Exotic Animals: A Veterinary Handbook [Paperback]

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Veterinary Learning Systems (July 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1884254195
• ISBN-13: 978-1884254192
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #951,263 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Exotic Animals: A Veterinary Handbook, October 28, 2007

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A Esposito (Dallas TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Exotic Animals: A Veterinary Handbook (Paperback)

This book is from 1995 but the information is still valid and invaluable. There are complete articles on ferrets, chinchillas, rats, mice, rabbits, hamsters, the Golden Hamster, the Mongolian gerbil, potbellied and miniature pigs, ostrich, llamas, caged and wild birds including pheasants, reptiles, iguanas, fish, sea turtles, and sea otters, and general articles on parasitolgy, physical restraint, and other aspects of exotic care. Each article is packed with valuable information that has been researched and has scientific basis. The information is easy to read and understand and is suited for the pet owner, but also included is information on the correct restraint, formulation of food, medications, health issues, diseases, and other veterinary aspects. Not only will this help the pet owner take better care of his or her pet, but there is specially researched and specific information that not all veterinarians know. I have pet Mongolian gerbils and have particularly found the food recommendations and the common disease/condition information to be so useful; my veterinarian has learned from me! Other pet books have had incorrect information and I am so happy to have found this gem!