This practical, user-friendly resource provides essential information on the care and treatment of exotic pets. Coverage includes common health and nutritional issues, as well as restraint techniques, lab values, drug dosages, and special equipment needed to treat exotics. It addresses a wide range of species,including invertebrates, fish, amphibians and reptiles, birds, marsupials, and small mammals (including ferrets, rabbits, and rodents). It also discusses wildlife rehabilitation and offers information on laws and regulations, establishing licensure, orphan care, and emergency care. INDICE: 1. History of Exotic Pets2. Preparing Your Hospital for Exotics 3.Invertebrates 4. Fish5. Amphibians6. Crocodilians7. Snakes8. Lizards9. Chelonians10. Birds11. Marsupials12. Mice and rats13. Ferrets14. Rabbits15. Hamstersand gerbils16. Hedgehogs17. Guinea Pigs18. Chinchillas19. North American Wildlife
- ISBN: 978-1-4160-0119-5
- Editorial: Saunders
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 560
- Fecha Publicación: 22/02/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés