Clinical Veterinary Nursing for Exotic and Wildlife Species
Autor: Samantha Clutterbuck
Número de Páginas: 503
Species-specific clinical nursing guidance for exotic and wildlife patients Clinical Veterinary Nursing for Exotic and Wildlife Species provides a structured, practice-oriented reference covering anatomy, physiology, common conditions, examination, and diagnostics for a range of species. The book follows a consistent format, enabling rapid access to specific clinical information at the point of care, to address the clinical challenges involved in seeing exotic and wildlife patients. Beyond exotic species such as guinea pigs, ferrets, rats, mice, and birds, this text extends coverage to marsupials, macropods, echidnas and other species increasingly encountered in pet trade, zoo, and clinical settings. Each chapter details anaesthesia protocols, clinical procedures, nutrition requirements, and husbandry considerations, and includes figures that demonstrate techniques, anatomical features, injection sites, delivering the depth of knowledge required for confident patient management. Key features include: Consistent chapter structure across all species groups, allowing quick cross-referencing between anatomy, diagnostics, and treatment protocols Safe handling techniques tailored to...