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Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary

Rely on the only drug formulary created solely for the treatment of exotic animals

James W. Carpenter (Edited by), Craig Harms (Edited by)

9780323833929

Paperback / softback, published 3 November 2022

848 pages, 20 illustrations (20 in full color)
27 x 18 x 5.1 cm, 1.18 kg

The only drug formulary on the market created solely for the treatment of exotic animals, Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Edition addresses the most common questions and medical situations encountered in clinical practice. Using clear, current recommendations on drugs, indications, and dosages, this evidence-based text helps you find the information you need fast. In addition, there are numerous tables containing biologic, hematologic, and biochemical norms of common exotic pets. Species covered include birds, fish, invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, rabbits, pocket pets, backyard poultry, and more. Edited by James Carpenter and Craig Harms, each a respected expert in exotic animal, wildlife, and zoo animal medicine, this handbook has been a go-to reference of practicing veterinarians for more than 30 years.

  • More than 300 drug tables
    •  provide current recommendations on drugs, indications, and dosages used in treating exotic animals.
  • All drug information is reviewed for accuracy, ensuring that this reference remains authoritative and current.
  • Biologic and hematologic tables provide details on therapies and diets, normal blood parameters of common species, venipunctures sites, and medical protocols for common conditions.
  • Dosage recommendations from pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) studies are clearly indicated.
  • 29 internationally recognized experts contribute chapters in their areas of specialization.
  • More than 3,100 references are cited and provide additional context for dosages.
  • NEW! Updates of drug tables
    •  include new information on doses, interactions, indications, adverse reactions, and contraindications for use.
  • NEW! eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
  • NEW! Additional appendices include new topics in exotic animal practice.
  • NEW! Updated and expanded index makes it easier to find drug information.

  1. Invertebrates

  2. Fish

  3. Amphibians

  4. Reptiles

  5. Birds

  6. Backyard Chickens

  7. Sugar Gliders

  8. Hedgehogs

  9. Rodents

  10. Rabbits

  11. Ferrets

  12. Miniature Pigs

  13. Primates

  14. Wildlife

Appendices: Selected Topics for the Exotic Animal Veterinarian

Subject Areas: Veterinary medicine [MZ]
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