Short description
Veterinary practices are seeing an increasing number of exotic pets and nurses are at the front-line in ensuring that these exotic pets receive the best possible care. This text provides the principles and applications of nursing exotic species as encountered in veterinary practice.
Long description
From budgies and cockatiels to chipmunks and chinchillas, our interest in exotic pets has rocketed in recent years. With the house rabbit being the UK's third most commonly kept pet after the cat and dog, and sales in small mammals, reptiles and birds continuing to grow, exotic pets have now become a specialist area of veterinary practice in their own right. Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Pets is the first book to address the immediate need for a definitive reference book devoted entirely to the principles and applications of nursing exotic species. Developed from a City and Guild's course, it not only covers husbandry, nutrition and handling, but also explores in detail anatomy, chemical restraint and an overview of diseases and treatments.
Review
"At present, to my knowledge, no veterinary nursing book completely dedicated to exotic animals exists. It would therefore appear that there is a niche in the market for this book. I receive regular enquiries concerning recommended texts from veterinary nurses and at present none exist. The book will be a valuable asset". Emma Keeble, Lecturer & Specialists in Exotic Pets, Edinburgh University Veterinary School.
Table of contents
- Part I: Avian1. Basic avian anatomy & physiology2. Avian housing & husbandry3. Avian handling & chemical restraint4. Avian nutrition5. Common avian diseases6. An overview of avian therapeutics Part II: Reptile and Amphibian7. Basic reptile & amphibian anatomy & physiology8. Reptile & amphibian housing, husbandry & rearing techniques9. Reptile & amphibian handling & chemical restraint10. Reptile & amphibian nutrition11. Common reptile & amphibian diseases12. An overview of reptile & amphibian therapeutics Part III: Small Mammal13. Basic small mammal anatomy & physiology14. Small mammal housing, husbandry & rearing techniques15. Small mammal handling & chemical restraint16. Small mammal nutrition17. Common diseases of small mammal18. An overview of small mammal therapeutics Appendix 1 Legislation affecting exotic pet speciesAppendix 2 Useful addresses