BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets (BSAVA British Small Animal Veterinary Association) [Paperback]

Anna Meredith (Editor), Sharon Redrobe (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0905214471 | ISBN-13: 978-0905214474 | Publication Date: December 15, 2001 | Edition: 4

The BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets has been a tried and trusted friend over the years. There are now many more non-traditional pets and both owners and veterinary surgeons have higher expectations of clinical care for these species. It is against this background that this new edition is published. All chapters have been completely revised and updated by 30 international experts.

The BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets, 4th edition covers an extended species range, including the degu and sugar glider. It also has expanded chapters where information is now in greater demand, such as for the chinchilla. Additional chapters group together clinical anatomy and radiography of the major groups.

BSAVA, BVNA and FECAVA members can claim their member discount by ordering direct from: British Small Animal Veterinary Association Woodrow House, 1 Telford Way, Waterwells Business Park, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4AB, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone], E-mail: [e-mail]

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"a 'must-have' for the practice or consulting room shelf"
Australian Veterinary Journal

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The BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets has been a tried and trusted friend over the years. There are now many more non-traditional pets and both owners and veterinary surgeons have higher expectations of clinical care for these species. It is against this background that this new edition is published. All chapters have been completely revised and updated by 30 international experts.

The BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets, 4th edition covers an extended species range, including the degu and sugar glider. It also has expanded chapters where information is now in greater demand, such as for the chinchilla. Additional chapters group together clinical anatomy and radiography of the major groups.

To help the reader access the information quickly, it is presented in a standard format within the chapters:

• Introduction


• Biology - featuring useful tables of normal values


• Husbandry - housing, diet, captive breeding


• Handling and restraint - including both descriptions and photographs
  Diagnostic approach - history taking, physical examination, sampling techniques


• Common conditions - augmented by lists and tables of clinical symptoms and differential diagnosis, and including methods of treatment


• Anaesthesia and analgesi


• Common surgical procedures


• Euthanasia


• Drug formulary

  Over 200 colour photographs are included. These and the many clear tables follow the BSAVA Manual series style to give a wealth of information in a readable, attractive and easy-to-use format. This Manual will be your new friend.

Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: BSAVA; 4 edition (December 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0905214471
• ISBN-13: 978-0905214474
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,384,352 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars From guinea pigs and rabbits to fancy pigs, birds of prey, May 10, 2002

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This review is from: BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets (BSAVA British Small Animal Veterinary Association) (Paperback)

Now in a newly revised, expanded and updated fourth edition, BSAVA Manual Of Exotic Pets is the British Small Animal Veterinary Associations is comprehensive and indispensable reference to the biology, care, treatment, medical problems, special features, and more of raising a broad selection of unique and unusual pets ranging from guinea pigs and rabbits to fancy pigs, birds of prey, lizards, ornamental fish, invertebrates and more. A superbly presented, "user friendly" compendium of sound and reliable information for any aspiring pet owner seeking for something more unusual and noteworthy than the typical cat or dog, the BSAVA Manual Of Exotic Pets is a highly recommended addition to personal, professional, academic, and community library reference collections.