Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician, Second Edition is a comprehensive yet clear introduction to exotic animal practice for technicians in the classroom and clinic setting alike.  With an emphasis on the exotic species most likely to present to a veterinary practice, the book offers easy-to-follow descriptions of common procedures and techniques.  Covering information ranging from anatomy, restraint, and common diseases to radiology, surgical assisting, and parasitology, Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician provides technicians with all the information necessary to confidently and competently treat exotic patients.

Now fully updated to reflect current practices in exotic animal medicine, this revised edition includes new information on birds, especially avian behavior and enrichment, aviary management, and avian reproduction; additional information on snake reproduction; more information on skunks, sugar gliders, and prairie dogs; and an increased emphasis on husbandry and nutrition.     Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician, Second Edition, is an invaluable reference for trainee and working veterinary technicians as well as practicing veterinarians.

Key features:

• Introduces the reader to exotic animal practice with complete coverage and an easily-understood writing style
  
• Provides step-by-step descriptions of common procedures and techniques
  
• Ranges from basic to advanced information, encompassing anatomy, restraint, common diseases, and surgical assisting, all geared specifically toward the veterinary technician
  
• Includes expanded information on birds, skunks, sugar gliders, and prairie dogs
  
  
• Emphasizes husbandry and nutrition throughout, getting to the root of failure to thrive in exotic pets
  
• Includes access to supplementary Web materials, including review questions, Web resources, forms and charts for download, and figures for download into PowerPoint
  

Contributors
Preface
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Disclaimer
1 The Role of Veterinary Technicians in Exotic Animal Medicine 3
2 The Avian Patient 5
3 The Lizard 31
4 The Snake 81
5 The Chelonians 129
6 The Amphibians 145
7 The Ferret 179
8 The Rabbit 191
9 The Mouse, Rat, Gerbil, and Hamster 227
10 The Chinchilla 239
11 The Guinea Pig 247
12 The Hedgehog 255
13 Other Species Seen in Practice 263
14 The Role of the Veterinary Technician in Wildlife Rehabilitation 273
15 Avian and Reptile Hematology 307
App. 1 State/Federal Wildlife Permit Offices 313
App. 2 Wildlife Admissions/Exam/Care Forms 317
App. 3 Handling and Restraint of Wildlife Species 321
App. 4 Tail Wrapping 327
App. 5 Guide to Identification of Hatchling and Nestling Songbirds 329
App. 6 Average Body Weights of Selected North American Songbirds 335
App. 7 Species Care Sheets 337
App. 8 Biological Data of Selected North American Wild Mammals 347
App. 9 Glossary of Medical Conditions and Treatments 349
App. 10: Wildlife Product Sources 353
App. 11: Additional Reading 357
App. 12 Supplies Necessary for an Exotic Practice 361
Index 363