Exotic Small Mammal Care and Husbandry

Author:   Ron E. Banks (Office of Animal Welfare, Duke University) ,  Julie M. Sharp (Office of Animal Welfare, Duke University) ,  Sonia D. Doss (Office of Animal Welfare, Duke University) ,  Deborah A. Vanderford (Office of Animal Welfare, Duke University)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
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9780813810225


Pages:   192
Publication Date:   29 January 2010
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Ron E. Banks (Office of Animal Welfare, Duke University) ,  Julie M. Sharp (Office of Animal Welfare, Duke University) ,  Sonia D. Doss (Office of Animal Welfare, Duke University) ,  Deborah A. Vanderford (Office of Animal Welfare, Duke University)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   Wiley-Blackwell
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.445kg
ISBN:  

9780813810225


ISBN 10:   0813810221
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   29 January 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii 1 Introduction 3 2 Enrichment 11 3 Preventive Medicine 21 4 Rabbits 49 5 Ferrets 61 6 Mice 73 7 Rats 81 8 Gerbils 93 9 Hamsters 103 10 Guinea pigs 115 11 Chinchillas 125 12 Degus 137 13 Hedgehogs 143 14 Sugar Gliders 157 15 Opossums 169 Index 175 Color plate appears between pages 80 and 81

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Short of acquiring clinical books featuring only a single species, this book is thorough enough that it would be a valuable addition to the library of any veterinary professional interested in exotic small mammals. (National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America , 2011) Overall, this book is a great source of information for veterinary technicians and assistants who frequently work with small mammals. The text is very easy to use, and could also be used to provide information to clients who need help with husbandry. It is small, concise, and to the point without a bunch of statistics or unnecessary text to muddle through. This text would be a great addition to any general or exotic practice, or for the veterinary technician's library. Veterinarians and other staff members may also benefit from having this book on their shelf of easy-to-reach reference material. ( VSPN , June 2010) There is certainly something for anyone with an interest in exotics to be found within these pages, and it will be most useful for veterinary nurses and pet owners. It should be judged as an excellent starter guide for exotic veterinarians, with good coverage of basic procedures and disease processes, thus meriting its place on most veterinary practice bookshelves. ( Veterinary Record , November 2010) This is a useful book for those in the veterinary field. It provides a great deal of information for various species in a well-organized manner. ( Doody's , October 2010) Exotic Small Mammal Care and Husbandry is a fine basic reference for handling and treating small animals in the vet clinic. It covers everything from mice and hamsters to ferrets and focuses on housing, nutrition and diseases. Basic anatomy and preventative care are included in a fine easy approach many a pet owner will also appreciate. ( The Midwest Book Review , June 2010)


Overall, this book is a great source of information for veterinary technicians and assistants who frequently work with small mammals. The text is very easy to use, and could also be used to provide information to clients who need help with husbandry. It is small, concise, and to the point without a bunch of statistics or unnecessary text to muddle through. This text would be a great addition to any general or exotic practice, or for the veterinary technician's library. Veterinarians and other staff members may also benefit from having this book on their shelf of easy-to-reach reference material. (Vin Book Reviews, June 2010) Overall, this book is a great source of information for veterinary technicians and assistants who frequently work with small mammals. The text is very easy to use, and could also be used to provide information to clients who need help with husbandry. It is small, concise, and to the point without a bunch of statistics or unnecessary text to muddle through. This text would be a great addition to any general or exotic practice, or for the veterinary technician's library. Veterinarians and other staff members may also benefit from having this book on their shelf of easy-to-reach reference material. (VSPN, June 2010)


Author Information

Ron E. Banks, DVM, DACLAM, DACVPM, CPIA, is the Director of the Office of Animal Welfare at Duke University. Julie M. Sharp, DVM, is a veterinarian at the Office of Animal Welfare at Duke University. Sonia D. Doss, M.Ed., RLATG, is a veterinary technologist at the Office of Animal Welfare at Duke University. Deborah A. Vanderford, DVM, is a veterinarian at the Office of Animal Welfare at Duke University.

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