Mitchell, Mark A.,  1967- <br/><br/>
Manual of exotic pet practice / 
 Exotic pet practice 
by Mark A. Mitchell, Thomas N. Tully Jr. 
 - St. Louis, Mo. :  Saunders Elsevier,  ©2009. 
 - 1 online resource (xiii, 546 pages) :  illustrations 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>1. History of Exotic Pets -- 2. Preparing Your Hospital for Exotics -- 3. Invertebrates -- 4. Fish -- 5. Amphibians -- 6. Crocodilians -- 7. Snakes -- 8. Lizards -- 9. Chelonians -- 10. Birds -- 11. Marsupials -- 12. Mice and rats -- 13. Ferrets -- 14. Rabbits -- 15. Hamsters and gerbils -- 16. Hedgehogs -- 17. Guinea Pigs -- 18. Chinchillas -- 19. North American Wildlife. 
<br/><br/> Owing to Legal Deposit regulations this resource may only be accessed from within National Library of Scotland on library computers. For more information contact enquiries@nls.uk. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781416001195 1416001190 9781416069225 1416069224 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. No.: </label>GBB807382  bnb 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>101473303  DNLM 014051859  Uk 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Exotic animals--Diseases--Handbooks, manuals, etc.<br/>Pet medicine--Handbooks, manuals, etc.<br/>Wildlife diseases--Handbooks, manuals, etc.<br/>Wild animals as pets--Handbooks, manuals, etc.<br/>Animaux exotiques--Maladies--Guides, manuels, etc.<br/>MEDICAL--Veterinary Medicine--Food Animal.<br/>MEDICAL--Veterinary Medicine--Small Animal.<br/>Exotic animals--Diseases.<br/>Pet medicine.<br/>Wild animals as pets.<br/>Wildlife diseases.<br/>Animal Diseases.<br/>Animals, Domestic.<br/>Veterinary Medicine--methods.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>SF997.5.E95  / M26 2009 
<br/><br/><label>National Library of Medicine Call No.: </label>SF 981  / M682m 2009