Exotic Animal Formulary - Grand Format

The one and only go-to guide for treating exotic animals ! The only drug formulary on the market created solely for the treatment of exotic animals, Exotic Animal Formulary, 5th Edition addresses the most common questions and medical situations encountered in clinical practice. Using clear, current recommendations on drugs, indications, and dosages, this text helps you find the information you need fast.
In addition, there are numerous tables containing biologic, hematologic, and biochemical norms of common exotic pets. This updated handbook provides up-to-date coverage on the exotic species that you are likely to see in practice : invertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, backyard poultry and waterfowl, sugar gliders, hedgehogs, rodents, rabbits, ferrets, miniature pigs, primates, and wildlife.
In addition, there is an updated section on "Select Topics of the Exotic Animal Veterinarian" that provides convenient information such as antimicrobials used in treating exotic animals, conversion charts, select laboratories conducting animal diagnostic procedures, exotic animal online resources for practitioners, and captive husbandry web sites for owners of exotic animals. Outstanding features : 29 nationally/internationally recognized experts prepared chapters in their areas of specialization ; 295 tables provide clear, current recommendations on drug dosages and indications used in treating exotic animals ; over 2400 references are cited ; new expanded handy-to-use index ; new chapter on backyard poultry and waterfowl, which are increasingly popular pets ; updated chapter on wildlife includes new information on : considerations for developing a wildlife policy in private practice ; recommendations for safe restraint of native wildlife ; agents used in wild mammal emergencies ; and much more.