Ferret Husbandry, Medicine and Surgery, 2nd Edition

描述

Ferret Husbandry, Medicine and Surgery, 2nd Edition
Edited by John Henry Lewington, BVetMed, MRCVS

536 pages 426 ills
Trim size 9 11/16 X 7 7/16 in
Copyright 2007

Description
Ferret Husbandry, Medicine and Surgery is a must-have for the small animal practitioner and those interested in ferrets in general. It aims to inform on all aspects and conditions relating to the domestic ferret. Edited and authored by one of the eminent authorities on ferrets in the world, John Lewington, for this new edition is joined by contributions – including both new text and illustrations – from ferret experts based in 8 different countries, including the UK, US, Australia, Japan and Russia, thus ensuring the most current and complete information is available on this increasingly popular animal. Fully updated and with full colour throughout, this second edition now has 5 new chapters: gastroenteric/liver diseases; ferret-polecat domestication and genetics; ferret dentistry and pathology; ferret toxicosis; and ferret ultrasonography, covering new radiology and ultrasound techniques.

Key Features

Bridges the gap between ferret owner and the veterinarian
Tables and boxes highlighted for easy reference
Many clinical cases are given throughout, ensuring vital points in the text are illustrated to the maximum
Includes section on Husbandry, offering basic information on how to keep ferrets
Sections on Medicine and Surgery give more in depth content needed to treat ferrets

New to this Edition

5 new chapters written by 4 new contributing authors
New research on ferret genetics in breeding and examination, with discussion on genetic causes of diseases
Further research given on Disseminated Idiopathic Myosititis (DIM), a new mystery disease affecting ferrets in the US; and fungal infections in ferrets, especially Cryptococcosis foramens spp
Full colour throughout with many new illustrations
Expanded sections on anatomy, nutrition, adrenal disease complex and insulinoma

Table of Contents
Husbandry
Classification, History and Current Status of Ferrets
External Features and Anatomy Profile
Accommodation
Nutrition
Reproduction
Handling and Medication
Medicine
Viral, Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases
Parasitic Diseases of Ferrets
Diseases of the Internal Organs
Diseases of the Ferret Ear, Eye and Nose
General Neoplasia
Endocrine Diseases
Surgery
Anaesthesia and Radiology
General Surgery
Ferret Vasectomy and Orthopedic Surgery
Ferret Emergency Techniques