Diseases of Small Domestic Rodents - Couverture souple

Richardson, Virginia C. G.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0632041323 ISBN 13 : 9780632041329

Editeur : Blackwell Science Ltd, 1997

Synopsis

Increasing numbers of small rodents are being kept as pets and veterinary surgeons are often asked for advice on a variety of species. This book deals with six popular creatures - chinchillas, mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters and chipmunks. The first chapter of each section provides an introduction to each species and an outline of husbandry and nutrition, emphasizing any disease process that may result from poor management. The second, devoted to diseases, moves logically through all the systems (the skin, reproductive, urinary, respiratory, digestive, musculoskeletal and central nervous systems), behaviour, the head and the neck, presenting information in an accessible form, and explaining signs and symptoms accompanied by practical solutions and advice. The third chapter of each section covers anaesthesia, surgery and a list of drug treatments. The book ends with a chapter on zoonotic organisms. Set out for quick reference, the book should prove useful, not only for veterinary practitioners and students, but also breeders.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Increasing numbers of small rodents are being kept as pets and veterinary surgeons are often asked for advice on a variety of species. This book deals with six popular creatures – chinchillas, mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters and chipmunks. The first chapter of each section provides an introduction to each species and an outline of husbandry and nutrition, emphasising any disease process that may result from poor management. The second, devoted to diseases, moves logically through all the systems (the skin, reproductive, urinary, respiratory, digestive, musculoskeletal, and central nervous systems), behaviour, the head and the neck, presenting information in a readily accessible form, and explaining signs and symptoms accompanied by practical solutions and advice. The third chapter of each section covers anaesthesia, surgery, and a list of drug treatments. The book ends with a chapter on zoonotic organisms. Specially set out for quick reference, the book should prove useful, no only for veterinary practitioners and students but also breeders.

Biographie de l'auteur

Virginia Richardson runs a small animal practice in partnership with her husband Ean, within which she has a specialist small pet rodent unit. Since a child she has always kept a variety of pet rodents, and this book is written from her experience as an owner, as well as a veterinary surgeon.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Blackwell Science Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0632041323
• ISBN 13: 9780632041329
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible