The number of Guinea Pigs (Cavies) being kept, both on the large scale by breeders, and on the small scale by the pet owner has significantly increased over recent years. At present there is, however, no single source of information on this species for the veterinary practitioner. This new edition to the LVP Series is written in accessible note form and considers the clinical signs of disease, disease treatment and prevention. Successive chapters discuss the reproductive, digestive, respiratory, musculoskeletal and urinary systems, the skin, head and neck, nervous system, and husbandry. A single chapter devoted to treatment lists all the treatments discussed in earlier chapters for easy reference, each cross referenced to its original entry, and describing dose rates, method of administration, and contraindications. An appendix provides important information on physiological data

Diseases of Domestic Guinea Pigs (Library of Veterinary Practice)

Science & Math

Richardson, Virginia

Agricultural Sciences

Wiley/Blackwell

<p>Increasing numbers of small rodents are being kept as pets and veterinary surgeons are often asked for advice on a variety of species. This book deals with six popular creatures - chinchillas, mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters and chipmunks. The first chapter of each section provides an introduction to each species and an outline of husbandry and nutrition, emphasising any disease process that may result from poor management. The second, devoted to diseases, moves logically through all the systems (the skin, reproductive, urinary, respiratory, digestive, musculoskeletal, and central nervous systems), behaviour, the head and the neck, presenting information in a readily accessible form, and explaining signs and symptoms accompanied by practical solutions and advice. The third chapter of each section covers anaesthesia, surgery, and a list of drug treatments. The book ends with a chapter on zoonotic organisms. Specially set out for quick reference, the book should prove useful, no only for veterinary practitioners and students but also breeders.</p>

Diseases of Small Domestic Rodents

<p>A mine of information on every aspect of rabbit care, written jointly by a rabbit expert and a veterinarian. Unavailable in the U.S. until now.</p>

Rabbitlopaedia: A Complete Guide to Rabbit Care

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Brown, Meg

Pets & Animal Care

Ringpress Books Ltd

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