Biology & Diseases of the Ferret (Hardcover)

by James G. Fox (Author)

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Product Description
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge. Provides information on diseases, history, husbandry, nutrition, physiology, anatomy, and selected uses of this species as an animal model. High-quality halftone illustrations and slides. Previous edition: c1988. For veterinarians, students, and owners. Trim size: 10.5 x 7.5 inches.

From the Back Cover
Ferrets continue to be popular pets and research models. This Second Edition is thoroughly revised, and emphasizes the clinical component of veterinary medicine particular to the ferret, reflecting recent advancements of knowledge and the author's work at MIT. New techniques for routine diagnostic and surgical procedures are covered, as well as discussion of eosinophilic gastroenteritis; hormone-dependent cystitis; lymphomas; rabies vaccines, Aleutian disease; insulinoma; alopecia; adrenal neoplasia; bleeding disorders; and anesthesia protocols.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 568 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 2 edition (August 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0683300342
• ISBN-13: 978-0683300345
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,110,682 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent resource, November 30, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: Biology and Diseases of the Ferret (Hardcover)

This book is an excellent resource for anyone who would like to learn about the biology of ferrets. There are lots of pictures, both illitrations and photographs of the interal workings of the ferret. It's a great way for anyone interested in ferrets to learn how they work. This book isn't a large one with 330 pages of text and illitration, but the information that it contains is seeping out it's binding. It is very extensive covering everything from ferreting to breeding and the reproductive cycle to common and not so common diseases. With illistrations showing you exactly what everything looks like. This is something every ferret owner should have, and never be without

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource for technical ferret information., July 11, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Biology and Diseases of the Ferret (Hardcover)

Whilst this book isn't for every ferret owner, it is certainly a signifcant reference for veterinarians, animal technicians, biliogists or the really serious ferret owner. With indepth articles on certain topics (theres a massive section on neurology) most aspects of ferrets biology and diseases are covered in this text. Although the information is becoming a little dated, an update to the text is due out soon. A worthwhile read for anyone who has the time and patience to study it.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'll give five paws, May 15, 1999

By	Hyung-keun Lee (Seoul, South Korea) - See all my reviews

this book is a must for caring ferret owners, especially for those who live in a region where medical information about these animals are not so readily available.