Section 1 Introduction.
- Chapter 1 The Role of the Veterinary Technician in Exotic Animal Medicine.
Section 2 Avian.
- Chapter 2 Psittacines and Passerines.
- Chapter 3 Psittacine Behavior, Husbandry, and Enrichment.
- Chapter 4 Aviary Design and Management.
- Chapter 5 Sex Differentiation and Reproduction.
Section 3 Reptiles.
- Chapter 6 Lizards
- Chapter 7 Snakes.
- Chapter 8 Chelonians.
- Chapter 9 Herpetoculture and Reproduction.
Section 4 Amphibians.
- Chapter 10 Amphibians.
Section 5 Mammals.
- Chapter 11 Ferrets.
- Chapter 12 Rabbits.
- Chapter 13 Mice, Rats, Gerbils, and Hamsters.
- Chapter 14 Chinchillas.
- Chapter 15 Guinea Pigs.
- Chapter 16 Hedgehogs.
- Chapter 17 Skunks.
- Chapter 18 Sugar Gliders.
- Chapter 19 Prairie Dogs.
Section 6 Wildlife Rehabilitation.
- Chapter 20 The Role of the Veterinary Technician in Wildlife Rehabilitation.
Section 7 Hematology.
- Chapter 21 Avian and Reptile Hematology.
Appendices.
- 1. State/Federal Wildlife Permit Offices.
- 2. Wildlife Admission/Exam/Care Forms.
- 3. Handling and Restraint of Wildlife Species.
- 4. Tail Wrapping.
- 5. Guide to Identification of Hatchling and Nestling Songbirds.
- 6. Average Body Weights of Selected North American Songbirds.
- 7. Species Care Sheets.
- 8. Biological Data of Selected North American Wild Mammals.
- 9. Glossary of Medical Conditions and Treatments.
- 10. Wildlife Product Sources.
- 11. Additional Resources.
- 12. Supplies Necessary for an Exotic Practice.
Index.
Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician, Second Edition is a comprehensive yet clear introduction to exotic animal practice for technicians in the classroom and clinic setting alike. With an emphasis on the exotic species most likely to present to a veterinary practice, the book offers easy-to-follow descriptions of common procedures and techniques. Covering information ranging from anatomy, restraint, and common diseases to radiology, surgical assisting, and parasitology, Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician provides technicians with all the information necessary to confidently and competently treat exotic patients.
This book's companion Web site includes review questions and figures for download in PowerPoint.
Key Features
- Aimed specifically at the vet tech in the classroom setting.
- Provides a comprehensive yet clear introduction to the most common exotic species.
- Features wildlife information rarely found elsewhere.
- Includes access to supplementary Web materials, including Web resources, forms, charts, and figures for download into PowerPoint, and review questions, at www.wiley.com/go/ballard.
New to this edition
- Chapters have been reorganized and divided into sections.
- Shorter chapters for easier navigation.
- Includes expanded information on birds.
- New chapters on avian behavior, husbandry, and enrichment; aviary design and management; and sex differentiation and reproduction.
- New chapter on herpetoculture and reproduction.
- New chapters on skunks, sugar gliders, and prairie dogs.
- New emphasis on husbandry and nutrition.
- New second text color.
- Expanded with 125 additional pages and 100 new images.
About the Author
- Dr. Bonnie Ballard, DVM, is the program director at Gwinnett Technical College and one of two full-time faculty members. She also practices small animal and exotic medicine at Winder Animal Hospital in Winder, Georgia.
- Ryan Cheek, RVTg, VTS (ECC), is a veterinary technologist and a full time instructor at Gwinnett Technical College. Before this position he was head technician of the exotic animal department and emergency and critical technician in private practice.
Book Details
- Paperback: 520 pages
- Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 2 edition (May 4, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0813822068
- ISBN-13: 978-0813822068
- Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 1 x 10.9 inches
List Price: $72.99