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Current Therapy in Exotic Pet Practice

The expert source for treating companion exotic animals

Mark Mitchell (Author), Thomas N. Tully (Author)

9781455740840

Hardback, published 5 February 2016

512 pages, Approx. 350 illustrations (290 in full color)
28.1 x 22.2 x 3 cm, 1.47 kg

"the amount of information and level of detail provided is formidable."

This brand-new, full-color reference is a foundational text for veterinarians and veterinary students learning about companion exotic animal diseases. Organized by body system, Current Therapy in Exotic Pet Practice walks students through the most relevant information concerning the diagnosis and treatment of exotic animals — including the most relevant information on anatomy, physical examination, diagnostic testing, disease conditions, therapeutics, epidemiology of diseases, and zoonoses. Topics such as captive care, current standards of care for all exotic species, veterinary clinical epidemiology, and the effective prevention and management of infectious diseases are also included.

  • Expert guidance on treating various disease conditions
    • provides authoritative support for veterinarians who are less experienced in companion exotic pet care.
  • Renowned authors and editors carefully selected topics of real clinical importance. 
  • Detailed coverage on how to identify and treat diseases (from common to rare) helps alleviate apprehension a veterinarian may feel when treating an unfamiliar species.
  • Includes the latest information from the current scientific literature and addresses hot topics associated with treating companion exotic animals today.
  • Vivid full-color images demonstrate the unique anatomic and medical features of each group of animals covered.

1. Introduction
  Mark A. Mitchell and Thomas N. Tully Jr.
2. Integumentary system
  Samantha Haskins and Mark A. Mitchell
3. Respiratory System
  Hugues Beaufrere
4. Cardiovascular System
  Hugues Beaufrere
5. Gastrointestinal System
  Kenneth R. Welle
6. Endocrine System
  Joao Brandao
7. Musculoskeletal System
  Mike McFadden
8. Central Nervous System
  Thomas N. Tully, Jr.
9. Special Senses:  Ophthalmology
  Amber Labelle
10. Reproductive Systems
  Megan Watson
11. Excretory System
  Mark Acierno

Subject Areas: Veterinary medicine: infectious diseases & therapeutics [MZM], Veterinary medicine: small animals [pets MZC]
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