This book contains 29 chapters on the clinical signs, laboratory diagnosis and diagnostic techniques for medical conditions in ferrets, procyonids, skunks, rabbits, rats and mice, hamsters and gerbils, guineapigs, chinchillas, degus, viscachas, capybaras, squirrels, marsupials, hedgehogs,...

This book offers an excellent coverage of topics such as basic techniques, preventative health measures, and a formulary for each species, each chapter uses the same easy-to-follow format so that users can find information quickly while working in the clinic. Presented in full colour, with over 400 ...

This work contains information on the aetiology, epidemiology, prevalence, transmission, risk factors, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, control and recommendations for viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic zoonotic diseases in rodents (rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, guineapigs and ...

This book contains 51 chapters divided into 3 main parts that describe the triage, stabilization, diagnosis, presentation, nutrition and fluid therapy, analgesia, anaesthesia, monitoring, CPR and euthanasia options of common emergency conditions of ferrets, rabbits, guineapigs, chinchillas, rats,...

Diagnosis and treatment of viral and fungal diseases, and parasites, as well as diseases of different organs, surgical operations and suitable drugs are described for different animals. Animals include rabbits, guineapigs, hamsters, rats, mice, gerbils, Chinchillas, Octodon degus, squirrels,...

Angiostrongylus cantonensis is an invasive zoonotic nematode which causes eosinophilic meningitis in accidental hosts - vertebrates including humans - and is known to impact wildlife. Even though the parasite originates in Southeast Asia, it has spread worldwide, especially into fragile island...

The availability of GnRH agonist implants offers the possibility of a reversible, temporary downregulation of endocrine and germinative testicular function in male dogs and hobs. This review provides an overview of the registered indication, the induction of temporary infertility in healthy,...

This manual discusses the anatomy, biology, husbandry, handling and restraint, diagnosis of diseases, principles of anaesthesia and analgesia, common surgical procedures, euthanasia and drug formulation for exotic animals and pets like rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, chipmunks, guineapigs,...

Measuring the heartbeat and respiration of small conscious animals is important for assessing their health and behavior, but present techniques such as electrocardiogram (ECG), ultrasound, and auscultation rely on close skin contact with the animal. These methods can also require surface...

"Exotic Animal Medicine: A Quick Reference Guide" provides readily accessible, user-friendly information for veterinarians who do not have detailed knowledge of the majority of exotic pet species. The book gives the key points on differential diagnoses and diagnostics, along with background...