Description
Book Synopsis: Learn to treat a wide variety of small mammals and pocket pets with Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th Edition. Covering the conditions most often seen in veterinary practice, this highly readable and easy-to-navigate text covers preventative medicine along with disease management, ophthalmology, dentistry, and zoonosis. More than 700 full-color photographs and illustrations highlight radiographic interpretation as well as diagnostic, surgical, and therapeutic techniques. This fourth edition also features new coverage of degus (large rodent species); new coverage of prairie dogs; and expanded coverage of surgical procedures, physical therapy rehabilitation and alternative medicine for rabbits, neoplasia in rabbits, and zoonotic disease. With expert contributors from around the globe, Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents is the authoritative, single point of reference for small mammal care that is hard to find elsewhere.
Logical organization lays out sections by different animals and organizes parts within chapters by body system — making it quick and easy to access important information.
Drug formulary provides dosage instructions for a wealth of species including ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, rats/mice, prairie dogs, hedgehogs, and sugar gliders.
More than 700 photographs and illustrations highlight key concepts such as radiographic interpretation and the main points of diagnostic, surgical, and therapeutic techniques.
Chapter on ophthalmology provides an area of study that is difficult to find for ferrets, rabbits, rodents, and other small mammals.
Chapter outlines offer an at-a-glance overview of the chapter contents at the beginning of the chapter.
Access to Expert Consultsite provides an excellent comprehensive reference and a fully searchable eBook.
NEW! Coverage of surgical procedures has been further expanded in this edition. Surgical procedures are presented in a separate section and shown step by step through color photographs and radiographs, accompanied by line drawings.
NEW! Additional information on physical therapy rehabilitation and alternative medicine for rabbits includes chiropractic care and acupuncture.
NEW! Expanded content on neoplasia in rabbits incorporates lymphoreticular disorders, thymoma, and other neoplastic diseases of rabbits.
NEW! All new chapter on prairie dogs has been added.
NEW! All new chapter on degus (large rodent species) has been added.
UPDATED! Chapter on zoonotic disease has been updated to further cover specific zoonotic diseases in addition to addressing the increased potential for disease transmission from animals to humans.
NEW! Global author perspective incorporates the expertise of authors practicing outside of North America.
UPDATED! Photographs show the diseases and disorders that are more commonly seen in practice.
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If you're a veterinary professional looking to expand your knowledge and expertise in the field of small mammal care, look no further than Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th Edition. This comprehensive book covers a wide variety of conditions commonly seen in veterinary practice, providing you with invaluable information on preventative medicine, disease management, and more. With over 700 full-color photographs and illustrations, you'll gain a deep understanding of radiographic interpretation, diagnostic techniques, surgical procedures, and therapeutic techniques. This updated edition also includes new chapters on prairie dogs and degus, as well as expanded coverage of surgical procedures, physical therapy rehabilitation, and alternative medicine for rabbits. Don't miss out on this authoritative reference that is hard to find elsewhere!
When it comes to caring for small mammals, organization is key. That's why Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th Edition is designed with a logical organization that allows quick and easy access to important information. The book is divided into sections for different animals, and each chapter is further organized by body system. No more wasting time searching for the information you need! Additionally, the drug formulary provides clear dosage instructions for a wide range of species, including ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and more. With this book, you'll have everything you need at your fingertips to provide the best care possible.
What sets Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th Edition apart is its comprehensive coverage of ophthalmology for small mammals. This is a unique feature that is hard to find in other resources. Whether you're dealing with an eye condition in a ferret, rabbit, rodent, or other small mammal, you'll find the information you need to provide effective treatment. The chapter outlines at the beginning of each chapter are also extremely helpful, giving you an at-a-glance overview of the contents. Plus, with access to the Expert Consult site, you'll have a fully searchable eBook and additional resources at your disposal.
But that's not all! This edition of Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents is packed with new and updated content. Expanded coverage of neoplasia in rabbits, detailed information on physical therapy rehabilitation and alternative medicine for rabbits, and brand new chapters on prairie dogs and degus are just a few of the exciting additions. The zoonotic disease chapter has also been updated to address the increased potential for disease transmission from animals to humans. With a global perspective from expert contributors around the world, this book is truly a one-stop resource for small mammal care.
Don't miss out on this invaluable resource! Take your small mammal care to the next level with Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th Edition. Click here to order your copy today!
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