Surgery of Exotic Animals: A Comprehensive Guide for Veterinarians

As the popularity of exotic animals continues to grow, it’s essential for veterinarians to stay up-to-date on the latest surgical principles and techniques for these unique patients. Written for practitioners and board-certified surgeons with a working knowledge of domestic animal surgery, Surgery of Exotic Animals is the first clinical manual to provide in-depth guidance on surgical procedures for a wide range of exotic species.

Expert Guidance for Exotic Animal Surgery

This invaluable resource is edited by internationally recognized leaders in exotic animal surgery and zoological medicine, ensuring that veterinarians have access to the most current and accurate information available. With contributions from a team of surgery and zoo specialists, this book covers:

• Invertebrates
• Fish
• Amphibians
• Reptiles
• Birds
• Terrestrial and marine mammals

Each chapter provides detailed descriptions of common surgeries, accompanied by a wealth of color images demonstrating regional anatomy and surgical approaches. This comprehensive guide enables veterinarians to confidently perform a range of procedures, including:

• Small and large mammal dental surgery
• Avian soft tissue surgery
• Reptile orthopedic surgery
• Primate surgery
• Surgical oncology
• Megavertebrate laparoscopy
• Minimally invasive surgery techniques

A Valuable Resource for Veterinarians

Surgery of Exotic Animals is an indispensable clinical guide and reference for:

• Private veterinary practitioners
• Exotic, zoo, and wildlife veterinarians
• Laboratory animal veterinarians
• Veterinary students
• Veterinary technicians

This book provides illustrated guidance on surgical principles and common surgeries performed in exotic species, as well as general principles, instrumentation, equipment, suture materials, and magnification surgery. With its comprehensive coverage and expert insights, Surgery of Exotic Animals is an essential resource for any veterinarian working with exotic animals.