In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. João Lemos Brandão and Peter M. DiGeronimo bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pediatrics. Each chapter in this issue covers the natural history of the species, clinically relevant development milestones of juvenile animals, husbandry (including housing, social grouping, and diet), common diseases of juvenile animals, and recommended preventative care (e.g., anti-parasitics, sterilization, vaccinations, etc.).
Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including rabbits, rodents; psittacines; wildlife; hedgehogs; reptiles; behavioral development and conditioning of juvenile animals; clinical nutrition of juvenile exotic animals; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on pediatrics, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
• Covers pediatric care for a wide range of exotic species
• Includes species-specific husbandry and developmental guidance
• Practical insights into pediatric surgery and critical care
• Authored by expert clinicians with hands-on experience
• Ideal for veterinarians, technicians, and exotic animal specialists
Table of Contents
Table of Contents:
1. Pediatric medicine: Principles and concepts
2. Pediatric drug usage in exotic animal medicine
3. Pediatrics of marsupials
4. Pediatrics of North American opossums
5. Pediatric medicine in rodents
6. Pediatric medicine in ferrets
7. Pediatric medicine in rabbits
8. Pediatric medicine in companion birds
9. Pediatric medicine in reptiles
10. Pediatric medicine in amphibians
11. Pediatric medicine in fish
12. Pediatric surgery and procedures in exotic animals
13. Neonatal and pediatric critical care
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