Avian Medicine and Surgery, 1e [Hardcover]

Robert B. Altman DVM (Author), Susan L. Clubb DVM (Author), Gerry M. Dorrestein Prof Dr Dr hc DVM (Author), Katherine Quesenberry DVM MPH Diplomate ABVP (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0721654460 | ISBN-13: 978-0721654461 | Publication Date: January 15, 1997 | Edition: 1

Focusing on the clinical disorders and treatment of the diseases of birds, this text serves as a practical guide to therapy. Although the major portion of the book is directed toward psittacine species, there are sections on passerine, columbiaformes, raptors, ratites, toucans, myna, and wildlife. While clinically oriented, the text contains strong sections on core topics such as anatomy, physiology, and nutrition, and a tabulated section on pharmacology and therapeutics is included for rapid reference.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1070 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 1 edition (January 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0721654460
• ISBN-13: 978-0721654461
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.2 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,696,429 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #81 in Books > Medical Books > Veterinary Medicine > Surgery

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Reference, March 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Avian Medicine and Surgery, 1e (Hardcover)

This is a very thorough book, although Rupley's manual of avian practice is a more practical and up to date reference for the clinician. Altman's book is a little vague in the pathology and sometimes too general for a book that should be an all-encompassing reference.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding for Bird Owners, May 24, 1998

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This review is from: Avian Medicine and Surgery, 1e (Hardcover)

This book is outstanding for bird owners who desire to know more about their pets. This book is quite technical in nature, and needs a person who knows a little about anatomy and physiology in order to get the most out of this book. For me, the investment of the high price was worth it.