Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Birds and Exotic Pets

About this book

Providing accurate at-a-glance information on managing the diseases of birds and exotic pets Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Birds and Exotic Pets is the onlycomprehensive resource on the market covering birds reptiles small mammals and other non-traditional pets. Concise summaries of hundreds of common medical problems help you consider differential diagnoses recommend diagnostic tests interpret results mindful of unique species differences utilize important concepts of species-specific husbandry and nutrition prescribe treatments and provide follow-up care. With contributions from recognized avian and exotics experts and edited by Jrg Mayer and Thomas M. Donnelly this clinical reference provides all the information you need in one book! Six-books-in-one format includes six separate sections: Diseases and Disorders Procedures and Techniques Differential Diagnosis Laboratory Tests Clinical Algorithms and Zoonoses In-depth cutting-edge coverage includes all exotic species birds reptiles pocket pets amphibians and fish in one comprehensive resource Concise summaries feature a definition of each problem epidemiology physical findings and clinical presentation etiology differential diagnosis diagnostic workup (such as laboratory tests and imaging studies) treatment prognosis and patient follow-up zoonotic potential and references Diagnostic and treatment algorithms provide easy-to-follow step-by-step guidance to clinical assessment and treatment planning A companion website includes the complete text from the book making the entire contents fully searchable along with 250 full-color illustrations client handouts and the ability to print out any pages