
- 560 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Manual of Exotic Pet Practice
About this book
The only book of its kind with in-depth coverage of the most common exotic species presented in practice, this comprehensive guide prepares you to treat invertebrates, fish, amphibians and reptiles, birds, marsupials, North American wildlife, and small mammals such as ferrets, rabbits, and rodents. Organized by species, each chapter features vivid color images that demonstrate the unique anatomic, medical, and surgical features of each species. This essential reference also provides a comprehensive overview of biology, husbandry, preventive medicine, common disease presentations, zoonoses, and much more. Other key topics include common health and nutritional issues as well as restraint techniques, lab values, drug dosages, and special equipment needed to treat exotics.- Brings cutting-edge information on all exotic species together in one convenient resource.- Offers essential strategies for preparing your staff to properly handle and treat exotic patients.- Features an entire chapter on equipping your practice to accommodate exotic species, including the necessary equipment for housing, diagnostics, pathology, surgery, and therapeutics.- Provides life-saving information on CPR, drugs, and supportive care for exotic animals in distress.- Discusses wildlife rehabilitation, with valuable information on laws and regulations, establishing licensure, orphan care, and emergency care.- Includes an entire chapter devoted to the emergency management of North American wildlife.- Offers expert guidance on treating exotics for practitioners who may not be experienced in exotic pet care.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: HISTORY OF EXOTIC PETS
- Chapter 2: PREPARING YOUR HOSPITAL FOR EXOTIC PETS
- Chapter 3: INVERTEBRATES
- Chapter 4: ORNAMENTAL FISH
- Chapter 5: AMPHIBIANS
- Chapter 6: CROCODILIANS
- Chapter 7: SNAKES
- Chapter 8: LIZARDS
- Chapter 9: CHELONIANS
- Chapter 10: BIRDS
- Chapter 11: MARSUPIALS
- Chapter 12: MICE AND RATS
- Chapter 13: FERRETS
- Chapter 14: RABBITS
- Chapter 15: HAMSTERS AND GERBILS
- Chapter 16: HEDGEHOGS
- Chapter 17: GUINEA PIGS
- Chapter 18: CHINCHILLAS
- Chapter 19: WILDLIFE
- Index