"Exotic Pets Medicine and Surgery" provides the student and practitioner with a one-stop ultimate resource covering most of small mammal, reptile, avian and fish species that might be expected in small animal and exotic practice. The structured format provides consistent and detailed information, from basic biology and husbandry, to examination and testing, differential diagnosis, and of course, medical and surgical treatment, including post-operative management. The editors have brought together an authoritative group of globally reknowned contributors who have succeeded in producing the most comprehensive, accessible and rigorous text reference to date. It will become an invaluable part of every student's resource centre and prove essential to all those responsible for the diagnosis, treatment and management of exotics, whether in private practice, zoos, or research centres.
"Exotic Pets Medicine and Surgery" provides the student and practitioner with a one-stop ultimate resource covering most of small mammal, reptile, avian and fish species that might be expected in small animal and exotic practice. The structured format provides consistent and detailed information, from basic biology and husbandry, to examination and testing, differential diagnosis, and of course, medical and surgical treatment, including post-operative management. The editors have brought together an authoritative group of globally reknowned contributors who have succeeded in producing the most comprehensive, accessible and rigorous text reference to date. It will become an invaluable part of every student's resource centre and prove essential to all those responsible for the diagnosis, treatment and management of exotics, whether in private practice, zoos, or research centres.
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Zoo Veterinarian,Bristol Zoo, Bristol
Avian, Avian and Animal Hospital, Largo, Florida
Introduction Creating an exotic species component in your practice Section 1 - Small Mammals Chapter 1 - General clinical examination and procedures, imaging, anaesthesia Chapter 2 - Rabbits Chapter 3 - Ferrets (NB USA/UK differences/perspectives, v. important) Chapter 4 - Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Gerbils, Jerds, Chipmunks, Mice & Rats, Chinchillas Chapter 5 - Hedgehogs Chapter 6 - Other species (pot-bellied pigs, racoons, squirrels, prairie dogs) Section 2 - Reptiles Chapter 7 - General clinical examination and procedures, imaging, anaesthesia Chapter 8 - Snakes Chapter 9 - Chelonia (Carnivorous Tortoises and terrapins, Herbivorous tortoises and terrapins) Chapter 10 - Lizards Section 4 - Other Species Chapter 11 - Avian (Raptors, Psitticines, Passerines) Chapter 12 - Fish Chapter 13 - Amphibians Chapter 14 - Invertebrates Appendices - Drug formulary (Generic/US/UK nomenclature and dosage guidelines)