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Barbara L Oglesbee, Barbara L. Oglesbee, Barbara L. (Capital Veterinary Referral Oglesbee, Barbara L Oglesbee, Barbara L. Oglesbee, Oglesbee Barbara L.
Blackwell''s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult - Small Mammal
English · Hardback
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Description
BLACKWELL'S FIVE-MINUTE VETERINARY CONSULT:SMALL MAMMAL
An up-to-date and practical resource for the diagnosis and treatment of exotic companion mammal diseases and conditions
The revised third edition of Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Small Mammal provides key information on diseases and conditions commonly seen in small exotic mammals in a concise, accessible format. Each identically formatted topic presents essential details for diagnosing and treating these common pets. The Third Edition has been thoroughly updated throughout, and adds hedgehogs and sugar gliders to the existing rabbit, rodent, ferret, chinchilla, and guinea pig coverage.
The book is organized alphabetically for easy access by busy practitioners and students. A companion website offers client handouts that can be downloaded and distributed to clients.
Readers will find:
* Fast access to key information for the treatment of small exotic pets
* Concise descriptions of a wide range of diseases and conditions seen in these species
* Detailed, up-to-date information on diagnostic and treatment options
* Extensive appendices, including common dosages and normal values for a variety of exotic companion mammals
* Client education handouts on the companion website, covering topics like chronic, intermittent diarrhea in rabbits and dental malocclusion in guinea pigs
Designed for small animal general veterinary practitioners, exotic animal veterinarians, and laboratory animal veterinarians, Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Small Mammal's consistency and broad coverage benefits anyone involved in providing veterinary care to exotic companion mammals.
List of contents
List of Contributors xv
Preface xvi
About the Companion Website xvii
Section I: Chinchillas
Alopecia 2
Anorexia and Pseudoanorexia 5
Antibiotic-Associated Enterotoxemia 8
Congestive Heart Failure 11
Constipation (Lack of Fecal Production) 13
Dental Malocclusion 16
Dermatophytosis 18
Diarrhea 21
Dyspnea and Tachypnea 24
Dystocia and Disorders of Pregnancy 28
Dysuria, Hematuria, and Pollakiuria 30
Gastrointestinal Stasis and Dilation 34
Giardiasis 38
Nasal Discharge and Sneezing 39
Otitis Media and Interna 42
Penile Disorders: Phimosis, Paraphimosis, and Balanoposthitis 45
Polyuria and Polydipsia 47
Urolithiasis 50
Weight Loss and Cachexia 53
Section II: Ferrets
Ferret Adrenal Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism) 58
Aleutian Disease Virus (Parvovirus) 61
Alopecia 63
Anorexia 65
Ascites 67
Ataxia 69
Bradyarrhythmias 71
Canine Distemper Virus 73
Chordomas 75
Clostridial Enterotoxicosis 76
Coccidiosis 78
Congestive Heart Failure 79
Coughing 82
Cryptosporidiosis 84
Dermatophytosis 85
Diarrhea 87
Disseminated Idiopathic Myofasciitis (DIM) 90
Dyschezia and Hematochezia 92
Dysphagia 94
Dysuria and Pollakiuria 96
Dyspnea and Tachypnea 98
Ear Mites 100
Eosinophillic Gastroenteritis 101
Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis 103
Ferret Systemic Coronavirus (FRSCV) 106
Fleas and Flea Infestation 108
Gastritis 110
Gastroduodenal Ulcers 113
Gastrointestinal and Esophageal Foreign Bodies 116
Giardiasis 119
Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease 120
Heartworm Disease 121
Helicobacter Mustelae 123
Hyperestrogenism 125
Hypoglycemia 128
Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen Toxicity 130
Inflammatory Bowel Disease 132
Influenza Virus 134
Insulinoma 136
Liver Disease 139
Lower Urinary Tract Infection 141
Lymphadenopathy (Lymphadenomegaly) 143
Lymphoma 145
Lymphoplasmacytic Enteritis and Gastroenteritis 148
Mast Cell Tumors 150
Megaesophagus 151
Melena 153
Nasal Discharge and Sneezing 155
Neoplasia, Digestive System 157
Neoplasia, Integumentary 159
Neoplasia, Musculoskeletal, and Nervous System 160
Obesity 161
Otitis Externa and Media 163
Section III: Guinea Pigs
Paraurethral Cysts (Urogenital Cystic Disease) 165
Paresis and Paralysis 169
Petechia/Ecchymosis/Bruising 171
Pleural Effusion 173
Pneumonia 175
Pododermatitis and Nail Bed Disorders 177
Polyuria and Polydipsia 179
Proliferative Bowel Disease 181
Prostatomegaly 183
Pruritus 186
Ptyalism 188
Rabies 190
Rectal and Anal Prolapse 192
Regurgitation 193
Renal Cysts 195
Renal Failure 196
Renomegaly 199
Salmonellosis 201
Sarcoptic Mange 203
Splenomegaly 205
Swollen Vulva 207
Tachyarrhythmias 209
Urethral Obstruction 211
Urolithiasis 214
Vaccine Reaction 217
Vaginal Discharge 219
Vomiting 221
About the author
THE EDITOR Barbara L. Oglesbee, DVM, DABVP, DACEPM, is the MedVet Specialty Team Leader: Avian and Exotics and is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Summary
BLACKWELL'S FIVE-MINUTE VETERINARY CONSULT:SMALL MAMMAL
An up-to-date and practical resource for the diagnosis and treatment of exotic companion mammal diseases and conditions
The revised third edition of Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Small Mammal provides key information on diseases and conditions commonly seen in small exotic mammals in a concise, accessible format. Each identically formatted topic presents essential details for diagnosing and treating these common pets. The Third Edition has been thoroughly updated throughout, and adds hedgehogs and sugar gliders to the existing rabbit, rodent, ferret, chinchilla, and guinea pig coverage.
The book is organized alphabetically for easy access by busy practitioners and students. A companion website offers client handouts that can be downloaded and distributed to clients.
Readers will find:
* Fast access to key information for the treatment of small exotic pets
* Concise descriptions of a wide range of diseases and conditions seen in these species
* Detailed, up-to-date information on diagnostic and treatment options
* Extensive appendices, including common dosages and normal values for a variety of exotic companion mammals
* Client education handouts on the companion website, covering topics like chronic, intermittent diarrhea in rabbits and dental malocclusion in guinea pigs
Designed for small animal general veterinary practitioners, exotic animal veterinarians, and laboratory animal veterinarians, Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Small Mammal's consistency and broad coverage benefits anyone involved in providing veterinary care to exotic companion mammals.
Product details
Authors | Barbara L Oglesbee, Barbara L. Oglesbee, Barbara L. (Capital Veterinary Referral Oglesbee |
Assisted by | Barbara L Oglesbee (Editor), Barbara L. Oglesbee (Editor), Oglesbee Barbara L. (Editor) |
Publisher | Wiley, John and Sons Ltd |
Languages | English |
Product format | Hardback |
Released | 22.04.2024 |
EAN | 9781119456520 |
ISBN | 978-1-119-45652-0 |
No. of pages | 800 |
Series |
Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult |
Subjects |
Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology
> Medicine
> Veterinary medicine
Veterinärmedizin, Kleintier, veterinary medicine, Veterinärmedizin / Innere Medizin, Veterinary Internal Medicine, Veterinärmedizin / Exoten, Veterinary Medicine - Exotic Pets |
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