BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets

completely revised edition of the all-time best seller
- international authors
- new chapters on clinical anatomy and imaging
- problem-oriented approach to diseases
- tables of fluid, nutritional and supportive therapy
- tables of normal blood/urine values
- comprehensive formulary for each chapter
- expanded to include fancy pigs and US pets
- full colour illustrations

The BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets has been a tried and trusted friend over the years. There are now many more non-traditional pets and both owners and veterinary surgeons have higher expectations of clinical care for these species. It is against this background that this new edition is published. All chapters have been completely revised and updated by 30 international experts.

The BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets, 4th edition covers an extended species range, including the degu and sugar glider. It also has expanded chapters where information is now in greater demand, such as for the chinchilla. Additional chapters group together clinical anatomy and radiography of the major groups.To help the reader access the information quickly, it is presented in a standard format within the chapters:

IntroductionBiology - featuring useful tables of normal values
Husbandry - housing, diet, captive breeding
Handling and restraint - including both descriptions and photographs
Diagnostic approach - history taking, physical examination, sampling techniques
Common conditions - augmented by lists and tables of clinical symptoms and differential diagnosis, and including methods of treatment
Anaesthesia and analgesi
Common surgical proceduresEuthanasia
Drug formulary
Over 200 colour photographs are included. These and the many clear tables follow the BSAVA Manual series style to give a wealth of information in a readable, attractive and easy-to-use format. This Manual will be your new friend.