Author : Laura S. Jeffrey
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 40,69 MB
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0766040828
"Discusses the selection, housing, diet, handling, grooming, and health of a new hamster, gerbil, guinea pig, rabbit, ferret, mouse, or rat"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Katherine Quesenberry
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 611 pages
File Size : 11,76 MB
Release : 2011-12-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1437702880
A concise guide to the care of small mammals, Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery covers the conditions seen most often in veterinary practice. The book emphasizes preventive medicine along with topics including disease management, ophthalmology, dentistry, and zoonosis. More than 400 illustrations demonstrate key concepts related to radiographic interpretation, relevant anatomy, and diagnostic, surgical, and therapeutic techniques. Now in full color, this edition adds coverage of more surgical procedures and expands coverage of zoonotic disease. From editors Katherine Quesenberry and James W. Carpenter, along with a team of expert contributors, the "Pink Book" provides an authoritative, single source of information that is hard to find elsewhere. A logical organization makes it quick and easy to find important information, with each section devoted to a single animal and chapters within each section organized by body system. Over 400 photographs and illustrations highlight key concepts such as radiographic interpretation and the main points of diagnostic, surgical, and therapeutic techniques. A chapter on ophthalmology provides hard-to-find information on eye care for ferrets, rabbits, rodents, and other small mammals. Coverage of preventive medicine includes basic biology, husbandry, and routine care of the healthy animal. The drug formulary supplies dosage instructions for ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, rats/mice, prairie dogs, hedgehogs, and sugar gliders. Chapter outlines offer at-a-glance overviews of the contents of each chapter. Handy tables and charts make it easy to find key information. Expanded Zoonotic Diseases chapter adds more depth along with the latest information on the rising potential for disease transmission to humans as exotic pets become more popular. Additional surgical procedures for each species are included, some with step-by-step instructions accompanied by color photographs and line drawings. Full-color images show the sometimes minute structures of these small animals and make accurate diagnoses easier, especially for lymphoproliferative diseases of rabbits, endoscopy, cytology, and hematology.
Author : Laura S. Jeffrey
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 16,80 MB
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0766057593
Which small mammal is best for your family? Hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets, mice, and rats make great pets. They do not need much room and they are fun to play with. This book will help readers pick the right pet. Readers will learn about what to feed their small mammal, what size cage to get, which animals can be trained, and much more. Readers learn how to take good care of their new pet so they can enjoy many fun-filled years together.
Author : Evelyn Ryan
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 19,65 MB
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1482409461
Guinea pigs look a little like pigs, with their short, round bodies. They even squeal like pigs! However, guinea pigs are not pigs—they’re rodents. Readers are sure to enjoy this fun and enlightening book about one of the world’s most popular pets. The text includes facts about where guinea pigs live, what they eat, how to care for them, and more. Informative text is paired with colorful, close-up photographs of these charming, furry critters.
Author : Tamra Orr
Publisher : Mitchell Lane
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 19,78 MB
Release : 2019-12-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1545748632
Ferrets are fun, friendly family petsbut they take a lot of work. They love to play, and they want to spend every waking moment of their days playing with you. They steal things when youre not looking and dig into whatever they can. They also jump, twist, and even dance. With this book, you can learn all about the special needs of these long and lanky pets and find out if they are the best pet for youand if you are the best owner for them. Arm yourself with the facts, and then you can show your parents just how prepared you are!
Author : Karen Hrapkiewicz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 15,81 MB
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 111834510X
Clinical Laboratory Animal Medicine: An Introduction, Fourth Edition offers a user-friendly guide to the unique anatomy and physiology, care, common diseases, and treatment of small mammals and nonhuman primates. Carefully designed for ease of use, the book includes tip boxes, images, and review questions to aid in comprehension and learning. The Fourth Edition adds new information on transgenic mice, drug dosages, techniques, and environmental enrichment, making the book a comprehensive working manual for the care and maintenance of common laboratory animals. The book includes information on topics ranging from genetics and behavior to husbandry and techniques in mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rabbits, ferrets, and nonhuman primates. A companion website provides editable review questions and answers, instructional PowerPoints, and additional images not found in the book. Clinical Laboratory Animal Medicine is an invaluable resource for practicing veterinarians, veterinary students, veterinary technicians, and research scientists.
