Ferrets, rabbits and rodents, 2nd ed.

Addresses the common questions and concerns of the practicing veterinarian who works with small mammals. Serves as a useful reference for veterinary students, technicians, research scientists, pet shop owners, pet owners, and breeders. Because preventive medicine is crucial to small mammal medicine, coverage includes basic biology, husbandry, and routine care of the healthy animal. Also features chapters on disease management, surgery, and radiology.

TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION. FERRETS. Anatomy, Physiology, Behavior, and Husbandry. Basic Approach to Veterinary Care. Gastrointestinal Diseases. Urogenital Diseases. Periparturient and Neonatal Diseases. Cardiovascular Diseases. Respiratory Diseases. Endocrine Diseases. Nonendocrine Neoplasia. Dermatologic Diseases. Musculoskeletal Diseases. Soft Tissue Surgery SECTION. RABBITS. Anatomy, Physiology, Behavior, and Husbandry. Basic Approach to Veterinary Care. Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Physiology. Gastrointestinal Diseases. Respiratory Disease and the Pasteurella Complex. Reproductive and Urogenital Disorders. Dermatologic Diseases. Neurologic and Musculoskeletal Disease. Cardiovascular and Hemopoetic Diseases. Soft Tissue Surgery SECTION. GUINEA PIGS, CHINCHILLAS, AND PRAIRIE DOGS. Biology, Husbandry, and Clinical Techniques. Disease Problems of Guinea Pigs. Disease Problems of Chinchillas. Disease Problems of Prairie Dogs. Soft Tissue Surgery SECTION. SMALL RODENTS. Basic Anatomy, Physiology, Behavior, and Husbandry. Clinical Techniques. Disease Problems. Soft Tissue Surgery SECTION. OTHER SMALL MAMMALS. Sugar Gliders. Hedgehogs SECTION. GENERAL TOPICS. Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Sedation of Small Mammals. Dentistry of Small Mammals. Orothopedics. Small Mammal Endoscopy. Radiology and Ultrasound. Cytology. Ophthalmology. Zoonotic Diseases. Formulary Appendices Index Color Plates