reading

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About the author (2022)

Jan Bellows, DVM, Diplomate American Veterinary Dental College, Diplomate American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Canine and Feline specialties), All Pets Dental, Weston, Florida, USA.

Bibliographic information

TitleFeline Dentistry
AuthorJan Bellows
Edition2
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons, 2022
ISBN111956803X, 9781119568032
Length464 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Medical / Veterinary Medicine / General
Medical / Veterinary Medicine / Small Animal
  
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