A textbook for vets, demystifying the body systems and requirements of exotic pets. Exotics Made Easy guides practitioners through history taking, the clinical exam and identifying common conditions, and discusses the human–animal bond, the cascade system and informed consent.
Rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, Mongolian gerbils, chinchilla, degu, African pygmy hedgehogs and ferrets are each covered in a dedicated chapter providing species-specific anatomy, current husbandry advice, transport advice, sexing, diagnosis and treatment of common conditions, blood sampling (where, how much and results), hospitalisation requirements, intubation and common surgeries.
Here you may listen the author’s interview on AVMA’s podcast My Vet Life.
Dr Madonna J.E. Livingstone BVMS MRCVS has always been passionate about animals receiving high levels of care irregardless of species. She graduated from Glasgow Veterinary School in 2002 and is head vet at a private clinic, teaches exotic animal medicine and surgery at Glasgow Veterinary School, is widely published in peer-reviewed journals, is an exotics consultant for two groups of external laboratories, and lectures widely on exotics to veterinary professionals. Madonna believes empowering veterinary professionals to treat these wonderful species in house not only enriches their careers but also results in improved animal welfare for many beloved pets.
Foreword
Acknowledgement
Abbreviations
Appendix: History forms
Index
| ISBN | 9781789183559 |
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| Page extent | 376 |
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| Product type | HB |
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| Publication date | 30-Dec-24 |
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| Dimensions | 210 × 297 mm |
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| Product options | eBook (fixed format), eBook (reflowable), Print version |
My Vet Candy –
I found Exotics Made Easy: Demystifying Rabbits and Small Mammals by Dr. Madonna Livingstone to be nothing short of transformative. This comprehensive guide is written by a true expert whose wealth of experience shines through on every page, making it an invaluable resource for any vet looking to expand their skills in exotic animal care. Read more
Amazon review –
This is not just a text book, but a book that is engaging, fun to read, and inspiring. And it makes you, as a vet, want to be better for the sake of “the animals who were my companions, friends and teachers” as the dedication describes them.