Exotic Animal Formulary
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Designed to be a concise, quick reference for veterinarians and anyone working with exotic animals, this portable formulary addresses common questions and medical situations encountered in clinical practice. Coverage of all drugs — including antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiparasitic agents — provides appropriate dosage information and comments for all exotic species. This resource features extensive coverage of birds, as well as recommendations on therapies and diets in the appendices.• Covers all exotic species in a quick-reference format. • User-friendly layout is formatted in columns with the agent, dosage, and comments easy to locate on the page. • Features an extensive section on birds, the most common of exotic pets. • Detailed appendices include classification of select antimicrobials used in exotic animal medicine, therapies commonly used in exotic animals, and selected laboratories conducting avian and reptile diagnostic procedures• Many new drugs have been added. • All drug dosages have been re-checked to ensure accuracy. • Twelve excellent contributing authors have joined this edition. Doody Review Services Reviewer:Kent Davis, DVM, B.S.(University of Illinois Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital)Description:This reference of drugs and dosages for several exotic species of animals is divided into two section: the first is divided into species and the second has selected appendixes. Purpose:The purpose is to provide an easy reference for exotic animal drugs and drug dosages. This worthy objective is met by the author. This book is a needed reference text for exotic animals.Audience:This book is written for veterinarians, particularly zoo and exotic animal specialists. The authors are credible.Features:The book discusses various drugs, biological, and medical information for zoo and exotic animals. It is laid out in appendixes and tables making it easy to find information quickly. There are no shortcomings; the authors have been very thorough.Assessment:The quality of this text is excellent. It is needed in the field of exotic and zoo animal medicine. The tables and appendixes make it an easy to use reference. I would highly recommend it to any student or veterinarian interested in zoo and exotic animal medicine.
FishAmphibiansReptilesBirdsSugar gildersHedgehogsRodentsRabbitsFerretsMiniature pigsPrimatesWildlifeSelected appendixes
