Biology and Medicine of Rabbits and Rodents (Paperback)

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Mississippi State University. Fourth edition of a concise, yet thorough manual on the care and use of rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, rats, and mice in the laboratory. Previous edition 1989. Uses a species-specific approach. Illustrates restraint and clinical techniques.

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• Paperback: 372 pages
• Publisher: Williams & Wilkins; 4 Sub edition (January 15, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0683039199
• ISBN-13: 978-0683039191
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,373,510 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Biology and Medicine of Rabbits and Rodents, January 10, 2000

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The purpose is to provide lab professionals with the advice on the maintenance of rabbits and rodents, concerning their care and health. It covers rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, gerbil, mouse and rat. Even though it is intended for *experts*, the book is relatively easy to read and is very thorough starting with the general husbandry and biology, followed by clinical procedures, sign of disease, diagnoses and listing specific diseases and conditions from A-Z. It lists the hosts for the disease, etiology, transmission, predisposing factors, clinical signs, necropsy signs, diagnosis, prevention, effect on research and public health significance. The last chapter has self test with case reports.

Even though this is not an *exotic pet rodent* book, it is a great reference book for any rabbit or rodent pet owner, since most diseases occur in pets as well as in laboratory animals. A nice middle ground between serious technical veterinary books and the common photo pet shop books.