Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Small Mammal – A Comprehensive Resource for Exotic Companion Mammal Care

by Barbara L. Oglesbee (Author)

Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in exotic companion mammal care with the revised third edition of Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Small Mammal. This practical resource provides essential information on diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions commonly seen in small exotic mammals, including hedgehogs, sugar gliders, rabbits, rodents, ferrets, chinchillas, and guinea pigs.

Quick Access to Vital Information

This concise and accessible guide is organized alphabetically, allowing busy practitioners and students to quickly find the information they need. With a focus on providing fast access to key information, each topic presents essential details for diagnosing and treating small exotic pets.

Comprehensive Coverage of Diseases and Conditions

The Third Edition has been thoroughly updated to include:

• Concise descriptions of a wide range of diseases and conditions seen in small exotic mammals
• Detailed, up-to-date information on diagnostic and treatment options
• Extensive appendices, including common dosages and normal values for a variety of exotic companion mammals

Enhanced Client Education

A companion website offers downloadable client handouts on topics such as chronic, intermittent diarrhea in rabbits and dental malocclusion in guinea pigs, making it easy to educate clients on their pets’ specific needs.

Who Will Benefit from This Resource?

This comprehensive guide is designed for:

• Small animal general veterinary practitioners
• Exotic animal veterinarians
• Laboratory animal veterinarians

Anyone involved in providing veterinary care to exotic companion mammals will benefit from the consistency and broad coverage of Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Small Mammals.

Publisher: Wiley; Publication Date: March 8, 2024; Language: English; ISBN: 9781119456520, 9781119456506