
BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B
Exotic Pets
Joanna Hedley(Editor)
British Small Animal Veterinary Association (Publisher)
12th Edition
Published on 30. April 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
468 pages
978-1-913859-48-0 (ISBN)
Description
The 12th edition of the BSAVA Small Animal Formulary: Exotic Pets continues to set the standard for responsible prescribing in the growing and diverse field of exotic animal medicine. The clinical management of these species remains both rewarding and challenging. Veterinary practitioners are faced with a diverse range of taxa, each with distinct anatomical, physiological and metabolic characteristics. Although knowledge continues to grow rapidly, there remains a shortage of robust pharmacological studies and controlled clinical trials for many drugs used in exotic pet medicine.
This edition introduces new monographs, including afoxolaner, atorvastatin, and danofloxacin, broadening the therapeutic scope for an ever-wider range of species. A new appendix on barium contrast media and the addition of emergency doses on the inside front cover provide valuable quick-reference support for clinicians in urgent situations. Another key feature is new client information leaflets covering routes of administration - inhalational, injectable, oral, topical ear, and topical eye - helping practitioners communicate clearly with owners and ensure safe home care for these unique patients.
Key points
- Revised and updated new edition of this trusted resource
- New drug monographs
- New appendix on barium contrast media
- Quick reference emergency doses
- New client information leaflets on routes of administration (free to BSAVA members)
- Additional content on proprietary fish medicines and a new set of tables detailing drug doses for British wildlife available via the BSAVA Library
This new edition will be an indispensable guide in your day-to-day work with exotic species.
This edition introduces new monographs, including afoxolaner, atorvastatin, and danofloxacin, broadening the therapeutic scope for an ever-wider range of species. A new appendix on barium contrast media and the addition of emergency doses on the inside front cover provide valuable quick-reference support for clinicians in urgent situations. Another key feature is new client information leaflets covering routes of administration - inhalational, injectable, oral, topical ear, and topical eye - helping practitioners communicate clearly with owners and ensure safe home care for these unique patients.
Key points
- Revised and updated new edition of this trusted resource
- New drug monographs
- New appendix on barium contrast media
- Quick reference emergency doses
- New client information leaflets on routes of administration (free to BSAVA members)
- Additional content on proprietary fish medicines and a new set of tables detailing drug doses for British wildlife available via the BSAVA Library
This new edition will be an indispensable guide in your day-to-day work with exotic species.
More details
Series
Edition
12th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Quedgeley, Gloucs
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 208 mm
Width: 125 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-913859-48-0 (9781913859480)
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04/2023
11th Edition
British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Person
Joanna Hedley, BVM&S DZooMed (Reptilian) DipECZM (Herpetology) MRCVS, Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital, Royal Veterinary College, Royal College Street, London, UK.
Content
Emergency drug doses for exotic pet
Editorial Panel
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Notes on the monographs
Distribution categories
The prescribing cascade
Drug storage and dispensing
Health and safety in dispensing
Drug listings and monographs(listed A-Z by generic name)
Appendix I: general information
Abbreviations
Writing a prescription
Guidelines for responsible antibiotic use
Guidelines for responsible parasiticide use
Diagnostic imaging contrast media
Dosing small and exotic animals
Composition of intravenous fluids
Safety and handling of chemotherapeutic agents
Percentage solutions
Drug usage in renal and hepatic insufficiency
Further reading
Useful websites
Appendix II: protocols
Chemotherapy protocols for lymphoma: ferrets
Sedation/immobilization protocols
Euthanasia of fish
Index sorted by therapeutic class
Index (alphabetical by generic and trade names)
Drug-related Adverse Event reporting
Editorial Panel
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Notes on the monographs
Distribution categories
The prescribing cascade
Drug storage and dispensing
Health and safety in dispensing
Drug listings and monographs(listed A-Z by generic name)
Appendix I: general information
Abbreviations
Writing a prescription
Guidelines for responsible antibiotic use
Guidelines for responsible parasiticide use
Diagnostic imaging contrast media
Dosing small and exotic animals
Composition of intravenous fluids
Safety and handling of chemotherapeutic agents
Percentage solutions
Drug usage in renal and hepatic insufficiency
Further reading
Useful websites
Appendix II: protocols
Chemotherapy protocols for lymphoma: ferrets
Sedation/immobilization protocols
Euthanasia of fish
Index sorted by therapeutic class
Index (alphabetical by generic and trade names)
Drug-related Adverse Event reporting