Veterinary Nursing Of Exotic Pets Pdf

By Simon J. Girling

Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Pets and Wildlife 3rd Edition PDF is a revised and expanded update of the essential text for veterinary nurses caring for exotic pets and wildlife species.

Organised into logical sections, the text covers the anatomy and physiology, housing, husbandry, handling, nutrition, diseases, therapeutics, diagnostic imaging, and critical care medicine of a wide variety of exotic species, as well as a an entirely new section on wildlife treatment and rehabilitation.

From small mammals like rabbits and mice to avian species, reptiles, amphibians, and Eurasian wildlife species, the author includes everything you need to succeed as a veterinary nurse studying for the RCVS nursing syllabus, as well as postgraduate and advanced programs in Veterinary Nursing of Zoo, Exotics, and Wildlife species.

Features:

  • Information on common exotic pet species, such as rabbits, rodents, African pygmy hedgehogs, lizards, snakes, tortoises and cage birds
  • An entirely new section on wildlife species, including chemical restraints, therapeutics, and rehabilitation
  • A focus on evidence-based care practice and the latest guidance for veterinary nursing
  • Appendices, including nursing care plans for exotic pets and wildlife with filled out example cases
Table of Contents
  1. Manual Restraint of the Avian Patient
  2. Blood Collection
  3. Injection Techniques
  4. Oral Administration of Medications
  5. Dermatologic Procedures
  6. Ophthalmic Procedures
  7. Sinus Flushing and Nasal Concretion Removal
  8. Grooming Procedures
  9. Cloacal Procedures
  10. Surgery Preparations
  11. Intubation
  12. Gavage and Lavage
  13. Coelomocentesis
  14. Nebulization
  15. Egg Retention Procedures
  16. Cardiac Procedures
  17. Hemostasis
  18. Transfusions
  19. Air Sac Cannulation and Oxygen Supplementation
  20. CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
  21. Fluid Therapy
  22. Positioning for Imaging
  23. Euthanasia Techniques
  24. Analgesia, Sedation, and Anesthesia: Medications and Procedures

Appendix A: References and Resources

Appendix B: Abbreviations

Appendix C: Common Pet and Aviary Birds


Index

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