Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine

Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine by Fowler DVM DACZM DACVIM DABVT, Murray E.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780721694993.

This is an entirely revised edition of this ever popular title. The text covers diagnosis and treatment of all zoo and wild animals, (amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, camelidae). The book is organized by species with the same general format throughout, to make it user friendly for the reader, (biology, unique anatomy, special physiology, restraint and handling, special housing requirements, feeding, surgery and anesthesia, diagnostics, diseases). Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine 5e remains the one point of call for all student zoo veterinarians, wildlife veterinarians, wildlife biologists, rehabilitators, and general practitioners. The global author base makes this the ideal text for all. Covers all species in one comprehensive, complete resource. Emphasizes restraint and handlings, an extremely important topic that helps the veterinarian determine if physical or chemical restraint is necessary. Global authorship includes multinational contributors who offer expert information on different species from around the world. Excellent tables provide quick reference to key points in the chapters. Information on husbandry addresses caging various species depending on climate, type of display, etc. New information on reproduction in captive wild animals examines complex problems dealing with reproduction in species whose numbers may be dwindling rapidly. Important information on nutrition and feeding helps the veterinarian develop proper dietary management. the entire edition has been completely revised