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
Manual Restraint of the Avian Patient
Blood Collection
Injection Techniques
Oral Administration of Medications
Dermatologic Procedures
Ophthalmic Procedures
Sinus Flushing and Nasal Concretion Removal
Grooming Procedures
Cloacal Procedures
Surgery Preparations
Intubation
Gavage and Lavage
Coelomocentesis
Nebulization
Egg Retention Procedures
Cardiac Procedures
Hemostasis
Transfusions
Air Sac Cannulation and Oxygen Supplementation
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Fluid Therapy
Positioning for Imaging
Euthanasia Techniques
Analgesia, Sedation, and Anesthesia: Medications and Procedures
