Manual of exotic pet practice / by Mark A. Mitchell, Thomas N. Tully Jr.

By:

Mitchell, Mark A, 1967-

Contributor(s):

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9781416001195
1416001190
9781416069225
1416069224

Other title:

Exotic pet practice

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Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Print version:: Manual of exotic pet practice.LOC classification:

SF997.5.E95 M26 2009

NLM classification:

SF 981

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Contents:

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.

Summary: 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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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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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