Author : Valarie V. Tynes
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 36,33 MB
Release : 2013-05-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1118710398
Behavior of Exotic Pets is the first book on the subject tobe written by behavioral experts, all with a wealth of practicalexperience. Divided into species-specific chapters, the bookexplains the normal behavior for each group of animals, includingreproduction, parenting, communication and social behavior. Thebook also addresses animals’ environmental needs based ontheir behavior to enable owners to provide better husbandry andavoid potential problems. Descriptions of common behavioralproblems are included, with practical recommendations for theirtreatment or management. This text is essential for any veterinary professional who wouldlike to improve their knowledge of exotic animal behavior. It alsoserves as a valuable reference for animal behaviorists, exoticanimal veterinarians, veterinary students, and anyone caring forthese animals in captivity. Key features: The first and only book on exotic pet behavior written bybehaviorists Covers a wide range of exotic pet species Discusses methods for treating and managing common behavioralproblems Offers practical advice on topics such as housing and handlingof animals Includes separate chapters on learning, welfare, and behavioralpharmacology
Author : Cheryl Lopate
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 12,55 MB
Release : 2012-05-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1118344626
Management of Pregnant and Neonatal Dogs, Cats, and Exotic Pets is a comprehensive yet practical reference on small animal neonatology. Covering reproductive physiology of pregnancy and parturition, normal neonatology, and neonatal disorders in dogs, cats, and small exotic mammals, the book gives special emphasis to fetal well-being, parturition, normal physical parameters, behavior, common disorders and defects, emergency care, and orphan management. Information on nutritional and environmental considerations for both the dam and offspring is included, as well as guidance on offering advice to breeders providing neonatal care at home. Well illustrated throughout, Management of Pregnant and Neonatal Dogs, Cats, and Exotic Pets is a complete resource for the successful management of pregnant and newborn pets. Veterinary practitioners, students, technicians, and professional breeders all will find the book’s how-to, clinically relevant approach to small animal neonatology invaluable.
Author : Sara White
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1069 pages
File Size : 48,95 MB
Release : 2020-01-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1118810872
This comprehensive reference provides veterinarians with everything they need to know about performing surgeries such as spaying and neutering in busy animal shelters. It includes surgical and anesthetic techniques, perioperative procedures, reproductive medicine, and program management regarding dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small mammals. With more than 550 full-color images, High-Quality, High-Volume Spay and Neuter and Other Shelter Surgeries provides spay-neuter and shelter veterinarians with information on the most current clinical techniques. Dozens of veterinary experts offer their expert advice and knowledge on perioperative care, surgery instrumentation, infectious disease control, anesthesia protocols, CPR, the fundamentals of HQHVSN, and more. Covers all aspects of common shelter surgeries, including surgical and anesthetic techniques, perioperative procedures, reproductive medicine, and program management Provides coverage of dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small mammals Written by leaders in the field with experience in surgery, medicine, spay-neuter practice, teaching, and research High-Quality, High-Volume Spay and Neuter and Other Shelter Surgeries is an excellent resource for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and students, as well as clinic and shelter owners.
Author : Emma Keeble
Publisher : BSAVA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,37 MB
Release : 2009-04-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781905319084
The BSAVA Manual of Rodents and Ferrets is a new title to the BSAVA range. The Manual is split into two distinct sections: the first part is dedicated to rodents, covering biology, husbandry, and clinical techniques, as well as the diseases particular to these animals. The second part of the Manual is devoted to ferrets and discusses biology, husbandry and clinical techniques, and diseases by body system. Coverage includes main disease conditions as well as medicine and surgery. The straightforward and clinical approach ensures that veterinarians in practice will find it useful as a general reference text.
