Half the population of dogs and cats aged 10 and over will die ofneoplasia. The bonds that clients have developed with their olderpets are especially strong and drive the increasing demand for moreproficient and highly compassionate medical treatment of companionanimals diagnosed with cancer.This book offers more than just a competent clinical approach tothe most common tumors in dogs and cats. This book also offers afocus on the special needs of geriatric pets and theirowners.Amply illustrated with dozens of case studies representative ofthose regularly encountered in practice, Canine and FelineGeriatric Oncology will provide readers with the tools neededto diagnose and treat aging pets with cancer, and to help clientsmake the best decisions for themselves and for the animals withwhom they share their lives.Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology is a uniqueresource. It is a useful oncology reference for specialists,veterinarians in general practice, veterinary technicians, andclinic staff. The many "what ifs" that the practitionerinevitably faces in interactions with clients and their aging petswith cancer are presented and discussed.Special Features:* * Focuses on the special needs of geriatric pets and theircaregivers;* Offers direction in the diagnosis and treatment of aging petswith cancer;* Addresses many of the "what ifs" that arise in interactionswith clients and aging pets with cancer;* Amply illustrated with full color throughout;* A valuable reference for practicing veterinarians, technicians,hospital staff, and professionals involved in supportive counselingfor pet caregivers.

Foreword.Preface.Acknowledgements.Introduction.Part One.Chapter 1 Molecular Biology of Cancer and Aging.Chapter 2 What is Needed in Geriatric Oncology Aside fromTreatment.Part Two.Chapter 3 Warning Signs of Cancer in Geriatric Dogs andCats.Chapter 4 Basic Types of Cancer and Biological Behavior.Chapter 5 Generating the Diagnosis Part Three.Chapter 6 Treating Cancer in Geriatric Patients.6A Introduction to Cancer Care for Geriatrics.6B Surgery for Geriatric Oncology Patients.6C Chemotherapy for Geriatric Oncology Patients.6D Adverse Effects From Chemotherapy.6E Radiation Therapy for Geriatric Cancer Patients.6F Immunotherapy, Vaccines, Gene Therapy.6G Chemoprevention and Immunonutrition.6H Integrative, Complimentary Medicine.Chapter 7 Pain Control for the Geriatric Oncology Patient inTreatment.Chapter 8 Decision Making with Advanced Stage Cancer andRecurrence.Chapter 9 When and How to Decide That a Geriatric Cancer Patientis Terminal.Chapter 10 Palliation and Pawspice Care.Chapter 11 Euthanasia of the Geriatric Oncology Patient.Appendix 1. Specific Tumor Protocols.Appendix 2. Handouts for Clients.Appendix 3. Cartoon Maps.Index